WELCOME TO FIFTH GRADE!

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WELCOME TO FIFTH GRADE!
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UnityI dreamed I stood in a studioAnd watched
two sculptors there.The clay they used was a
young childs mindAnd they fashioned it with
care.One was a teacherthe tools she used were
books and music and artOne was a parent,With a
guiding hand and loving heart.And when at last
their work was done,They were proud of what they
had wrought.For the things they had worked into
the childCould never be sold or bought!And
each agreed she would have failedif they had
worked alone.For behind the parent stood the
school,and behind the teacher stood the home.
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Miss Welsh5A

• Education degree -Bowling Green State University.
• Middle Childhood Education-Math and LA
• A.I. Root Middle School- 8th grade Math and LA (1
  year)
• McComb Middle School 6th grade (1 year)

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Mrs. Barry Room 5

• Religion
• Social Studies
• Spelling
• Health

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Miss Welsh Room 5A

• English
• Reading
• Spelling
• Health

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Mrs. Wise Room 5B

• Math
• Science
• Spelling
• Health

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Website You can log on to the fifth grade
teachers website by going to www.saintraphaelparis
h.com and click on the school link. The websites
are an important communication tool. You will be
able to get information about special events,
projects, assignments, and tests. There is also
a link to review games and activities on the
website.
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Email Communication between home and school is
very important. You can contact me anytime at
swelsh_at_saintraphaelparish.com Mrs. Barrys
rbarry_at_saintraphaelparish.com Mrs. Wises
mwise_at_saintraphaelparish.com http//mswelshsclas
sroompage.wikispaces.com
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DRESS CODE
A few friendly reminders Boys are to wear
belts every day. Shirts need to be tucked
in. No hoodie of any kind are to be worn as a
sweater. Zippers on sweaters are also not
permitted. Socks need to show above the shoe,
please. Boys hair must comply with the
handbook description. No hair over ears, or on
the shirt collar. If these requirements are not
abided, students will receive a Dress Code
Violation.
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English Mix of Grammar and Writing Students
will be taking a written/essay portion on the
IOWAs this year. Major Pieces of Writing
include Personal Narrative Invention
Convention Research paper (spring) Response to
Literature Business Letters All About Me
Cursive Parent assistance with writing
Extra at home help handouts
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• READING

Accelerated Reader Projects/Tests for the
novels we read Vocabulary quizzes Common
Core Standards Students must have a book to
read at all times!
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Health

• Health will be taught once a week in homeroom
• Outstanding, Satisfactory, or
  Unsatisfactory will be given as a grade
• D.A.R.E.
• Family Life will be offered after Easter break

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Spelling

• Words written 2x each due Wednesday. Spelling
  book pages are due Friday.
• A pretest given on Wednesday of each week. If a
  student receives a 100 on the pretest, they will
  not have to take the spelling test on Friday
• Spelling is subject to change!

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Homework!

• Assignments are to be turned in on time to the
  teacher that gave the assignment.
• If the assignment is forgotten in the students
  homeroom, a pink slip will be issued
• No points will be taken away from the assignment
  grade if the assignment is handed in to that
  teacher before the end of the day.
• If it is not, the assignment will be considered
  late. If the student turns in the assignment the
  following day, 10 of the final grade will be
  deducted. If the student turns in the assignment
  two or more days late, it will only be worth half
  of the original points.

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Homework Contd

• If the homework is incomplete, the student will
  receive a homework slip.
• Incomplete homework must be completed and handed
  in.
• All assignments are expected to be completed. If
  an assignment is not turned in, the student will
  be required to complete the assignment during the
  second recess period.
• Please note pink slips will be tallied each
  Friday in the Friday folder. If there is a
  concern, please discuss it with your child. They
  complete every pink slip he/she receives.
• Six pink slips in one month results in a demerit.
• If a student should reach ten pink slips in one
  month, he/she will receive a second demerit.
• REWARD Ten credits will be given for zero
  homework slips at the end of the month

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Credit Cards

• 1. Each child has a credit card
• 2. Credits will be given randomly for good
  conduct.
• 3. The students will be able to use their
  credits for privileges and awards.

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Vocabulary/Homeroom Art

• Wednesday
• No grades
• Enhance vocabulary in reading and writing
• Switch

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• Fifth Grade Special Events
• Family Life will be taught in the spring (one
  week course), and parents will be able to
  see/discuss texts with students before material
  is taught in school.
• No D.A.R.E.
• Science Field Day in the spring.
• Invention Convention
• Mr. Kereky retreats/time spent in Religion
  classes
• Field trips Orchestra

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ODDS AND ENDS

• Please make sure your child has his/her school
  supplies ALL year. Replenish when needed.
• Notes are to be sent for appointments during the
  school day, for an absence (the day the student
  returns) and when going home by a different mode
  of transportation.
• No birthday snacks
• Edline same
• Next week about your child 1000 Words or Less