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Parents can help children have a successful school year by consistently following these tips:
Talk to your child about his or her day. Ask questions and listen to the answers. Try to ask questions that need more of a response than yes or no.
Help your child develop good study and review habits. Provide a quiet place to study and complete homework assignments. Check the homework for accuracy and neatness.
Praise your child when he or she does well.
Set aside time each night to read with your child.
Show how important school is by making sure your child attends school daily and arrives on time.
Start your child's day with a good breakfast.
Communicate with the teacher.
Attend parent-teacher conferences.
Take an active interest in school activities.
Back To School Night
2018/2019
Social/Personal Expectations for Students This Year:
Develop responsibility
§ for themselves
§ for property
§ for their assignments
Respect their peers’ successes and weaknesses
Develop a feeling of pride for their accomplishments
Focus on maintaining and improving self-concept
Work cooperatively in groups/sharing
Work independently when required
Communicate openly and appropriately with peers and adults
Academic Curriculum and Goals:
Students will become successful in developing a variety of new skills
Successful learner
§ ready to learn (good night’s sleep, breakfast)
§ prepared for class (has assignments complete, supplies)
§ attends during instruction (listens, follows directions, participates)
§ meets a new concept positively-willing to try
§ asks questions for clarification
Academic Subjects
Language Arts
Reading – Guided Reading Program; includes small group instruction on your child’s level and working in centers to complete grammar, spelling, reading, and writing activities. SSR daily.
English/Grammar – Cover basic parts of speech; Mainly covered in mini-lesson format with follow up in reading, writing, and centers.
Writing – Five times weekly, teach forms of writing; take students through writing process. Focus is on realistic fiction, informational and persuasive essays, poetry, and ASK practice.
Handwriting – practice weekly in areas of need
Social Studies – New Jersey will be the focus; regions, climate, history, etc…,
Specials– Monday/Art, Tuesday/Gym, Wednesday/Music, Thursday/gym, and Friday/World Language
Morning Meeting-Each day during 1st period; gives students a chance to get to know each other better
Emphasis on Organizational Skills
Assignment Book
Students copy all assignments from board daily
Parent needs to check and sign it daily
If you need to jot me a note, please use the “notes” section at bottom of page
Tests announced several days in advance
Grading System:
All graded classwork and homework is sent home weekly in the Friday Folder. Please look over the papers and sign and return the folder only. Leave papers at home.
Students receive As, Bs, Cs, etc… A combination of classwork, projects, homework, and tests determines their grade. The grading system changes in fourth grade.
A: 93-100%
B: 85-92%
C: 77-84%
D: 70-76%
E: Below 70%
Most homework will be graded for completion. If an assignment is not completed on time, please have your child complete it the next night and turn it in to me.
Please remind your child to read for 15 minutes each night.They will be responsible for a monthly reading log.
Notes:
Students should read for approximately 30 minutes each night.
If your child is absent, please remember to call the office by 9:00 and send in a written excuse when they return. If dismissal plans change from the normal routine, you MUST send written notice with your child that day.
If you need to speak to me, you can call the school. I am available from 7:15 a.m. to 8:25 a.m. and again from 3:40 p.m. to 3:45p.m. My voice mail extension is 1112. You can also e-mail me at mbarone@westamptonschools.org.
Please feel free to visit my website at www.westamptonschools.org. Click on “Classrooms”, then “Fifth Grade”. You will find the daily homework and other important information there.
We’re in this together – Your child’s success is a collaborative effort.
