Dear 5th Grade Parents:
Welcome to a new school year! I am looking forward to working with you and your child! As a fifth grader your child will be taking on more responsibility. In order for us to have a successful year, I believe it is essential that we communicate. So, please feel free to come by, call or email anytime you have questions or concerns. You may reach me during the school day at 663-2293. I encourage you to get involved in your child’s education.
Our fifth grade classrooms are pleased to be involved in the eMINTS program. The eMINTS (enhancing Missouri 's Instructional Networked Teaching Strategies) program allows us to use multimedia tools to better understand the world, work together and achieve at new and higher levels.
The remainder of this letter contains important information that will help you, your child, and myself maintain success throughout the year.
Lunch money is collected every morning. If you feel that you may be eligible for free or reduced lunches please fill out the necessary forms and return them to the front office.
Throughout the school year I will send book orders home. A due date will be stamped on the order form. Please make your checks payable to the book company.
We will have three celebrations this year which are Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day. Pre-packaged treats may also be sent on your child’s birthday. This is not required but is acceptable. Room mothers will be in contact.
Grades are assigned for classroom work, homework, projects, and tests. Homework should be neat, completed on time and of satisfactory effort. I expect fifth graders to be responsible for their work! Late assignments will be accepted one day late only and for half credit. Assignment sheets will be filled out and brought home daily by your child. I will initial if the given assignment is completed and turned in. It is the student’s responsibility to bring the sheet home, get it signed by an adult, and return it to school the next day.
We will be switching classes in fifth grade. I will be teaching reading, grammar, writing and social studies. Ms. Clark will be teaching math, science, spelling and doing a project on the books 39 Clues. We will be working very closely together and monitoring your child’s performance as a team. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me or Ms. Clark.
Weekly folders will go home each week. They will contain work from the previous week, newsletter and at times other useful information. Please look over your child’s work, sign, and return the folder the next day.
Rules are necessary to maintain an orderly classroom. I expect students to follow these rules:
1) Listen carefully
2) Follow directions
4) Respect others
5) Respect school and personal property
6) Work and play safely
Consequences are as follows: Rewards are as follows:
Loss of recess (5, 10, 15, 20 minutes)Positive Notes Home
Parent contact Extra Recess
Principal Various Student Suggestions
There is also a quarterly award
Computer Rules and Consequences
1) I will treat my computer with respect and care.
2) I will share with my partner.
3) I will visit only approved sites for the intended purpose.
4) Download NOTHING without teacher permission.
5) If you get a message or stumble onto a site that is inappropriate….see your teacher.
Intentional breaking of the rules will result in a one week suspension from the computer. Any other infraction will result in a one day loss from the computer.
Please read, sign and return this page.
I have read and understand the above rules, consequences, policies and procedures. I will honor and abide by these policies while in Mrs. Francis’ class.
My child and I have read and discussed the above rules, consequences, policies and procedures. I understand the policies and will support them.
I will be fair and consistent while administering the rules, consequences, policies and procedures to my class.
Dear 5th Grade Parents:
Welcome to a new school year! I am looking forward to working with you and your child! As a fifth grader your child will be taking on more responsibility. In order for us to have a successful year, I believe it is essential that we communicate. So, please feel free to come by, call or email anytime you have questions or concerns. You may reach me during the school day at 663-2293. I encourage you to get involved in your child’s education.
Our fifth grade classrooms are pleased to be involved in the eMINTS program. The eMINTS (enhancing Missouri 's Instructional Networked Teaching Strategies) program allows us to use multimedia tools to better understand the world, work together and achieve at new and higher levels.
The remainder of this letter contains important information that will help you, your child, and myself maintain success throughout the year.
Lunch money is collected every morning. If you feel that you may be eligible for free or reduced lunches please fill out the necessary forms and return them to the front office.
Throughout the school year I will send book orders home. A due date will be stamped on the order form. Please make your checks payable to the book company.
We will have three celebrations this year which are Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day. Pre-packaged treats may also be sent on your child’s birthday. This is not required but is acceptable. Room mothers will be in contact.
Grades are assigned for classroom work, homework, projects, and tests. Homework should be neat, completed on time and of satisfactory effort. I expect fifth graders to be responsible for their work! Late assignments will be accepted one day late only and for half credit. Assignment sheets will be filled out and brought home daily by your child. I will initial if the given assignment is completed and turned in. It is the student’s responsibility to bring the sheet home, get it signed by an adult, and return it to school the next day.
We will be switching classes in fifth grade. I will be teaching reading, grammar, writing and social studies. Ms. Clark will be teaching math, science, spelling and doing a project on the books 39 Clues. We will be working very closely together and monitoring your child’s performance as a team. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me or Ms. Clark.
Weekly folders will go home each week. They will contain work from the previous week, newsletter and at times other useful information. Please look over your child’s work, sign, and return the folder the next day.
Rules are necessary to maintain an orderly classroom. I expect students to follow these rules:
1) Listen carefully
2) Follow directions
4) Respect others
5) Respect school and personal property
6) Work and play safely
Consequences are as follows: Rewards are as follows:
Loss of recess (5, 10, 15, 20 minutes)Positive Notes Home
Parent contact Extra Recess
Principal Various Student Suggestions
There is also a quarterly award
Computer Rules and Consequences
1) I will treat my computer with respect and care.
2) I will share with my partner.
3) I will visit only approved sites for the intended purpose.
4) Download NOTHING without teacher permission.
5) If you get a message or stumble onto a site that is inappropriate….see your teacher.
Intentional breaking of the rules will result in a one week suspension from the computer. Any other infraction will result in a one day loss from the computer.
Please read, sign and return this page.
I have read and understand the above rules, consequences, policies and procedures. I will honor and abide by these policies while in Mrs. Francis’ class.
My child and I have read and discussed the above rules, consequences, policies and procedures. I understand the policies and will support them.
I will be fair and consistent while administering the rules, consequences, policies and procedures to my class.