Letter grades-5th
graders receive letter grades on their report cards. Anytime your child
gets a "D" or lower, it needs to be corrected, signed, and returned.
"D" Book (Discipline Book)-You
are welcome to come by and look at the "D" book anytime. If your child
signs more than 2 times per week, you will get a note and/or phone call
informing you of the number of times he/she signed and why. Please sign
the note and return it on Monday. Poor behavior, bad work habits, etc.
result in no "Fun Friday", and those students go to "Study Hall".
Homework-Students have
homework Mon. through Thurs. unless it is a special project. Spelling
lists are sent home each Friday in the Class Newsletter with spelling
homework assignments. Spelling tests are given every Friday!
Book/Software Orders-The
PTO distributes order forms approximately every 4 weeks. You must pay
by check. Please be sure to include your child's name and my name on
the order form.
Field Trips-We will take
field trips as the school year progresses. We will always need
chaperones. I will give at least 2-3 weeks advanced notice.
Absences-If your child is
absent, please send a note when he/she returns. Also, if you need to
pick up your child for an appointment, you must sign him/her out in the
office downstairs. We are not allowed to dismiss students to anyone
without a dismissal slip from the office. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Birthdays-Students may
bring treats to share with the class for their birthdays. Please supply
all necessary items, i.e. napkins, utensils, cups.
June Box-If your child
brings something which causes a disruption in class, I put it in the
"June Box". They will get it back in June.
Vacations/Emergency Leave-If
your child is going to be absent for more than 2 days, please let me
know. I'll get a trip report for them to do as homework. It is
self-explanatory.
Computer Lab-We will have
scheduled computer lab once a week. If you feel comfortable teaching
computers to children, please let me know.
Parents as Teachers-If you
have a lesson or talent you would like to share with us, please let us
know so we can schedule you to come and teach us.
Classroom Web Site-I have developed a class website, which
includes information such as daily assignments, lunch menus, weekly
class newsletters. The web site address is:
http://www.geocities.com/laurie_loweWe are a team for your child's
education. Call or e-mail me if you have any questions.
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