Happy Friday, Panther families! Can you believe that we're already at the end of the first 9 weeks? It feels like school just started and we're already 1/4 of the way through the school year! Upcoming Dates 10/9-10/11 - No School 10/16 - Extended Learning Starts! 10/24 - Cells and Microorganisms Science Test Curriculum Updates
Science Olympiad Alpharetta Raiders Shoe Drive iReady Report for Families
i-Ready has added a new feature this year that allows schools to share students’ Diagnostic results digitally by providing access to the For Families report directly on students’ i-Ready dashboard. Families will have digital access to the For Families report after logging in to their student’s i-Ready dashboard and entering our district report code: 1HX9DP on the top right-hand corner of the For Families tab. This code is applicable to all students throughout the district and is offered to families so they can access student results before deciding whether or not to share them directly with their children. For additional information about how to access and interpret results, please click HERE. Homework This year we have decided as a grade level to implement optional homework for extra review and practice at home. Homework in fifth grade will not be counted towards student grades. Rather, it will used solely for academic enrichment purposes. It is an excellent opportunity to review concepts at home while honing fifth grade skills and developing great study habits! Weekly homework will consist of fifth grade math and language skills and will exceed no more than 1 double-sided page per week. All homework will be due at the end of the week, each Friday. Students will also practice using their school agendas to write down their assigned homework at the beginning of each week. Again, homework is completely optional in fifth grade. Homework will begin next Monday, August 14th. We look forward to your support as we implement this new process! Laptop Policy Students were all issued a laptop on Thursday of this week. Unlike in years past, this device will not be going home with students each night. Instead, they will place the laptop inside our charging cart so that it is ready for use the next day. School Gum Policy There has been an increase in students coming to school with gum. This is not allowed. Gum is not allowed in class. Students have been informed and continue to disregard. Students have been warned and the next time a student has gum, a reflection form will be issued. Cell Phones & Smart Watches This first week of school we have noticed a number of students wearing Apple Watches to school. Per county guidelines, Apple watches and smart watches are allowed in elementary schools. Please make sure your child is either leaving smart watches at home. Below is a snippet from the county student handbook regarding electronic devices. |
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