Welcome back to school and happy Friday, Panther families!!! Upcoming Dates 8/14 - Andy's Spirit Night 5pm-7pm 8/15 & 8/16 - iReady Math Diagnostic 8/18 - Back to School Bash 8/22 & 8/23 - iReady Reading Diagnostic Binders This year 5th grade is implementing a binder system to help students stay organized and prepare them for middle school. We are asking that all students have their binder materials ready and at school by 9/4. Please see the flyer below for more information. 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. Comments are closed.
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