• Classroom Information
     
     
    Daily Schedule
    8:15 - 8:35 Soft start in classroom
    8:40 - 10:00 Math
    10:00 - 10:30 Social Emotional Learning
    10:30- 11:00  Block
    11:00 - 12:00  English Language Arts
    12:00 - 12:40 Recess/Lunch
    12:45 - 1:15. WIN
    1:15 -  - 2:00. Science/Social Studies 
    2:00 - 2:40  English Language Arts
    2:40 - 3:00 Recess  
    2:45 - 3:05. Agenda/end of day
    3:10 Dismissal
     
    Day 3 - Tech Lab 11:05 - 11:45
    Day 6 - Library 11:00 - 11:30 
     
     
    All 5th graders participate in music and physical education.  This is the first year where students have an opportunity to play a musical instrument in band or orchestra.  If they choose not to participate in band or orchestra, then they will be a part of our general music program.  For these special classes, as well as library time and technology classes, Patterson follows a 6-day rotation, which does not coordinate with a regular Monday - Friday schedule.  We start school this year on Wednesday, July 21, which is Day 2.  Thursday will be Day 3; Friday will be Day 4; next Monday will be Day 5; Tuesday will be Day 6 and Wednesday will be Day 1.  Your child will receive a calendar that has these days listed.  It is important for the students to know which "Day" it is so the correct shoes can be worn for PE and an instrument can be brought to school when there is band or orchestra.
     
     Library and Technology Lab
    Scheduled library and Technology Lab time each occurs once during a 6-day schedule.  Open library checkout is available each day.
     
    Economy System
    5th Graders participate in our Classroom Economy System.  Students can earn Kross Kash by doing jobs, completing work and participating in Patterson Clubs.  They can use the money to rent their desk, pay fines and purchase items in our auctions or Classroom store.
     
    Attendance
    School begins at 8:35 AM and students are considered tardy after 8:40 AM.
     
    It is very important for your child to be at school on time every day in order to be successful.  If possible, please try to schedule appointments after school hours or during our intersession breaks. 
     
    Absences
    If your child does need to miss school, he/she will be expected to make up the work missed during the absence.  Students will have two days for each day absent to make up all of the missed work in order to receive full credit. 
     
    Your child will be expected to make up any missed quizzes or tests on the day he/she returns.
     
    Telephone Calls
    phoneStudents will be allowed to call home for emergencies only.  Students will not be allowed to call home for homework, projects or instruments that were forgotten, or to ask permission to go home with friends.
     
    Homeworkhomework

    Our district guidelines suggest that 5th graders should spend a minimum of 2 hours with a maximum of 3 hours and 20 minutes of  homework  per week.  

     
     

    Please review your child’s homework each day; paying special attention to:

     

    Ø     neatness

    Ø     accuracy

    Ø     correct spelling

    Ø     following directions

    Ø     completeness

      

    Agendas

    agendaEvery student will be given an agenda to write down what was learned in class for the day, record homework and daily reminders.  Parents are asked to look at the agenda throughout the week.  The agenda is also a great way for us to communicate minor items that require each others attention.
     
     
     
    Grading Procedure
    Students earn their grades and are responsible for doing their best.  Students will receive 2 different types of grades on the report card - percentage grades and behavior indicators.
     
    Percentage Grades will be an overall grade given in math, language, reading, writing (includes spelling and grammar), science, social studies, and speaking and listening. 
             90% - 100% - A
             80% - 89% - B
             70% - 79% - C  
             60% - 69% - D  
             50% - 59% F
     
    Students do not receive letter grades, but indicators in P.E., Music, Band and Orchestra.
       MS = Meets Standards   P = Progressing  AC = Area of Concern
       
     
    Behavior Indicators (Excellent, Satisfactory, Improving or Needs Improvement), or Behaviors That Promote Learning, give an indication of how each student's behavior affects their learning.   
     
    Quarterly Awards
    Students can earn awards based on their grades each quarter.
     
    Principal's List is the highest honor reserved for students who have earned all A's on their report card with no N's as indicators.
     
    Honor Roll is reserved for students who received all A's or B's on their report card with no N's as indicators.
     
    Tests, Quizzes, Projects
    testSpelling Test - every week
    Reading Test - every 2 weeks
    Check your child's agenda for other assigned tests, quizzes or projects.
    Students will be notified in advance of other tests or quizzes
     


    Character Traits
    Students are expected to practice positive Character Traits throughout the school day.  Trait such as those listed below are encouraged and celebrated:
    • Honesty
    • Respect
    • Responsibility
    • Fairness
    • Caring
    • Citizenship
    Student behavior is a choice.  Rewards are sometimes used as an incentive for good behavior.  Loss of privileges and/or notes home are used for bad choices.  My goal is to help your child make good choices and learn the benefits from those decisions.  I am also here to help your child learn from his/her bad decisions and choices so that repetition of these do not impede his/her learning. 
     
     
     
    Communication (Teacher to parent and parent to teacher)
    The agenda is a great way for you to see what your child does in school on a daily basis.  If you have a quick question or comment, please feel free to write in the space provided on the agenda and I will get back to you.  You can also email me at kross.julie@cusd80.com or call me at 224-3668. 
     
    Your child should be bringing home a blue folder every day for Teacher/Parent Communication.  Please check this daily for any information that we need you to see.  Anything your child needs to turn back in to school should also be put in this folder.
     
    Parent/Teacher Communication
    A 5th grade Classic newsletter will be emailed home every 2 weeks.  This will include upcoming events and classroom news.
    Daily

    *Parent review agenda.  

     
    Monday
    *Graded work sent home
     

     

     

     
     
Last Modified on July 13, 2023