Being a Title I school means receiving federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs. These dollars are used for…

Identifying students experiencing academic difficulties and providing timely assistance to help these student’s meet the State’s challenging content standardsPurchasing supplemental staff/programs/materials/suppliesConducting parental Involvement meetings/trainings/activitiesRecruiting/Hiring/Retaining Highly Qualified Teachers

Being a Title I school also means parental involvement and parents’ rights.

What does it mean to be a Title I School?

Classroom Schedules

7:25 - 7:45           Prepare for Day/ DEAR time (M/W/F)7:45 - 8:05          Morning Math 8:05 - 8:30          Tutoring8:30 - 9:25         Specials (M/W/F - PE, T - Music, Th - Art)

9:25 - 10:30        1st Block - Math with Mrs. Escamilla

10:30 - 11:35       2nd Block - Science with Mrs. Oster

11:35 - 12:00      Recess

12:00 - 12:30      Lunch

12:30 - 12:35      Bathroom Break / Transition

12:35 - 2:45         3rd Block - LA & SS with Mrs. Longbrake2:45                      Dismissal

Language Arts

Objective 1

The student will demonstrate a basic understanding of culturally diverse

written texts:• Context clues• Figurative language• Multiple meaning words• Prefixes, suffixes• Main idea, important details,

summary

Objective 2

The student will apply knowledge of literary elements to understand culturally diverse written texts:

• Character analysis• Story plot and problem resolution• Setting

Objective 3

The student will use a variety of strategies to analyze culturally diverse written texts:

• Text structure to locate and recall information

• Comparing two selections or stories• Representing information in different ways• Logic and consistency within text• Author’s purpose• Author’s point of view

Objective 4

The student will apply critical thinking skills to analyze culturally diverse written texts:

• Making predictions• Drawing conclusions• Fact and opinion• Supporting interpretations and

conclusions• Connecting ideas across text or texts• Patterns of organization

Readers/Writers Workshop

• Readers Workshop Opening/Mini Lesson (10-15 minutes) Work Period (30-40 minutes) Closing (5-10 minutes)

• Writers Workshop Opening Lesson (5-10 minutes) Work Period (30-40 minutes) Closing/Author’s Chair (5-10 minutes)

Million Word Challenge

• Justin Elementary will once again be participating in the Million Word Challenge

• Stay tuned for further information as to prizes and learning goals.

• Nature of Science – analyzing data, charts/graphs, measuring, inquiry, matter

Four core areas are:

• Physical Science – energy, forces, matter

• Earth Science – weathering, erosion, weather/climate, space, natural resources, fossil fuels, alternative energy

• Life Science – adaptations, inherited vs learned traits, life cycles, photosynthesis

What to expect:• Note taking – Keep notebook in binder please!• Quizzes every two weeks

• Homework is only work not finished in class

• STAAR exam – info from grades 2-5

Investigations Curriculum

Big Topics: fractions, division, factors

New STAAR test

Check website for examples and videos as we learn them in class

Homework• Math: students will receive Math homework

every Monday during class. It will be due the following Friday morning. Late work will result in loss of Fab Friday.

• LA: students will receive Spelling homework every week on Monday. It will be due the following Thursday. Late work will result in loss of Fab Friday.

• Students will also be expected to complete work not finished in class for homework.

• In the event of an absence, students are responsible for asking for their missing work and completing it in a timely fashion.

• All students should read a total of 150 minutes of reading weekly. Students are keeping a log in class of all reading completed during the week.

Grading

Formative = 40% of student’s grade

Summative = 60% of student’s grade

In Math and Language Arts, students will have at least 3 summative and 5 formative per grading period.

In Science and Social Studies will have at least 3

summative and 3 formative per grading period.

Grading continued

Late Work: No Fab Friday

Make up work: it is the responsibility of the student to check for work they missed and complete this work in a timely manner

Re-do: students who do not perform well on a summative assessment will be given the opportunity for remediation and reassessment, at which time, both grades will be averaged to create a new grade. *Corrections may be made to formative assignments below a 70.

For complete guidelines see NISD website: nisdtx.org

Math ~ March 27

Reading ~ March 28

Science ~ April 26

Restroom Quiet, “No Talking Zone”Clean up after yourself Wash your handsBe timely, return to class

Four Star Behavior

HallwayHands down, showing self-

controlQuiet, others are learning

Walking feet Facing forward

CafeteriaStay seated, knees under the table “No Talking Zone” on the brown tiles Use your inside voice Clean up your area

Kick it up cards Lunch Bunch

Fab Friday Punch cards

• One warning

• Sign the discipline book 1X – Half of recess

• Sign the book 2X – Miss all of recess

• Sign the book 3X – Miss recess & call home

Always check with your child’s teacher for food allergy issues before bringing in

treats!

School-Wide Parties: Winter Celebration Valentine’s Day End of the year party

Birthdays: celebrated after

2:30pm store-bought or

homemade goodies! individual servings

cookies cupcakes fruit roll-ups

• FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILD IT IS IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:

• 1. Students will wear tennis shoes during P.E. • ( no flip-flop, backless, high platform or slip-one style shoes, boots or crocs will be allowed).

• 2. Shoes must be tied; tucking in loose laces may cause injury to your child or others.

• 3. Shorts must be worn under dresses and skirts.

• Students who do not comply with the dress code will be doing an alternate P.E. activity for that day.• **Gym shoes may be stored in back packs or lockers for a quick change.

• If your child is injured or ill, he/she must have a note (from home) to excused from P.E. activities. After five days, a doctor's note will be required specifying the length of time he/she will be excused.

• CITIZENSHIP GRADE EACH SIX WEEKS

• 0 -1 TIMES SIGNING DISCIPLINE BOOK GRADE E• 2 – 3 TIMES SIGNING DISCIPLINE BOOK GRADE S - PARENT NOTIFIED• 4 TIMES SIGNING DISCIPLINE BOOK GRADE N – PARENT NOTIFIED• 5 TIMES SIGNING DISCIPLINE BOOK GRADE U - PARENT NOTIFIED

• TEACHER – MS. DANA AIDE – COACH K

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 817-215-0802

The 5th Grade team communicates with parents through:

Tuesday folders (discipline)

Group emails (If you didn’t sign up for group emails on the Parent Communication form in the first Tuesday folders please let us know if you would like to receive them.)

Individual emails & phone calls (If you leave a message we will contact you within 24 hours.)

Parent conferences – Oct. 4th and 6th Conference Period 8:30 – 9:25

Kelli Escamilla (Math)

kescamilla@nisdtx.org 817-698-1808

Erika Oster (Science)eoster@nisdtx.org 817-698-1807

Cynthia Pavlakovic (LA/SS)

cpavlakovic@nisdtx.org 817-215-0820

Barbi Longbrake (LA/SS)blongbrake@nisdtx.org 817-215-0837

Volunteer Opportunities

Tuesday TeamworkWatch DOGS

PTAAssembliesFall Festival

Million Word ChallengeCamp Chaperone

Camp Preparation (name tags, luggage tags, etc.)