Welcome to 5/6 Grade!

Mr. Banks

Mrs. Deveaux

Ms. Gobbo

Ms. Morris

Important Information

• Student Based Budget (pilot program)

• Common Core Curriculum

• Thematic Units

Unit 1: Survival

Departmentalized

• Students will rotate for each subject

• Ms. Morris: Reading

• Ms. Gobbo: Math

• Mrs. Deveaux: Social Studies

• Mr. Banks: Science

Class Schedule7:30 - 8:00 Homeroom

8:00 - 8:45 Specials

8:45 - 9:45 Period 1

9:45 - 10:45 Period 2

10:45 – 11:45 Period 3

11:45 – 12:15 Lunch

12:15 – 12:45 Recess

12:45 – 1:45 Period 4

1:45 – 2:00 Pack up/dismissal Wed: No Specials

Wed. 8:00 – 8:45 Period 4

Assessments

• SRI: Week of August 29

• MSA Goals:

Reading: 91% Proficient/Advanced

Math: 90% Proficient/Advanced

Grading Policy

5th Grade

Homework: 15%

Class work: 35%

Assessments: 50%

**Includes Test, quizzes, projects

Check the Parent Portal to monitor your child’s progress!!

Grading Policy6th Grade

Reading:

Assessments: 50%

Classwork: 25%

Homework: 25%

Math:

Assessments: 50%

Classwork: 30%

Homework: 20%

Science:Assessments: 45%

Classwork: 40%

Homework: 15%

Social Studies:

Assessments: 50%

Classwork: 25%

Homework: 25%

**Assessments includes Test, quizzes, projects

Expectations

• Come prepared for each class

• Be in control of your behavior

• Work hard/Effort

• Be responsible!!

• Succeed!!

Attendance

• Prompt, present, and ready to learn everyday.

• Absences (lawful vs. unlawful)

• Make-up work

Discipline Plan

• Rules

• Rewards

• Consequences

**Behavior Calendar: Must be returned signed daily

Study Island

Homework

• Your child will receive homework every night, including weekends.

• They will copy their homework in their agenda books and will be expected to return this signed the next day.

• Study Island• Projects

Weekly Newsletter

• Every Friday a newsletter will be posted on the Allenwood website.

http://www1.pgcps.org/allenwood

• The newsletter will include what was accomplished that week and what skills will be addressed the following week.

School Supplies

• Supply list is on the school website!

http://www1.pgcps.org/allenwood

• Critical Supplies:2 ½ Binder

Dividers

Paper

Pencils

Binder Pencil Pouch (NOT pencil box)

Agenda

Six pocket folders

Field Trips

• Camp Schmidt

Dress

• Your child is expected to be in their uniform everyday.

• White collar shirts• Navy blue pants or shorts (boys)• Navy blue pants, jumpers or skorts (girls)• NO accessories (large earrings, belts, colored

socks, etc). • Shoes should be black or white.

Volunteers• We encourage every parent to get involved in their

child’s class throughout the school year. • Chaperoning, classroom assistants, special

activities.• At home – working with your child on homework

assignments. • Share your expertise with the class• Join the PTA

Parent Responsibilities• Ensure your child completes their homework

• Sign behavior calendar/agenda daily

• Check the Allenwood website several times a week for updates, weekly newsletters.

http://www1.pgcps.org/allenwood

• Ensure your child completes all Study Island assignments

Conferences

• There will be at least one scheduled conference throughout the year.

• If you want to request a conference, notify your child’s teacher.

Safety

• If you are to visit Allenwood, you must first stop by the office, sign in, and get a visitor's badge.

• If there is a change in your child’s dismissal, please notify us in writing.

Toys / Money

• Do not allow your child to bring anything of value to school. This includes electronics, games, money, etc.

Communication• Email

robert.Banks@pgcps.org

jessica.morris@pgcps.org

stephanie.gobbo@pgcps.org

elfleata.deveaux@pgcp.org

• Telephone - 301-702-3931• Notes home• Allenwood Website

http://www1.pgcps.org/allenwood

Questions, Comments or Concerns?????

We look forward to working with you and your child this school year.

Please feel free to contact any of us if you have any questions!

See you on Monday at 7:30.