Welcome to
Mrs. Gregorek’s Class
Back-to-School-Night
Thank you for coming. Please make sure you
sign in, so I can give your child a homework
pass!
Working Together for Success
At the end of the day, the most
overwhelming key to a child’s
success is the positive
involvement of parents.
Jane D. Hull
Basic Contact Information
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Call before things get to be a real problem or concern!
To reach me: School # 947-5545 ext. 229 (leave message)
I regularly check my teacher web site, text messages, and
e-mail.
Please supply me with your e-mail and cell phone number so
I can easily contact you.
I am usually available before and after school. I am not
available on Thursday & Friday mornings or Thursday
afternoons, because I have duty.
Daily Schedule
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8:00 - Morning Work
8:30 - Greek & Latin / Spelling
9:00 - Math
10:20 - Recess
10:40 - Language Arts
12:20 - Lunch
1:00 - Literature
1:20 - Recess
1:30 - Social Studies / Science
Schedule
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P.E. - Wednesdays & Fridays @ 9:40
Library - Mondays @ 8:15
Computers – We use them daily
Students have Chrome Books on their desk
My Website
Jupiter Grades
Remind101
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Reminders of important classroom information
will be sent via Remind101
Please do the following -
Message to: 81010
Text - @mrsgregore
Accelerated Reader
No child will receive an “A” in Reading or Math if they
have not achieved the following goals Accelerated Reader:
 1st Trimester – 30 pts.
 2nd Trimester –35 pts.
 3rd Trimester –35 pts.
 If a student wants to read a novel, and there is a movie
made from the novel, parents must write a note before the
student begins to read, stating that they will monitor
reading. This reading will be done at home, so the parents
can verify.
 20% of grade
Accelerated Math
Accelerated Math:
 1st Trimester – 35 pts.
 2nd Trimester – 40 pts.
 3rd Trimester – 40 pts.
 TOPS Reports must be corrected
 All mistakes are to be corrected before turning
in for credit.
 20% of grade
Homework
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Assigned daily - Monday through
Thursday
Approximately 60 minutes per night
30 minutes of reading, additional
Usually Language Arts & Math
Homework
Homework= Unfinished Classwork
Projects
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First Trimester – Living Museum
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Second Trimester – Invention Convention
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Third Trimester – State Fair
Agendas
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ALL homework is written into the agenda daily
Review with your child daily
Look for notes from me at the bottom of the agenda
All Classwork is Homework if unfinished and all Homework is
Classwork if they have extra time
Late work - Don’t run their work back unless it’s a big project
and you hear from me -part of their learning experience
Absent work is due a day later - they are responsible to get it
when they return - they find it in weekly file; look on my
internet site for that day’s homework - Posted usually by 2:45
Missing or Late Work
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Homework is corrected in class on the next day,
so in general, late work is not accepted.
Long Term Projects/Reports - still need to be
turned in and will get a grade. I will deduct 10%
for each day.
Extra Credit is just that – I do not give “Extra”
work unless all assigned work has been
completed.
Friday Folders
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Every Friday, students will bring home a folder with
important notes, returned assignments, and tests. Please
check this. Review scores and work with them
They need to return the folder on Monday, signed.
Reading logs are also due on Monday, so you can sign them
together,
One of the more valuable things you can do as a parent is
to praise outstanding work and help him/her learn from
mistakes.
Tests & Quizzes
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Literature, comprehension, and grammar are usually
on Friday
Spelling- Tests are on Thursday (list given on
Friday)
Greek & Latin - Thursday
Math- tests at the end of a unit
Science/ Social Studies- tests at the end of the
chapter.
Study Guides- please sign and return the day of the
test.
State Testing
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Spring 2016 -In addition to the Standards Based
test in Language Arts and Math, 5th grade takes
a Physical Education and Science test. Students
must participate in running the 1 mile, push-ups,
curl-ups, and flexibility.
District website has a list of all Common Core
Standards
Common Core Standards
Too often we give children
answers to remember
rather than problems to
solve.
-Roger Lewin
Behavior
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Classroom Behavior- Emphasis on respect and
responsibility - Our classroom is a family!
Positive Rewards: Praise, Tickets, Popcorn
Parties, & Basketball Shots (Team Points)
Problems: JUPITER GRADES, time outs, phone
calls home, text messages, e-mail
Academic - I am looking for your child’s best
work.
Study Skills & Habits
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Make sure they have a quiet place for homework
Health Habits - Good breakfast, Deodorant,
Daily Showers
Come on time, Don’t leave early (unless
necessary) , Good Attendance - THEY are
responsible for locating missed work, Tardy is
marked once the class door has been closed.
Special Occasions
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Birthday Treats- let me know at least the
day before (Note, e-mail, or talk to me)
Provide nutritious alternatives (ie. fruit,
carrots) NO HOMEMADE Treats allowed.
Only store-bought packaged, sealed treats,
and they must be served in the afternoon.
Grading
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Students will receive a letter grade on their report card
(A, B, C, D, F)
Breakdown of grade:
Reading 60% Tests & Quizzes, 20% Classwork &
Homework, 20% Accelerated Reader
Writing 30% Tests & Quizzes, 50% Essays, 20%
Classwork & Homework
Language Mechanics & Spelling 20%
Homework/Classwork, 50% Tests & Quizzes, 30% Essays
(Content grammar and spelling)
Grading Continued
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Math Application 60% Tests & Quizzes, 20%,
Classwork & Homework, 20 % Accelerated Math
Math Computation 80% Timed Math Facts Tests
(Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division) 20%
Homework correcting
Social Studies & Science 50% Tests & Quizzes, 30%
Projects, 20% Classwork & Homework
Grading Continued
Grading periods end October 30, February 11, and May
15.
Conferences will be held September 21-25 (for
everyone) Sign-up sheet is in the back
December 14-15 (on an as-needed basis)
If you ever feel you need to conference about your
child’s progress - I am always available!
Field Trips
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Fifth Grade Outdoor Science CampFebruary 16-19, 2016 in Crestline.
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Attend meeting this evening.
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Children are supervised every minute of
the day and night. I always attend! It is
a great experience.
Book Orders
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I will send book orders home monthly. This is a
great opportunity to build your home libraries.
Please make all checks out to “Scholastic Books” or
order on-line. If more than one book order is sent
home, you may combine totals and send one check.
Sometimes books are only $ .99, so don’t miss out
on great deals. This is a great way to encourage
your student to read.
It is always optional - You do not have to purchase
books.
Parent Volunteers
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need volunteers, normally in the
afternoons, but filing can be done at
any time.
 Volunteer for Art or special talent???
 Room Mom
Special Reminders
Sign
up for conferences
Please call if you child is absent
Support the PTA – Membership
Reading Logs & Agendas – Sign
School Supplies
Parent Help
Classroom Donations – APPLES
Curriculum - Reading
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Novel Studies
Fiction
Non-Fiction
Fables, Myths, Legends, & Fairy Tales
Expository
Poetry
Curriculum - Writing
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Opinion Writing
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Informative & Explanatory
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Narrative Writing
Math - COMMON CORE
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Numbers & Operations in Base Ten
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Fractions
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Operations & Algebraic Thinking
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Measurement and Data
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Geometry
Curriculum Continued
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SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS:
Accelerated Math (AM)
Multiplication Facts - (X 0-12)
Should be within 3 sec. by now or 30/min.
Review them at home daily if they still don’t
have them down with flash cards or computer
games
Their grades will suffer if they do not have
these memorized!
Curriculum - Science
Scientific Process
Life Science
 Cells & Body Systems
Earth Science
• Weather
• Solar System
Physical Science
• Elements & Compounds
Curriculum – Social Studies
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Fifth Grade
Native Americans
Explorers
Colonies
Revolutionary War
Constitution
Location and capitals of the 50 United States
Curriculum Continued
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Visual & Performing Arts:
Fifth - grade level, standards based, art projects
Art and music integrated into the curriculum where
possible & Music Program
Appreciation of different types of music, art, and
dance
Monthly poetry
Significant Instructional Variables
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Ranking second is reading at home
Education is a team effort. I will put my heart and
soul into everything I do, but it takes the parent
working with the teacher to make a student
successful.
Ranking top for student success is parental
involvement and cooperation.
Thank you for
your support!