WAYS TO CONTACT US
Mrs. Gehrs
sgehrs@bssd.net
Mrs. Krikorian
hkrikorian@bssd.net
Mr. Hall
mhall@bssd.net
Mrs. Smith
1@bssd.net
asmith
Plan time is 9:25-10:10
PLANNERS
Planners should be filled in every day by the students!
Please sign the planners every night!
Planners are a great communication tool!
Planners are an excellent organizational tool!
Thank you for your support on planners!
Planners cost $5.00.
WEEKLY REPORTS
& NEWSLETTER
 Look for weekly reports in the student’s Friday Folder.
 There will be a sticker for each week if there were no problems.
 If there was a problem, a number that reflects the rule broken
will be written in by the teacher and a Pink Slip, Behavior Slip
or Think Sheet filled out by the student will be attached to the
weekly report. Please leave these slips attached.
 Please sign the report for each week and return Monday in the
Friday Folder.
 This is a great communication tool!
 Look for a weekly newsletter in the Friday Folder also! The
newsletter will contain the next week’s spelling words and
upcoming important dates. Soon to be paperless and on class
webpages.
FIELD TRIPS
 School of Economics
- December
 Art s Partners
dates to be
announced
 5th Grade Picnic
BLOCKS
 Extended Literacy Blocks – Mrs. Krikorian
 Math with Mr. Hall
 Science with Mrs. Smith
 Middle School PREP
SCIENCE
Main Science Concepts for
Fifth Grade:
Physical Science
Space & Technology
Earth Science
Life Science
- Students will be given study
guides before each test.
- Each week students will be
participating in guided
inquiry.
- Implementing Project Lead
The Way building wide.
Fifth graders will be taking
the Science MAP.
SOCIAL STUDIES
New curriculum this year.
(Integrated with English Language Arts)
 Geography skills and the states
 American government
 American history
 Economic concepts
English Language Arts
 Extended Literacy Block
 Reading- Reader’s Workshop,
metacognitive strategies, fluency practice,
book clubs, variety of genres.
 Word Work- Weekly lists.
Reading Logs will be used in lieu of book reports.
At least 20 minutes, at least 4 times per week, parent signature
required for each session.
**Reading Logs are due every two weeks!
A list of dates is included in the packet.
These count for points as well as toward the
Reading Circle Certificate.
Writing In Homerooms
 Grammar- parts of speech, usage, sentence structure.
 Quarterly Writing Projects- Writer’s Workshop, the
writing process, effective writing traits.
 Journaling and Quick Writes.
MATH
 Daily Homework
 Review multiplication facts
 Sheppardsoftware.com
 Common Core curriculum implemented this
year.
D.A.R.E
- 10 weekly meetings with Officer
Blom.
- DARE essay will be due in
November.
Recess Temperature Guidelines
EXTREME HEAT – We will
not be going outside if the
temperature is above 95 degrees.
EXTREME COLD - We will
Not be going outside if the
Temperature is below 20 degrees.
Please send students with appropriate
attire.
Medication
- All medication must be
checked into the nurse,
including cough drops.
Parent Pick-up
- Parents are asked to
remain in their car and
watch for staff members’
directions.
 Parents are welcome at lunch
School policy - NO recess
 Birthday Treats
- No homemade treats
- Please
notify teacher ahead
of time.
- Only store-bought items
 Attendance – 6 day letter
Tardiness
 Leaving early
 TESTING!!!!!!!!!

Miscellaneous
Electronics
Cell Phones
Attire and Appearance
PBS- Positive Behavior Support
LUNCH MONEY
3 Choices – Student’s must take what
they order!!!
On Line – http://bluesprings.revtrak.net/
Karen Logan – Lunchroom
Coordinator
You can always pay with a check.
Bullying
Olweus Bullying Prevention Program
- Reduce Bully Problems
- Prevent New Bully Problems
Parents are Key
- Parents are asked to report bullying to the
school.
THANKS FOR COMING!