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It is a new year with lots of changes.
We will all work together as a team to make
this a positive and seamless transition.
Communication and effort are essential
elements for your child’s success.
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Ashley Jacot teaches Reading and Writing
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Sarah McConnell teaches Math
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Suzanne Whisnant teaches Science and Social
Studies
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My name is Ashley Jacot. This is my third year at
Endeavor and I teach reading and writing.
Students will have nightly homework that includes
reading 20 minutes, a Study Island or WallWisher
assignment most weeks in reading and/or writing, DGP,
and class appropriate homework as required, such as
book club.
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We do two major units of study in each class
per quarter. We will have a quiz and test for
each unit. These will be announced in advance
and a study guide will be provided.
A typical class includes a mini lesson, partner
work, small group work, and an independent
task. Students will work with me independently
each day. Each day in reading, students will
have some independent reading time. In
writing, students will have some free writing
time.
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Hello Fifth Grade Families! This is my second year
teaching fifth grade math at Endeavor. I love
teaching math and am looking forward to sharing
some fun math with your students.
In my math class, homework will include Reflex
math fluency practice, typing homework, and
Study Island review lessons. Occasionally there
will also be a review worksheet. There will be
timed multiplication and division facts quizzes
each quarter, in addition to two content quizzes
and two tests per quarter.
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A typical class begins with whole group work
and moves into small group, partner and
independent work. We learn by doing, using
concrete manipulatives and pictures, and by
explaining our solutions to problems verbally
and in writing.
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I am in my 16th year of teaching and am entering my fourth year at Endeavor
as the 5th grade science and social studies teacher. I have taught all grade
levels within my K-6 certification and thoroughly enjoy the 5th grade child.
Science instruction centers around the use of an interactive notebook that
includes notes and labs/activities that go with them. The notebook has
proven effective in that it serves as an instant study guide for assessments,
including the science EOG required of students at the end of the year. Units
of study include force and motion, matter and energy/properties of matter,
weather patterns, structures, characteristics and systems of organisms, and
interdependence in ecosystems. Homework typically consists of reading the
science notebook, assessment prep and paper/project completion.
Social Studies is literature and project-based, and we will use an interactive
notebook for that class, too. Our focus for the year is US History from
exploration and settlement through Reconstruction. We will also use
expository texts to develop reading/retention strategies. Homework in this
class centers around assessment prep and project/paper completion.
Assessments in both classes average one every 2 weeks. There are at least 2
major tests/projects per quarter, including one essay and one poetry piece in
each of these core classes.
5th Grade Fine Arts/Spanish
•Students will have fine arts/Spanish on Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Students will attend music, art, drama, and Spanish for 45 minutes,
once per week.
There is a $5 Fine Arts fee.
•Student recorders from 4th grade will also be used in 5th grade as
well.
•We will have a Fine Arts Extravaganza (tentative date March 11th and
12th)
•All students are asked to purchase a purple binder with 3 dividers for
Fine Arts Classes
•Students should expect to have homework in Fine Arts classes.
•Band and Chorus are offered as before school enrichment classes.
Please see the Fine Arts webpage for information on behavior
expectations, curriculum information, quarterly newsletters, and
important dates. Feel free to contact finearts@endeavorcharter.com
with any questions.
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Lunch 11:50-12:20
Recess 12:20-12:50
You can sign up for lunch on the fifth grade Sign-Up
Genius.
We will be holding lunch in two classrooms this year.
This allows students to enjoy eating with a larger
variety of students.
PLEASE try to join us for at least 3 lunches per quarter.
This helps make coverage equitable for all families. We
value this time to prepare lessons for your child. We
appreciate your time and support!
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Students will have no more than 2 hours of
homework per night, however they will not
often have that much.
Students are expected to have their
homework complete each day. Assignments
that are graded will receive a 5 point
deduction for each day they are late.
Students will be asked to update their
agendas in each class and in homeroom at
the end of each day.
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Students will have quizzes and tests in all
subject areas. These will typically be
announced in advance.
Students will take an EOG in reading, math,
and science this year.
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Students will switch classes for all subjects.
They will have a schedule to follow.
The students will have five total classes.
Students will attend math each day.
Students will have reading and science on
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Students will have writing and social studies
on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Students will have fine arts for a total of 3
hours a week. They will attend fine arts for 90
minutes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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8:05-8:30
8:30-10:10
10:10-10:15
10:15-11:55
11:55-12:20
12:20-12:50
12:50-1:15
1:15-1:20
1:20-3:00
3:00-3:15
3:15-3:45
Arrival
Block 1
Transition
Block 2
Lunch
Recess
Class Meeting
Transition
Block 3
Pack Up
Carpool
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8:05-8:30 Arrival
8:30-9:28 Block 1
9:28-9:32 Transition
9:32-10:10 Block 2
10:10-10:15 Transition
10:15-11:45 Fine Arts
11:45-11:50 Transition
11:50-12:50 Lunch/Recess
12:50-1:10 Block 2
1:10-1:15 Transition
1:15-2:13 Block 3
2:13-2:30 Class Meeting
2:30-2:55 Pride Time
2:55-3:15 Pack Up
3:15-3:45 Carpool
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8:05-8:30 Arrival
8:30-9:43 Block 1
9:43-9:47 Transition
9:47-10:10 Block 2
10:10-10:15 Transition
10:15-11:45 Fine Arts
11:45-11:50 Transition
11:50-12:50 Lunch/Recess
12:50-12:55 Transition
12:55-1:40 Block 2
1:40-1:45 Transition
1:45-2:55 Block 3
2:55-3:15 Pack Up
3:15-3:45 Carpool
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Pride Time is an extra recess that will take
place on the day of fine arts.
It lasts 25 minutes.
Pride Time does not take the place of recess
and is a reward.
Students can lose Pride Time based on
conduct cards.
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Students will receive a conduct card for the following:
◦ A behavioral issue that has not been resolved by
redirection.
◦ Lack of preparation for class (e.g. supplies, notebooks,
assignments, etc.)
Two total conduct cards in one week, will result in a
missed Pride Time.
After three missed Pride Times in one quarter, each
subsequent missed Pride Time will result in a before
or after school detention.
Conduct cards start over each quarter. However, if a
student receives two conduct cards during the last
week of a quarter, they will be required to serve the
missed Pride Time when they return.
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Students are expected to be silent in the
morning during arrival and during carpool.
Silence in the hallway and during carpool is a
building expectation.
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Students are expected to follow all rules and
directions the first time.
If students fail to follow directions, they will
be given a warning and will be redirected.
If attempts at redirection are ineffective,
students will receive a conduct card.
Field Trips
 Sound to Sea in September
◦ Three days, two nights
◦ Study of Ecosystems
Jamestown, VA in November (Colonial America study)
Other Special Events
 Fine Arts Extravaganza in Spring
 Day of Reading, Math, Writing
 Discovery Term
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Email! We return emails promptly. Contact us
anytime for questions, clarification, or concerns.
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Conferences are typically scheduled by request after
first semester’s scheduled conference.
** Most conferences are a “team approach” meaning
more than one core teacher may be present.
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Newsletters will be posted bi-monthly on our
website. Please read all the information written in
these newsletters as this is the best way to
communicate all the WONDERFUL things that are
occurring throughout the year.
Daily Grammar Practice Workbook=TBD
 Daily Reading Practice Workbook= TBD
 Fine Arts Supply Fee= $5
 Agenda= TBD
 StoryWorks (Writing) Magazine=$7.69
 Social Studies Workbook=$6
Total: $
Check made payable to Endeavor Charter
School
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2-4” Binder or file box for organization (See teacher samples.)
TI-15 Explorer Calculator (if not purchased last year)
6 two-pocket folders with 3-hole punch (Reading - red, S.S. - blue, Math green, Science – black, Writing – yellow; Tuesday folder – Decorative
choice) Poly folders, rather than cardboard or paper folders, are
recommended.
2 - 1-subject “spiral” notebooks, red (reading) and yellow (writing).
1 larger one subject notebook is required for science, not only by # of
pages (100) but also longer and wider than the smaller basic spiral. (See
teacher samples.)
NOTE: No spiral notebook for math or social studies.
4 Marble Composition Books (two for Math, one for Writing, one for
Reading)
2 packages of wide-ruled loose-leaf paper
1 box of sharpened #2 pencils (mechanical are okay if stocked with lead)
One small personal pencil sharpener or plenty of lead refills and cap
erasers
4 highlighters (blue, green, purple, and color of choice) and 2 blue/black
pens
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1 (50 ct.) set of spiraled lined 5 x 7 index cards (I have seen these at Office
Depot.)
The following items will be used frequently and are mandatory for class each day.
They should be checked and replenished throughout the year:
1 zipper pouch for supplies
1-24 pack of crayons and one pack of colored pencils
1 pair of scissors
Glue sticks
Supplies for the classroom:
Baby Wipes (students with last names A-H)
Paper Towels (students with last names I-Q)
Hand Sanitizer (students with last names R-Z)
2 boxes of Kleenex (from each student for their homeroom)
2 pack of 3x5 index cards, can be lined or unlined
1-2 packs of standard copy paper
Purple 3-ring binder with pockets and dividers for Music, Drama, and Art)
Art shirt (Optional)
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Students will have longer blocks and will
operate on an A day/B day schedule (except
for math, which is every day).
Time management is an important skill for all
fifth graders. Students will be expected to be
aware of the commitments they have in all
classes and plan accordingly.
Fifth graders are expected to have an
increased level of independence and personal
responsibility. These expectations will
increase as we move throughout the year.
You can contact us by email any time:
Mrs. Jacot: ajacot@endeavorcharter.com
Mrs. McConnell:smcconnell@endeavorcharter.com
Mrs. Whisnant: swhisnant@endeavorcharter.com
 Tuesday folders go home each Tuesday. It will
contain important information and graded work.
 Important information is also housed on the fifth
grade website.
 We post the newsletter on our fifth grade website
every other week.
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are so excited to meet your
children and work with them next
year.