Welcome to 5
Grade!
Riverside Elementary
Curriculum Night
September 10
th
th
A message from the Riverside Office
The Teachers
Mrs. Shaughnessy (Room 145)
Science, Social Studies, and Reading
Mr. Williams (Room 144)
Math & Reading
Miss Vettrus (Room 143)
Word Study, Writing, & Reading
Schedule
9:05-9:35 Check-in/ Morning Math (*Strings)
9:35-10:35 Content (Math, Science/SS, Writing)
10:35-11:35 Content (Math, Science/SS, Writing)
11:35-12:35 Reading Workshop
12:35-1:20 Lunch/ Recess
1:25-2:25 Content (Math, Science/SS, Writing)
2:25-2:45 Read Aloud
2:45-3:30 Related Arts
3:30-3:35 Dismissal
Routines
Planners
Homework
20-30 Reading and Written Response
40 Book Challenge (Parent Signature)
Daily Math (Given Monday and Due Friday)
Word Study/Science as assigned
Behavior Expectations
We are RESPECTFUL
We are RESPONSIBLE
We are SAFE
Communication between School and Home
If a poor decision is made:
Students will complete a Reflection Form at home, get a parent signature
and bring it back to school the next day.
There will be a chart in your child’s planner keep track of the number of
reflection sheets they needed to complete.
Incentives will be given throughout the trimester to reward positive behavior.
The work is a school wide culture that include many staff members who work
collaboratively to support the enrichment experience for students.
4 Enrichment Practices:
Nurturing Gifts
Embracing Challenges,
Building Relationships
Celebrating Successes
6 Habits of Thinkers:
Ask Questions,
Collaborate with Others
Create and Innovate
Preserve
Think Flexibly
Communicate Ideas with Confidence
Instructional Practices
Workshop Model
Minilesson
Guided Practice
Independent Practice
Small Group/Individual Conferences
Share
How can YOU help?
Bedtimes
Homework
Communication with teachers
Materials returned to school
Safety Drills
We will be practicing safety drills throughout the school year.
Fire
Tornado
ALICE:
Lockdown
Evacuation
Reverse Evacuation
Birthday Celebrations
Non-edible treats
Book donation to classroom library
Small tokens (pencils, erasers, stickers)
Parties
Nutritious Snacks
One Sugary Treat
Parent Dashboard
dashboard.dublinschools.net/parents
Please sign off on the student handbook.
If you are looking for Lunch Payment Information, specific
forms, or the link to Progress Book use the Parent Dashboard.
*Grades and comments will be updated throughout the trimester on
Progress Book.
If you need assistance with this you can call or stop by the
office for help.
Important Dates/Sign Ups
Conference Nights- October 7th and 15th
Sign-up with Classroom Teacher
Fall Pictures- September 23rd
Classroom PartiesHarvest Party (Oct. 29th)
Holiday Party (Dec. 18th)
Valentines Day Party (Feb. 12th)
AIR Tests: Reading, Math, & Science (TBD)
Thank You!!!
We are looking forward to a
wonderful school year and getting
to know you better!
Volunteer/Party and Conference Sign-ups
are located in the hallway outside your
homeroom teachers classroom.