Welcome
Families
Fifth Grade
Pam Henderson, Willa Kemper,
Ann DeVille, Elena Diaz-Infante,
Shelly Renfro
Administrators
Principal
Mrs. Debbie Merki
dmerki@dentonisd.org
940-369-4600
Assistant Principal
Mrs. Patty Jameson
pjameson@dentonisd.org
40-369-4600
We are here to serve you and your family!
Please let us know when you have questions,
concerns, or suggestions!
COUNSELING
SERVICES
Ms. Shannon Raikes
sraikes@dentonisd.org
940-369-4610
GUIDANCE LESSONS
Motivation, emotions, problem solving, appreciating differences
SMALL GROUPS
divorce, impulse control, emotion management, leadership skills
Individual Support
Counseling through play, crisis interventions, goal setting
Family Support
Assessments and Interpretation, Community Counseling Referrals,
Behavior Management Support, Parenting Support
Special Programs
Red Ribbon Week, Watch DOGS, Career and College Readiness
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HEALTH
SERVICES
Mrs. Felicia Reid
freed@dentonisd.org
940-369-4610
Language
Arts
What Are the Daily Five?
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Read to Self
Read to Someone
Work on Writing
Listen to Reading
Word Work/Spelling
Each of these activities will begin with a teacher guided mini-lesson, and
then students are given choice as to when they work on each activity.
During these independent practice times, teachers will work with small
groups providing guided reading and teaching various Comprehension,
Accuracy, and Fluency strategies, all while Expanding vocabulary!
Math
Math Investigations curriculum is broken down into
units. Each unit is made up of a series of
investigations that include:
 Activities or games where skills are developed
 Whole-class discussions, during which students
compare methods and results & share conclusions
 Math Workshop- where students work
independently on a set of related activities
 Assessments- where students are assessed
through either written activities or observations
Science
Science ……………
 Our studies will include units in Earth Science, Life Science and
Physical Science.
 5th grade scientists will be expected to read nonfiction, write about
their learning, speak to science colleagues with scientific terminology,
listen with purpose and participate-appropriately and safely.
 Science lessons will occur in classroom, OLE’ and in the Science Lab.
 Safety is a MUST! All expectations and directions will be followed!
 Science Homework: Homework will be written in agenda. It will vary
and will include one or more of the following:
* Discussion (Expectation-discuss written topic with an adult at
home.)
* Written (Responding to a passage; completing classwork….)
* Project based (Bring an object related to our unit of study; make
something related to our unit of study…)
Fifth Grade Camp
• Location: Camp Grady Spruce on Possum Kingdom Lake (about 2
hours SW of Denton)
• Facts: YMCA camp; Camp instructors and teachers; hiking;
boating; note-taking; observing…
• Dates: Oct. 8-11th (depart around 11:00; return around 1:00)
• Cost: approximately $150.00 per camper; payment plans
available; fundraising opportunities
• Chaperones needed: Chaperones must have a background check
• Student records: Permission slip, medical release, medication
release…
• Meals included (Evening-Tues.; B/L/D-Wed. and Thurs.; MorningFri.) * Campers may bring snacks to have in cabin
• Packing list – Coming Soon!
Social
Studies
Social Studies
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5th studies U.S. History to help prepare students for 8th grade
STAAR test
We will view U.S. History through the lenses of Geography, History,
Economy, Culture, and Technology
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Focus will be on integrating Non-fiction Reading strategies
We will use the History Alive curriculum to learn through hands-on
experiential activities
ART
Art Teacher - Ms. Liz Herron
Line & Shape - How artists use lines and
shapes to convey movement and rhythm.
Form & Color - How artists use form and color to show
balance, emphasis and contrast.
Texture & Space - How artists use texture and space to
convey unity and variety.
MUSIC
Music
Ms. Tiffany Bowen
Teach a variety of activities that promote and teach music appreciation.
Through creative expression, students apply their music literacy and the
critical thinking skills of music to sing, play, read, write and move.
The fine arts incorporate the study of dance, music, theatre, and the
visual arts to offer unique experiences and empower students to explore
realities, relationships, and ideas.
Physical
Education
Coach Andi Hawkins
Coach Bill Watkins
Physical Education
Teach a variety of activities that promote a lifetime love of fitness.
Teach students how to find their target heart rate zone.
Improve students overall cardiovascular fitness by providing ongoing
conditioning and activities to strengthen hearts and lungs.
Introduce basic skills (such as throwing, catching, kicking, jumping,
hopping, skipping…) that lead into more complex skills.
Watch for info about the Ryan Running Club!
Library
Services
Jennifer Edwards
Library Access from Home
Select Library from the WS Ryan homepage
Select “Research Databases” on the left hand side of the WS
Ryan library homepage
Scroll down the screen to “Home Access to ResearchDatabases”-click here
Type in the patron ID number. This is your child’s student ID
number.
Type in the PIN. The PIN is your child’s 4 digit year of birth.
From here you should be able to access each database from
home. If there is an issue logging in, please contact Mrs.
Edwards (jedwards3@dentonisd.org)
Attendance
Back Doors Open at 7:20 A.M.
Student supervision is provided in the gym and cafeteria.
Our new drop off procedures allow you to also drop in front after 7:35!
Instruction & Learning Begins at 7:35 A.M.
Teachers are expected to have learning activities waiting on students when
they walk into the classroom.
Students are counted tardy at 7:50 A.M.
When students are not in class,
they are missing a learning opportunity.
Attendance
Please send a note with your child after an absence. State law has strict
guidelines regarding attendance that affects promotion to the next grade and
reports to truancy courts. For more information on attendance visit Denton
ISD Student Handbook or visit http://www.dentonisd.org.
CONSEQUENCES FOR
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES
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Missed learning experiences can not be made up
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Funding is affected by ADA-student attendance
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Vacations can not be excused absences
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Two laws regarding attendance
- With less than 90% attendance, attendance
committee considers retention
- Requirements exist for truancy in local
local courts with consequences to parents
Denton ISD
Grading Guidelines
Summative Grades
Formative Grades
Independent Practice
30%
60%
10%
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5
Grade Communication and
Organization
Our goal this year in 5th grade is to help prepare our students
for success in their transition to Middle School next year.
One of the most important skills that 6th grade teachers tell us
is vital to success in Middle School is that our students
establish organizational skills that help them manage the
increased workload they will have in 6th grade. To this end, we
will use our Daily Planners consistently in 5th grade.
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5
Grade Communication and
Organization
Every day, in every class, students will write assignment information in
their planners that the teacher provides written for them. Teachers will
check each planner in every class to make sure that students are writing
their assignments. Homework assignments will be written in the daily
planner under the subject in which the homework is assigned.
Every day, parents will sign the planner at the bottom of the page, under
all the assignments after reading about any homework that is due or any
other notes the teachers have written for them. It is the student’s
responsibility to ask their parent to “sign their planner.” This is the #1
method of communication between teacher and parent in each subject
area.
Parents can expect homework in Reading, Math and Science on most
days, unless “No Spelling Homework” or “No Math Homework” is written
in the planner.
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5
Grade Behavior Plan
Our goal is to provide a safe, learning-centered environment for
every student. To assure this, we have collaborated to establish
common expectations and consequences in every 5th Grade classroom
to build unity and consistency.
The following guidelines were presented to our 5th graders on the
first day of school. We would like to share them with you at this
time.
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5
Grade Behavior Plan
• We will practice politeness (addressing adults with “Yes, Ma’am” or “Yes,
Sir”), and treat others the way we want to be treated
• We will make good decisions that will help us be successful in school
(complete all assignments on time, homework, etc.)
• We will show respect to adults, other students, and ourselves with our
behavior.
• We will do nothing to keep the teacher from teaching or to keep others
from learning.
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Grade Behavior Plan
When a student is observed not following the 5th Grade Classroom Guildelines for
Successful Learning, their name will be written in the class spiral notebook.
If a name is written twice in one day, a Conduct Card will be given. It will be
completed by the student at recess. The student will write about their solution to
this problem. The student may need to have their parent sign the Conduct Card; if
so, is to be returned the following day to the teacher who gave it. There may be
additional consequences that the teacher sees necessary to give the student an
opportunity to reflect on their behavior and their solution.
If a name is written three times in one day, a phone call to parents will be made by
the student.
After all of these steps have been made to help correct behavior and the behavior
has not changed, an office referral may be written.
Thank you for being
here tonight!
Please remember you are very important to us. Our team
will work to provide the best possible learning opportunities
to your child. Please call or email us with any questions,
suggestions, joys or concerns.
Pam Henderson : phenderson@dentonisd.org; 940-369-4654
Willa Kemper: wkemper@dentonisd.org; 940-369-4649
Elena Diaz-Infante: mmoore3@dentonisd.org
Ann DeVille: adeville@dentonisd.org; 940-369-4651
Shelly Renfro: srenfro@dentonisd.org; 940-369-4652