Absentee notes are required for all absences.
Please return as soon as possible following your
child’s absence.
•If your child has more than 10 days absent, then
a doctor’s note is required.
Recess and after school (3:30-4:30 p.m.)
Recess may be used to make-up work due to an
absence or for extra help
After school detentions are assigned by Mr. Behr
or Mr. Fasnacht
Approximately 3:20
Walkers are dismissed first, followed by the early
buses
A buddy system has been created.
Classroom secretary for the week will collect
homework throughout the day for missed work.
Homework can be picked up after 3:00 p.m.
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 B= 86%-92%
 C= 78%-85%
 D= 70%-77%
 F= 69% and below
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Language- Mrs. Bittner
Science- Mrs. Bittner
Reading- Mrs. Bittner
Social Studies- Mr. Gombar
Math- Mr. Gombar
Spelling- Mr. Gombar/Mrs. Bittner
Music- Mrs. Yachera
Gym- Mr. Gombar
Art- Mrs. Barrasso
Library- Mrs. Rodgers
PSSA Prep- Mrs. Rodgers
Technology- Mrs. Bittner
Pearson Reading
Street
 www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
 Accelerated Reader
 http://www.arbookfind.com/Us
erType.aspx
Language
 We will WRITE, WRITE,
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 Bonus Passage
Opportunities
 Reading Notebook
 Online Resources
WRITE, WRITE, WRITE &
WRITE Some More
Grammar & Writing Handbook
Pearson Reading Street
www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
Language Notebook
Science
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FOSS Science Modules
http://www.fossweb.com/
Science Notebooks
All Hands-On Science
Investigations to Learn About
The Way Things Work
 Students are required to read outside of the classroom
 They will test during the school day in school only
 Please sign log sheets that the students have to
confirm reading took place at home
 Points sheet can be found tonight on the desk in the
hallway.
 4 Main Rules for math homework
 Have your child have their notes taken in class out as
they are completing their homework – all notes are
available online
 10 minutes per problem at the max
 E-mail Mr. Gombar a question
 Use the Pearsonsuccessnet.com website for tutorials
 This is to be used as a tool to help students at home to
go through the lessons and conduct some of the
activities that we have available to them outside of
school.
 Planner
 Email
 Tests will now go home to every student and returned
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every Tuesday
Phone calls
Notes
Awards and rewards
Report Cards (quarterly)
Grades are available online
REMIND
 WHAT IS REMIND AND WHY IS IT SAFE? Remind is
a free, safe, and simple messaging tool that helps
teachers share important updates and reminders with
students & parents. Subscribe by text, email or using
the Remind app. All personal information is kept
private. Teachers will never see your phone number,
nor will you see theirs. Visit remind.com to learn more
 •Electronics are permitted in school.
 •Ebook Readers (ie. Kindle, Nook, Ipads, etc.) will
need a permission slip to be filled out for students to
utilize for the purpose of reading AR. These can be
found on the table in the hall.
 •iPods are permitted on days students are running the
mile run in school.
 •iPods are also permitted to use as a special reward
during work time in class.
 ELA - April 11-15, 2016
 Math - April 18-22, 2016
 “Home” weather and emergency plan
 Please have a plan in place because the phone lines will
be congested at school.
 Please listen for any closings or early dismissals through
local television or radio stations.
 Email tgombar@tamaqua.k12.pa.us
mbittner@tamaqua.k12.pa.us
jkinder@tamaqua.k12.pa.us
 Phone 570-386-5051
 Between 8:00-8:30 and between 3:30-4:00
 If we are unavailable please give the secretary your
name, number and nature of your call.
 Any general questions for the good of the group?
 If you have a specific question about your child or
would like us to know something in particular please
write it down on the notecard on the table in the 5th
grade hallway.
 Please include your name and how you would like me to
contact you
 Place it in the Nike box on the table, and we will answer
each of them at our earliest convenience