5th Grade’s
Disclosure
Butler Elementary
We look
forward to working with you and your child. We hope the information in this
disclosure is helpful to you and your 5th grader.
Curriculum:
Reading Street – Reading/Language
Arts Program. Vocabulary and spelling words will come home the 1st
day of the week. The tests will be on the last day of week. The spelling words
focus on word patterns, not memorization. We will supplement with novels, and
the students will complete a book report at the end of every 5 weeks.
Envision Math – We will be using
the EnVision math series. The text has been adopted by Canyons School
District and will be used by all grades. There will be math homework regularly,
as well as assignments online. Please review math facts with your child on a
regular basis. A firm grasp of multiplication facts is crucial in order to
learn new concepts.
Social Studies – We study U.S.
History. Traditional, 5th grade, Butler activities, such as Colonial
Days, Presidential Wax Museum, and State Reports are scheduled.
Science – We study matter,
electricity, magnets, earth’s forces, and heredity. We will conduct experiments
and create projects to reinforce these topics. There will be a test at the end
of each unit, as well. Your child will rotate to another 5th grade
teacher in 5-6 week blocks to learn another unit in science, as well as, to
prepare them for changing teachers in middle school.
Extra-Curricular – P.E., Art,
Computers, Biz Town, and
D.A.R.E., Presidential Fitness Program are a few extra-curricular activities
planned.
Classroom Rules and
Procedures:
We support the rules presented in the
Butler Elementary Handbook. Also, in our classroom, we have discussed behaviors
that are respectful and responsible.
Rewards – As a 5th grade, we
will be using the “Check Yourself” incentive program (see attached description
of program). There are also other individual, classroom rewards.
Consequences - As a 5th
grade, we will use “Think Time,” or students may lose a privilege as a
consequence for misbehavior.
Homework:
There
will be 5 items for homework, each night:
1.
Spelling
words
2.
Vocabulary
words
3.
Read
for 20 minutes
4.
Any
math assignment that your student didn’t complete during class time.
5.
A
“Project in Progress” This could be studying for a Science test, working on a
book report, preparing for State Report, etc. You will be given the information
and a due date for these projects, as they arise.
State
guidelines suggest 5th graders should have an average of 50 minutes
of homework per night. If your child is doing more than this, contact me. They
may have simply procrastinated, or there may be a real concern we need to
address.
Attendance and Absent Work:
Students are responsible for collecting
and completing all makeup work after an absence. They will be given a week,
after they return, to complete all absent work. Attendance is important. Many
classroom experiences, activities, experiments and learning can simply not be
duplicated in makeup work. We do understand there are times when students must
be absent. Notes or phone calls help the office document correctly the reason
for absence. Vacation forms can be obtained through the office. Vacation leave
absences will not be excused until all absent work is made up.
Communication:
Student Planners – The planner is an
essential tool for the student. Your student should write their daily homework
in their planner. We will check planners periodically and reward students for
using their planner.
Teacher Blog/Weekly Note – Each teacher
has set up a class blog or website. In addition, we will be sending home a
“Weekly News” note to keep parents informed. It will go home the beginning of
each week.
Getting
in contact with us - We check email each day. You may also call, write a note
in the planner, or schedule an appointment. We will get back to you within 24
hours.
Above all, if you have a question or concern, please
contact us. We love working with your children.
Your child will bring so much joy and learning into our lives. We are a team working for the success of your
child.
Thank
you,
Mrs. Cope
Mrs. Bauman
Mrs. Hammer
