Welcome to Open House 5 th Grade Room

Welcome to Open House 5 th Grade Room 19 Mrs. Haig

All About Me • • • B. S. Indiana University of PA M. Ed. Shippensburg University Enrolled Millersville University 13 years of teaching experience Hobbies include: whitewater rafting, hot air ballooning, and scrapbooking • New baby girl in November

th 5 Grade Curriculum • Everyday Math • Houghton Mifflin Reading Program 2005 • Houghton Mifflin Spelling component • Houghton Mifflin English component • Houghton Mifflin Writing component • Foss Science Landforms Variables Mixtures & Solutions Environments • Harcourt Brace Social Studies • Handwriting Without Tears • Mavis Beacon Typing program

Our Schedule n n n n n Special Class (9: 10 -9: 50) Language Arts (9: 50 -10: 20) Math (10: 20 -11: 20) Language Arts (11: 20 -12: 20) Lunch (12: 20 -12: 50) Social Studies/Science/Skills Recess (1: 50 -2: 20) Social Studies/Science/Skills

Homework is an essential part of learning. It reinforces the concepts that are taught in class. Homework will typically be given 34 times a week. The majority of the time it will be math and language arts.

Expectations • Attendance -Punctual -Consistent -Appointments • Homework/Assignment Book -Written assignments from homework board at school -Checked by parents at home daily after completion -Infraction notice after 2 missed assignments • Parent Conferences

Grades • Take home folders -Please sign within 2 days • Percentages 100% - 90% = A 89% - 80% = B 79% - 70% = C 69% - 60% = D 59% - ↓ = F

Parties There will be 4 parties this year. Please sign up outside on the wall if you are able to help.

Special Classes Computer Class Physical Education Music Library Art

Questions

Thank you for attending the West Hanover Open House.