 | | Our annual field trip to Valley Branch Nature Center (September 07) |
Our Teachers:
Ms. Wald
Ms. Halvorson
Mr. Belsito
Homework Routine
• Students are provided with a homework planner at the beginning of the year.
• Students are expected to read 30 minutes or more daily, at their own reading level. They are expected to achieve a minimum of 2 AR points a week.
• Daily written  | | One of our field trips to Highpoint Printmaking Center (January 08) |
work includes math practice from Everyday Math.
• At least 2 assignments per week in Accelerated Math
• The return of a signed Friday Note is considered part of homework.
Parent / Teacher Communication
Parent / Teacher communication is crucial to student success in fifth grade. Items to watch for:
• Weekly reports (Friday Notes which are signed by parents and returned.)
• Grade level newsletters
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