Welcome to 5th Grade

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Welcome to 5th Grade

• Sean Peterson
• 763-745-5582
• Email sean.peterson._at_wayzata.k12.mn.us
• Background
• Grew up in Duluth, MN. Graduated from U.M.D.
• M.Ed from St. Marys University
• Elementary/Middle School Licensure- K-6,
  5-8 Science, Coaching
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Background

• Former 6th grade teacher _at_ CMS in Wayzata.
• Former 5th grade teacher _at_ Plymouth Creek
• Enjoy coaching football-Mesabi CC, U.M.D.,
  Augsburg, Plymouth Youth Football, Wayzata H.S.

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Student Schedule
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LUNCH

• Lunch Money should be deposited at the beginning
  of each day, in the main office, in an envelope
  with first and last name indicated.
• Students are informed when account funds are
  nearly depleted.
• Students also have the option of bringing a lunch
  from home.
• Lunch Recess 1215-1255. Students have recess
  1st, lunch follows.

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FLEX (Work Time)

• organizational and study skills Completing
  assignment notebook daily preparing homework.
• Opportunity to ask homework questions.
• Mailboxes
• Messages
• Student jobs
• advisory activities to include character
  education and team building.

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5 Day Specialist Schedule

• Day 1 Thinking Skills
• Day 2 Music P.E. (1/2 hour each)
• Day 3 Art
• Day 4 Music P.E. (1/2 hour each)
• Day 5 Spanish
• Media students can check out books independently
  or on the scheduled class visit. (Day 5)

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BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

• Use common sense and courtesy.
• Show respect for yourself, others, and the
  environment.
• Be prepared for class bring your text, notebook,
  pencil, special materials such as a calculator,
  assignments, and be on time!
• Actively participate in your own learning.
• Follow directions the first time given.

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CONSEQUENCES

• Logical and Natural Consequence System within the
  classroom that includes a time-out procedure.
• School wide behavioral expectations and
  discipline procedures are Be Kind, Be Safe, and
  Work Hard.

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REWARDS

• Verbal praise
• Notes/parent calls from teacher
• Acknowledging a students performance in a
  group/class setting.
• Classroom rewards-video/popcorn party.

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GRADING

• Point values will be assigned and recorded for
  assignments, tests, and organizational skills
• Report Cards 2 Grading Periods. 1 report card
  issued in Jan. and 1 toward the end of the year.
• Assessment is based upon a rubric scale of
  Exemplary, Proficient, In-Progress, and Needs
  Assistance.

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PARENT SUPPORT

• Keep consistent communication between home and
  school. Please call, email, or stop-in.
• Confirm your childs homework expectations each
  day. Check for completion, and sign their
  assignment notebooks.
• Help your child get permission forms back to
  school in a timely manner.

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ATTENDANCE

• Its important that the kids are here and ON
  TIME!
• Excused absences are illness and physician
  appointments
• Vacation Notifications should be completed in
  advance (available in office)
• Students and Parents need to be aware that the
  middle schools h.s. have make-up policies and
  Saturday school in effect.

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CONFERENCES

• 1 fall conference and 1 spring conference.
• Goal setting, performance evidence, and student
  needs will be discussed.
• Conferences will be student-led, with active
  participation from the student.

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PAPERWORK

• Before you leave today, please submit the
  following
• Parent Contact Card
• Parent Input Survey
• Thank You

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QUESTIONS??