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.
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
include The Presidential Wax Museum and State Reports.
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. Guest presenters will be invited
for most units.
French
Curriculum – The students in the Dual Immersion program will continue to
develop their fluency with a focus on conversational French.
Extra-Curricular
– Brain Boosters (Playworks, Art, Library), Computers, Biz Town, and D.A.R.E. 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 classroom management systems. Each month, there will be
an incentive activity for the 5th grade. In order to attend the
incentive, students must have their work completed and positive behavior
credit. There are also other individual and classroom rewards.
Consequences - As
a 5th grade, we will use “Think Time,” where students will complete
a Behavior Reflection. Students may lose
a privilege as a consequence for misbehavior.
Homework:
There will be items for homework each night. These are a sample of
possible items:
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, or any unfinished
classwork. You will be given the information and a due date for these projects,
as they arise. *Check your child’s planner for homework.
6.
French Homework for Dual Language students. It will be due at the
end of the week.
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 us. 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 correctly
document 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, 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.
Seidel
Mme.
Ludlum
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