Introduction

2014-2015 School Year

Welcome to 5
th
Grade
Mrs. Kimbles Class
Homework
Packet each week
Spelling (graded)
Math
1-2 problems per concept
I check each problem to see where students need help
Work MUST be shown on all problems
Reading
Read passage each night
Same passage will be used on test on Friday
Science may be included at times for concept review
STAAR
3 STAAR tests given in 5
th
Grade
SSI- Student Success Initiative
Reading (March 31
st
)
MUST pass in 2014-2015 to promote to 6
th
Grade
Math (March 30
th
)
State decided not to make this part of SSI this year only
Science (April 22
nd
)
Not part of SSI, but 5
th
Grade is the only grade level to take this
test so it counts for all of Black Elementary
New Math TEKS
Conduct Marks
Each mark is worth -5 points
Warnings are always given unless severe behavior
Students are responsible for showing parents conduct
sheets
Parents are expected to sign daily/weekly
Class Website
www.kimbleclass.weebly.com
We will use our BLOG for feedback on class assignments
during and after school
We can use the BLOG to share ideas, check for
understanding, and expand our thoughts
Parents are encouraged to check the site periodically
REMIND
Yellow Folder
Usually used as Tuesday Folder
I use it as a Take Home Folder
It should come home daily
Conduct sheet is always in there
Graded papers get handed out as I complete them
Papers Below a 70
All papers below 70 should be redone
Sometimes I will re-grade for full credit or 70
Teacher discretion
Students can ask for help or reteach if needed
Parents can email to ask for help also

Tutoring
Tutoring will begin on an as needed basis until after Jan
Multiplication facts are a MUST in 5
th
Grade
Tutoring may change frequently (who attends)
iPads
We will use iPads daily and on many assignments
Students can share grades online with parents at home
ParentConnect
Online Gradebook
Set up email notifications
Email teacher from site
Check Grades & Averages