Hello, students and parents!

Welcome to Schupmann Elementary! 5th Grade is an exciting and challenging year, but with
hard work and a great attitude, it will surely be a success. I am Mrs. Arriaga, your 5th Grade
Science teacher. Ive been in education since 2009, and have served Red Oak ISD since
2014. We are excited for you to be a part of our Schupmann family!

5th Grade Science Course Overview:

1st Nine Weeks Organisms and Environment

2nd Nine Weeks Matter and Energy
3rd Nine Weeks Energy, Earth, and Space
4th Nine Weeks Force, STAAR Review, STEM Design

**STAAR Test for 5th Grade Science May 11, 2016

Much of our learning will take place in class, but students should expect a few
homework assignments per week, as well as at-home projects and end of unit tests.

Classroom Expectations:

In my classroom, attitude is everything. Students, you come to class every day with the
power to choose to be a leader, build relationships, and display integrity. I will ensure that
our class is safe, fun, and productive, but youve got to choose to have a positive attitude. I
have very high expectations for classwork and behavior, but I know you can rise to the
challenge!

Science Supplies:

Most of each students school supplies will be collected by your

homeroom teacher. Some supplies that are needed for any class will
remain with each student, and some supplies will be collected by
specific teachers for specific purposes. In Science, each student
will use one of their two composition notebooks to create an
interactive science notebook. We will start these notebooks on
Wednesday, August 26th.


Who is Mrs. Arriaga, anyway?
First, that name Arriaga = ah-ree-ah-gah (Mrs. A is fine, too.)
SMU Graduate (Go Mustangs!)
Certified teacher of 4th-8th Grade Science, Social Studies, and ESL
Educator since 2009
Resides in Midlothian with her husband, daughter, and two dogs
Favorite Restaurant: On the Border, Subway
Favorite Beverages: Diet Coke, Hazelnut Lattes
Favorite Sweet Treat: Chocolate anything
Favorite Pastimes: Rangers Baseball and playing with my family
Hobbies: Boating, wakeboarding, anything outdoors, crafts
Collections: shoes, scarves, and great music

Student Binders

Each student will use their binder to store their academic planner and behavior sheet.
Students must carry their planner binder with them to all their classes. Parents, check
your students binder every night. This will be our main source of communication
with you. Students may also carry their homework, documents to go home each day, and
extra notebook paper here.

Volunteer Opportunities

If youre willing and able to assist in the classroom, wed love to

have you. Please see the front office to sign up.
Here are some opportunities to volunteer:
Lab investigation set up, monitoring, clean up
Class monitors during learning stations, small group
instruction
Class activity preparation (laminating, cutting, sorting, etc.)
After school programs
Field Day
Supply Donation
Reading Assistance

Contact Information

I love to hear from you early and often!

Web: MrsArriaga.com

Phone: 972-617-2685

Email: jessica.arriaga@redoakisd.org

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Looking forward to a great year!

IMrs. Arriaga

7:45-8:00

Homeroom

8:00-8:45

Specials/Conference

8:50-10:00

1st Period

10:00-11:10

2nd Period

11:10-11:55

Target Time

11:55-12:25

Lunch

12:25-12:40

Recess

12:45-1:55

3rd Period

1:55-3:05

4th Period

3:05-3:10

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