Our goal is for

students to be able to articulate

high levels of thinking

in purposeful conversations

and critical writing.

Being a Title I school means receiving federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs. These dollars are used for…

Identifying students experiencing academic difficulties and providing timely assistance to help these student’s meet the State’s challenging content standardsPurchasing supplemental staff/programs/materials/suppliesConducting parental Involvement meetings/trainings/activitiesRecruiting/Hiring/Retaining Highly Qualified Teachers

Being a Title I school also includes parental involvement and recognizing parents’ rights.

What does it mean to be a Title I School?

LA / SS

• Readers Workshop Opening/Mini Lesson (10-15 minutes) Work Period (30-40 minutes) Closing (5-10 minutes)

• Writers Workshop Opening Lesson (5-10 minutes) Work Period (30-40 minutes) Closing/Author’s Chair (5-10 minutes)

Sample STAAR ProblemBased on information in his letter, Paul would most likely agree with which of these statements?

A Neighborhood libraries need more variety in the video games they have for students to use. B Young people have the responsibility to keep video games from interfering with their schoolwork. C The skills that students need to succeed in school are best learned on computers. D Young people should not be allowed to play video games unless an adult is available to supervise them.

SPEEDING TO READ

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hank you to Texas Motor Speedway for sponsoring this opportunity.

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e are in competition with Hatfield Elementary and Clara Love Elementary for fun and prizes.

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hat a great opportunity for all of us to reinforce the LOVE OF READING.

• Nature of Science – analyzing data, charts/graphs, measurement, inquiry

Four core areas are:

• Physical Science – energy, forces, matter

• Earth Science – weathering, erosion, weather/climate, space, natural resources, fossil fuels, alternative energy

• Life Science – adaptations, inherited vs learned traits, life cycles, photosynthesis

What to expect:• Note taking – Keep notebook in binder at all times• Quizzes every two weeks (check netschool for questions)• Homework is work not finished in class• STAAR exam – info from grades 2-5

Some students attach a balloon to a straw and then tape the straw to the top of a toy car. The students inflate the balloon and release the car. The car travels 40 centimeters across the floor.

What should the students do to determine whether the force of the air from a balloon is enough to push the car 40 centimeters across the same floor in repeated trials? A Test the car several times using an identical balloon filled with different amounts of air B Test the car several times using different-sized balloons filled with the same amount of air C Test the car several times using an identical balloon filled with the same amount of air D Test the car several times using different-sized balloons filled with different amounts of air

Investigations Curriculum Math Workshop Opening/Mini Lesson (10-15

minutes) Work Period (30-40 minutes) Closing (5-10 minutes)

Big Topics: fractions, division, factors

Check website for examples and videos as we learn them in class

Sample STAAR Problem

Mrs. Evans wants to buy enough dog food to feed her dog for 90 days. Her dog eats 4 ounces of dog food twice a day. How many pounds of dog food should she buy?

A 15 lb B 45 lb C 23 lb D 12 lb

How can parents help students?

Teacher websites – You will find useful information such as notes, examples, calendar of events, schedules, links, etc.

Netschool – Lists week by week activities. Helpful for absences!

http://moodle.nisdtx.org/

Homework• Math: students will receive Math homework every

Monday during class. It will be due the following Friday morning.

• LA: students will receive Spelling homework every week on Monday. It will be due the following Thursday.

• Students will also be expected to complete work not finished in class for homework.

• In the event of an absence, students are responsible for asking for their missing work and completing it on time (one extra day per absence).

• All students should read a total of 120 minutes of reading weekly. Students are keeping a log in class of all reading completed during the week.

Grading

Formative = 40% of student’s grade

Summative = 60% of student’s grade

In Math and Language Arts, students will have at least 3 summative and 5 formative per grading period.

In Science and Social Studies will have at least 3

summative and 3 formative per grading period.

Grading continued

Students who have ALL work turned in by Friday, will earn Fab Friday.

Make up work: it is the responsibility of the student to check for work they missed and complete this work in the allotted time

Re-Takes: students who do not perform well on a summative assessment will be given the opportunity for remediation and reassessment, at which time, both grades will be averaged to create a new grade. *Corrections may be made to formative assignments below a 70.

For complete guidelines see NISD website: nisdtx.org

ATTENDANCE

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xcellent attendance is strongly encouraged. The state of Texas requires 90% of

days present. The snapshot time is 9:30 am. when attendance is turned in so

please make every effort to have your child at school at that time.

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henever your child must be absent, please call the school office to report the

absence at (817)215-0800 or email: lloftin@nisdtx.org

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tudents may enter the building at 7:15 each morning. School begins at 7:45.

Math ~ April 2nd

Second Admin. ~ May 14th

Reading ~ April 3rd

Second Admin. ~ May 15th

Science ~ April 24th

Restroom Quiet, “No Talking Zone”Clean up after yourself Wash your handsBe timely, return to class

Four Star Behavior

HallwayHands down, showing self-

controlQuiet, others are learning

Walking feet Facing forward

CafeteriaStay seated, knees under the table “No Talking Zone” on the brown tiles Use your inside voice Clean up your area

Kick it up cards Lunch Bunch

Fab Friday Punch cards

• One warning

• Sign the discipline book 1X – sit out 10 min. of recess

• Sign the book 2X – sit out 20 min. of recess

• Sign the book 3X – Miss recess & call home

Always check with your child’s teacher for food allergy issues before bringing in

treats! There are several students in the grade level with allergies this year.

School-Wide Parties: Winter Celebration Valentine’s Day End of the year party

Birthdays: celebrated at 2:30pm store-bought or

homemade goodies! individual servings

cookies cupcakes fruit roll-ups

The 5th Grade team communicates with parents through:

Planners – Please check and sign DAILY

Group emails (If you didn’t sign up for group emails on the Parent Communication form in the first Tuesday folders please let us know if you would like to receive them.)

Individual emails & phone calls (If you leave a message we will contact you within 24 hours.)

Parent conferences – Oct. 2nd, 4th, and 5th Conference Period 8:15 –

9:10

Volunteers•Volunteers are ALWAYS welcome at

Justin Elementary.•You may volunteer services, time or

supplies.•You may volunteer here at school or in

the comfort of your own home.•Watch D.O.G.S.-Dads, Uncles, Grandpas •Mentoring Moms•Background check-Can be completed

online through the NISD website.

Kelli Escamilla (Math)kescamilla@nisdtx.org 817-698-1808

Erika Oster (Science)eoster@nisdtx.org 817-698-1807

Cynthia Pavlakovic (LA/SS)cpavlakovic@nisdtx.org 817-215-0820

Barbi Longbrake (LA/SS)blongbrake@nisdtx.org 817-215-0837

Nancy Krueger (Math/Science)nkrueger@nisdtx.org817-215-0811