Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to the excitingorld of Fifth grade! We are thrilled to have your child in our class this year, and we are looking forward to a year filled with growth, discovery, and learning.

Fifth grade is a special time in your child’s academic journey. It's a year where students transition into more independent learners, tackle new challenges, and expand their knowledge in many areas. We will be delving deeper into reading, developing stronger writing skills, exploring more complex math concepts, and uncovering the wonders of science and social studies. It’s a big step forward, and we are here to guide and support your child every step of the way.

Communication between home and school is key to a successful year. We will keep you informed about our classroom activities, upcoming events, and your child’s progress. Please feel free to reach out to your child's teacher with any questions or concerns throughout the year. You can contact us via email or phone, and we are always happy to schedule a meeting if you would like to discuss anything in person.

Your involvement in your child’s education is incredibly important. We encourage you to stay engaged by helping with homework, reading together, and talking about what they are learning in school. Together, we can create a positive and productive environment that will help your child succeed. 

GRADE K-5 Friendly Reminders:

8:00am: SCHOOL BEGINS/ON-TIME ARRIVAL (Breakfast served to all students until 9am)

8:30am: Classroom Lessons BEGIN 

8:30am: Students arriving after this time are considered LATE

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

1. Parents have THREE (3) Days to submit "Absence" Notes

2. Over TWENTY-FIVE (25) Absences will result in RETENTION

3. REMEMBER to: REVIEW Student Handbook for POLICY Changes on JYKDCS website 

3:30pm: DISMISSAL - STARTS at 3:15pm and ENDS at 3:30pm

DRESS CODE: All Students must were the "OFFICIAL" School Uniform

All Students:

FOOTWEAR/BAGS: Shoes and Socks - Students will wear official school uniform and ALL BLACK shoes or sneakers with BLUE or GRAY socks.

(PURSE or FANNY PACK are prohibited and CLEAR Bookbags - ONLY).

GYM UNIFORM:  All Students must wear NAVY sweatpants with a NAVY JYKDCS tee shirt. Sweat pants should have an ELASTIC waist and leg. NO shorts or hoodies.

SUPPLY LIST: Please ADD a "LEARNING " Journal along with your Child's school supply list.

We are excited to get to know each of you and work together to make this year a wonderful experience for your child. Thank you for entrusting us with their education.

Let’s make this a fantastic year!

Warm regards,

DCS 5th Grade Team

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