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How to Build Stamina
Build your brain like a muscle: Just as you have to workout to build up your body you have to build up your brain. Start with 5-10 minute chunks. As you find you can focus for a period of time, add five minutes to that length. The goal is to be able to read for 20 minutes or longer without getting fatigued or tired.
Use positive self-talk: Tell yourself what you CAN do! Remember, if you think you cannot do something then add the word "YET" to the end of that sentence. You will never do what you do not try to accomplish. Celebrate what you CAN do, not what you fail or have trouble with accomplishing.
Tuesday Folder:
Once a week your child will be responsible for bringing home their red folder. You will need remove the papers and sign the folder. On the signature sheet you will find your child’s Work Habits and Conduct grades for the week.
It is your child’s responsibility to make sure that they return the folder the next day they attend school.
Grading:
Students are given a grade of 1-4 for each standard in their ELA and Social Studies subjects. These grades are worked on continuously throughout the year. Students may begin the year at a level 1 or 2 in one or more standards. The goal is for them to be on a level 3 by the end of the year. These grades should not be equated for traditional numerical (0-100) or letter based grades (A-F). Here is what each grade means:
Level 4: Student can complete assignment on grade level without assistance with depth, elaboration and precision. (Example: A student could teach this concept to other students, clearly and/or displays their understanding of this concept at two grade levels or higher on their assessment.)
Level 3: Student can complete assignment on grade level without assistance.
Level 2: Student can complete an assignment on grade level when provided assistance.
Level 1: Student is not able to complete work on grade level, even with teacher assistance.
Birthdays:
As a part of our wellness challenge we are asking parents that instead of sweet treats on your child’s birthday you provide something that is nonedible. Some examples are: fun pencils, erasers, small trinkets or toys.
Our fifth graders explore the world of reading using the EL (Expeditionary Learning) curriculum. During four modules students explore human rights, rainforests, civil rights and natural disasters.
EL develops engaged and eager student through dialogue between students as they debate, analyze passages, create researched based projects and more. As we explore the modules you will see results of your student's success on their personal school portfolio (student website.)
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