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Welcome to Ms.
Pappas’ Fifth
Grade
Classroom
Room 201
Schedule for Tonight
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Introduction
Binders: BFB and PK
Student expectations during homeroom
Advisory
Discipline
Math
Science
Reading
6:25 move to room 203, Mrs. Kwiatek
6:40 meet with Specialists
Homeroom Expectations
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Students will begin every day by making sure
they have with them: BFB, PK, water, and snack.
Students should remain in their seats, but may
talk with the other students at their table.
Students will have time to write in their
assignment notebook the homework for the night.
Homework can be checked online Swampscott
Middle School
Advisory
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1:50-2:00 -Mandatory silent reading
2:00-2:15 -Homework done first!!
o Work on any unfinished class
work.
o Read silently
2:15-2:18 -Put away your materials.
o Check your Agenda and make
sure you have what you need for
homework tonight.
o Cleanup! Check for anything on
the floor around/under your desk
and put it away or in the trash.
o Gather your things onto your desk
to go home
2:20
-LISTEN to announcements
o Wait for Ms. Pappas to say
Grading/Assessment
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Tests are counting twice
Quizzes are counting once
If 3 homework assignments are
missing throughout the term,
students grade will go down 1/2
grade.
There are no retakes on tests and
quizzes.
Science
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This year we will study:
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Earth’s place in the universe
Earth’s Changing Crust (Rocks and Minerals)
Weather
Ecosystems
– Working with text
Math
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Very Important - Proficiency with
Math Facts
Common Core - DESE website
Extra help - available on Mondays
from 2:20 to 3:00. Will start in Oct.
Reading
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Spelling homework due on Fridays
Spelling test on Fridays
Basal reader with accompanying
workbook
Trade books done as whole group
with individual responsibilities