Welcome!

I was so happy to meet all the parents and students that came on Friday! I am very excited about this year and I hope you are too! On this blog I will give weekly updates for Reading and Language along with any upcoming events and important dates to remember.

Reading and Language
This week we will focus on the rituals and routines of the classroom. By fifth grade most students know the basics of what is expected but we will focus on specifics in the classroom along with the expectations for each subject.

We will be doing lessons and activities in the classroom to get the students familiar with the reader's and writer's workshop model along with baseline assessments in reading and writing over the next two to three weeks.

Communication
Students will receive a planner that will be used daily to write down reminders, homework and upcoming events. The planner will also be the way I will communicate any problems or concerns that I have and the way you can ask any questions you have. The planner needs to be signed nightly and I will check it each morning.

Supplies
A supply list has been sent home with all the necessary supplies your child will need for my class. We will be setting up notebooks and folders this week. If you didn't get a supply list here it is:

*2 2" binders
*3 8 pack dividers
*1 package of erasable pens
*1 package small index cards
*1 spiral notebook
*1 pocket folder with prongs
*1 package post-it notes
*1 package notebook paper
*1 package cap erasers
*1 ream copy paper

Wish list:
*tissues
*soft soap
*oil plug in air fresheners


Important Reminders
First day of school Monday August 23rd-8:30-3:00

Until next time,
R. O'Steen