Welcome to Fifth Grade!! Study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly (William Ellery Channing) Welcome to fifth grade at the William Ellery Channing Elementary School. I am very excited to start this new learning adventure with you and your child. My name is Ms. Lormilus and I will be your childs teacher this school year. Our classroom will be a learning environment where all students, teachers and family members will practice being respectful, responsible and safe each and every day. We are a community of fifth grade scholars ready to take on any and all new challenges. Our classroom motto is: study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly The Channing school was named after an American poet named William Ellery Channing. Mr. Channing was born in Boston Mass. On November 29, 1818. As a young boy, he attended Boston Latin School. For college, he attended Harvard University, which is also where his dad was a professor. Mr. Channing loved to write poetry, one of his well written poems is called My symphony, which the scholars will learn this school year.
Fun Facts About the Channing School Important Dates September 2014 Friendly Reminders: 9/4/14 First day of school for students in grades 1-5 9/8/14 First day of school for all Kindergarten students
Scholars are expected to be in school on time every day. School hours are from 8:25-3:20 each day, unless there is an early release day. Scholars are expected to complete all homework assignments every day when given. If scholar is absent due to illness or other legitimate reason, homework can be turned in upon return to school. Any homework assignment not fully completed or turned in late will earn a 0. 9/27/14 Back to School BBQ @ Channing School (more info to come) Scholars are expected to bring a note to school every time he/she is absent from class. If scholar receives more than 3 absences per term, he/she will not receive grades on report card. A parent conference will need to be scheduled to find out about scholars progress in class and to create a plan for attendance improvement. Parents are very important in helping the scholars stay on track with schoolwork. Please always check your childs homework folder for notes home or homework assignments.
lorem ipsum issue #, date 2 I believe in myself and my ability to do my best. I welcome challenges and mistakes because they help me to learn the most. I will listen, read, write and speak about my learning every day. I am respectful, responsible and safe everywhere in school and on the school bus. I am a Channing scholar and I am college bound! Room 206 Classroom Norms Students are expected to learn classroom norms and will recite and apply these norms each day.
2 black sharpie markers one pack of black pens 3 stacks of 5x8 Index cards 3 pocket plastic folders with fastener in the middle 3 boxes of tissue paper 3 packs of hand wipes or baby wipes 1 student planner to write homework Student classroom supplies