Mrs. Laster's Home Page Briarlake ES 5th Grade 0 Welcome to 5th Grade   My name is Mrs. Laster. I am one of three fifth grade teachers here at Briarlake Elementary.  I teach Social Studies to all of the 5th graders and Language Arts to my homeroom.  I look forward to a great year! HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS If you are ever unsure of homework, check the student's planner first!  Students are required to fill in their homework daily in their agenda planners. Social Studies:  The students will have occasional weekly assignments. There will be a few exciting projects assigned throughout the year. Students can expect to have 3 days notice before a test.  All test material will be thoroughly reviewed with a candy throw review game or Jeopardy game the day before the test.  Students will have notes and study guides provided for them to assist with studying and preparing. Reading:  Our class will be diving into some wonderful novels this year! Students will also be reading short stories and participating in daily activities that concentrate on our 5th grade reading skills requirements. Spelling: Each week the students have spelling practice sheets that are due on Thursday.  Every Thursday they take their final test.  Each week there are also five challenge words for students to choose to define and spell correctly for extra credit! Grammar:  Each week we study a new grammar topic.  The students have review sheets that we work on together in class.  Every Friday they take a grammar quiz in GCRCT format on the skills covered throughout that week. Writing:  We are continuously working on the different types of writing to prepare for the 5th grade writing assessment !  Ask your child what type of writing we are working on now! 0 Homeroom Schedule 8:00 - 10:00 Language Arts 10:00-11:00 First Period 11:00-11:30 Lunch 11:45 -12:25 Specials 12:20 - 1:20 Second Period 1:20 - 2:20 Third Period 2:20 Dismissal Code of Conduct 5th Grade Classroom Management Plan Classroom Expectations: Be prepared, listen, follow directions, and stay on task. Always be polite and respectful to your teachers, classmates, and their property. Stay quiet in the hallways of the school. Ask permission to talk or be out of your seat. Consequences: Students will start every four week period with 100 points.  Points will be deducted for infractions related to classroom and school-wide expectations.  Office referrals - 20 points  Disrespect to others and school property - 10 points  Talking/disrupting - 5 points  Incomplete Assignments - 5 points Hallway, bathroom, lunchroom, special classes behavior – 5 points  Bus dismissal behavior  - 5 points  Not following directions - 5 points  Not prepared for class with materials - 5 points  Agenda not signed or filled out properly - 2 points Students who maintain 80 of their 100 points over the four week period will earn Fun Friday outside reward time at the end of the four week period.  Students with below 80 points will remain indoors and work. Positive Reinforcement and Rewards Fun Friday  - Outside reward time (described above) Fish Bowl –  Students names are added to a fish bowl when      they are caught doing something good.  Names are drawn      every Friday for a treasure box reward. Whole Class Reward – Recess time is earned when the whole      class works together toward common goals. Safe Search Engines http:// http:// Upcoming Events

Fifth Grade Schedule

Click below to see the fifth grade daily schedule. Class Schedule

Code of Conduct

Click here to see how our fifth grade discipline plan works. Fifth Grade Conduct

Safe Search Engines

The following websites are safe sites for your child to use for research and special projects. netTrekker d.i. Kids Click!

Fun Friday Schedule

Field Trip Updates