Classroom Management
It is my belief that every child has the right to learn in a positive environment that is conducive to learning. Because of this belief, I place great importance on classroom management.
Our students will be expected to follow our 5th grade essential agreements.
5th Grade Motto
Work Hard Be Nice
Essential Agreements - Room 209
Teacher
1. Treat others and materials with respect.
2. Eye contact on speakers.
3. Raise your hand to participate or leave your seat during lessons.
4. Follow directions and routines.
5. Keep hands and feet to self.
Student
TBD
Consequences (reset each day)
Warning: Warning written in planner
Strike 1: Time Out - Note written in planner
Strike 2: Parent Contact - Note written in planner
Strike 3: Office Referral - Note written in planner
Automatic Office Referral/Parent Contact
1. Intentional Disrespect
2. Physical violence
3. Bullying
Positive Behavior
As a school, we are always on the lookout for positive behaviors from our students. Staff and students will be looking for others who are being Cooperative, Committed, and Curious (The 3 C’s). When students are “caught” demonstrating one of these “C’s”, they will be given a slip recognizing that behavior. They will earn an academic reward and then be eligible to win a larger reward in our monthly drawing.
Attendance
It is incredibly important that your student is at school. There is no way to make up an absent day of school. I can give make-up work, but that does not come close to replacing the learning experiences during the school day. I understand that absences occur due to illness and emergencies. Please try to limit absences and tardies as much as possible. Thank you for your support.
Bullying
I take bullying seriously in my classroom. I believe that every student has the right to enjoy school. I will do everything in my power to ensure that my students do not get bullied.
What is Bullying?
Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose. (stopbullying.gov)
What is our classroom policy on Bullying?
Bullying is simply not allowed in our classroom.
What happens if I am getting bullied?
If a student is getting bullied, he or she needs to tell me immediately.
What happens to bullies in our classroom?
1. Students who bully will be put in an extended classroom timeout and a recess timeout (Students are responsible for academic work, but are separated from our classroom community)
2. Students who bully will be reported to the office
3. Students who bully will have their parents called
4. Students who bully will prepare a public apology to the class
5. Bullying behavior will need to be stopped before the student is allowed back into the classroom community.
- Mr. Flancbaum
5th Grade Homework Policy
Homework is an important part of your student’s learning experience.
This is what you can expect for homework. We do reserve the right to change homework during the year as needed.
Planners
Planners are our daily communication tool with parents.
Please sign your child's planner each night.
Homework Packets
Homework Packets will be given on Fridays.
They will be due the following Friday.
Projects
Students will have projects throughout the school year.
Directions will be sent home with each project.
Reading
Students are expected to read at least 30 minutes, at least 5 nights a week.
Parents, please sign planners nightly to indicate that reading has been completed.
Students are expected to meet their AR Reading Goal each trimester.
You can monitor your student's progress toward their goal at: AR Home Connect
Unfinished Work
There may be times where students do not finish work in class. It will be expected that unfinished work that is due will be completed at home.
* If students do not bring their homework, the expectation is that they finish it and bring it back the following day.
Refocus Recess
Fifth graders are fortunate enough to have a 15 minute recess each morning between our second and third academic blocks. Students can lose this privilege if classwork or homework is incomplete, or if the nightly planner parent signature is missing.
Snack
We allow students to eat a snack during the morning due to our late lunch. Students may bring a small, healthy snack in to eat during the beginning of block #2.
Restroom Policy
In 5th grade, we use hall passes for students to leave the classroom. Students receive two hall passes each day. Any time a student needs to leave the classroom to go into the hallway (restroom, drink, forgot something in backpack or homeroom) they need to use a pass.
Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle (water only please) to limit trips to the drinking fountain. They are also encouraged to use the restroom before school and during non-academic times throughout the day.
Please contact me with any medical conditions that might prevent your student from using this policy.
It is my belief that every child has the right to learn in a positive environment that is conducive to learning. Because of this belief, I place great importance on classroom management.
Our students will be expected to follow our 5th grade essential agreements.
5th Grade Motto
Work Hard Be Nice
Essential Agreements - Room 209
Teacher
1. Treat others and materials with respect.
2. Eye contact on speakers.
3. Raise your hand to participate or leave your seat during lessons.
4. Follow directions and routines.
5. Keep hands and feet to self.
Student
TBD
Consequences (reset each day)
Warning: Warning written in planner
Strike 1: Time Out - Note written in planner
Strike 2: Parent Contact - Note written in planner
Strike 3: Office Referral - Note written in planner
Automatic Office Referral/Parent Contact
1. Intentional Disrespect
2. Physical violence
3. Bullying
Positive Behavior
As a school, we are always on the lookout for positive behaviors from our students. Staff and students will be looking for others who are being Cooperative, Committed, and Curious (The 3 C’s). When students are “caught” demonstrating one of these “C’s”, they will be given a slip recognizing that behavior. They will earn an academic reward and then be eligible to win a larger reward in our monthly drawing.
Attendance
It is incredibly important that your student is at school. There is no way to make up an absent day of school. I can give make-up work, but that does not come close to replacing the learning experiences during the school day. I understand that absences occur due to illness and emergencies. Please try to limit absences and tardies as much as possible. Thank you for your support.
Bullying
I take bullying seriously in my classroom. I believe that every student has the right to enjoy school. I will do everything in my power to ensure that my students do not get bullied.
What is Bullying?
Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. Bullying includes actions such as making threats, spreading rumors, attacking someone physically or verbally, and excluding someone from a group on purpose. (stopbullying.gov)
What is our classroom policy on Bullying?
Bullying is simply not allowed in our classroom.
What happens if I am getting bullied?
If a student is getting bullied, he or she needs to tell me immediately.
What happens to bullies in our classroom?
1. Students who bully will be put in an extended classroom timeout and a recess timeout (Students are responsible for academic work, but are separated from our classroom community)
2. Students who bully will be reported to the office
3. Students who bully will have their parents called
4. Students who bully will prepare a public apology to the class
5. Bullying behavior will need to be stopped before the student is allowed back into the classroom community.
- Mr. Flancbaum
5th Grade Homework Policy
Homework is an important part of your student’s learning experience.
This is what you can expect for homework. We do reserve the right to change homework during the year as needed.
Planners
Planners are our daily communication tool with parents.
Please sign your child's planner each night.
Homework Packets
Homework Packets will be given on Fridays.
They will be due the following Friday.
Projects
Students will have projects throughout the school year.
Directions will be sent home with each project.
Reading
Students are expected to read at least 30 minutes, at least 5 nights a week.
Parents, please sign planners nightly to indicate that reading has been completed.
Students are expected to meet their AR Reading Goal each trimester.
You can monitor your student's progress toward their goal at: AR Home Connect
Unfinished Work
There may be times where students do not finish work in class. It will be expected that unfinished work that is due will be completed at home.
* If students do not bring their homework, the expectation is that they finish it and bring it back the following day.
Refocus Recess
Fifth graders are fortunate enough to have a 15 minute recess each morning between our second and third academic blocks. Students can lose this privilege if classwork or homework is incomplete, or if the nightly planner parent signature is missing.
Snack
We allow students to eat a snack during the morning due to our late lunch. Students may bring a small, healthy snack in to eat during the beginning of block #2.
Restroom Policy
In 5th grade, we use hall passes for students to leave the classroom. Students receive two hall passes each day. Any time a student needs to leave the classroom to go into the hallway (restroom, drink, forgot something in backpack or homeroom) they need to use a pass.
Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle (water only please) to limit trips to the drinking fountain. They are also encouraged to use the restroom before school and during non-academic times throughout the day.
Please contact me with any medical conditions that might prevent your student from using this policy.