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    General Information:

     

    Snack 

    This year our class will have a snack before lunch. Parents are encouraged to send in a healthy snack daily. With an early start and a late lunch, a healthy snack will give your child the nutritional boost they need during the day. Please keep in mind that snack time is only 10–15 minutes long. Do not send in anything that contains nuts.  Our classroom is a nut-free classroom.  

     

    Students WILL be able to get drinks from the water fountain. They will be able to fill their water bottle at the water stations. Please always pack the snacks separately from lunchboxes.

     
    Supplies
     

    2024-25 Fifth Grade Supply List

     

    • 1 pair of earbuds or headphones (wired, no Bluetooth)

    • 8 plastic folders with pockets (no prongs)

    • 1 five-subject spiral notebook

         1 soft zippered pencil case

    • 2 packs of pre-sharpened pencils

    • 1 package of block erasers

    • 1 ruler

    • 2 highlighters

    • 1 package of black Sharpie markers

    • 1 package of glue sticks

    • 1 bottle of liquid glue

    • 1 pair of scissors

    • 1 pack of colored pencils

    • 1 colored pen (red, purple, green, any color)

         1 Small dry-erase board (should be able to fit inside a desk)

    • 1 package of dry-erase markers and eraser

         4 large boxes of tissues

    • 1 container of sanitizing wipes

    • 1 container of liquid hand soap

     
     
     
     
    *If you have not already done so, please send in 4 large boxes of tissues and 1 liquid soap dispenser to be used by the class throughout the year.
     
    *Please replenish all supplies as needed throughout the year.
     
     
    Folder & Daily Papers
    Each student will be provided with a folder that the students will use to bring home any work and notes/letters from school.  This folder will also be used to bring any work and notes/letters back to school from home.  
     
     
     
    Planner/Assignment Book
    The students have their own planners. Homework, important dates, and important information will be written in their planners.  Please check your child's planner every night and initial it when they complete the homework.
     
     
     
    Spelling HW & Tests
    Spelling tests will take place every Friday.  A new spelling list will be sent home every Friday for next week's test. The spelling homework for the week will also be sent home and will be due back the following Friday, the day of the test.
     
      
    Grading System.  
    Our grading system is as follows:

                       
    A =  92- 100
    B =  83- 91
    C = 74- 82
    D = 65-73
    F = 64 and below 
     
     
     
     
     
    Classroom School Store
    The students will earn "Ivler" money throughout the school year.  There are many ways to earn "Ivler" money, here are just a few:
     
    - Coming to school every day prepared and ready to learn
    - Classwork completed and handed in on time
    - Homework completed and handed in on time
    - Completing extra credit assignments
    - Being a good citizen inside and outside the classroom
     
    *I am very generous with my "Ivler" money. I am always looking for ways to reward the students.  I will NEVER take money away once they have earned it.
     
    The students will be responsible for keeping their money in a safe place.  I do not replenish any lost or misplaced money. 
     
    At the end of each week, the kids will have an opportunity to spend their earned money!  There will be a wide variety of non-edible items for sale, all ranging in price. Our classroom store will be open every Friday.  The students will get "paid" every Monday as well.  The students may choose not to buy anything that week so they can save up for an item that costs more, or they may choose to spend what they have on lower-priced items. 
     
    If a student is not in school on a Monday, they will get their "paycheck" when they return to school but will have to wait until Monday for the Classroom Store to open.
     
    Birthday Celebrations
    Unfortunately, for birthday celebrations, we cannot allow parents/guardians to come in and celebrate with us in the classroom.  You may send in a non-food treat for the class, donate a book to our classroom library or donate a game to our classroom to be played during any free time and/or indoor recess.  
     
    Lunch Money
    All lunch, snacks & school store money MUST be sent in an envelope with your child's full name and "5I" on it. Remember that lunch can also be purchased online.
     
     
    Schedule Changes
    Please call or write a note about all changes in your child's routine/schedule.  I cannot allow your child to change their after-school routine without permission.
     
    Parent-Teacher Communication
    I feel that open communication between parents and teachers provides the opportunity to work together for your child.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send a note, email me at ivler@voorhees.k12.nj.us or leave me a message on my school voicemail (856-424-1816 x 72152).