Mrs. Viau

Grade 5

Mrs. Ellen Viau
Contact information St. Irenaeus School 714-827-4500
E-mail address MrsViau@stischoolcypress.org
Website www.teacherweb.com 

Welcome to fifth grade! I am very pleased to have your child in my class this year. Working together, we can ensure that your child has a successful year in fifth grade. In advance, thank you for you for your cooperation.

 DISCIPLINE PLAN
Our discipline plan is designed to guide each student in making responsible choices about behavior and thus providing an opportunity for each student to learn. These guidelines are posted in the classroom and have been discussed with the students.

 BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT EXPECTANCIES

STANDARDS

• Follow the directions the first time given.
• Raise your hand and wait to be called on before you speak.
• Keep your hands, feet, and all objects to yourself.
• Have all materials ready to begin class each day

CONSEQUENCES

• First Time- warning
• Second time- name on board
• Third time- after school detention, call parent
• Fourth time-send to principal/vice principal /conference with parent

REWARDS!

• Positive notes home Video
• Positive phone calls No homework pass
• Extra P.E. Special treat

 READING BOOK: Each child must have a reading book at his desk at all times. These are read during assigned and free time.

 WORK REDONE: It is due within one week.

 SPECIAL DAYS Library Tuesday 8:15

Spanish Wednesday, Thursday 11:30-12:15
P.E. Monday and Wednesday 10:45 11:30
Computer Tuesday 8:15-9:45
 Mass Friday 8:30
 Art Every other Friday 10:45-12:15


BOOK CLUBS: During the year there will be opportunities for your child to purchase books from a book club. You are under no obligation to purchase the books. If you do, please be careful about sending money. Place the order form in a sealed envelope with your child's name and grade. Make checks out to the book company, not to the teacher or St. Irenaeus School.

FIELD TRIPS We usually schedule three field trips in fifth grade. We attend a free concert at the Orange County Performing Arts Center - the center assigns us a date. We visit the Santa Ana College Planetarium while we study the Solar System. We have our date for the third field trip to Knotts Berry Farm for their westward movement tour. It's May 16th.

HOMEWORK POLICY

I believe homework is important because it is a valuable aid in helping students make the most of their experience at school. I give homework because it is useful in reinforcing what students have learned in class, it helps them prepare for tests, teaches responsibility, and helps students develop positive study habits. Homework is listed on the front board and reviewed daily. Each student is responsible to write down assignments in the homework notebook.
I will assign homework Monday through Thursday nights. Homework should take no more than one hour to complete, not including studying for tests or working on special projects. I will give a one-week notice to study for all tests. Students should read a book of their own choice at least 20 minutes a night. I expect students to do their own work, asking for help only after they have given it their best effort.
Each night please check their book to see if their work is complete. If it is complete, please sign their pad. Please write questions or notes to me on that page. I check every morning for signatures. Missing homework or a signature may result in a detention. Three missing homework assignments an/or signatures will result in a detention. If there is any reason that a homework assignment has not been completed, please write a note to me on the date work is due stating the reason why it has not been completed.

Web Site
Every Sunday night I up date my website with information on homework, calendar items, and general announcements. There may be changes in the homework - always check with your child for the correct information. You can reach my website by going to the St. Irenaeus School website and on the faculty list, click on my website. You may also reach it by going to teacherweb.com and go to school name and then to my name. Either way, make sure you save it in your favorites or bookmark it for later reference.

Gradelink
Gradelink is a terrific tool for you to keep track of your child's progress.
Grades are entered weekly.

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