Sister Esther's Back to School Night Notes

1. Welcome to Back to School Night
I am looking forward to a rewarding and enjoyable year
with your children.This school year promises to be
successful and learning filled experience for all of us.You
will find your child involved in challenging situations that
require critical thinking and cooperative skills.
Goals
The fifth graders are on their way toward advancement
educationally, socially, and spiritually. As they mature
throughout this year, my goals will be to help each child
works toward becoming a responsible individual who is
able to continue in the development of self- discipline and
the setting of personal goals.

2. Then I will integrate cooperative learning in all
subjects in order to help students successfully
accomplish tasks and to use skills necessary
for success.
School Work
Students will be held accountable for their
school work as well as their behavior. Since
the major academic focus at holy Angels
school is to provide an opportunity for each
student to achieve his/ her educational
potential, specific expectations as stressed by
the school will help to ensure each child’s
maximum learning.

3. Student Learning Expectation
The SLE are the focus of Holy Angels school
are posted throughout the school and each classroom.
The school based the profile of its student on a
comprehensive understanding of curriculum
which includes the spiritual, intellectual, social,
psychological and physical experiences of all
students. This statement represents what we
consider the important characteristics of The
school an ideal student.
1. Be Like Jesus
2. Be the Best You Can Be
3. Be Responsible Citizens

4. Curriculum
The curriculum that will be teaching your child are:
 Religion - Faith First (text book) has 4 units
We Believe, We Worship, We live, We Pray
 Language Arts
English ( Macmillan)It helps the students to use
language effectively and creatively in oral and written
communication
Writing ( Writers Express) This book helps the student
improve their
ability to write, to think creatively, logically, and clearly
through the process of writing.
Reading( Houghton Mifflin) This text integrates all the Language
Arts by focusing on literature, fiction. and non fiction reading/
writing, and poetry.

5. Spelling ( Steck-Vaughn) It builds students; spelling
power, links spelling to word meaning, connects
spelling to the underlying purpose for learning
it,and develops students’ ability to write.
Handwriting is based on Scripture Verses. It teaches
students’ the correct formation of letters and the
message of the Scripture verses that are presented
to be copied correctly.
 Social Studies ( America Will Be)The students
will be learning US history from Native American
Cultures to the Civil war.

6. Math( Houghton Mifflin Mathematics)
Science and Health
Fine Arts-
PE-
Computer-
Dance-

7. Your child’s teachers this year are:
Homeroom, Religion and Language Arts- Sr. Esther
Mathematics- Mrs. Laura Nordman
Social Studies and Fine Arts- Mrs. Cordano
Health and Science, PE - Mr. Calma
Computer- Mrs. Fuerte
Dance-
Special Needs-

8. Safe and Caring School
Holy Angels school is using the Safe and Caring School
program. The school -wide program promotes student
learning and well- being by targeting skills in self-
awareness, social awareness, self-management,
relationship skills and responsible decision
making.Basic to the program is the use of variety of
activities that give students’ creative opportunities to
advance their learning ability in ways that result in
productive and rewarding relationships.

9. Homework
Homework is an integral part in the educational
process in the life of a student.It is an extension of
the learning experiences children have during the
instructional day.Homework is designed to aid the
students in achieving classroom and school goals
and should not be to punish or keep a child
busy.Homework is approximately 50 to 60
minutes.If your child is spending more than this
amount of time on homework, we explore the
reasons for the excessive time and discuss ways to
improve the situation.

10. Work Packet
A folder containing your child’s work will
be sent home every two weeks.This will
help you aware
which area he/she progresses or needs help.
Please take time to read the contents and
affix your signature after you are done
checking your child’s work.

11. Reasons why homework is given:
 To develop responsibility
 To strengthen skills
 To develop good study habits
 To practice and drill for mastering the skills
Homework When Student Misses School
If your child is ill, but able to do homework, I will be
happy to make assignments that do not require
teacher instruction.Please call the school in
advance to make these arrangement. The work
may be picked up after three p.m.

12. Incomplete or No Homework:
• No recess
• Child’s letter to parents explaining the reason of
not doing his/her homework and return to the
teacher with parents’ signature
• Send to the office
Book Report: Each student is required to submit 4
book reports. Type written or hand written
Book report due:
October 15
December 10
February 25
May 20

13. Test
Spelling- 25 words - Friday
Vocabulary - 20 words- Thursday
Religion - A check up test is done after
learning a new lesson, either oral or written.
Grades are based on different areas:
• Oral and written test
• Class Participation
• Projects
• Homework

14. • Grading Scales
A 96-100 F- 59
A- 93- 95
B+ 91-92
B 87-90
B- 84-86
C+ 83- 81
C 74-80
C- 70-73
D+ 67- 69
D 63-66
D- 60 -62

15. Co- Curricular Code
P- Participate NP -Does not participate
Comment Code
+ - Area of Strength
No Mark- Meets Expectations
= Needs improvement
Behavioral/ learning skills code
1- Exceeds expectation 2- Meets expectations
3- Improvement needed 4- Unsatisfactory

16. Three Parts of Classroom Discipline Plan
1. Classroom Rules that must be followed at
all times
2. Positive Recognition
3. Consequences that result when rules are
not followed

17. Classroom Rules
 Listen carefully
 Respect others
 Work and play safely
 Follow directions
Consequences
 Warning-
 Time out for ten min.-1 check
 No small recess- 2 checks
 No big recess- 3 checks
 Send to office- 4 checks
 Call parents- 5 checks

18. Positive Recognition
1. A certificate of praise from the teacher
2. No homework pass
3. Call parents
Ways To help Your Child
 Talk with your children about school work.
 See that your child gets plenty of sleep. Encourage exercise
and good nutrition.
 Encourage doing homework as early in the afternoon.
 Take an active interest in your child’s school work.
 Provide learning experiences out side of school. Parks,
museums, libraries, zoos. Historical sites and family games
offer

19. Good learning experiences.
 Try to limit TV watching and computer play
 Be aware of numerous study strategies
 Provide a quiet, well lit study area for your child.
 Communicate that education is important and
encourage to do well in school
 Be supportive
 Praise your child for completing homework
 Promote good discipline

20. Birthday celebration
Birthdays are celebrated on the FIRST
FRIDAY OF THE MONTH for those who
like to celebrate here in school.Parents may
coordinate with other parents whose child’s
birthday falls on the same month.Kindly
inform me by note or call me at least two
days days before the celebration.

21. Thank you for the privilege of being part of
your child’s growth this year. I welcome
your questions and comments. You can
reach me through the school office to
schedule a conference or call me at the
convent (650)755-2712 between 7:00 -8:00
in the evening.