Parent communication is important to us. If you have questions, please feel free to contact us.
Communication
E-mail: [email protected]
School Phone Number: 385-646-4816
Springmeyer Website: mrspringmeyer.weebly.com
Language Arts Class
Good students read a lot and good readers make better writers. Our focus this year will be reading selected novels and short stories. Students will be responsible for a book report each quarter. Please watch for book report assignments to come home near the beginning of the quarter. In writing we will work to ensure correct spelling. However, do not expect to see a “typical” spelling list sent home each week. Instead, we will be focusing on Greek and Latin roots to help increase vocabulary and improve spelling.
Math Class
We will be using i-Ready Classroom curriculum. It follows the try-discuss-connect approach. Students should have some homework most nights. Students will be notified ahead of time when assessments will be held.
Science/Social Studies Class
The class will be learning about the characteristics and interactions of Earth’s systems, properties and changes in matter and cycling matter in ecosystems. It is expected that students will keep their science binder up to date with what we are working on in class.
Social studies curriculum will focus on United States history and government.
Grades and Online Grade Book
Granite District is using a new grading program called Focus. Look for more information to be sent home soon. It is expected that parents check their student’s grades frequently using Focus.
Assessment grades and overall subject grades reflected on the report cards will use the following format:
0 – No Understanding
1 – Below Proficient
2 – Approaching Proficient
3 – Proficient
4 – Above Proficient
In addition to assessments, some learning activities in Focus will show as a √ when completed and an empty box if the learning activity is incomplete or missing.
Test Retakes
If the need to retake an assessment (not a learning activity) arises, please have your student talk to Ms. Flitton or Mr. Springmeyer to arrange a time to retake the assessment. Students will need to have completed all learning activities before a retake.
Classroom Procedures
Students are expected to follow classroom procedures and rules. Students who choose to break our classroom rules will earn a Choose to be Responsible (CTBR) form. Forms are filled out by the student and signed by the teacher for accuracy. Students take the CTBR home to be signed by a parent and returned to school the following day. After 2 CTBR slips in one month, or extreme behavior, students may have a consequence according to the school-wide discipline policy. Those may include a seat change, brief removal from class, loss of a privilege, loss of recess, or an office referral.
Rewarding Positive Behavior
Our emphasis is on positive behavior in the classroom. There is an incentive program in place whereby students may earn SOAR tickets for good behavior, responsible actions, and quality work.
Electronics
Cell phones must remain turned off and in backpacks during school hours. If this rule is broken, phones will be taken to the office to be picked up after school.
Awards
Fifth grade students have the opportunity to earn Eastwood’s Golden Eagle Award and the Hope of America Award.
Weekly Schedule Springmeyer
Upcoming Events
Communication
E-mail: [email protected]
School Phone Number: 385-646-4816
Springmeyer Website: mrspringmeyer.weebly.com
Language Arts Class
Good students read a lot and good readers make better writers. Our focus this year will be reading selected novels and short stories. Students will be responsible for a book report each quarter. Please watch for book report assignments to come home near the beginning of the quarter. In writing we will work to ensure correct spelling. However, do not expect to see a “typical” spelling list sent home each week. Instead, we will be focusing on Greek and Latin roots to help increase vocabulary and improve spelling.
Math Class
We will be using i-Ready Classroom curriculum. It follows the try-discuss-connect approach. Students should have some homework most nights. Students will be notified ahead of time when assessments will be held.
Science/Social Studies Class
The class will be learning about the characteristics and interactions of Earth’s systems, properties and changes in matter and cycling matter in ecosystems. It is expected that students will keep their science binder up to date with what we are working on in class.
Social studies curriculum will focus on United States history and government.
Grades and Online Grade Book
Granite District is using a new grading program called Focus. Look for more information to be sent home soon. It is expected that parents check their student’s grades frequently using Focus.
Assessment grades and overall subject grades reflected on the report cards will use the following format:
0 – No Understanding
1 – Below Proficient
2 – Approaching Proficient
3 – Proficient
4 – Above Proficient
In addition to assessments, some learning activities in Focus will show as a √ when completed and an empty box if the learning activity is incomplete or missing.
Test Retakes
If the need to retake an assessment (not a learning activity) arises, please have your student talk to Ms. Flitton or Mr. Springmeyer to arrange a time to retake the assessment. Students will need to have completed all learning activities before a retake.
Classroom Procedures
Students are expected to follow classroom procedures and rules. Students who choose to break our classroom rules will earn a Choose to be Responsible (CTBR) form. Forms are filled out by the student and signed by the teacher for accuracy. Students take the CTBR home to be signed by a parent and returned to school the following day. After 2 CTBR slips in one month, or extreme behavior, students may have a consequence according to the school-wide discipline policy. Those may include a seat change, brief removal from class, loss of a privilege, loss of recess, or an office referral.
Rewarding Positive Behavior
Our emphasis is on positive behavior in the classroom. There is an incentive program in place whereby students may earn SOAR tickets for good behavior, responsible actions, and quality work.
Electronics
Cell phones must remain turned off and in backpacks during school hours. If this rule is broken, phones will be taken to the office to be picked up after school.
Awards
Fifth grade students have the opportunity to earn Eastwood’s Golden Eagle Award and the Hope of America Award.
Weekly Schedule Springmeyer
- STEM – Monday 11:30-12:30
- ART – Tuesday 11:45 – 12:30
- LIBRARY – Wednesday 11:45-12:15
- P.E. – Thursday 11:45 – 12:30
Upcoming Events
- October 4 – Field Trip to Hale Theater (8:45 -12:30)
- October 9-11 – Colonial Week Activities
- October 20 – Wax Museum
- December 20 – Field Trip to Biz Town (8:50 – 2:00)