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Welcome to Mrs. Vaupell's Classroom

Class Web Site	Correspondence
My Philosophy & Goals	In Summary
Homework Club	Homework
Reading	Reading Book Reports

Progress Reports	Report Cards
Friday Papers	Absences
Snacks	5th Grade Schedule
Birthdays

Class Web site

I believe in providing excellent communication to parents and students in my class. I must admit, I'm proud of our web site and its contents beside to check it out would also like to thank the experts, Kelsey Ambrose and Mrs. Lenard for their technical assistance with this web site.

Correspondence

I still suggest sending a note is the most efficient way to contact me. However I'm getting better at checking my e-mail.My email address at school is kvaupell@gaggle.net and my voice mail box is 411.

My philosophy and goals

My chief goals for my students are that they learn to think critically and solve problems, develop the ability to communicate their ideas and understandings effectively, and achieve a passion for lifelong learning. I strongly believe that students respond best to encouragement and positive reinforcement. Children are very special and when taught with respect and care, will learn to create their own dreams and have the tools necessary to achieve them. I strongly believe not only in parent communication, but in parent involvement. I enjoy working with members of the community as well as parents to help their children reach their full potential.

In Summary

Dear Students,

    I believe in you.

    I trust you.
    I know you can handle life's situations.
    You are listened to.
    You are cared for.
    You are very important to me.
                                                    Love always,
                                                                Ms. Vaupell

Homework

Homework is assigned every night and should not take more than 40 to 50 minutes to complete.Classroom assignments are generally due the next school day after they are assigned. Class time is given to start assignments. Students may need to finish an assignment at home if it is not completed during the given class time.

Reading

Research says that children become better readers by reading many books at their ability level, so students should read for 15 to 20 minutes at night.

Reading Book Reports

Each month students will read a novel at their reading level and complete a project. Projects will be due at the end of the month. Class time will be given to read and work on the project. Depending on how the class silent reading time was used, some students may need to do more reading at home in order to complete the book by deadline.

September- Music book report created on a cd case.

October Mystery book report designed around a coffee can.
November Free choice book report arranged on a cereal box.

December Christmas theme book report intended gift to the main character.

January Biography study book report portrayed in a historical pocketbook.

February- free choice book report produced on a map.

March-Newbery medal book report designed on a Newbery medal booklet.

April Animal as the main character book report plan a scrapbook.

May Science fiction/science fantasy create a book report in a bag.

Progress Reports

Progress reports are designed to give parents an indication of your child's growth.This report is meant to be a continuation of the ongoing ccommunication we will have this year about your child. I also ask you to not make comparisons of your child's report with that of your other children. Children's self-awareness and self-esteem should not be threatened if they are experiencing a difficulty of some sort.
Progress reports will be brought home 4 times a year.
Midterm 1: Wednesday, September 29, 2004
Midterm 2: Wednesday, December 8, 2004
Midterm 3: Wednesday, February 23, 2004
Midterm 4: Wednesday, May 4, 2004

Report Cards

Report Cards will be brought home 4 times a year.
Quarter 1: Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Quarter 2: Wednesday, January 26, 2004
Quarter 3: Wednesday, March 23, 2004
Quarter 4: Wednesday, June 3, 2004

Friday Papers

Work from the week will come home for you to look at each week on Friday. These papers are a way to keep you informed of your child's progress as well as allowing you to review areas where your child may need reinforcement. Occasionally, papers will not go home due to shortened school weeks or upcoming conferences.

Absences

When students are absent, they are responsible for making up the work. Students will have an absent sheet in their desk when they return. Much of our classroom activities cannot be done at home ( group work, in-class activities, etc.) so regular attendance is encouraged.

5th Grade schedule

8:00 Students enter the classroom
8:15 English Monday, Thursday and Mass on Friday
9:00 Science
9:45 Spelling on Monday and Religion Tuesday, Friday
10:30 Social Studies Monday- Thursday and Spelling on Friday
11:15 Math
12:00 Recess and Lunch
12:30 Silent Reading
12:45 Art on Monday,Gym on Tuesday, Music on Wednesday, Spelling on Thursday, and Spanish on Friday
1:30 Reading
2:15 Homeroom
2:30 Dismissal

Snacks

Students may bring a healthy snack to eat mid-morning. Good items to send for a snack would be fruit, vegetables, applesauce, cheese sticks, crackers, juice, etc. Please don't send items loaded with sugar in them.

Birthdays
Please feel free to come out of uniform. For birthday treats, please individually wrap them and bring enough for our class. Thanks!!!

Homework Club

Homework club is a free program for children who are having trouble doing their homework. Children can study, do homework, get one-on-one attention, and receive lots of motivation. Homework club is open to students in fifth, sixth, and seventh grades. Miss Rerucha and Ms. Vaupell will be volunteers and are happy to give up their time to help students. In the morning from 7:30 to 8:00, Miss Rerucha tutors students in Room 102. At lunch from 12:00 to 12:30, Miss Rerucha and Ms. Vaupell tutor students in Room 102. After school, Ms. Vaupell tutors students in Room 206.