Here are a few logistical details about our class this year:

• All students will complete the 5th grade curriculum
• Mrs. Bowser will teach homeroom students for English Language Arts (ELA - reading, writing, spelling, grammar) and Social Studies (SS)
• Students will be flexibly grouped for Mathematics and could see Ms. Housler-Rojas, Mrs. Bowser, Mrs. Ricci, or Mrs. Natale
• Mrs. Scheidt will teach Science to students on Days 5 & 6
• Daily Specials include: 
  • Day 1 - Music & Library
  • Day 2 - PE & Art
  • Day 3 - Music & Health (occasionally)
  • Day 4 - PE & Art
  • Day 5 - Science
  • Day 6 - PE & Science
• Students have all received a Student Planner and Take Home folder - it is expected that both items will go home and come back to school, daily.
  • Daily homework includes:
    • Read 20-30 minutes
    • Practice math facts
    • Supplemental homework is not guaranteed, but should not exceed a total of 60 minutes for all assignments, including reading and math facts

• Technology will be used often to enhance learning experiences and introduce different options for practice/research/presentation.
  • Students will work often in Office 365 (portal.office.com)
    
    • student username is their school email address: firstname_lastname@students.pittsford.monroe.edu
    • student password his his/her active directory password (computer password)
  • Microsoft Teams will be introduced and is new to much of PCSD this year.
    • Teams is a customizable chat-based workspace in Office 365 with a built in ClassNotebook and electronic assignment turn-in options
    • Students will learn how to be a good Digital Citizen and about Internet Safety in a safe space which will only include 5th Grade students and teachers of Park Road.
    • Students may access the Team from home to show/share details from school with parents.