Welcome To 5th Grade at Southside Middle School

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Welcome To 5th Grade atSouthside Middle
School
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•     Welcome to fifth grade!  We are excited for
  the opportunity to work with your child this
  year.  Fifth grade is a big step and a year of
  many changes as your child enters middle
  school.   We are looking forward to assisting
  him/her through this transition.  In preparing
  for the changes, your help is needed too   

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• Check student agenda each night for
  assignments and notes from school.
•    Enforce a quiet study/work time each
  evening so that your child accepts responsibility
  and completes his/her homework appropriately and
  on time.
•    Encourage your child read every night to
  help him/her become a better reader and
  accomplish his/her AR goal..
•    Communicate high expectations regarding
  academic grades, homework, behavior, etc.
•    Praise and encourage your child for his/her
  efforts.
•    Contact us immediately if you have any
  questions, concerns, etc.

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• A good learning experience is built on a
  cooperative effort between family, the student,
  and teachers.
• Studies show that parental involvement in a
  childs education is one of the strongest
  indicators of student achievement.
• We hope you will make it a priority this year to
  be involved in your childs education.

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5th Grade Teachers and Teams

• Team 1
• Mrs. Herring - Reading, Language Arts and
  Character Education
• Ms. Burton Math and Science
• Team 2
• Mrs. Hughes Math and Science
• Mr. Eckstein - Reading, Language Arts and
  Character Education
• Team 3
• Mrs. Smith Math and Science
• Mrs. Kuehndorf - Reading, Language Arts and
  Character Education 
• All teachers will teach Social Studies to their
  homeroom classes.

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Agendas/Locker Bins

• Each student will buy an agenda from his/her
  homeroom teacher. Your child is responsible for
  writing assignments in the agenda and other
  important information.
• This is also the student pass and is required to
  be in the hallways.
• Agenda Cost - 5.00
• Lockers bins are the property of Tallassee City
  Schools and are subject to inspection and/or
  search at anytime.

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Dress Code

• See Student Agendas and SMS handbook for any
  changes!
• 1.  Shoes or sandals must be worn.
• 2.  Hair must be clean and well groomed, not in
  the eyes, and not of length dangerous around
  equipment.
• 3.  Clothing or paraphernalia related to or
  associated with gang affiliation or activity is
  prohibited. Clothing with pictures, symbols, or
  writing conveying a general or personal message
  rather than a specific message on a public matter
  is prohibited.
• 4.  With approval of the principal, activity
  sponsors may establish different rules for dress
  and grooming as a prerequisite for membership and
  participation in specific activities.
• 5.  Hats, head wear or head coverings, and
  sunglasses are not to be worn inside school
  buildings.
• 6.  Facial piercings are limited to the ear.
• 7. Shirts must have sleeves.
• 8. Traditional pants, shorts, or skirts that
  cover to the knee are appropriate.  Pajama pants,
  and sweat pants are not allowed.

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Break

• There will be a 10 minute fifth grade break.
  Students are expected to use this time as a
  bathroom break as well. There will be no horse
  play, playing chase, or throwing objects during
  break. There are too many people in the area for
  this to be considered acceptable behavior.
• Students may bring snacks and plain water from
  home. This needs to be quick and not messy.

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Lunch

• Students must keep the noise level to a minimum.
  Excessive noise will hinder the digestion
  process. Students are expected to be respectful
  of the facilities and other peoples space at
  lunch.  When we are finished, we will go to the
  trash cans as a group and line up quietly. There
  will be students from each class asked to wipe
  tables and sweep up after the class is finished,
  but they will have limited time before the next
  group comes in, so students are expected to clean
  up their own mishaps and trash. The cafeteria
  staff will brief all students on specific
  cafeteria procedures. If outside lunch coupons
  are used, respectful behavior and clean up is
  expected to be allowed that privilege. Parents
  can access student accounts to pay online.

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Southside Middle School Contact Information

• If you have any questions, concerns, or would
  like to volunteer to help out you can contact us
  at 283-2151. Messages can be left on our class
  phones, to which we will respond as soon as
  possible.
• www.tcschools.com Go to Schools, select
  Southside select Faculty and Staff, then your
  childs teacher. Email is available from there.
• Conferences  Call 283-2151 to set up an
  appointment for an in school conference or a
  phone conference during 5th grade planning time.
  (1003 1103)

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Medication at SMS

• Medication may only be given if there is a
  completed medication form. (also a download on
  school web site) Medications must be in the
  original containers and dosages (times and
  amounts) must be provided.  All medication and
  inhalers must be kept in the nurses office. 
  Medications are not dispensed or allowed in the
  classroom. Parents must bring all medication to
  the school nurse.

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Fundamental Principle

• Class Time Is Reserved For Learning! Students are
  expected to
• Be Prepared
• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible
• Be Courteous
• Be Honest

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2014-2015 SCHEDULE

• Subject to change

745-750 Homeroom/Sign In/change Classes
750- 1003 ELA (120) Character Ed. (13) Math (90) Science (43)
1003-1103 Change Classes/P.E./Planning
1103- 1133 Lunch/Bathroom
1134-149 ELA (120) Character Ed. (15) Math (90) Science (45)
150-200 Break/Bathroom
201-251 Social Studies
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Math

• Students will be involved in textbook lessons
  and investigations that allow them to communicate
  with one another and take part in cooperative
  learning experiences.  A working knowledge of
  math facts including addition, subtraction, and
  multiplication is crucial.
• Units of study include
• Place Value
• Addition and Subtraction
• Graphing
• Multiplication and Division
• Fraction Concepts
• Fraction Operations
• Geometry
• Measurement
• Probability
• Algebra
• Go Math - Textbooks are consumable.
  Replacement cost 65.00

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Science

• Students are involved with reading and
  comprehending textbook material and are involved
  with hands on learning with labs that allow them
  to explore as they cover various science
  concepts. Students will also be involved with
  various units through AMSTI (Ecosystems,
  Variables, Solar Energy, and Micro-Worlds).
• Units of study include
• Life Science
• Earth Science
• Physical Science

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Social Studies

• The essential elements of the 5th grade social
  studies curriculum focus on United States history
  Beginnings to 1914.
• Units of Study include
• Geography skills
• Native Americans
• Exploration
• European Settlement  
• New England, Middle Atlantic Colonies, and
  Southern Colonies
• Revolutionary War and Formation of a New
  Government
• Westward Expansion
• Civil War and Reconstruction

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Language Arts

• The essential elements consist of writing,
  spelling, grammar, vocabulary, listening, and
  speaking.
• Writing - Students will develop skills through
  using the writing process of prewriting,
  drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. 

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Reading

• The essential elements consist of whole class
  reading, independent reading, small group reading
  and AR.
• Literature books and workbooks and Trade books
  will be used.

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Accelerated Reader (AR) Reading Teachers

• The Accelerated Reader program is a
  computerized reading-management program that
  tests students on books that they have read, and
  assigns points based on the length and difficulty
  of the books. Before students begin the program,
  they take a computerized assessment test that
  helps teachers determine a student's reading
  level. Points are assigned based on reading time
  in school and the students reading level. AR
  will be 30 of the reading grade. No tests can be
  deleted because of failure.

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Renaissance Home Connect

• By logging on from their home computer, students
  and parents can
• See progress toward reading goals.
• Conduct book searches using AR Bookfinder
• Review results on AR quizzes.
• View number of books read, words read, and
  quizzes passed.
• And much, much more.
• Renaissance Home Connect involves parents by
  providing a direct link to what students are
  working on at school. Get Parents Involved with
  Renaissance Home Connect - Accelerated Reader
  (Passwords will be sent home or can be gotten
  through the Media Center)

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Accelerated Reader Code of ConductThe purpose of
the Accelerated Reader program is to encourage
reading and improve reading skills. With this in
mind, students are expected to follow the rules
described below

• 1. Students may only take tests on books they
  have read in class or that someone has read to
  them in class.
• 2. Students may not take a test on a book which
  has been made into a movie unless they have read
  the book and it is logged in their AR folder.
• 3. Students may not use Cliff notes, classic
  comic books, videos, or abridged versions of the
  book to try to pass the test.
• 4. Students may not take tests for other
  students.
• 5. Students may not discuss AR questions or
  answers with other students.
• Consequences Students who break the rules will
  face the following consequences
• 1. The test or tests involved in the cheating
  incident will receive a score of 0.
• 2. The student will not be able to earn any
  rewards in the AR program for the remainder of
  the school year.
• 3. Other consequences may be enforced.

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Physical Education All 5th grade students go
together - 1003 1103

• Tennis Shoes are required! Girls must wear shorts
  under dresses or skirts.
• A Physical Education Handbook and medical release
  will be sent home for you to read and sign.
• Fifth graders are not required to dress out
  for PE.
• All students will be expected to participate in
  physical education classes unless the school has
  a written note from a doctor requesting that the
  child not participate in physical education
  classes. Parents may request their child be kept
  indoors for a day or two following an illness by
  sending a note to the physical education teacher.
  Any request beyond two days must come from a
  doctor.
• Students may be required to occasionally stay in
  from PE for make-up work, missing assignments, or
  re-teaching of skills if necessary. 

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Music

• Mr. Bird will have music for 5th grade once a
  week.

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Water

• Students are allowed to bring water bottles to
  use for PE and break. See through water bottles
  are allowed with plain water only (frozen water
  should be in a plastic bag). Spills are easy to
  clean up and will not cause ants or sticky
  problems in the classrooms.
• Water fountains are available.

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Internet Usage Policy

• Southside is connected to the global community
  by use of the Internet. The Internet offers ways
  to share ideas, transmit information, and add to
  the educational opportunity of students and staff
  alike. An Acceptable Use Agreement is used to
  ensure that everyone who accesses the Internet
  does so knowledgeably and responsibly.
  Accordingly, the school has established
  regulations for the use of the network system. A
  permission form must be signed for Internet use
  and to allow us to share class pictures and
  student pictures and accomplishments.

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Bus Discipline

• The driver, together with the bus supervisor and
  the school principals, shall have full authority
  for discipline on buses.
• 1.   Students must ride the bus to which they
  have been assigned or have a bus pass.
• 2.   Students are to remain seated at all times,
  face the front of the bus, and refrain from
  extending head, arms, or any part of the body out
  the window.
• 3.   Students shall obey the driver willingly and
  promptly. The driver has the right to assign
  seats as he/she deems necessary.
• 4.   Students are to help keep the bus clean by
  not throwing trash on the floor. Students shall
  not throw any refuse from the windows.
• 5.   Any damage done to bus or equipment must be
  paid for by that individual.
• 6. Bus office referrals may result in bus
  suspension.

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Technology

• School Web Address www.tcschools.com - email
  teachers, download forms, assignments,
  announcements, and important events
• AR access for parents/students to check book
  levels and goals
• Telephone system leave a message for a specific
  teacher call out feature to notify parents (make
  sure correct telephone number is on file)
• Promethean Boards
• Active Inspire Software
• Computer Labs

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Field Trips

• Field trips are exciting learning opportunities
  for the students.  You will be notified in
  advance regarding the details of the trip and
  asked to complete and return a permission slip. 
  If a student does not return a signed permission
  slip, the student does not accompany the class. 
  VERBAL PERMISSION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.  The cost
  of admission is requested with the permission
  slip. All school rules apply.

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Awards and Honor Roll

• Students making perfect perfect attendance,
  perfect attendance, A or A-B honor roll, and the
  AAA students will be recognized for each nine
  weeks in an announced assembly each semester. AR
  is also recognized. You can check the web site
  and/or your childs agenda for the dates and
  times when they are scheduled.

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Homework

• Homework is the key to success and therefore each
  student is responsible for completing classroom
  requirements on time and with quality of thought.
  Work is due the next class day or specified time
  by the teacher and must be easily located.
• Students are given time in school to begin their
  homework. If your child is consistently coming
  home with a great deal of homework and/or
  spending more than an hour a night on homework,
  then he/she is not using time wisely in school.
  Discuss this with your childs teacher.
• On a rare occasion a child may be sick in the
  evening and unable to complete homework but is
  well enough to attend school the next day. This
  seldom happens, but if it does, send in a note
  the next day explaining this situation.
• Homework assignments are posted in each fifth
  grade classroom. Each student is responsible to
  record the assignments in his/her agenda, ask
  questions, and make sure he/she has the necessary
  materials to take home if the work has not been
  completed in school. 

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Study Tips

• Choose a well lit, quiet place at home to do
  homework.
• Frequently replenish school supplies throughout
  the year.
• Schedule a specific time each day for homework.
• Give your child help only if he or she makes a
  real effort to do the work first.
• Review assignments in your child's agenda DAILY.

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5th Grade Behavior Guidelines

• Basic rules
• Listen the first time.
• Come to class prepared.
• Respect others and their property.
• Talk or leave your seat only with permission.
• Follow all classroom directions, policies, and
  procedures.
• Basically.
• Take responsibility for your choices and actions
     (i.e. When you made a good choice, praise
  yourself and continue making good choices.  If
  you made a bad choice or acted in an
  inappropriate manner, accept that it was not a
  good choice, do what is appropriate to amend the
  unacceptable choice like apologize, etc., and
  then learn from it to improve yourself.)
• Respect yourself, others, and property (i.e.
  Follow directions the first time they are given
  keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself
  receive permission before speaking remain in
  designated area do not use bad language, tease,
  or make unkind, disrespectful, or inappropriate
  remarks to others etc.)

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Behavior Management Positive Consequences

• Our goal is to motivate students to be
  respectful, responsible, and to produce high
  quality work.  We will encourage this by
  utilizing the following incentives
• Verbal praise and recognition
• Earning privileges that reflect your childs
  willingness to act respectful and accept
  responsibility
• SMS Rewards/ Learning Earnings
• Celebrations

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Arrival at School

• Doors and gates will be opened for students after
  700 each day. From 700 until 725, students
  should report to the gym. At 725, a bell will
  ring allowing students to go to their homerooms.
  Students arriving after 740 will be considered
  tardy and should report to the office for
  checkin. Students are not able to leave their
  homerooms without a hall pass from their teacher.
• Once a student arrives at school, they must have
  permission from the administrative staff or
  office to leave campus until school is dismissed
  in the afternoon.

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When A Student Is Tardy

• Parents should sign the student in.
• Students get a tardy pass from the office.
• Students take their tardy pass directly to their
  homeroom teacher.
• Tardy students will not be excused from morning
  work.
• Unexcused tardiness to school will be dealt with
  per procedure set forth as follows
• First offenseparent contact
• Second and subsequent offensesAssignment to
  after school detention and referral to attendance
  officer.
• Students with excessive excused tardy notices
  will be referred to the system attendance
  officer.
• A student is tardy if they are not in the
  classroom when the 745 bell rings. We prefer
  students be in the classroom earlier to insure
  plenty of time to get organized for the day.

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When A Student Is Absent A parental excuse is
required upon return to class.

• After a student is absent, it is his/her
  responsibility to check the absentee folders and
  notebook entries.
• Copies of all papers passed out during class or
  any notes that need to go home are placed inside
  the folder. Each teacher will specify.
• Make-up Work The students will have up to five
  days following the absence in which to complete
  the work.
• If a student is absent for more than two days, it
  is recommended for someone to call and get
  make-up work to have at home. AR is always
  necessary to accomplish goals.

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CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

• During Instruction
• Listen to the teacher with full attention.
• No pencil sharpening, talking, or whispering.
• Dont write during instruction unless told to.
• Ask permission to speak by raising your hand.
• Ask questions related to the subject.
• After instruction, make sure you understand the
  concept. If not, ask questions!!!!

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Procedure for Group Work Students will be
placed in teacher chosen groups.

• Each member of the group has responsibility to
  contribute to the group work.
• Each member of the group should be willing to
  help any other member of the group who asks for
  help.
• Each member of the group is accountable for the
  learning process of the group.
• Within your group each member will respect each
  other and listen to what each other has to say.
• When a question is asked of the group, each
  member should be able to answer the question and
  state what the groups thoughts are.
• Each member of the group has a role.
• Each group can ask for help when all members of
  the group have the same question.
• Members of a group should speak in a voice that
  can only be heard by its members.
• Members of the group will be evaluated
  individually and collectively.
• Each student must stay in their group area. If
  you need your teacher, raise your hand and she
  will come to you.

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Restroom

• Students should use the restroom during the
  scheduled times (homeroom, before PE , before
  lunch, after lunch, and break).
• Students that have medical problems need to have
  a written note explaining the problem.
• Emergency Restroom Students must get permission
  to leave the room and have their agenda signed.
  Emergency passes will be issued each nine weeks.

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Textbooks

• When students receive textbooks, it is their
  responsibility to check them for damage of any
  kind. If any books are lost or damaged at the end
  of the year, parents will be responsible for
  paying for them. Book covers are highly
  recommended.

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Papers/Folders

• Graded papers will be sent home about every
  other week or so for all classes. Please sign and
  return. Parents may also check grades on the
  school portal. Log-in information will be
  available.
• I-Now

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Dismissal at the End of the day

• Dismissal will be done from each classroom.
  Students need to listen and leave when their bus
  or wave is called and not before. The teacher
  does not escort students to the bus. They are
  expected to be quiet while the buses are being
  called and responsible enough to get where they
  need to be in a timely manner. Bus riders will
  report to the area between the band room and the
  gym. Walkers are to go directly to the crossing
  guard to get escorted across the street. Car
  riders are to move, when they are called, to the
  front of the school to wait for their rides.
  Students should be in the 5th grade section on
  the line paying attention and watching for their
  car so that pickup will go quickly.
• Students move to their designated area by going
  down the fifth grade hallway. Fifth graders are
  not allowed to go down the breezeway between the
  5th and 8th grade buildings at this time or in
  any other hall after school. There will be NO
  running, pushing, or shoving others.
• School begins at 745 and ends at 254. The
  road to Southside is one way during drop-off and
  pick-up times. No Checkouts after 230.

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Demographics and Buses

• SMS bus routes may be different.
• Check with the Homeroom teacher.
• Be specific on addresses so that your child will
  get on the right bus.
• Correct all Demographic sheets and sign that you
  made the changes. This is our emergency contact
  information.
• If this changes during the year, send a written
  note or go to the main office to make changes.

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GRADING

• 90 100 A 
• 80 89   B  
• 70 79  C    
• 60 69  D 
• 0 - 59  F

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Students will have the following grades each
nine weeks Daily, Tests, Quizzes, Folder,
Homework and Project Grades. Each teacher will
specify.

• Notebook Grades Students must have their
  binders/folders every day. They are required to
  keep their papers in order and not throw anything
  away unless told to do so by their teacher.
  Binders/folders will be checked randomly and may
  count as a major grade.
• Homework Grades Homework will be given as many
  times as needed during the nine weeks period. It
  will be checked periodically during the nine
  weeks for a grade.
• Extra Credit and/or Bonus Points This will be
  offered occasionally to the class and will be
  optional. Individual extra credit is usually not
  offered.

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5th Grade Supply List 2014-2015Please label all
supplies with your childs name except pocket
folders.
2- Binder, Heavy Duty, 3- ring, View.1.5, letter
size, white 2- 2 pocket folder Poly (plastic)
w/prongs - blue 2- 2 pocket folder Poly (plastic)
w/prongs- orange 2- 2 pocket folder Poly
(plastic) w/prongs - yellow 2- 2 pocket folder
Poly (plastic) w/prongs- purple 2- 2 pocket
folder Poly (plastic) w/prongs - red 2 sets-
Divider, 3-ring 8-tab w/2 pockets,
plastic 3-Filler paper wide rule, 10.5 x 8 120
ct. 1- Construction Paper, 9 x 12 /50 sheet
pack assorted colors 3-Sheet Protectors, letter
size, clear, 10 pack 2 packs, Pencils 2
sharpened 12 ct 1-Pens, erasable, 4 pack,
black 2- Pens, red 1 box-Crayons 24 ct. 1-set,
Colored pencils 7 sharpened 12 ct. 1-Glue
Stick, washable 2-Pencil/crayon sharpener w/
receptacle 2-Sharpie permanent marker fine point-
black 2- Highlighter chisel tip-yellow 2- Pencil
case, fabric w/zipper 3-hole w/grommets 10 x
6 2-Composition book wide-ruled, black marble
100 ct. (9.75 x 7.5) 2-Index cards ruled white
100 ct. (3 x5)  SAME SUPPLY LIST AS THE SCHOOL
TOOLBOXES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN ORDERED!
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ADDITIONAL TEACHER WISH LIST Thank you in
advance!

• Kleenex
• Paper towels
• Hand sanitizer
• Liquid hand soap
• Clorox Wipes
• Zip-loc bags (all sizes)
• Copy paper
• Staples
• Paper clips
• Scotch tape
• Notebook paper (loose leaf paper)-wide ruled
• Extra 2 pencils
• Large Dry-Erase markers
• Card stock paper
• Post-it notes ( all sizes)
• Clear sheet protectors

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• Book bags may be used to transport items/books
  to and from school each day. They may not be
  carried from class to class throughout the day.
  They will be stored in small lockers at school.
• No rolling book bags. No white-out. No School
  Boxes.
• No trash and clutter allowed hanging out of
  lockers.
• Neatness and organization is the
• Key To Success.

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Cell Phones

• Students are not allowed to use cell phones
  during school. Students are encouraged not to
  bring cell phones to school. However, if they
  are brought to school, they should be turned off
  and not be visible. Violation of the cell phone
  policy will be addressed as follows
• First offense Confiscation of phone. Phone may
  be retrieved by parent after 5 complete school
  days
• Second offense Confiscation of phone. Phone may
  be retrieved by parent after 10 complete school
  days
• Third offense Confiscation of phone. Phone may
  be retrieved by parent after 15 complete school
  days
• Fourth and subsequent offenses Phone may be
  retrieved by parent after 30 complete school days
• If student refuses to surrender phone further
  disciplinary action will be taken as dictated by
  the principal
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• SMS Student Handbook

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Dress Code Violation

• Students will call home for more clothes to be
  brought to school.
• They may return to class after they change their
  clothes.
• Students unable to contact someone for more
  clothes will report to ISS.
• Continued dress code violations could also result
  in suspension.

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Lunch and Breakfast

• A La Carte Price List 2014-2015
• Breakfast is served from 715 740
• Regular 1.50 Visitor 2.00
• Lunch
• Regular 2.25 Visitor 3.50
• To receive free/reduced meals a new application
  must be filled out each year. (one per family)
  These are available on the website and at SMS.
• Menus are posted monthly and may be downloaded
  and printed.
• Lunches can get quite expensive. Students are
  allowed to get more. Discuss this with your
  child.

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End of Grading Periods
1st nine weeks Oct 14 (43 days) 1st nine weeks Oct 14 (43 days) 1st nine weeks Oct 14 (43 days)
2nd nine weeks Dec 19 (43 days) 2nd nine weeks Dec 19 (43 days) 2nd nine weeks Dec 19 (43 days)
3rd nine weeks Mar 11 (44 days) 3rd nine weeks Mar 11 (44 days) 3rd nine weeks Mar 11 (44 days)
4th nine weeks May 21 (45 days) 4th nine weeks May 21 (45 days) 4th nine weeks May 21 (45 days)

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SCHOOL CALENDAR 2014-2015

• August 11 Open House
• August 13 Classes Begin
• September 1 Labor Day Holiday
• September 22 Teacher Work Day
• October 20 Report Card Day
• November 11 Veterans Day
• November 26 - 28 Thanksgiving
• December 22 - January 2 Christmas Holidays
• January 6 Classes Resume
• January 19 Lee/King Holiday
• February 16 Teacher In-service
• March 6 Weather Day
• March 30 April 3 Spring Break
• April 24 Weather day
• May 21 Last Day for Students
• May 22 Teacher Workday/Graduation

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School Dances

• Great Fun
• Fundraisers for SMS
• Snacks and drinks sold during dances
• Parents may chaperone
• Usually 5th and 6th Grades together only

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Tallassee City Schools

• Master Calendar

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Southside Middle School Phone System
283-2151Listen for options/Leave a message

• Mr. Bruce Dean Principal
• Dr. Brock Nolin Vice-Principal
• Mrs. Pam Cox Counselor
• Mrs. Jennifer Osborne Nurse
• Mrs. Diane Johnson Secretary
• Ms. Mona Norrell Office
• Mrs. Cobb Lunchroom
• Mrs. Parker Librarian
• Messages can also be left with all 5th grade
  teachers including Mrs. Williams
• Emails can be sent to all of the above and
  teachers from www.tcschools.com

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Attendance

• In order for students to benefit from
  instruction, it is necessary for them to attend
  school regularly. A students absence affects
  his/her learning experience. Parents are
  encouraged to see that their children attend
  school unless prohibited because of extreme
  emergency or illness. A truancy policy is in
  effect for the Tallassee City School System.

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Parental Contact

• Email
• Text
• Telephone system
• Make sure your childs teachers has your email
  address and cell phone number for mass text or
  email. If you email us a Hello, my name is .
  Give us a student name in the email. We can save
  the address in a folder.

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• We are looking forward to the best year ever at
  Southside Middle School!
• 5th Grade Teachers

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Internet Resources - Educational Games

• Create a Graph - Create your own special area,
  bar, line, or pie graph
• Play, Reasoning, Spatial Awareness Word, and
  Letter Play
• Farm Stand - A math game involving a farm stand
• Learning Games Galore! - Play WordSearch,
  Hangman, Crosswords, Match Game, and Quiz where
  you test you knowledge at quizzes like Animal
  Kingdom, At the Movies, Business and Money, Law
  and Order, Let's Go Shopping, Opposites and
  Synonyms, Reading and Writing, Staying Healthy,
  What is My Profession, and World of Science
• Math Baseball - Practice math through playing
  baseball!
• Math Journey - Travel around the world by
  answering math problems
• Operation Order - Know your math operations in
  this challenge
• Whacky Web Tales - Create your own whacky web
  tale

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Homework Help

• Ask Dr. Math - Questions about math? Visit this
  link!
• Ask Dr. Science - Do you have questions about
  science? Visit this site to ask your question and
  have it answered.
• Fact Monster - Many topics for you to find facts
  on. Other topics Lemony Snicket quizzes,
  Spelling Bee, In the News, Today's Birthday,
  Today in History, Word Quiz, Analogy of the Day,
  Monster Poll and more!
• Homework Center - A site to search for help with
  your homework

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• Go Math Resources and Extra Help