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All children need a backpack to transport their belongings to and from school.  Please make sure to check your child’s backpack each day for homework, announcements, and notes from school.

Rowland provides supplies and materials for all children. There are some extra materials we will be using from time-to-time and I will send a not home when anything additional is required.

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We have a day packed with things to learn and do. We will be taking multiple bathroom breaks throughout the day. If your child has a medical condition that requires for him/her to use the bathroom more frequently, please let me know so we can make the proper accommodations.

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8:15-8:45: breakfast

8:45-9:10: set the daily tone

9:10-9:30: recess

9:30-11:00: reading

11:15-11:50: lunch/recess

11:50-12:40: math

12:40-1:15: specials

1:15-2:00: writing

2:00-2:45: science
2:45-3:15: social studies

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Remember we follow the rules so that everyone learns!

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Remember we follow the rules so that everyone learns!

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Rowland students are required to wear a uniform. Shirts must have collars and can be white, light blue, or navy blue.  Bottoms must be navy blue. Girls can also wear navy dresses, skirts, and jumpers. Please make sure that shoulders are covered at all times.

Comfortable shoes/sneakers are recommended so that children are able to run and play during recess and P.E..

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I will be sending home small readers to practice reading at home. The readers will be highlighting the spelling pattern we are working on throughout the week. I recommend that your child practice reading the stories multiple times at home to reinforce fluency. These books are very important and should be read to someone each night.

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Daily Schedule - What Time Does School Start and End?  

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Daily Schedule - What Time Does School Start and End?  

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The school day begins at 8:20 am. Our day ends at 3:20 pm. If your child needs to be picked up early, please send a note to school or give me a call prior to noon to make sure we send your child home the correct way. For your child’s safety, we cannot change a child’s mode of transportation without written notification or direct phone call from a legal guardian.

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Fifth grade is pivotal in your child’s academic success. This is when he/she needs to understand the importance of reading and how it impacts their daily tasks. By the end of the year, your child must be able to read 70 -90 words per minute. In order to do so, each child must read a minimum of 20 minutes per day. If he/she struggles to read, it is okay for you, or a sibling, to read to him/her. As the year progresses, he/she should begin reading more independently and able to effectively comprehend and answer questions.

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Your child will be getting a plastic homework folder during the first week of school.  Inside you will find lists of words. Starting the second week of school, we will begin taking spelling tests. We will be using one spelling list the entire year. It is comprised of some of the most commonly used words in the English language.  By focusing on these words, your child will become a better speller, reader, and writer. Please make sure your child practices writing 5-10 words every day. More information will be sent home about spelling before we begin testing.

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All children will have one math page to complete Monday through Friday.  We do side A together and side B will be completed at home. If you are not sure how to complete the homework, check side A to see how we did it at school.  It should not take any longer than 20 minutes to complete this work. If your child takes longer, it’s ok for them to stop. We will complete it at school. We will check homework every day at the beginning of the day. Please make sure all homework is returned to school each day inside of the child’s homework folder.

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What are the expectations?

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I’m looking forward to getting to know your child and having a great 2018 school year! It is important that we all work together as a team in order to help your child succeed. If you ever have any questions, please give me a call at 717-371-1110. You can leave a message and I will return your phone call as soon as possible. I am also willing to meet with you before or after school.

If you prefer electronic correspondence, I can be reached at:

lpoluka@hbgsd.us

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Dr. Laura Poluka
email: lpoluka@hbgsd.us
phone: 717-371-1110
A dedicated educator of 25 years who focuses on the needs of the students and promotes individual success.