Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents. I hope you find this helpful.
How many AR points are required each nine weeks?
At this we are requiring 15 points per student for each nine weeks. An AR book is read aloud to them most days, immediately after lunch. For more clarification please refer to our 5th grade handbook.Back to Top
At this we are requiring 15 points per student for each nine weeks. An AR book is read aloud to them most days, immediately after lunch. For more clarification please refer to our 5th grade handbook.
How can my child earn Bonus Credit in Math?
I have word search puzzles that they may do for 5 points per puzzle. I have these puzzles numbered and labeled for each of the nine weeks. It is their responsibility to keep the puzzles in their possession until I request them. This request will be made towards the end of each 9 week period. They will be given one or two days notice before they are due. That way they can bring them from home if needed. These puzzles are located in a black hanging file on the cabinet near the wall by the hall. We also do pages on Monday called "Drops In the Bucket". These pages are done as a class project whenever we do not switch for Math class. If your child will bring their paper to me on Tuesday I will give them 5 points for each one of these also. I will only accept them on Tuesdays. Back to Top
I have word search puzzles that they may do for 5 points per puzzle. I have these puzzles numbered and labeled for each of the nine weeks. It is their responsibility to keep the puzzles in their possession until I request them. This request will be made towards the end of each 9 week period. They will be given one or two days notice before they are due. That way they can bring them from home if needed. These puzzles are located in a black hanging file on the cabinet near the wall by the hall. We also do pages on Monday called "Drops In the Bucket". These pages are done as a class project whenever we do not switch for Math class. If your child will bring their paper to me on Tuesday I will give them 5 points for each one of these also. I will only accept them on Tuesdays.
What qualifies as a school shirt?
Any Mustang Valley school t-shirt, from any school year. You don't need to buy a current school shirt. The Celebration t- shirt will count as a school shirt whenever they come in, which is ordinarily towards the end of the year.Back to Top
Any Mustang Valley school t-shirt, from any school year. You don't need to buy a current school shirt. The Celebration t- shirt will count as a school shirt whenever they come in, which is ordinarily towards the end of the year.
Why does my child need to wear a school shirt on a field trip?
First of all, this is a policy of the school district. Secondly, it helps us identify our students when we are away from the school. It also provides some unity for our group and security for your child too.Back to Top
First of all, this is a policy of the school district. Secondly, it helps us identify our students when we are away from the school. It also provides some unity for our group and security for your child too.
What is Academic Vocabulary and what is my child supposed to do with regards to them?
Back of Card Write a complete sentence using the word. Write the ratio of vowels to letters in the word. Write the ratio of consonants to letters in the word. Example Front of Card Obsequious Obsequious Ob-‘se-kwe-es\ Adjective Pg.511 Acting like a servant. Ob Se Qui Ous Back of Card His behavior was obsequious toward his boss. 6 Verbs 4 Consonants 10 letters 10 letters Academic Vocabulary Plan 5th Grade Each Monday the students will have 5 academic vocabulary words on the board. This word will be from different subject areas. The students will be expected to get an index card and fill out a lexicon using an outline provided by the teacher (example above). The students will be expected to keep their academic vocabulary cards in alphabetical order on a binder ring. For assessment over the students knowledge of their academic vocabulary there will be a quiz over the words once a month. Students will be able to study their cards before taking the quiz. Back to Top
Back of Card Write a complete sentence using the word. Write the ratio of vowels to letters in the word. Write the ratio of consonants to letters in the word. Example Front of Card Obsequious Obsequious Ob-‘se-kwe-es\ Adjective Pg.511 Acting like a servant. Ob Se Qui Ous Back of Card His behavior was obsequious toward his boss. 6 Verbs 4 Consonants 10 letters 10 letters Academic Vocabulary Plan 5th Grade Each Monday the students will have 5 academic vocabulary words on the board. This word will be from different subject areas. The students will be expected to get an index card and fill out a lexicon using an outline provided by the teacher (example above). The students will be expected to keep their academic vocabulary cards in alphabetical order on a binder ring. For assessment over the students knowledge of their academic vocabulary there will be a quiz over the words once a month. Students will be able to study their cards before taking the quiz.
What is Safety Patrol and what are Mr. Reeves expectations of these people?
Safety Patrol is made up of volunteer 5th graders who assist Mr. Reeves in keeping our sidewalks safe and greeting people as they arrive at Mustang Valley on a daily basis. These students will greet people with a smile and a willing spirit to help make each day the best it can possibly be. A Safety Patrol officer is expected to be on teir best behavior at all times while they are at school. This helps set the proper tone for younger students at our school. Mr. Reeves will not allow people who behave badly to as a safety patrol officer.Back to Top
Safety Patrol is made up of volunteer 5th graders who assist Mr. Reeves in keeping our sidewalks safe and greeting people as they arrive at Mustang Valley on a daily basis. These students will greet people with a smile and a willing spirit to help make each day the best it can possibly be. A Safety Patrol officer is expected to be on teir best behavior at all times while they are at school. This helps set the proper tone for younger students at our school. Mr. Reeves will not allow people who behave badly to as a safety patrol officer.