Welcome to 5th Grade!
Mrs. Rodriguez’s Class Website
Hello! Welcome to our class website where you will find helpful materials and information to support 5th grade learning and success. I'm the homeroom teacher for Section 5-2. I'm also the math and science teacher for Sections 5-2 and 5-3. My team teacher is Ms. Kreutzer (5-3). She is the ELA and Social Studies teacher. We're so glad you are here.
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Classes begin Thursday, September 4, 2025 I'm really looking forward to meeting you soon. In the meantime, below are some things you can do to prepare:
- Buy and organize supplies listed on this class supply list
- Log into Google Classroom and join your fifth grade classes when invited
- Charge your Chromebook and bring it with your charger and headphones on the first day.
- Parents, sign up for Remind (see details below) and let me know how your child will get home (picked up, walks alone, school bus, daycare, etc.)
- Update your contact information on the Parent Portal
- Review the Back to School Parent Quick Guide for more detailed information on this year's expectations.
Arrival/Dismissal Location for Students in Homeroom 309:
- Enter Door C -75th Street near Palisades Avenue
- Doors open at 8:40 AM - go straight to Room 309
- After 8:55, use front entrance (you will be considered late)
- Dismissal is at 3:00 PM (Door C)
- Sibling Pick up is in the auditorium
- Daycare Pick up is in front of the auditorium
Please follow security prompts for lining up outside, entering the building, and picking up students. Parents, please tell me how your child gets home.
Google Classroom
This is the primary source of information for parents and students. Notices, announcements and reminders are posted on the Stream. Assignments, materials and resources are posted on the Classwork tab. Parents are encouraged to check often and to sign up for Google Classroom Email Alerts to track their child's progress.
REMIND Chat Text Messages:
Please join one of my Remind chats below so we can communicate one-on-one more quickly by text. If your child is in my homeroom, choose 5-2, if in Ms. Kreutzer's homeroom, choose 5-3.
Homeroom 5-2 Math & Science, send text message @52rodz to 81010
Homeroom 5-3 Math & Science, send text message @53rodz to 81010
Note: Add your child’s (first name) in parenthesis next to yours when creating your profile.
Parent Portal:
Please update your contact information on the Parent Portal. In addition to the school nurse and main office personnel, School automated alerts and notices use this information to contact you. This is also where you will fill out school forms (including lunch form), monitor your child's academic progress weekly and view reports cards, progress reports, etc. If you need access or need help, contact the main office at 201-295-2900.
