Welcome to Back to School Night! Thursday, September 7, 2017 Mrs. joaNN Lawall

Communication Check website Email is a good way to share concerns and ask questions. jlawall@crsd.org PTO link – if you join this evening, you will receive a free notepad! New fundraiser this year

Mrs. Lawall’s Background Teaching for the last 21 years – from pre-school to high school; most experience in 4th & 5th grades; completed an Interim Principal position for a maternity leave at Wrightstown Elementary for the first half of last year Studied at University of Pennsylvania, LaSalle U, Gratz College, Temple U & HFU Certified Elementary, Early Childhood, Special Education, Middle School Math & PA School Leadership Also taught recreational and competitive gymnastics for over 20 years Technology Coach at Goodnoe; co-chair the Tech Committee; Reading Olympics Coach Raised 3 daughters who were all educated here in Council Rock School District married to Ken, self-employed, real estate Oldest, Tara is married and a recently moved to a Group Creative Director position in Brooklyn, NY (U of Maryland; Temple; Miami Ad School); mother to Cora, 1 years old Second, Tracy is a Physical Therapist in Lawrenceville, NJ (Temple & U of Miami); she will be getting married next week! Youngest, Jessica is married and works at the Rothman Institute in Newtown, PA

Reading Workshop Journeys Literacy Program Reader’s Notebook Strategies to build comprehension, writing skills using a wide-variety of literature with small and whole group instruction Builds independence and teamwork Strengthens comprehension and fluency Reader’s Notebook Word Study & Grammar KidBiz Reading Logs & responses for Independent Reading (nightly) Proficient SRI lexile: 830 - 1010

Reading Logs Suggested Book Requirement: 25 books for the school year 1st MP: at least 7 books to meet expectations 2nd through 4th MP: at least 6 books each MP to meet expectations Guidelines for Success: Read at least 15 pages per night Reading Log signed each night by parent Activity completed for each book finished Required genres throughout school year

KidBiz! Differentiated online reading comprehension program Kid-friendly, interesting current event articles Reading and writing activities to boost your child’s comprehension of non-fiction texts 2 Kid Biz assignments weekly 75% success

We are Writers! Writing Process Writer’s Notebook Pre-Write Drafting Students will write daily and learn different strategies to grow as writers Writing Process Writer’s Notebook Pre-Write Drafting Revising Conferencing Editing Publishing Sharing Types of Writing Personal Narratives Descriptive Informational Persuasive Journal Responses Research Papers Fiction Letter Writing Poetry Me Magazine (end of the year project)

We will also be “flipping” some lessons this school year. Math EnVision Math Textbook and additional resources online Website: http://www.pearsonsuccessnet User name: first initial last name ges (no spaces) Ex: jlawallges Password: first initial last initial ID # (no spaces) Ex: jl100234 Explore lessons, vocabulary, and interactive activities We will also be “flipping” some lessons this school year.

Math Curriculum Numeration/Place Value Multiplication Division Decimals Fractions* (add, subtract, multiply & divide) Geometry Variables/Algebra Perimeter/Area Measurement Solving Equations Graphs & Data

Math Success Tips! ALWAYS show all work using pencil! Complete math homework every night! important reinforcement of daily learning Check our class website frequently nightly homework assignments upcoming tests/quizzes Ask questions! Email for clarification Call a friend Explore site for additional practice and information Ask questions in class

Math Resources FIRST IN MATH! Math Moments Opportunities for enrichment and reinforcement It is school-wide through 5th grade! Math Moments Practice, Enrichment, and Problem solving activities (compliments of Mrs. Hills) Go to: Goodnoe Elementary website, Click on the “Resources” tab, Click on “Math Moments”, and Have fun exploring! Click on “Problem Solving Activities” or “Intermediate Math Websites”

Science Inquiry-Based, Hands-On Learning Microworlds Mixtures and Solutions Matter and Elements Ecosystems Questions? Contact: Jgontkof-murray@crsd.org

Classwork/Assessments Social Studies Curriculum Native Americans Civics/Government Colonies Exploration American Revolution Classwork/Assessments Collaborative Groupwork Discussions/participation Presentations Quizzes/Tests Projects Homework

Social Studies Textbook Online Website: http://www.eharcourtschool.com/ Students now have their Username & Password Click “Login” Click on “Go to Online Book” Explore lessons, vocabulary, and interactive activities

Research Project – Explorers Multi-genre question-based research project Stages: Research, Note-taking, Drafting, Compiling, Publishing, Presenting Beginning this fall in Library Google Slides presentation Created during Library class Students will present during CRSD Ed week

Other Technology Activities Chromebook Carts Laptop Cart I pad Carts Personal Devices (Nooks, Kindles, I pads, laptops) Please have your child sign the Technology permission slip before bringing personal devices to school

Homework Information If a student does not complete homework: Homework assigned daily and weekly Students record daily in HW assignment book Homework posted on class website If a student does not complete homework: Your child has one day to make it up – please send in a note when you have a special evening planned or any concerns regarding a class assignment. Student will be responsible for completing missed assignment at recess or at home -Homework is Independent Practice – they should be able to complete independently – please let me know if your child is struggling

Report Cards Standards-based E= Advanced (Exceeds expectations) 95 – 100% M+= (Strongly Meets expectations) 90 - 94% M= Proficient (Meets expectations) 80 – 89% A= Basic (Approaching expectations) 70 – 70% I= Below Basic (Needs improvement) 69% or lower Additional Criteria Time and Effort Completion of Assignments

PSSA Pennsylvania State Standardized Assessment – recently received information from the PDE that test will be shortened this year Reading & Math PSSA 2018 Testing Window: ELA 4/9 – 4/13 Math 4/16 – 4/20 Reading: Reading comprehension, critical thinking, inferencing skills, etc. Math: Problem-solving, number concepts, logical reasoning, fractions, measurement Please have your child attend school on these dates!

 Special Events!  After-School Sports Monday’s for 5th grade; pick up is at 4:30pm Meals for the Homeless Service Project Classroom Parties (Halloween, Winter Break, Valentine’s Day, Me Mag Celebration, End-of-Year) 2 -3 parents will help with party; others may send in items School Play March Madness Tournament Spring Break 3/26 thru 3/30 Running Club – April thru June Special Activities – June “Minute to Win It” Kickball Tournament Talent Show - June Suggested Field Trips: Arbor Day – usually last Friday in April (Earth Day) Washington’s Crossing (May) Revolutionary Battle Site & colonial living Walking Tour of Newtown (June) – Local colonial history American Revolutionary Museum

Questions?