Welcome to Room 32! Find your child’s desk. On the round table, use the schedule to sign up for a conference. Read the note your child left for you and respond using the BACK of the green paper! Fill out “child survey” and DO NOT look on the back! During our presentation, use the index card to write down any questions you have.

Miss Quinn Council Rock Alumni Holy Family University, B.S. Elementary and Special Education Saint Joseph’s University, M. A. Special Education with an Autism Endorsement (Graduate in December!) 6 years in CR (Teacher Assistant, Kindergarten, 1st, 5th, 2nd grade experience)

Mrs. Matteo Council Rock Alumni Temple Graduate 8 years at CRSD. Sixth year at WES. Was at Goodnoe prior to WES.

Morning Jobs/Routine Morning Meeting Math Special Finish Math / Snack 8:50-9:10 9:10-9:30 9:30-10:10 10:10-10:55 10:55-11:15

11:15-11:40 11:40-12:10 12:15-1:15 1:15-2:00 2:00-2:55 2:55-3:30 WIN Time Language Arts Lunch / Recess Social Studies Science

Monday: Chrome Books Tuesday: Library with Ms. Lichtner Wednesday: Art with Ms. Miguelez Thursday: Gym with Mr. Oldfield Friday: Music with Mrs. Lutz

Here is what you can expect on a nightly basis: Math Sheet Reading – 20 minutes a night or 80 minutes for the week. **Reading response every week Review of Science & Social Studies

We DO allow the kids to start and finish their homework in school We DO allow the kids to start and finish their homework in school. (Reading must be completed at home!) Homework: 5 points for completed homework 4 points for HW a day late 3 points for HW 2 days late **If a child has 3 or more late assignments in a marking period, a phone call will be made.

Math Program enVision Spiral curriculum, building on what was learned in Fourth Grade Access to the book can be found on my website (great to look at if ever absent) Nightly homework will be the practice book pages Enrichment/review pages for each topic

W.I.N (What I Need) Time Daily intervention time Based on student needs All fifth graders will circulate between all three teachers

RELA Curriculum Overview We will continue with the Journeys program as this is Council Rock’s core reading and writing program Journeys program: Reading comprehension Word Recognition Target vocabulary and strategies Writing Spelling Grammar Access to Think Central is located on our webpage and in the packet provided.

Writing Prewrite Narrative Draft Descriptive Revise/Edit Persuasive Publish Expository Research

Pre-revolutionary Times Social Studies Harcourt: World Geography Explorers Colonial Times Pre-revolutionary Times

Science Foss and STC Kits Microworlds (Taught by Miss Quinn) Ecosystems (Taught by Mrs. Stahl) Mixtures and Solutions Matter and Energy

Please make sure ALL snacks are PEANUT/NUT Free! PEANUT/NUT FREE Room! Please make sure ALL snacks are PEANUT/NUT Free! Any birthday treats MUST follow these guidelines and INCLUDE ingredients. STORE BOUGHT only! We cannot hand out HOMEMADE baked treats. Thank you! Feel free to send in pencils or erasers as a treat! Jim’s Soft Pretzels are a great option!

Communication Weekly Email: Sent out on Monday’s Class Dojo Email: aquinn@crsd.org and kmatteo@crsd.org (The fastest way to contact us) We will try to contact you as soon as possible! We believe in a strong relationship with each parent to ensure a successful year for each child. Let’s work together! Assignment books: Only require a signature if homework issues arise. Homeroom Coordinators:

School-wide Positive Behavioral Support System (SPBSS) 7 Habits of Happy Kids: Habit 1: Be Proactive (Have a plan) Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind (You’re in charge) Habit 3: Put First Things First (Work first, then play) Habit 4: Think Win-Win (Everyone can win) Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood (Listen before you talk) Habit 6: Synergize (Together is better) Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw (Balance feels best) - “Caught Soaring Above” Tickets- awarded for showing the Habits.

CLASS DOJO Communication platform for the year! Check it out for reminders, pictures, announcements, and celebrations. CLASS STORY- Pictures of work, students, and fun will be displayed on our story! ( STUDENT STORY- Mrs. Matteo and I will highlight student accomplishments and good behavior. Only you and your child can view the post.

CLASS DOJO Download the free app! You CAN message on Class Dojo, but do not rely on it as we don’t check it as frequently as EMAIL! Points for good behavior Points removed for poor choices

Remember… Sign up for a conference on the round table! Write a note to your child on the back of the GREEN paper and complete the “Child quiz” sheet. Index cards? Please place them in the basket on the round table! We will be sure to call or email with an answer to your question!