MRS. JOANN LAWALL & MRS. PAT MILLEN Welcome to Back to School Night! Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Communication Check websites: Mrs. Lawall &Mrs. Lawall Mrs. Millen us (best way to share concerns and ask questions):

Mrs. Lawall’s Background Teaching for the last 18 years – from pre-school to high school; most experience in 4 th & 5 th grades Studied at LaSalle University, Gratz College, Temple U & HFU Certified Elementary, Early Childhood, Special Education & Middle School Math Also taught recreational and competitive gymnastics for over 20 years Technology Coach at Goodnoe; co-chair the Tech Committee; School Play Chorus Director (13 years); Running Club; Reading Olympics Coach Raised 3 daughters who are now 29, 26 and 23 years old; all educated here in Council Rock School District married 33 years to Ken, self-employed, real estate –Oldest, Tara is married and a NYC Copywriter (U of Maryland; Temple; Miami Ad School) –Second, Tracy is a Physical Therapist in NYC (Temple & U of Miami) –Youngest, Jessica is studying PT at Drexel in her 6 th of 6 th years

Reading Workshop Journeys Literacy ProgramJourneys –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)

Reading Logs Minimum Book Requirement: at least 25 books for the school year –1st MP: at least 7 books to meet expectations –2 nd through 4 th 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 80% success

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

Math EnVision Math Textbook and additional resources online Website: User name: first initial last name ges (no spaces) Ex: jlawallges Password: first initial last initial ID # (no spaces) Ex: jl 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 Geometry Variables/Algebra Perimeter/Area Measurement Inequalities/Solving Equations Ratio/Percent Graphs & Data Probability

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! – for clarification –Call a friend –Explore site for additional practice and information –Ask questions in class

Math Resources FIRST IN MATH! Opportunities for enrichment and reinforcement This year it is school-wide! 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 Microworlds Mixtures and Solutions Matter and Elements Ecosystems Questions? Contact: Inquiry-Based, Hands-On Learning

Social Studies Curriculum Civics/Government Colonies Exploration Geography and maps Classwork/Assessments Collaborative Groupwork Discussions/participation Presentations Quizzes/Tests Projects Homework

Website: User name: gstudent22 Password: x9h9 Click “Login” Click on “Go to Online Book” Explore lessons, vocabulary, and interactive activities Social Studies Textbook Online

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

Other Technology Activities Laptop Cart I pad Carts Personal Devices (Nooks, Kindles, I pads, laptops) Declaration of Independence Signers Power Point Global Citizenship Project Explorer’s Museum Power Point “Me” Movie

Homework Information 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 responsible for completing missed HW assignment at recess or at home Homework assigned daily and weekly Students record daily in HW assignment book Homework posted on class websiteclass website

Report Cards Standards-based –4= Advanced (Exceeds expectations) –3= Proficient (Meets expectations) –2= Basic (Approaching expectations) –1= Below Basic (Needs improvement) Additional Criteria –Time and Effort –Completion of Assignments

PSSA Pennsylvania State Standardized Assessment March : Reading & Math (usually first 6 days of session) –Reading: Reading comprehension, critical thinking, inferencing skills, etc. –Math: Problem-solving, number concepts, logical reasoning, etc. March 31 – April 4: Writing (usually first 2 days of session) –Persuasive, Narrative, Informational Please have your child attend school on these dates!

Student H-drives Access student files from home Secured storage space provided by the district Allows students to save their work on any computer in school and access it from home To access H Drive from home:   Click “OK” and “Yes” to proceed  Enter username & password Username: Student ID (lunch code #) Password: created by each child  Double click on “Elementary School Desktop”.  Your computer screen will look like the Goodnoe Elementary School desktop

Special Events! After-School Sports Monday’s for 5 th grade; pick up is at 4:30pm 50 Years Of Memories – 10/18/13 Meals for the Homeless Service Project – 11/7/13 We need 1 parent volunteer to drive the lunches over 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 March Madness Tournament (March) & Rock Madness (April) Spring Break 4/14 – 4/18 (late this year) Special Activities - “Minute to Win It” Talent Show - June Field Trips: Old City 10/10/13 Arbor Day – usually last Friday in April (Earth Day) Washington’s Crossing (May) Revolutionary Battle Site & colonial living Churchville Nature Center (May) - Ecosystems Walking Tour of Newtown (June) – Local colonial history