Back to School Night!! Mrs. Ferri and Mrs. Osbeck September 11, 2013

Getting to Know Mrs. Osbeck 1. Attended Council Rock as a student (K-12) 2. Attended the University of Delaware: Played basketball and attained my elementary, special education, and English certifications 3.Finished my Master’s Program as a Reading Specialist at Holy Family University in the Summer of Married to Gregg, who is a Council Rock teacher at CR South

Getting to Know Mrs. Ferri 1. Attended Council Rock as a student (7-12) 2. Attended the University of Delaware as an English Journalism major 3. Finished my Master’s Program as a elementary and special education teacher at LaSalle University 4. Mom to Josh and Ryan who attend Goodnoe

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Fifth Grade Curriculum Math – Mrs. Osbeck Reading – Mrs. Benzio Writing – Mrs. Osbeck Science – Mrs. Osbeck Social Studies – Mrs. Benzio Specials

Class Schedule Class Schedule Chorus is on Wednesdays; therefore the periods are shortened on these days. TimeSubject 9:00 - 9:20Announcement, Morning Activities 9: :10Specials 10: :10Math 11:10 -11:55Writing 11:55 -12:45Reading with Mrs. Benzio 12:45 - 1:45Recess/Lunch 1:50 - 2:40Science 2:40 – 3:30Social Studies with Mrs. Benzio 3:30 - 3:40Pack up

Journeys – Reading/Writing Program Research based explicit, systematic instruction in the areas of Reading, Fluency, Writing, Listening and Speaking, and Language. The program aligns to the Common Core State Standards Contains high-quality literature, informational texts, and instructional content Reading Logs KidBiz Differentiated online non-fiction reading program

Reading Logs Minimum of 25 books per year (29 books for a 4) 7 books for the 1 st marking period (8 books for a 4) 6 books each for the 2 nd - 4 th marking periods (7 books for a 4) Log needs to be completed and signed nightly Logs will be checked at random Marking period genre assignments (graded) 2 required genres per marking period 4 different genres per marking period Book Activities (2 randomly chosen for a grade) Reading Success Tip: 15 pages or more per night

KidBiz Differentiated online reading comprehension program Kid-friendly, interesting current event articles Reading & writing activities to boost your child’s comprehension of non-fiction texts 2 KidBiz assignments weekly Goal: 70 Kidbiz articles scoring 75% or higher one the first try

Working hard…

Writing Workshop Writing Pieces: Persuasive Informational Narrative Descriptive Letter Writing Journal Responses Research Papers Poetry Writing Process Pre-write Rough Copy Peer Conference Revise and Edit Teacher Conference Publish Students will write daily & learn different strategies to grow as writers.

EnVision Mathematics EnVision Mathematics *Use Mozilla Firefox to log-on* Always show all work Homework every night Math help available during recess upon request First in Math Optional, but recommended Username and password Math Moments Great math games (compliments of Mrs. Hills) Graphs Multiplication Division Fractions Decimals Percents Probability Problem Solving

Science Inquiry-Based, Hands-On Learning Experiment Packet Vocabulary Learning Logs 1) Microworlds 2) Matter & Elements 3) Mixtures & Solutions 4) Ecosystems STC and Foss kits

Science Learning Logs Learning Log Section in the Trapper Keeper 4 Exceeds Expectations 3 Meets Expectations 2 Below Expectations 1 Needs Improvement - You exceeded the expectation of 5 factual sentences per entry. - You have included the date, topic, and time in ALL entries. - All entries stay on topic - All entries are strong and well- developed, discussing what you learned -You were organized in your writing and your sentences flowed. - Your sentence structure and word choice are varied. - You wrote 5 factual sentences per entry. - You included the date, topic, and time in most of your entries: 1– 2 are missing - Entries stay on topic. - Entries are written well, mainly discussing what you learned - Most sentences were flowing and organized. - You showed a generic use of sentence structure and word choice. Or entries are missing entries are missing 5 factual sentences - Some of the entries include topic, date, and time: 3-5 are missing -The topics of the entries are unfocused. -You discussed somewhat what you learned. - Limited word choice and limited control of sentence structure Or… entries are missing - 5 or more entries are missing 5 factual sentences - Most entries do not include topic, date and time: 6 or more are missing - Minimal evidence that the entries are focused on the topic. -You did not discussed what you learned. - Minimal variety in word choice and minimal control of sentence structure Or… - 6 or more entries are missing ** Please Note: If 3-5 entries are missing, then the Learning Log will receive an overall score of a 2 If 6 or more entries are missing, then the Learning Log will receive an overall score of a 1

You Be the Chemist! The YBTC Challenge is a fun and innovative academic competition that engages grade 5-8 students in learning about important chemistry concepts, scientific discoveries, and laboratory safety. Challenge competitions are exciting events that take place across the country, encouraging the collaboration of industry members, schools, and community organizations, as together, they educate students about the value of science education and the role of chemistry in their everyday lives.

Social Studies with Mrs. Benzio Harcourt Horizons Students will keep track of many vocabulary words. Studying a little bit every night will be beneficial for your child. Social Studies book is online. See the class website for password & username Civics Colonies Exploration Geography & Maps

Binders Math Language Arts Science Social Studies The binders are divided into sub-sections for each subject Please help your child to stay organized Daily upkeep is important

Citrix – The “H” Drive “H” Drive“H” Drive Each student has his/her OWN “H-drive” on the Council Rock Web Server. This is a secured storage space provided by the district. Allows students to save their work on any computer in the school and access it from any other computer in our school or at home. You may set up your child’s “H-drive” through the internet on your home computer so your child may work on assignments in school and at home. Follow the steps on the class webpage to set up your child’s “H-Drive”.

Consequences Per Marking Period 1 check = 10 minutes of recess 2 checks = 20 minutes of recess 3 checks = 30 minutes of recess and contact home 4 checks = Losing a special privilege (Buddy Class, Assembly, etc.) 5 checks = Office write-up

Homework Policy Students should expect to have 50 minutes of homework per night Test Folder Helpful Homework Success Tips Missed or Incomplete Assignments Parents will be contacted via when 3 or more assignments are missing in a subject per marking period. The child will usually make up the assignment during recess. Report card grades will be affected.

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”

Pennsylvania State Standards Assessment Exams March 2014 (Writing) March 2014 (Reading and Math) Math: Problem-solving, number concepts, logical reasoning… Reading Reading comprehension, critical thinking, inferencing skills, … Writing: Persuasive, Narrative, Informational

Special Events Halloween Parade Meals for the Homeless Classroom Parties March Madness Field Trips (Old City, Walking Tour of Newtown, Arbor Day, and more)

Teacher – Parent – School Communication Goodnoe Webpage Goodnoe Website: E-Friday Folder Teacher Webpage: Located on Goodnoe Website You can find useful information, such as… - Daily homework - Important dates and events - Star of the Week schedule - Learning Log topics and focus questions - Experiment titles - Other important subject information Teacher – Parent Communication:

Miscommunication “To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.” ~ Tony Robbins Please do not hesitate to contact me with a question or concern! Miscommunication

Calling All Parents!! 1) Homeroom Parents this year are... Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Cohee! 2) Parent-Teacher Conference Time 3) Field Trip Sign-up 4) Party Sign-up

Birthday Treats Please be aware that we have tree, peanut, and dairy allergies in this room

PTO If you would like to purchase a KidStuff Book, they are on the desk. Please send in the payment of $25. Otherwise, please leave it on the desk and I will send it back to PTO.

Thank You!!! Any general questions and comments, I would be glad to answer. Have a wonderful night!