1.  Complete the “High – 5” form  Write YOUR child’s name and number on the homework buddy label  If interested, fill out the volunteer form  Read about your child’s goal for this year  Learn about accessing grades online  Brush up on the importance of Reading and the Everyday Math Curriculum

2. Back to School Night September 12, 2012 Mrs. Wooleyhan

3. Get Ready 8:50 Reading 9:00 Recess 10:30 Science/S.S. 10:45 Writing 11:30 Computers 12:15 Lunch 12:45 Math 1:25 Pack up 2:20 Special 2:30

4.  Monday: Library  Tuesday: P.E.  Wednesday: Guidance  Thursday: Music  Friday: Art

5.  Majority is counted for completion, not accuracy  Usual Suspects– Spelling page, Math page, Reading for 20 minutes  Counted for 2 grades each trimester  No homework = no credit, but can be made up!  3 no homeworks in a month = parent contact  What’s the homework tonight? Check assignment book Check on-line Call Homework Buddy

6.  Bathroom There is no bathroom in the room Need to follow bathroom times as much as possible!  Late Lunch - please pack a snack!  Water Bottles – only when it’s hot!  Assignment Books

7.  Homerun Calendar In the front of assignment book Please check daily  3 strikes and you’re out! Results in parent contact And loss of privilege: recess, computers, assembly, etc.

8.  Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Journeys 90 minute block 30 minutes whole group 60 minutes of small group/independent work  Reading Counts!  Reading Logs  Assessment Lesson Quizzes, Unit Tests, Station Work, Reading Logs

9.  Being a Writer  Modes: Narrative, Informational, and Persuasive  5 th Grade Writing PSSA  Assessments :5 Domains of Effective Writing Focus Organization Content Style Conventions

10.  Pilot Teacher Everyday Math and Envisions  Math Facts – Multiplication/Division  Assessment/Grades Chapter tests, small weekly quizzes, math facts, projects, homework completion

11.  5-6 week Rotation  Social Studies Alive! Hands-on and interactive American History: The 1 st Colonies – Declaration  Microworlds – Mrs. Keefer 1 st trimester  Ecosystems – Mrs. Wooleyhan 2 nd trimester  Motion and Design – Mrs. Keefer – 3 rd trimester

12.  PSSA Reading, Math, Writing Scores  Map Testing – Fall, Winter, Spring  Reading Unit Tests  Writing Prompts – Fall and Spring  Report Cards

13.  Check my website for updates  Check your child’s take-home folder  Become a member of the PTL  Volunteer to help out in the classroom  Attend school board meetings

14.  Email jwooleyhan@pdsd.orgjwooleyhan@pdsd.org Quickest way to reach me  Call ext. 5014  Assignment book  Check Webpage  Look for Newsletters  Check take-home folder  If you send a note/information to school, make sure your student knows!