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

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

3. 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

4. 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:

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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)

8. We will also be “flipping” some lessons this school year.
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: jl100234
Explore lessons, vocabulary, and interactive activities
We will also be “flipping” some lessons this school year.

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

10. 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

11. 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”

12. Science Inquiry-Based, Hands-On Learning Microworlds
Mixtures and Solutions
Matter and Elements
Ecosystems
Questions? Contact:

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

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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. Report Cards Standards-based E= Advanced (Exceeds expectations)
95 – 100%
M+= (Strongly Meets expectations) %
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

19. 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!

20.  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

21. Questions?