1. Students of E-5 September 2017 Back to School Night 2012
Friday, June 01, 2018
September 2017
H. Israel & A. Malone

2. Welcome to Back-to-School Night
Friday, June 01, 2018
Welcome to Back-to-School Night
Mrs. Israel
Mrs. Malone
Mrs. Note
Miss Costa
September 6, 2017
H. Israel & A. Malone

3. Introduction Who are we? How can you best contact us?
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Introduction
Who are we?
How can you best contact us?
Heather Israel –
Amy Malone –
You may always write a note in the homework book. 
H. Israel & A. Malone

4. Success for every student, everyday.
Back to School Night 2012
Friday, June 01, 2018
Philosophy
Success for every student, everyday.
H. Israel & A. Malone

5. Philosophy We teach readers, not reading.
We teach writers, not writing.
We teach creative thinkers, problem solvers, innovators, and future leaders.
We teach kids.

6. Responsive Classroom
Importance of Building Community - Teachable Moments
Morning Meeting
Time for sharing, active listening, academic routines, asking questions, taking risks, playing
Rules - Golden Rule and Positive Language
Logical Consequences

7. Student expectations Respect Responsibility Cooperation Sportsmanship
Back to School Night 2012
Friday, June 01, 2018
Student expectations
Respect
Responsibility
Cooperation
Sportsmanship
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8. Four Pillars of Character
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Holland Elementary students earn Holland Hawk Feathers when we demonstrate respect for ourselves and others, responsibility for our actions, cooperation with our classmates, and sportsmanship in all aspects of competition.
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9. Whole class positive reinforcement
Classroom Management
Golf Balls
Whole class positive reinforcement
reward system
Emphasis on helping each other and kindness
Reinforces four pillars

10. 4rd Grade Curriculum English/Language Arts (ELA) Math Social Studies
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Friday, June 01, 2018
4rd Grade Curriculum
English/Language Arts (ELA)
Math
Social Studies
Science
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11. Language Arts Reading, writing, word study Back to School Night 2012
Friday, June 01, 2018
Language Arts
Reading,
writing,
word study
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12. Journeys Program Language Arts Back to School Night 2012
Friday, June 01, 2018
Journeys Program
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13. Language Arts Each child is assigned a username and password
Most features are available
Online
Opportunity for online assessments

14. Journeys- all encompassing
Back to School Night 2012
Language Arts
Friday, June 01, 2018
Journeys- all encompassing
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15. Math Back to School Night 2012 Friday, June 01, 2018
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16. A research-based curriculum developed based on the following concepts:
EnVision Math
A research-based curriculum developed based on the following concepts:
Essential Understandings
Interactive Concept Development
Visual Concept Development
Ongoing Assessment
Differentiated Instruction
English Language Learner Strategies
Problem-Solving Process
Algebra
Vocabulary
Integration of Math and Literature
Technology Integration

17. EnVision Math Letter will be sent home with user name and passwords
Letter will be sent home with user name and passwords
Interactive online activities to supplement in-class lessons
Bridge videos to preview/review lessons

18. Pre-teaching Topics Math Opportunities for smaller groups Numeration
Back to School Night 2012
Math
Friday, June 01, 2018
Pre-teaching
Opportunities for smaller groups
Topics
Numeration
Number Sense (operations: +, - , x, ÷)
Understanding Fractions
Decimals / Money
Logical Reasoning
Problem Solving
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19. First in Math Online program Game-based Inconsequential competition
User name and passwords to be sent home
Minimum 30 minutes per week

20. Social studies

21. Social Studies Pennsylvania history States and regions States project
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Social Studies
Friday, June 01, 2018
Pennsylvania history
States and regions
States project
Lenne Lenape
October 13th field trip – more information to follow
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22. science

23. Electricity and Magnetism Animal Studies Land and Water
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Science
Friday, June 01, 2018
Electricity and Magnetism
Animal Studies
Land and Water
PSSA preparations
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24. Schedule Specials, Academics, Snack Back to School Night 2012
Friday, June 01, 2018
Schedule
Specials,
Academics,
Snack
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25. Academics Time Class 9:10 – 10:20
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Time
Class
9:10 – 10:20
Morning Meeting/ English/ Language Arts
10:20 – 11:20
Math
11:20-12:10
Specials
12:15 – 1:15
Recess/Lunch
1:15 – 1:55
English/Language Arts
1:55 - 2:45
Science
2:45-3:35
Social Studies
3:40
Dismissal
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26. Specials & Extras Day Subject Monday Library Tuesday None Wednesday
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Day
Subject
Monday
Library
Tuesday
None
Wednesday
Gym
Thursday
Music
Friday
Art (Smocks needed)
Instrumental Music, Band, Orchestra
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27. Snack & Lunch Lunch is at 12:45
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Snack & Lunch
Friday, June 01, 2018
Lunch is at 12:45
Recess is before lunch
Water bottle- refillable should be brought home daily
Working snack is at 10:20-10:25
Easy open/mess free
Healthy snacks encouraged
Peanut and tree nut-safe
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28. Information outlets Back to School Night 2012 Friday, June 01, 2018
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29. Information folders PTO information
Back to School Night 2012
Information folders
Friday, June 01, 2018
PTO information
Holland Elementary general information/ PTO available on website, Facebook
Friday folders
Assessments / published writing pieces
Please sign/ return folder and all contents by Monday
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30. Report cards Back to School Night 2012 Friday, June 01, 2018
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31. Grading – Report Cards Academic Progress Indicators
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E= Exceeds Standard/Expectations
M= Meets Standard/Expectations
A= Approaching Standard/Expectations
I= Improvement Needed
N/A= Not Assessed this quarter
“√” next to skill indicates limited progress
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32. Report Cards- Successful Learner
Characteristics of a Successful Learner:
Self-directed learner
Responsible worker
Collaborative Worker
Respectful citizen
Indicators:
M = Meets Expectations
I = Improvement Needed

33. Student portfolios Back to School Night 2012 Friday, June 01, 2018
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34. Collection of student work
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Student portfolios
Friday, June 01, 2018
Collection of student work
(this is why returning Friday Folders with papers is so important)
Goal based
On-going product
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35. Homework

36. Homework Assigned daily
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Homework
Friday, June 01, 2018
Assigned daily
20 minutes of reading 7 days a week (total = 140 minutes per week) & LOG ..\RELA\Reading log.docx
Math
Practice Book and Daily Spiral Review (PB/DSR)
View bridge video for next lesson
X and ÷ facts through 12 daily until mastered
Spelling
Long term/studying
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37. miscellaneous Back to School Night 2012 Friday, June 01, 2018
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38. Everything else… Absentee notes Morning drop-off
Back to School Night 2012
Everything else…
Friday, June 01, 2018
Absentee notes
Morning drop-off
Supervision begins at 8:50am
Class begins promptly at 9:10
Visitor’s badges and Volunteers
Birthday celebrations
Parent-student handbook
Please refrain from driving into the bus circle during arrival or dismissal.
Please avoid passing cars in the car-rider line.
Parents need to login to Home Access Center and submit their child’s demographic update form (one for each child). 
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39. Click on “staff,” then “4 Mrs. Israel”
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Visit our website!
Click on “staff,” then “4 Mrs. Israel”
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40. Back to School Night 2012
Friday, June 01, 2018
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