1. Back-To-School Night 2017-2018

2. My Classroom Philosophy
Inclusive
Challenging
Nurturing
Creating
success
Boosting
self-esteem
Promoting
community
Reaching
potential
Instilling
confidence
Fostering independence
POSITIVE!

3. Newtown Elementary Goals
School-wide Positive Behavioral Support System (SPBSS)
Develop and maintain a safe, clean and positive learning environment based on mutual respect, clear expectations and shared accountability (see website for more details!)
This year our school will continue our focus on the issue of bullying, especially during recess and lunch. We will also work with students to teach resiliency.
RESPECT
SPORTSMANSHIP
COOPERATION
RESPONSIBILITY

4. Mathematics 3rd year using-Glencoe Math
Students MUST advocate for themselves
Clinic at recess-come prepared with ?’s
Homework every night-written or studying
HW will be using online textbook, workbook, or printed pages given in class
Common Core-less topics, more in depth
See my website for more information!

5. Language Arts: Collections
Council Rock’s core reading program
Includes literature, phonics, writing, spelling,
grammar and vocabulary
Emphasis on non-fiction text

6. Language Arts/Writing
5 Domains of Writing
Writing Process
Mini-lessons
Conferencing
Revising/Peer Editing
Required Writing Pieces-narrative, persuasive, informational, poetry, response journals
Most writing will be done as part of the Collections program

7. Culture Day-Beginning of November (get your display board now!)
Social Studies
Harcourt Brace Social Studies (book not online)
Evaluations (tests, quizzes, notes, classwork, homework, group/individual projects)
Study Skills
Outlining
Flashcards
Note taking strategies
Organization
Mnemonic devices
Culture Day-Beginning of November (get your display board now!)

8. Switching Classes for Social Studies & Science
Egypt (Mrs. Coolahan)
Mesoamerica (Ms. Grimes)
India (Mrs. Skitsko)
Mesopotamia (Mr. Eckelmeyer)
China (Mrs. Galanti)

9. Science Astronomy (Mrs. Coolahan) Variables (Mrs. Skitsko)
Levers and Pulleys (Mr. Eckelmeyer)
Cells, Heredity & Classification-
Chapters 1-3 (Me )
Chapters 4-6 (Ms. Grimes)
The Scientific Method
1. State the Question
2. Collect Information
3. Form a Hypothesis
4. Test the Hypothesis
5. Observe
6. Record and Study Data
7. Draw a Conclusion

10. Transition to Middle School
Preparation
Independence
Study Skills
Organization
Responsibility
Advocacy
Collaboration with NMS
Course Selection (spring)

11. Technology ~Chrome Books ~Each student has a Google account -Web based
-Access at home
-Automatically saves student work
~Usernames/passwords will be written in the HW
book (next week, hopefully!)
~Please let me know if there is a problem with
internet access at home.

12. Homework 60 minutes (written, studying, reading) High Expectations
Consequences for missed assignments
Phone calls, s, conferences
Tests/Quizzes signed and returned
Class webpage, as backup
Homework Buddies!

13. “Mark My Time”

14. Thanks for coming! I’m looking forward to a great year with your children!
Marcie Galanti