1. Welcome to Back to School Night! Wednesday, September 5th, 2018
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!
Fundraiser this year

3. Please sign and leave on your child’s desk….
PED paper
Confidentiality Form
Class Survey

4. Mrs. Lawall’s Background
Teaching for the last 22 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 school 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
Love to travel and read books and I have an extensive Starbucks mug collection!
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, 2 years old
Second, Tracy is living in Yardley, PA and is a Physical Therapist, in Lawrenceville, NJ (Temple & U of Miami); she is married and hoping to start a family soon!
Youngest, Jessica is married and works at Comprehensive Physical Therapy in Newtown, PA and she is having a baby in two days!

5. 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 – nonfiction reading
Reading Logs & responses for Independent Reading (nightly)
Proficient SRI lexile:

6. Reading Logs
Suggested Book Requirement: 25 books– this is a guideline and may be adjusted this 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

7. 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

8. 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
Narratives
Descriptive
Informational
Persuasive
Responses
Research Papers & Presentations
Fiction
Letter Writing
Poetry
Me Magazine (Spring Project)

9. Bridges in Mathematics https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/
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.

10. MORE MATH Always show all work and use pencil in math class
Homework every night
WIN time – our goal is to provide support and extension during this period each day (not during recess!)
First in Math
Assigned Weekly
Username and password
Math Moments
Great math games (compliments of Mrs. Hills)

11. Math Success Tips! 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

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

13. 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

14. Classwork/Assessments
Social Studies
Curriculum
Native Americans
Civics/Government
Colonies
Exploration
American Revolution
Classwork/Assessments
Collaborative work
Discussions/participation
Presentations
Study Guides/Games for test review
Quizzes/Tests
Homework – studying for assessments

15. Social Studies Textbook Online
Website:
Click “Login”
Click on “Go to Online Book”
Explore lessons, vocabulary, and interactive activities

16. 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

17. Other Technology Activities
Chromebook Carts
I pad Carts
Personal Devices (Nooks, Kindles, I pads, laptops)
Please have your child sign the PED permission slip before bringing personal devices to school

18. Attendance Excused Absence:
Any child who is absent from school must present a written excuse signed by the parent or guardian immediately upon his/her return. The note must clearly indicate the reason for absence and must be presented within three school days from the child’s return to school. Please note that a phone call does not excuse your child’s attendance.
The school will classify an absence as “excused” for one of the following reasons only:
Illness
Death in the immediate family
Quarantine
Exceptionally urgent reasons (will be used only in such unavoidable absences as affect the welfare of the child directly and not for the convenience of the parent)
Religious observances WITH prior approval
Tutorial work
Educational tours or trips WITH prior approval (not to exceed five days per year)
Health care

19. 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
*Homework is Independent Practice – they should be able to complete
independently – please let me know if your child is struggling

20. Logging into your CRSD Google Account from Home
Open browser (the browser does NOT have to be Google Chrome)
Go to
Click “Sign In” button at top right
*If blue sign in button is not visible, click on waffle and click on Google Drive to locate sign in button
Type in and password (this will be the same password the student uses at school)
5. Click next
6. Click on waffle
7. Click on Google Classroom icon

21. 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
Accessible thru HAC
Additional Criteria
Time and Effort
Completion of Assignments

22. PSSA Pennsylvania State Standardized Assessment
Reading & Math
PSSA 2019 Testing Window:
ELA 4/22-26
Math 4/29 – 5/3
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!

23.  Special Events!  After-School Sports for 5th grade coming soon!
Pick up is at 4:30pm
Meals for the Homeless Service Project in late October
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 4/15 – 4/19
Running Club – usually April thru June
Special Activities – June
“Minute to Win It”
Kickball Tournament
Talent Show - June
Suggested Field Trips:
Newtown Theatre
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

24. Questions?