1. Welcome to Room A13

2. Language Arts Journeys – new language arts program Independent reading
World Read Aloud Event
KidBiz
Home reading assignments
Me Magazine

3. Math enVision Math Series Website: http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/
Explore lessons, vocabulary, and interactive activities
Mrs. Lawall is the math teacher
First in Math – login information coming soon
Science/math link

4. Science Inquiry-based, hands-on learning Microworlds
Mixtures and Solutions
Matter and Elements
Ecosystems

5. Social Studies
Colonies, exploration, geography, government, current events
Five essential questions guide our lessons
Website for textbook:

6. Social Studies Essential Questions
How does geography of a region influence the culture of its inhabitants?
How do rules protect individual rights as well as meet the needs of society?
How and why do people move?
How do we use the past to build the future?
What are the responsibilities of a good citizen?
What are the lessons that can be learned from current events?

7. Research Project Global Citizenship
Multi-genre question-based research project
Non-fiction and creative writing components
Library-to-classroom connection
Build presentation skills
1st-2nd marking periods

8. Report Cards Standards-based 4= Advanced (exceeds expectations)
3= Proficient (meets expectations)
2= Basic (approaching expectations)
1= Below Basic (needs improvement)
Additional Criteria
Time and effort
Completion of assignments

9. PSSA Pennsylvania State Standardized Assessment (tent. dates)
April 8-12 and 15, 2013: Reading & Math
Reading: reading comprehension, critical thinking, inferencing skills, etc.
Math: problem-solving, number concepts, logical reasoning, etc.
Week of March 11-15, 2013: Writing
Persuasive, narrative, informational

10. Resources for Home http://www.crsd.org/molishus
- Citrix gives students access to district student desktop and documents from home computer.
Sign up for Goodnoe, district, and PTO listserv notices.
Homework to practice skills, enrich, for reading, to complete projects.
eFriday Folders

11. Special Events International Dot Day (Sept. 14)
Halloween parade and class parties
Meals for the Homeless service project
March Madness Tournament
Minute to Win It, Kickball Event (end of year)
Music Talent Show (spring)
Field Trips – first trip to Old City on October 11.