1. Welcome to Fifth Grade Back to School Night!
Please take a moment to read your child’s letter to you!
If possible, please write a note to your child and leave the letter in or on his/her desk. Paper and pencils are located on the counter. Please feel free to decorate with stickers if you want. Your child will love it! We will begin shortly!

2. A message from our PTO!

3. Please sign the following papers and leave on your child’s desk…
Confidentiality Form
Personal Electronic Device form (optional)

4. Getting to Know Miss Kramarev
Seventh year at Goodnoe Elementary.
Previously taught grades 2, 3, and 6.
Attended the Pennsylvania State University and attained certifications in Elementary Education and Middle School Mathematics.
Master of Education in Special Education from West Chester University and attained certification in Special Education.
Dog owner – Bailey
Love helping with Running Club, Reading Olympics, and the School Play at GES!

5. Fifth Grade Curriculum
Math
Reading
Writing
Science
Social Studies – Mrs. Lawall
Specials – Ms. Millen, Mrs. Minetola, Ms. Milliken, Mr. Catalano
Miss Kramarev –

6. Class Schedule 9:00-9:15: Morning Activities/Greeting 9:15-10:05: Math
9:00-9:15: Morning Activities/Greeting
9:15-10:05: Math 
10:05-10:55: ELA *Snack – 10:05
10:55– 11:40 : Specials (Monday - Gym, Tuesday - Library, Wednesday - Music, Thursday - Computers, Friday - Art)
11:40 – 12:20 : ELA
12:20 – 12:45: Intervention
12:45-1:45: Recess/Lunch
1:45-2:30 Social Studies with Mrs. Lawall
2:30 – 3:15: Science
*Chorus 2:55 – 3:30 on Mondays
3:15 – 3:30: Afternoon Meeting
3:35-4:00 Dismissal
Chorus is on Mondays; therefore the periods are shortened on these days.

8. Journeys – Reading/Writing Program
Research based explicit, systematic instruction in the areas of Reading, Fluency, Writing, Listening and Speaking, and Language.
The program aligns to the Common Core State Standards
Contains high-quality literature, informational texts, and instructional content
Reading Logs
KidBiz
Differentiated online non-fiction reading program

10. Reading Logs Minimum of 25 books per year Reading Success Tip:
(29 books for Exceeding Expectations)
7 books for the 1st marking period
(8 books for Exceeding Expectations)
6 books each for the 2nd - 4th marking periods
(7 books for Exceeding Expectations)
Log needs to be completed nightly
Logs will be checked at random
Marking period genre assignments (graded)
2 required genres per marking period
4 different genres per marking period
Reading Responses (2 writing prompts per marking period)
Reading Success Tip:
20 minutes or 15 pages or more per night

11. KidBiz Differentiated online reading comprehension program
Kid-friendly, interesting current event articles
Reading & writing activities to boost your child’s comprehension of non-fiction texts
2 KidBiz assignments weekly
Goal: 70 Kidbiz articles scoring 75% or higher on the first try

13. Writing Workshop Students will write daily & learn
different strategies to grow as writers.
Writing Pieces:
Persuasive
Informational
Narrative
Descriptive
Letter Writing
Journal Responses
Research Papers
Poetry
Writing Process
Pre-write
Rough Copy
Peer Conference
Revise and Edit
Teacher Conference
Publish

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 CR Ed week

16. Bridges in Mathematics

17. Bridges in Mathematics

18. Bridges in Mathematics
Always show all work
Homework every night – some assignments span over multiple nights
Math help available
during recess upon request
First in Math
Assigned Weekly
Username and password
Math Moments
Great math games (compliments of Mrs. Hills)
Graphs
Multiplication
Division
Fractions
Decimals
Percents
Probability
Problem Solving

19. Science Inquiry-Based, Hands-On Learning Experiment Packet Vocabulary
Learning Logs
1) Microworlds
2) Matter & Elements
3) Mixtures & Solutions
4) Ecosystems

21. Learning Log Section in the Binder Approaching Expectations
Science Learning Logs
Learning Log Section in the Binder
Exceeds Expectations
Meets Expectations
Approaching Expectations
Improvement Needed
- You exceeded the expectation of 5 factual sentences per entry.
- You have included the date, topic, and time in ALL entries.
- All entries stay on topic
- All entries are strong and well-developed, discussing what you learned
-You were organized in your
writing and your sentences flowed.
- Your sentence structure and word choice are varied.
- You wrote 5 factual sentences per entry.
- You included the date, topic, and time in most of your entries: 1– 2 are missing
- Entries stay on topic.
- Entries are written well, mainly discussing what you learned
- Most sentences were flowing and organized.
- You showed a generic use of sentence structure and word choice.
Or...
- 1-2 entries are missing
- 1-4 entries are missing 5 factual sentences
- Some of the entries include topic, date, and time: 3-5 are missing
-The topics of the entries are unfocused.
-You discussed somewhat what you learned.
- Limited word choice and limited control of sentence structure
Or…
- 3-5 entries are missing
- 5 or more entries are missing 5 factual sentences
- Most entries do not include topic, date and time: 6 or more are missing
- Minimal evidence that the entries are focused on the topic.
-You did not discussed what you learned.
- Minimal variety in word choice and minimal control of sentence structure
- 6 or more entries are missing
** Please Note: If 3-5 entries are missing, then the Learning Log will receive an overall score of a 2
If 6 or more entries are missing, then the Learning Log will receive an overall score of a 1

22. You Be the Chemist!
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.

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

25. Social Studies Textbook Online
Information on Mrs. Lawall’s website under Social Studies link
Website:
User name: (Individualized)
Password: (Individualized)
Click “Login”
Click on “Go to Online Book”
Explore lessons, vocabulary, and interactive activities

26. Binders Math Language Arts Science Social Studies
The binders are divided into sub-sections for each subject
Please help your child to stay organized
Daily upkeep is important

28. 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

29. Google Classroom
Each student has his/her own Google Account through CRSD and has joined our classroom
Login information is posted on my website and written in each child’s assignment book
Log in from home and access files
All work saves automatically in child’s drive!
Submit assignments through Google Classroom
Classwork and collaboration with peers

30. 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
Link to Screencastify Video:
Link to Guardian’s Guide to Chromebooks:

31. Homework Policy
Students should expect to have 50 minutes of homework per night
Test Folder
Helpful Homework Success Tips
Missed or Incomplete Assignments
Parents will be contacted via letter when an assignment is missing in reading/writing/math. A follow up will occur if the letter is not returned.
Mrs. Lawall will contact for Social Studies
The child will usually make up the assignment during recess. If it homework becomes a problem, special activities could be affected.
Report card grades will be affected.

33. Pennsylvania State Standards Assessment Exams
April 2019 (Reading, Writing, and Math)
Writing:
Persuasive, Narrative, Informational
Math:
Problem-solving, number concepts, logical reasoning…
Reading:
Reading comprehension, critical thinking, inferencing skills, …

34. (Walking Tour of Newtown, Arbor Day, and more)
Special Events
Halloween Parade
Meals for the Homeless
Classroom Parties
March Madness
Field Trips
(Walking Tour of Newtown, Arbor Day, and more)

35. Teacher – Parent – School Communication
Goodnoe Webpage
Goodnoe Website: E-Friday Folder
Teacher Webpage: Located on Goodnoe Website
You can find useful information, such as…
Daily homework
Important dates and events
Learning Log
Experiment titles
Other important subject information
Teacher – Parent Communication:

37. Classroom Parties Halloween, Winter, Valentine’s Day, and End of Year
Please be aware that we have milk, tree nut, and peanut allergies in this room.

38. PTO
If you would like to purchase a KidStuff Book, they are on your child’s desk. Please send in the payment of $25. Otherwise, please leave it on the desk and I will send it back to PTO.

40. I would be glad to answer any general questions.
Thank You!!!
I would be glad to answer any general questions.
Thank you for your time!
Have a wonderful night!