1. While you are waiting, please enjoy reading your child’s letter and biopoem see the volunteer sign up sheets on the back table and the giving tree on the front board feel free to write a note back to your child in his/her notebook

2. 7:00 – 7:10 Welcome, Introduction Video, and Homeroom Presentation with Mrs. Ong 7:10 – 7:35 Language Arts Presentation With Mrs. Ong or Mrs. Roussakis 7:35 – 7:55 Visit Math or Social Studies/Science classrooms 7:55 – 8:15 Visit Math or Social Studies/Science Classrooms 8:15 – 8:30 Visit special area teachers

3.  A chance to meet all of your child’s teachers  Get a brief overview of the year’s curriculum and activities planned  Experience a shortened fifth grade day!

4. 8:40-9:00Morning Work in homeroom 9:00-10:00Language Arts (Writing block) 10:00-11:00Specials 11:00-12:00Language Arts (Reading block) 12:00-12:55Recess then Lunch 1:00-2:00Students switch classes: Math, Science, or Social Studies 2:00-3:00Students switch classes: Math, Science, or Social Studies 3:00Dismissal from homeroom

5.  Mrs. Rosie Carey (Math)  Mrs. Dana Orapallo (Language Arts Support)  Mrs. Beth Roussakis (Language Arts Support)  Mrs. Mary Shank (Social Studies)  Mr. Jennifer Valerio (Math)  Mr. Gerry Weinhardt (Science)

7. Shawna Ong Room 157 ongs@garnetvalleyschools.com 610-579-4166  Open Communication  Email  Phone (please call office for dismissal changes)  Note

8. Bachelors Degree in Economics from Cornell University Taught in Japan for one year Elementary Education Certification from University of Pennsylvania Master’s Degree in Literacy from West Chester University, obtained Reading Specialist certification 6 th year teaching at GVES

9. Increase Confidence – Academically & Socially – Continue developing intrinsic motivation & love for learning – Take on greater responsibilities and expectations – Prepare for middle school – Organization Build Community – All children feel included, valued, and cared for – Work together and respect one another – Appreciate/celebrate talents and areas to work on

10.  Grandparent’s Day October 12, 2012  Biz TownJanuary 9, 2013  We will be needing parent volunteers for this trip  Colonial PlantationJune 3, 2013  Colonial DayJune 6, 2013  5 th Grade PlayMay 2013  Talent ShowJune 7, 2013

11.  Birthday treats are always welcome! We will share them in the morning when we have time.  Class Parties include:  Halloween Party  Winter Party  Valentine’s Day  Please see volunteer sheets on the back table to contribute We have 23 students in our class.

12.  Homework is always written on the board; It is the student’s responsibility to write the homework down and complete it at home each day  Please check the assignment book each night  100 Book Challenge every day (at least 15 lines per week)  KidBiz (2 Articles per week)  Language Arts (Spelling, Daily Edits, Grammar practice, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, etc.)

13.  Student’s responsibility to see me during recess, collect missed work, and ask for help  Extra help/study time available with me any day at recess  Continue encouraging your child to develop a sense of responsibility  Missed homework?  Students sign the “Missed Homework Log”  Stay in for recess to complete work

14.  Sent home with students each Monday with important papers for families to review that night  All tests/quizzes must be signed and returned  Includes “Fridge Facts.” Please review and return bottom portion each Tuesday so I know you have read it

15.  100 Book Challenge log sheets  KidBiz log sheets  Math Facts log sheets  Students will be kept in for recess if they fall behind on their lines

16.  Ganske Spelling program  Differentiated word sorts to best meet individual student’s needs  Focuses on different spelling features  Completed predominantly for homework  Vocabulary Development  Other grammar practice in school  Sentence/paragraph structure  Editing practice

17.  Fostering independence, interest, and self-selected topics  Write in various genres  Narrative, persuasive, informational, and poetry  Writer’s Notebook  Work through the Writing Process  Mini-lessons and Conferences  Social components and sharing

18.  Book Clubs and Literature Circles Books differentiated by level and/or interest Author studies, themed novel sets  Exposure to a variety of genres  Before, during, and after reading activities  Discussion/conversations & oral and written responses supported by evidence in the text

19.  Self-selected, independent reading  Books should be on an independent level (~98% accuracy)  Strengthens: fluency, accuracy, comprehension, expression  Conferencing in school with teachers  Read books from baskets in school, allowed to read own books/materials (on independent level) at home  Please encourage this program at home and sign off as your child’s “coach” in 100 Book Challenge Folder  GOAL is 15 lines per week; students should keep up with the school targets

20.  Web based instruction  Leveled texts, students reading on individual level  Can search by interest  30 minutes a week in school  Two articles and activities to be completed at home each week

21. http://www.garnetvalleyschools.com/gve s/ong  Useful for 100 Book, KidBiz, and Math targets  Educational Links  Various info about our class  Garnet Valley School District information

22.  Sign up on the clipboards on the back table  Check out the Giving Tree  Write back to your child  Review your schedule for the remainder of the evening

23. I look forward to a great year of working and learning with you and your child!