1. Welcome!!! Back to School Night Letters…
Please take a minute 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 pens 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. Mrs. Osbeck and Mrs. Wiencek
Back to School Night!!
Mrs. Osbeck and Mrs. Wiencek
September 2nd, 2015

3. Please sign the following papers and leave on your child’s desk…
Confidentiality Form
Behavior Contract for 5th Grade
Social Studies Movie with Mrs. Benzio
Safety Contract for Science with Mrs. Lawall
Personal Electronic Device form (optional)

4. November Conferences and Distribution List
On the back table, please sign up for a November Conference slot. We will the list as we get closer to November!
Also on the back table, please check your phone number and on the Distribution List. If they are correct, please initial by your child’s name.

5. Getting to Know Mrs. Osbeck
Attended Council Rock as a student (K-12)
2. Attended the University of Delaware: Played basketball and attained my elementary, special education, and English certifications
Finished my Master’s Program as a Reading Specialist at Holy Family University in the Summer of 2009
Married to Gregg, who is a Council Rock teacher at CR South
Mom to Charlotte (Charlie)

6. Getting to Know Mrs. Wiencek
Undergrad degree in Accounting.
Worked at Merrill Lynch for 12 years before
going back to school to become a teacher.
Attended LaSalle University: attained Masters
in Elementary and Special Education.
4. Married to Robert.
Mother of 12 year old twin girls Abigail and
Madeline who attend the Pennsbury School
District.

7. Fifth Grade Curriculum
Math – Mrs. Osbeck and Mrs. Wiencek
Reading – Mrs. Osbeck and Mrs. Wiencek
Writing – Mrs. Osbeck and Mrs. Wiencek
Science – Mrs. Lawall
Social Studies – Mrs. Benzio
Specials

8. Class Schedule Time Subject 9:00 - 9:15
Announcement, Morning Activities
9: :10
Math
10: :10
Reading
11:10 -12:00
Specials
12:00 -12:45
Writing
12:45 - 1:45
Recess/Lunch
1:45 - 2:35
Science with Mrs. Lawall
2:35 – 3:30
Social Studies with Mrs. Benzio
3:30 - 3:40
Pack up
Chorus is on Mondays; therefore the periods are shortened on these days.

10. 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

12. 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 and signed nightly
Logs will be checked at random
Marking period genre assignments (graded)
2 required genres per marking period
4 different genres per marking period
Book Activities (2 randomly chosen for a grade)
Reading Success Tip:
15 pages or more per night

13. 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

14. Working hard…

15. 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

17. EnVision Mathematics *Use Mozilla Firefox to log-on*
Always show all work
Homework every night
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

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

20. 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

21. 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.

22. Social Studies Harcourt Horizons
Students will keep track of many vocabulary words. Studying a little bit every night will be beneficial for your child.
Social Studies book is online.
See the class website for password & username
Civics
Colonies
Exploration
Geography & Maps

24. 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

25. Ericom – The “H” Drive
Each student has his/her OWN “H-drive” on the Council Rock Web Server.
This is a secured storage space provided by the district.
Allows students to save their work on any computer in the school and access it from any other computer in our school or at home.
You may set up your child’s “H-drive” through the internet on your home computer so your child may work on assignments in school and at home.
Follow the steps on the school webpage to set up your child’s “H-Drive”.

26. Consequences Per Marking Period 1 check = 10 minutes of recess
2 checks = 20 minutes of recess
3 checks = 30 minutes of recess and contact home
4 checks = Losing a special privilege (Buddy Class, Assembly, etc.)
5 checks = Office write-up

27. 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 and Mrs. Benzio will contact via for social studies and science.
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.

28. “Success for Every Student, Every Day.”
Date ____________________
 Dear Parents,
 ____________________________________ did not complete the following assignment(s) today:
_________________________________________________________
One of our classroom rules is, “I will always do my best.” Classroom rules must be followed in order to protect the rights of every student to learn and enjoy school. By choosing not to follow them, your child interfered with those rights.
Please acknowledge receiving this letter by signing your name at the bottom and having your child return it to us tomorrow.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Osbeck and Mrs. Wiencek
Parent Signature___________________________________
“Success for Every Student, Every Day.”

29. Pennsylvania State Standards Assessment Exams
April 2016 (Reading, Writing, and Math)
Writing:
Persuasive, Narrative, Informational
Math:
Problem-solving, number concepts, logical reasoning…
Reading:
Reading comprehension, critical thinking, inferencing skills, …

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

31. 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
Star of the Week schedule
Learning Log
Experiment titles
Other important subject information
Teacher – Parent Communication:

32. Miscommunication Miscommunication
“To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.” ~ Tony Robbins
Please do not hesitate to contact us with a question or concern!

33. Mrs. Cramer, Mrs. Papp, and Mrs. Stout
Calling All Parents!!
1) Homeroom Parents this year are . . .
Mrs. Cramer, Mrs. Papp, and Mrs. Stout
2) Parent-Teacher Conference Time
3) Field Trip Sign-up
4) Party Sign-up

34. Birthday Treats
Please be aware that we have tree and peanut allergies in this room.

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

36. Thank You!!! Any general questions and comments,
We would be glad to answer.
Have a wonderful night!