1. Welcome to Parent Night! Mr. Scott Pinshower

2. Communication is Key! Email – sjpinshower@d47.org Phone – 815-788-5583815-788-5583 Class website - http://home.d47.org/wes/sjpinshower/

3. Save the Date! Here are some important testing days! Thank you! OLSAT test – week of October 13 th Science Exam : new this year, dates TBD PARCC testing– – TBD, only one session MAP testing – Fall: DONE! – Winter: November 30- January 8 – Spring: May 2-27

4. Our Schedule 9:00-10:00Encore 10:00-11:05Math 11:05-11:35Intervention Block 11:35-11:50Read Aloud 11:50-12:30Literacy: writing 12:30-1:20Lunch & Recess 1:20-2:45Literacy: reading 2:45-3:20History / Science

5. Homework Thank you WPO for assignment books! Quiet homework area with supplies Math Box & Study link (please check! ) W.E.B. reading/ reading logreading log

6. FYI’s Homework Homework notices – incomplete or missing work. May result in missed recess. 5 th grade policy – Students may not call home for assignments or materials.

7. Out of Class Band, Speech, interventions, etc. – Buddy system – record sheets provided. Sick? – Make up time/instruction will be provided. Vacations – Work will be made up when student returns.

8. Language Arts Curriculum ELA (English Language Arts) Units of Study See “Balanced Literacy Brochure” Aligned to New Illinois Learning Standards Common skills taught across district Scholastic’s Traits Writing Traits lessons, conventions lessons – spelling, grammar, punctuation

9. Math Chicago Everyday Mathematics – Common Core Standards Edition Common Core small group guided math Online materials: https://www.everydaymathonline.com Student Reference Book, Study Links (English/Spanish), Games, etc. Student log-in card MATH FACTS ARE ESSENTIAL!

10. Science Hands-on! Group work! Variables Mixtures & Solutions Levers & Pulleys Human Growth Unit – taught in STEM with Mrs. Wolf

11. Social Studies History Alive! Curriculum Topics include: – Native American Cultural regions, European Explorers, Colonial Period, Slavery, Revolutionary War

12. Conferences - Sign Up Genius New this year: Conference sign up will be electronic. Sign up Genius: This is the website we will use. Date: Friday, September 18th by 5:00 you will receive an email with a link directly to your teacher’s home page. Task: Just select a day and time and select “Sign up” Account: You DON’T need an account through sign up genius to sign up for conferences. Reminder: You will receive an email 2 days prior to your conference to remind you of your date and time. No internet access: No problem, just let your child’s teacher know and they will get you signed up.

13. Teacher’s name Your Name When you get this in your email, just click on the green sign up button to be directed to the teacher’s page. This is what you will see in your email:

14. This is a sample of what a teacher’s page will look like. If you have multiple children, make sure you sign up for a different time on each teacher’s home page. After you select a time, make sure you click on “Submit and Sign Up”

15. When you are done signing up, you will immediately see a confirmation window. You will also receive a confirmation email.

16. If you would like to have a conference with Encore Teachers please let me know by Wednesday, September 16th and I will make sure they email you their link on the 18th as well. Art: Mrs. Amato PE: Mrs. Walls Music: Mrs. Mootz STEM: Mrs. Wolf LMC: Mrs. Anderson

17. PBIS…What is it? Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (Positive Behavior In School!) PBIS is an approach to teaching and supporting behaviors while meeting the needs of all students. The focus is school-wide expectations that develop a safe and positive environment in which all students can learn. Expectation tours Voice Levels 0-4 Principal Pride Paw Pride Monthly school-wide celebrations Positive rewards

18. FORMS and DATA Collection

19. Before you leave… Parent Mystery Game Wish List (please & thank you!) Party and parent volunteer sign-up sheet Scholastic Book Fair!

20. Thank you for coming!