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Mrs. jOaNN Lawall & Mrs. Pat Millen

Welcome to Back to School Night! Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Mrs. jOaNN Lawall & Mrs. Pat Millen. Communication. Check websites: Mrs. Lawall & Mrs. Millen Email us (best way to share concerns and ask questions): jlawall@crsd.org pmillen@crsd.org. Mrs. Lawall’s Background.

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Mrs. jOaNN Lawall & Mrs. Pat Millen

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  1. Welcome to Back to School Night! Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Mrs. jOaNNLawall& Mrs. Pat Millen

  2. Communication • Check websites: Mrs. Lawall & Mrs. Millen • Email us (best way to share concerns and ask questions): • jlawall@crsd.org • pmillen@crsd.org

  3. Mrs. Lawall’s Background • Teaching for the last 18 years – from pre-school to high school; most experience in 4th & 5th grades • Studied at LaSalle University, Gratz College, Temple U & HFU • Certified Elementary, Early Childhood, Special Education & Middle School Math • Also taught recreational and competitive gymnastics for over 20 years • Technology Coach at Goodnoe; co-chair the Tech Committee; School Play Chorus Director (13 years); Running Club; Reading Olympics Coach • Raised 3 daughters who are now 29, 26 and 23 years old; all educated here in Council Rock School District married 33 years to Ken, self-employed, real estate • Oldest, Tara is married and a NYC Copywriter (U of Maryland; Temple; Miami Ad School) • Second, Tracy is a Physical Therapist in NYC (Temple & U of Miami) • Youngest, Jessica is studying PT at Drexel in her 6th of 6th years

  4. Reading Workshop • Journeys Literacy Program • Strategies to build comprehension, writing skills using a wide-variety of literature with small and whole group instruction • Builds independence and teamwork • Strengthens comprehension and fluency • Reader’s Notebook • Word Study & Grammar • KidBiz • Reading Logs & responses for Independent Reading (nightly)

  5. Reading Logs Minimum Book Requirement: at least 25 books for the school year • 1st MP: at least 7 books to meet expectations • 2nd through 4th MP: at least 6 books each MP to meet expectations Guidelines for Success: • Read at least 15 pages per night • Reading Log signed each night by parent • Activity completed for each book finished • Required genres throughout school year

  6. KidBiz! • Differentiated online reading comprehension program • Kid-friendly, interesting current event articles • Reading and writing activities to boost your child’s comprehension of non-fiction texts • 2 Kid Biz assignments weekly • 80% success

  7. We are Writers! Students will write daily and learn different strategies to grow as writers Types of Writing • Personal Narratives • Descriptive • Informational • Persuasive • Journal Responses • Research Papers • Fiction • Letter Writing • Poetry • Me Magazine (end of the year project) Writing Process Writer’s Notebook Pre-Write Drafting Revising Conferencing Editing Publishing Sharing

  8. Math EnVision Math • Textbook and additional resources online Website: http://www.pearsonsuccessnet User name: first initial last name ges (no spaces) Ex: jlawallges Password: first initial last initial ID # (no spaces) Ex: jl100234 Explore lessons, vocabulary, and interactive activities We will also be “flipping” some lessons this school year.

  9. Math Curriculum • Numeration/Place Value • Multiplication • Division • Decimals • Fractions • Geometry • Variables/Algebra • Perimeter/Area • Measurement • Inequalities/Solving Equations • Ratio/Percent • Graphs & Data • Probability

  10. Math Success Tips! • ALWAYS show all work using pencil! • Complete math homework every night! • important reinforcement of daily learning • Check our class website frequently • nightly homework assignments • upcoming tests/quizzes • Ask questions! • Email for clarification • Call a friend • Explore site for additional practice and information • Ask questions in class

  11. Math Resources FIRST IN MATH! • Opportunities for enrichment and reinforcement • This year it is school-wide! Math Moments • Practice, Enrichment, and Problem solving activities (compliments of Mrs. Hills) • Go to: Goodnoe Elementary website, Click on the “Resources” tab, Click on “Math Moments”, and Have fun exploring! • Click on “Problem Solving Activities” or “Intermediate Math Websites”

  12. Science • Inquiry-Based, Hands-On Learning • Microworlds • Mixtures and Solutions • Matter and Elements • Ecosystems • Questions? Contact: mmolishus @crsd.org

  13. Social Studies Classwork/Assessments • Collaborative Groupwork • Discussions/participation • Presentations • Quizzes/Tests • Projects • Homework Curriculum • Civics/Government • Colonies • Exploration • Geography and maps

  14. Social Studies Textbook Online • Website: http://www.eharcourtschool.com/ • User name: gstudent22 • Password: x9h9 • Click “Login” • Click on “Go to Online Book” • Explore lessons, vocabulary, and interactive activities

  15. Research Project – Global Citizenship • Multi-genre question-based research project • Stages: Research, Note-taking, Drafting, Compiling, Publishing, Presenting • Beginning this fall in Library • Powerpoint presentation • Created during Library class • Students will present during CRSD Ed week

  16. Other Technology Activities • Laptop Cart • I pad Carts • Personal Devices (Nooks, Kindles, I pads, laptops) • Declaration of Independence Signers Power Point • Global Citizenship Project • Explorer’s Museum Power Point • “Me” Movie

  17. Homework Information • Homework assigned daily and weekly • Students record daily in HW assignment book • Homework posted on class website If a student does not complete homework: • Your child has one day to make it up – please send in a note when you have a special evening planned or any concerns regarding a class assignment. • Student responsible for completing missed HW assignment at recess or at home

  18. 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

  19. PSSAPennsylvania State Standardized Assessment March 17 - 28: Reading & Math (usually first 6 days of session) • Reading: Reading comprehension, critical thinking, inferencing skills, etc. • Math: Problem-solving, number concepts, logical reasoning, etc. March 31 – April 4: Writing (usually first 2 days of session) • Persuasive, Narrative, Informational Please have your child attend school on these dates!

  20. Student H-drives • Access student files from home • Secured storage space provided by the district • Allows students to save their work on any computer in school and access it from home To access H Drive from home: • https://citrix.crsd.org • Click “OK” and “Yes” to proceed • Enter username & password Username: Student ID (lunch code #) Password: created by each child • Double click on “Elementary School Desktop”. • Your computer screen will look like the Goodnoe Elementary School desktop

  21.  Special Events!  After-School Sports Monday’s for 5th grade; pick up is at 4:30pm 50 Years Of Memories – 10/18/13 Meals for the Homeless Service Project – 11/7/13 We need 1 parent volunteer to drive the lunches over Classroom Parties (Halloween, Winter Break, Valentine’s Day, Me Mag Celebration, End-of-Year) 2 -3 parents will help with party; others may send in items March Madness Tournament (March) & Rock Madness (April) Spring Break 4/14 – 4/18 (late this year) Special Activities- “Minute to Win It” Talent Show - June Field Trips: • Old City 10/10/13 • Arbor Day – usually last Friday in April (Earth Day) • Washington’s Crossing (May) Revolutionary Battle Site & colonial living • Churchville Nature Center (May) - Ecosystems • Walking Tour of Newtown (June) – Local colonial history

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