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Mrs. joaNN Lawall

Welcome to Back to School Night! Thursday, September 7, 2017. Mrs. joaNN Lawall. Communication. Check website Email is a good way to share concerns and ask questions . jlawall@crsd.org PTO link – if you join this evening, you will receive a free notepad! New fundraiser this year.

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Mrs. joaNN Lawall

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  1. Welcome to Back to School Night! Thursday, September 7, 2017 Mrs. joaNN Lawall

  2. Communication • Check website • Email is a good way to share concerns and ask questions. • jlawall@crsd.org • PTO link – if you join this evening, you will receive a free notepad! • New fundraiser this year

  3. Mrs. Lawall’s Background • Teaching for the last 21 years – from pre-school to high school; most experience in 4th & 5th grades; completed an Interim Principal position for a maternity leave at Wrightstown Elementary for the first half of last year • Studied at University of Pennsylvania, LaSalle U, Gratz College, Temple U & HFU • Certified Elementary, Early Childhood, Special Education, Middle School Math & PA School Leadership • Also taught recreational and competitive gymnastics for over 20 years • Technology Coach at Goodnoe; co-chair the Tech Committee; Reading Olympics Coach • Raised 3 daughters who were all educated here in Council Rock School District married to Ken, self-employed, real estate • Oldest, Tara is married and a recently moved to a Group Creative Director position in Brooklyn, NY (U of Maryland; Temple; Miami Ad School); mother to Cora, 1 years old • Second, Tracy is a Physical Therapist in Lawrenceville, NJ (Temple & U of Miami); she will be getting married next week! • Youngest, Jessica is married and works at the Rothman Institute in Newtown, PA

  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) • Proficient SRI lexile: 830 - 1010

  5. Reading Logs Suggested Book Requirement: 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 • 75% 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* (add, subtract, multiply & divide) • Geometry • Variables/Algebra • Perimeter/Area • Measurement • Solving Equations • Graphs & Data

  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 • It is school-wide through 5th grade! 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: Jgontkof-murray@crsd.org

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

  14. Social Studies Textbook Online • Website: http://www.eharcourtschool.com/ • Students now have their Username & Password • Click “Login” • Click on “Go to Online Book” • Explore lessons, vocabulary, and interactive activities

  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 CRSD Ed week

  16. Other Technology Activities • Chromebook Carts • Laptop Cart • I pad Carts • Personal Devices (Nooks, Kindles, I pads, laptops) • Please have your child sign the Technology permission slip before bringing personal devices to school

  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 will be responsible for completing missed assignment at recess or at home -Homework is Independent Practice – they should be able to complete independently – please let me know if your child is struggling

  18. Report Cards • Standards-based • E= Advanced (Exceeds expectations) • 95 – 100% • M+= (Strongly Meets expectations) • 90 - 94% • 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

  19. PSSAPennsylvania State Standardized Assessment – recently received information from the PDE that test will be shortened this year Reading & Math PSSA 2018 Testing Window: ELA 4/9 – 4/13 Math 4/16 – 4/20 Reading: Reading comprehension, critical thinking, inferencing skills, etc. Math: Problem-solving, number concepts, logical reasoning, fractions, measurement Please have your child attend school on these dates!

  20.  Special Events!  After-School Sports Monday’s for 5th grade; pick up is at 4:30pm Meals for the Homeless Service Project 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 School Play March Madness Tournament Spring Break 3/26 thru 3/30 Running Club – April thru June Special Activities– June “Minute to Win It” Kickball Tournament Talent Show - June Suggested Field Trips: • Arbor Day – usually last Friday in April (Earth Day) • Washington’s Crossing (May) Revolutionary Battle Site & colonial living • Walking Tour of Newtown (June) – Local colonial history • American Revolutionary Museum

  21. Questions?

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