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Back-To-School Night 2019-2020

Welcome to Newtown Elementary's Back-To-School Night 2019-2020! Discover our classroom philosophy of creating a nurturing and challenging environment to boost self-esteem, promote community, and instill confidence in reaching students' potential. Join us as we discuss our goals for the school year, including the School-wide Positive Behavioral Support System and focusing on acceptance and diversity. Get insights into our curriculum in Mathematics, Language Arts, Writing, Social Studies, Science, and Technology Homework. We are excited to foster independence, instill high expectations, and create a positive learning environment for your child's success!

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Back-To-School Night 2019-2020

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  1. Back-To-School Night2019-2020

  2. F-3 Open the Doors to Learning

  3. Our Classroom Family!

  4. My Classroom Philosophy Inclusive Challenging Nurturing Creating success Boosting self-esteem Promoting community High Expectations Reaching potential Instilling confidence Fostering independence POSITIVE!

  5. Newtown Elementary Goals • School-wide Positive Behavioral Support System (SPBSS) • Develop and maintain a safe, clean and positive learning environment based on mutual respect, clear expectations and shared accountability (see website for more details!) • This year our school will continue to focus on acceptance and diversity. We strive to make all NES community members feel SAFE, VALUED and HEARD. RESPECT SPORTSMANSHIP RESPONSIBILITY COOPERATION

  6. Mathematics • 5th year using-Glencoe Math • Students MUST advocate for themselves • Intervention (“Clinic”) time daily-come prepared with ?’s • Homework every night-written or studying • HW will be using online textbook, workbook, or printed pages given in class • Common Core-less topics, more in depth • See my website for more information!

  7. Language Arts: Collections • Council Rock’s core reading program • Includes literature, phonics, writing, spelling, grammar and vocabulary • Emphasis on non-fiction text

  8. Language Arts/Writing • 5 Domains of Writing • Writing Process • Mini-lessons • Conferencing • Revising/Peer Editing • Required Writing Pieces-narrative, persuasive, informational, poetry, response journals • Most writing will be done as part of the Collectionsprogram

  9. Social Studies • New this year…National Geographic “World History: Great Civilizations” • Evaluations (tests, quizzes, notes, classwork, homework, group/individual projects) • Study Skills • Outlining • Flashcards • Note taking strategies • Organization • Mnemonic devices Culture Day-Beginning of November (get your display board now!)

  10. Science • Astronomy • Levers and Pulleys • Variables • Cells, Heredity & Classification (2 parts) The Scientific Method 1. State the Question 2. Collect Information 3. Form a Hypothesis 4. Test the Hypothesis 5. Observe 6. Record and Study Data 7. Draw a Conclusion *We will switch classes for science (beginning Monday) & social studies (MP #’s 2-4). F-3 students will have every teacher throughout the school year for social studies & science classes.

  11. Transition to Middle School • Collaboration with NMS • Course Selection (spring) • Preparation • Independence • Study Skills • Organization • Responsibility • Advocacy

  12. ~Chrome Books ~Each student has a Google account -Web based -Access at home -Automatically saves student work ~Usernames/passwords will be written in the HW book (next week, hopefully!) ~Please let me know if there is a problem with internet access at home. ~Google Classroom/6th Grade Parent Communication…information will follow (invite via email) Technology

  13. Homework • 60 minutes (written, studying, reading) • High Expectations • Consequences for missed assignments • Phone calls, emails, conferences • Tests/Quizzes signed and returned • Class webpage, as backup • Circle of Completion!

  14. “Mark My Time”

  15. Thanks for coming! I’m looking forward to a great year with your children! Marcie Galanti

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