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Please complete a Power Paw for your child!

Please complete a Power Paw for your child!. Please write an inspiring note for your scholar on the POWER PAW left on the desk. Then complete the “Getting to Know You”: handout. Last, enjoy the quiz your child left for you!. Back to School Night. Mrs. Donohue Room 5

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Please complete a Power Paw for your child!

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  1. Please complete a Power Paw for your child! • Please write an inspiring note for your scholar on the POWER PAW left on the desk. • Then complete the “Getting to Know You”: handout. • Last, enjoy the quiz your child left for you!

  2. Back to School Night Mrs. Donohue Room 5 Warwick Elementary School 2014-15

  3. Who is this person teaching my child? • First grade teacher in Philadelphia then Cold Spring Elementary • Everyday Math Teacher Consultant PreK-6 • Institute on the Teaching of Reading, Teachers College, Columbia University, NYC • Fellow of the National Writing and Literature Project • Teacher Consultant to Central Bucks 2002-2012: • Math Specialist and Reading Intervention Teacher • Sixth grade teacher at Barclay & Warwick Elementary Schools

  4. Who is this person teaching my child?The “other stuff” My son, C.J., is a freshman at Pitt. My son, Shane, is a Sophomore at C.B.East. My favorite place: the beach!

  5. How can I get in touch with my child’s teacher? jdonohue@cbsd.org* Direct work number: 267-893-4195 *quickest form of communication

  6. What does my child’s typical day/schedule look like? • Writing and Math in the morning • Lunch and recess 11:35-12:35 • Both Social Studies and Science each marking period (right after lunch) • Reading in the afternoon • Specials schedule on magnet • Healthy snacks and water, including birthdays

  7. What are classroom expectations for my child? • Follow Themes: Respect, Responsibility, Cooperation, Excellence • Earn Power Paws (as individuals) • Earn Warwick Wonders (as a class) • Earn tickets to be eligible for a prize

  8. It is evident that when the school and home environments are mutually reinforcing, learning is likely to be greatest. -Benjamin Bloom

  9. What should I expect in regards to homework? • Daily (except Friday) • Assignment book-please review each night • Approximately 60 minutes (CB expectation-based on 10 minutes per grade level) • Independent Reading each night 20-30 minute minimum (based on other homework assigned)

  10. School Policies • Absences: • Immediate excuse note or email • Behavior Notices • Extended School Day • Birthdays • No sugar • Invitations • Please only send invitations to school if all children are invited.

  11. How can my child celebrate his/her birthday at school? • Lucky Me Bag: fill with items special to your child • Share with class on/near birthday • Please do not send food items (school wide initiative)

  12. What will my child learn in 6th grade? • How to be a classroom community and team member • How to achieve his/her personal best each day • How to self-regulate • How to be a thinker and be aware of his/her thinking (metacognition) in all academic areas • See curriculum websites for specifics by subject area and related standards

  13. What else will my child learn in 6th grade? • Research Skills • Study Skills • Work Habits (100% effort) • Organizational Skills • Responsibility • Time Management • Neatness • Problem Solving • Affective Education

  14. Overall Curriculum/Program Information • Math: Everyday Mathematics, Saxon Math or Pre-Algebra • Reading: Comprehension Toolkit; Houghton Mifflin; Novel studies • Writing: Being a Writer; Calkins Units of Study • Spelling/Handwriting: Zaner-Bloser • Science Companion Program: Human Body in Motion, Pollution, Earth’s Changing Surface • Social Studies: History Alive! • www.pde.state.pa.us • http://www.cbsd.org See our Class Brochure for additional curricular information.

  15. Curriculum Websites • Math: • www.everydaymathonline.com • Xtramath.org • Social Studies: • www.learntci.com

  16. Assessments/Reporting Progress

  17. Why should I leave here tonight feeling excited about my child’s school year? • I promise that I will continue to embrace your child for who they are. • My teaching is based on the strengths and needs of each child. Your child’s social, emotional, and academic needs will be met each day. • I will maintain open communication; please do the same. I am interested in creating a trusting relationship with you and your family so we can work together for your child. • I will have fun with your child. We will laugh together, but our fun will not impede on our learning.  • I love my job. Your child will know that. (I hope you know that, too!) Parents of students in the Enrichment Math Group please meet with Mr. Endy at 6:15

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