Welcome!!! Back to School Night Letters…

1. Welcome!!!Back to School Night Letters… Please take a minute to read your child’s letter to you! If possible, please write a note to your child and leave the letter in or on his/her desk. (Paper and pens are located on the desks. Your child will love it!) We will begin shortly!

2. A message from our PTO!

3. Back to School Night!! Mrs. Osbeck and Mrs. Wiencek September 5th, 2018

4. Please sign the following papers and leave on your child’s desk… Confidentiality Form Personal Electronic Device form (optional)

5. Distribution List/November Conference The Distribution List and the November Conference Sheet were sent to you as Google Docs. Please add your information if needed! Thank you!

6. Attendance Excused Absence: Any child who is absent from school must present a written excuse signed by the parent or guardian immediately upon his/her return. The note must clearly indicate the reason for absence and must be presented within three school days from the child’s return to school. Please note that a phone call does not excuse your child’s attendance. The school will classify an absence as “excused” for one of the following reasons only: Illness Death in the immediate family Quarantine Exceptionally urgent reasons (will be used only in such unavoidable absences as affect the welfare of the child directly and not for the convenience of the parent) Religious observances WITH prior approval Tutorial work Educational tours or trips WITH prior approval (not to exceed five days per year) Health care

7. Getting to Know Mrs. Osbeck • Attended Council Rock as a student (K-12) • 2. Attended the University of Delaware: Played basketball and attained my elementary, special education, and English certifications • Finished my Master’s Program as a Reading Specialist at Holy Family University in the Summer of 2009 • Married to Gregg, who is a Council Rock teacher at CR South • Mom to Charlotte (Charlie) and Wyatt

8. Getting to Know Mrs. Wiencek • Undergrad degree in Accounting. • Worked at Merrill Lynch for 12 years before • going back to school to become a teacher. • Attended LaSalle University: attained Masters • in Elementary and Special Education. • 4. Married to Robert. • Mother of 15 year old twin girls Abigail and • Madeline who attend the Pennsbury School • District.

9. Fifth Grade Curriculum • Math – Mrs. Osbeck and Mrs. Wiencek • Reading – Mrs. Osbeck and Mrs. Wiencek • Writing – Mrs. Osbeck and Mrs. Wiencek • Science – Mrs. Osbeck and Mrs. Wiencek • Social Studies – Mrs. Benzio or Mrs. Molishus • Specials

10. Class Schedule Chorus is on Mondays; therefore the periods are shortened on these days.

11. Journeys – Reading/Writing Program • Research based explicit, systematic instruction in the areas of Reading, Fluency, Writing, Listening and Speaking, and Language. • The program aligns to the Common Core State Standards • Contains high-quality literature, informational texts, and instructional content • Reading Logs • KidBiz • Differentiated online non-fiction reading program

12. Reading Logs • Minimum of 25 books per year (29 books for Exceeding Expectations) • 7 books for the 1st marking period (8 books for Exceeding Expectations) • 6 books each for the 2nd - 4th marking periods (7 books for Exceeding Expectations) • Log needs to be completed and signed nightly • Logs will be checked at random • Marking period genre assignments (graded) • 2 required genres per marking period • 4 different genres per marking period • Book Activities (2 writing prompts per marking period) • Reading Success Tip: • 15 pages or more per night

13. KidBiz • Differentiated online reading comprehension program • Kid-friendly, interesting current event articles • Reading & writing activities to boost your child’s comprehension of non-fiction texts • 2 KidBiz assignments weekly • Goal: 70 Kidbiz articles scoring 75% or higher on the first try

14. Writing Workshop Students will write daily & learn different strategies to grow as writers. Writing Pieces: • Persuasive • Informational • Narrative • Descriptive • Letter Writing • Journal Responses • Research Papers • Poetry Writing Process • Pre-write • Rough Copy • Peer Conference • Revise and Edit • Teacher Conference • Publish

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. Bridges Mathematics

17. Bridges Mathematics

18. Bridges Mathematics • Always show all work • Homework every night • Math help available during recess upon request • First in Math • Assigned Weekly • Username and password • Math Moments • Great math games (compliments of Mrs. Hills) Graphs Multiplication Division Fractions Decimals Percents Probability Problem Solving

19. Science • Inquiry-Based, Hands-On Learning • Experiment Packet • Vocabulary • Learning Logs 1) Microworlds 2) Matter & Elements 3) Mixtures & Solutions 4) Ecosystems • STC and Foss kits

20. Science Learning Logs Learning Log Section in the Binder ** Please Note: If 3-5 entries are missing, then the Learning Log will receive an overall score of a 2 If 6 or more entries are missing, then the Learning Log will receive an overall score of a 1

21. You Be the Chemist! The YBTC Challenge is a fun and innovative academic competition that engages grade 5-8 students in learning about important chemistry concepts, scientific discoveries, and laboratory safety. Challenge competitions are exciting events that take place across the country, encouraging the collaboration of industry members, schools, and community organizations, as together, they educate students about the value of science education and the role of chemistry in their everyday lives.

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

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

24. Google Classroom • Each student has his/her own Google Account through CRSD and has joined our classroom • Login information is posted on my website and written in each child’s assignment book • Log in from home and access files • All work saves automatically in child’s drive! • Submit assignments through Google Classroom • Classwork and collaboration with peers

25. Logging into your CRSD Google Account from Home • Open browser (the browser does NOT have to be Google Chrome) • Go to www.google.com • Click “Sign In” button at top right • *If blue sign in button is not visible, click on waffle and click on Google Drive to locate sign in button • Type in email (IDnumber@student.crsd.org) and password (this will be the same password the student uses at school) • 5. Click next • 6. Click on waffle • 7. Click on Google Classroom icon Link to Screencastify Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KypuDc7mfYUfwAcSIhVayVEMSb2AWsPk/view?usp=sharing Link to Guardian’s Guide to Chromebooks:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Zc6YEpFsZIcgi7u5OeT2Li-iJdsnUGQ-/view?usp=sharing

26. Binders • Math • Language Arts • Science • Social Studies • The binders are divided into sub-sections for each subject • Please help your child to stay organized • Daily upkeep is important

27. 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

28. “If a child doesn’t know how to read, we teach.”“If a child doesn’t know how to swim, we teach.”“If a child doesn’t know how to multiply, we teach.”“If a child doesn’t know how to drive, we teach.”“If a child doesn’t know how to behave, we…” PBIS

29. INTRODUCING... School Wide-Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports (SW-PBIS)

30. What is it... • A common approach to discipline • Positively stated expectations for all students • Procedures for teaching these expectations to students • Based on 3 “Pillars” • RESPECTFUL • RESPONSIBLE • SAFE

31. This leads to... • Increased levels of learning • Less time on redirecting unexpected behaviors • Community of practice • Common language • Shared experiences • Consistent expectations • Increased positive school climate

32. How it works... • All students will be taught the expected behaviors in each location during the first 2 weeks of school • Positive behaviors are acknowledged with reinforcers • Unexpected behaviors are retaught and documented

33. How can you help... Talk to your child about their day Review the matrix with your child and post it in your home Ask how they show being safe, kind, and responsible at school Model expected behavior and reinforce consequences for unexpected behavior *parent brochure

34. Consequences Per Marking Period • 1 check = 10 minutes of recess • 2 checks = 20 minutes of recess • 3 checks = 30 minutes of recess and contact home • 4 checks = Losing a special privilege (Buddy Class, Assembly, etc.) • 5 checks = Office write-up

35. Homework Policy • Students should expect to have 50 minutes of homework per night • Test Folder • Helpful Homework Success Tips • Missed or Incomplete Assignments • Parents will be contacted via email after 3 missed assignments. • Mrs. Benzio will contact via email for social studies. • The child will usually make up the assignment during recess. If it homework becomes a problem, special activities could be affected. • Report card grades will be affected.

36. Pennsylvania State Standards Assessment Exams April 2019 (Reading, Writing, and Math) Writing: Persuasive, Narrative, Informational Math: Problem-solving, number concepts, logical reasoning… Reading: Reading comprehension, critical thinking, inferencing skills, …

37. Special Events • Halloween Parade • Meals for the Homeless • Classroom Parties • March Madness • Field Trips (Walking Tour of Newtown, Arbor Day, and more)

38. Teacher – Parent – School Communication • Goodnoe Website: E-Friday Folder • Google Classroom: Study guides, writing assignments, and more will be posted here. • Teacher Webpage: Located on Goodnoe Website • You can find useful information, such as… • Daily homework • Important dates and events • Learning Log • Experiment titles • Other important subject information • Teacher – Parent Communication: • josbeck@crsd.org • 215-944-2142 • ewiencek@crsd.org • 215-944-2175

39. Miscommunication Miscommunication “To effectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication with others.” ~ Tony Robbins • Please do not hesitate to contact us with a question or concern!

40. Calling All Parents!! 1)Homeroom Parents this year are . . . Ms. Atkinson, Ms. Ivins, Ms. Wilkoski, 2) Parent-Teacher Conference Time 3) Field Trip Sign-up 4) Party Sign-up

41. Holiday Parties • Please be aware that we have dairy, wheat, egg, tree, and peanut allergies in this room. Also, please keep in mind we serve healthy treats and one sugary treat at parties.

42. PTO • If you would like to purchase a KidStuff Book, they are on the desk. Please send in the payment of $25. Otherwise, please leave it on the desk and I will send it back to PTO.

43. Thank You!!! • Any general questions and comments, • We would be glad to answer. • Have a wonderful night!