Welcome to Back to School Night!

1. Welcome to Back to School Night! Mrs. Murray / Mrs. Lawall Mrs. Sourbeer Mrs. Farrell September 12, 2016

2. About Mrs. Murray • 4th school year at CRSD • PA 4-8 cert. ELA cert. 7&8 • Previously at HMS – 8th grade English • Mom to Katie (5th grade) and Meghan (1st grade) About Mrs. Lawall • 20 years in CRSD • PA Elementary, Special Ed, and School Leadership cert. • Currently interim principal at Wrightstown E.S • Reading Olympics Coach • GES Tech Coach

3. DailySchedule Chorus is on Mondays from 12-12:30. Enriched Math is Tuesdays and Thursdays

4. Organization / Binders • Math & Science • Language Arts & Social Studies The binders are divided into sub-sections for each subject. Please help your child to stay organized! Assignment Books Take-Home Folder Reading Log Folder

5. Fifth Grade Curriculum Reading & Writing: Journey’s Reading Program Math: EnVision Math Social Studies: Harcourt Horizons Science: STC and Foss Kits Daily Specials

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

7. ReadingLogs Expectation: 25 books per year (28+ books for an “E”) • 7 books for the 1st marking period • 6 books each for the 2nd - 4th marking periods • Log needs to be completed and signed each night • Logs checked at random Graded Assignments: Marking period genre assignments 2 required genres per MP (1st MP: mystery and realistic fiction) Book Activities for remaining novels: (must include 2 different genres from above) Read 15 pages or 15 minutes each night!

8. 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 beginning in October.

9. Writing Workshop Writing Pieces: Persuasive Informational Narrative Descriptive Letter Writing Journal Responses Research Papers Poetry Writing Process • Pre-write • Draft • Peer Conference • Revise • Edit • Teacher Conference • Publish

10. Mathematics 5th grade skills: Graphs Multiplication Division Fractions Decimals Percentages Probability Problem Solving EnVision • Recommend Mozilla Firefox browser for online access • Homework page each night • Always show all work! • Math help available upon request! First in Math • Optional, but recommended • Username and password in assignment book Math Moments • Great math games (compliments of Mrs. Hills)

11. SocialStudies Civics Colonies Exploration Geography & Maps Harcourt Horizons • Students will keep track of many vocabulary words. Studying regularly will be beneficial for your child. • Social Studies book is online: http://www.eharcourtschool.com See the class website for password & username

12. Science – Mrs. Osbeck / Ms. Babecki 1) Microworlds 2) Matter & Elements 3) Mixtures & Solutions 4) Ecosystems • STC and Foss kits Inquiry-Based, Hands-On Learning Experiment Packet Vocabulary Learning Logs

13. Expectation: 10 minutes x Grade Level = Students should expect 50 minutes of homework per night. (Math practice, Reading & Log, additional assignments or online resources/ games) • Policies: Missed or Incomplete Assignments: Parents will be contacted via email when 3 or more assignments are missing in a subject per marking period. Homework included in report card grades.

14. CRSD Elementary Report Card • Aligned with PA Core • Standards Based • No longer using 1, 2, 4, 3+ • Now will read E: Exceeds Expectations M: Meets Expectations A: Approaching Expectations I: Improvement Needed • Fewer comments, more areas assessed • Student must consistently perform above and beyond expectations to attain an “E.”

15. Goodnoe ES Webpage E-Friday Folder: District handouts, link to PTO website Class Webpage Staff Directory 5th - Mrs. Lawall / Ms. Murray Resource - Mrs. Sourbeer Please check the website often for important information such as: Schedules Important Events Online Resources: Links and login info for Reading, Math , and SS

16. Creates and Maintains a positive Classroom Community • Students earn points for targeted skills and behaviors. • Points earned individually, in groups, and as a class. • Working together to reach class goal of 1,000 points/month. • Positive Rewards! • Class Story – sharing of good news, reminders, classroom announcements, and exciting events! Sample Dojo Class

17. The way of the future! Google docs used in middle school, high school, college, and beyond. Login: student id@student.crsd.org Password is network login password Go to classroom.google.com Mrs. Murray's 5th Grade Class Join Class : 0ep8n21 Google Drive alleviates the use of the H drive, accessible on any computer or device with Internet

18. PSSA Exams Writing: Persuasive, Narrative, Informational Math: Problem-solving, number concepts, logical reasoning… Reading: Reading comprehension, critical thinking, inferencing skills, … April 2017 (Reading, Writing, and Math)

19. Special Events • Halloween Parade • Meals for the Homeless - October • Classroom Parties • March Madness • Field Trips : Old City, Walking Tour of Newtown, Arbor Day, and more!

20. Attention Parents!! 1) Volunteers needed for classroom events and trips this fall! Signup sheets on front table! • Old City Walking Tour – Oct 24th (10 needed– price $19.50) • Halloween Party – Oct. 31st (3 needed – FREE!) Coming Soon: • Veterans Day – Veteran volunteers to participate in assembly • Thanksgiving Feast with 3rd grade Buddies • Winter Party – last day before break 2) Parent-Teacher Conference Times 3) Parent email/phone list – please check to make sure all info is correct. If not, please highlight it, and write the correct info below!

21. Communication • Please do not hesitate to contact me (or Mrs. Lawall) with any questions or concerns! • Email: jgontkof-murray@crsd.org jlawall@crsd.org jsourbeer@crsd.org • Phone: 215-944- ______

22. PTO If you would like to purchase a KidStuff Coupon 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.

23. Thankyou for coming! I am happy to answer any general questions you may have. If you have specific questions or concerns about your child, please email me and arrange a conference. Have a wonderful night!