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“Back to School Night Routine”. Complete the “High – 5” form Write YOUR child’s name and number on the homework buddy label If interested, fill out the volunteer form Read about your child’s goal for this year Learn about accessing grades online
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“Back to School Night Routine” Complete the “High – 5” form Write YOUR child’s name and number on the homework buddy label If interested, fill out the volunteer form Read about your child’s goal for this year Learn about accessing grades online Brush up on the importance of Reading and the Everyday Math Curriculum
Welcome ! Back to School Night September 12, 2012 Mrs. Wooleyhan
Schedule Get Ready 8:50 Reading 9:00 Recess 10:30 Science/S.S. 10:45 Writing 11:30 Computers 12:15 Lunch 12:45 Math 1:25 Pack up 2:20 Special 2:30
Specials Schedule Monday: Library Tuesday: P.E. Wednesday: Guidance Thursday: Music Friday: Art
Homework • Majority is counted for completion, not accuracy • Usual Suspects– Spelling page, Math page, Reading for 20 minutes • Counted for 2 grades each trimester • No homework = no credit, but can be made up! • 3 no homeworksin a month= parent contact • What’s the homework tonight? • Check assignment book • Check on-line • Call Homework Buddy
Class Procedures • Bathroom • There is no bathroom in the room • Need to follow bathroom times as much as possible! • Late Lunch - please pack a snack! • Water Bottles – only when it’s hot! • Assignment Books
Behavior Management &Discipline • Homerun Calendar • In the front of assignment book • Please check daily • 3 strikes and you’re out! • Results in parent contact • And loss of privilege: recess, computers, assembly, etc.
Reading • Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Journeys • 90 minute block • 30 minutes whole group • 60 minutes of small group/independent work • Reading Counts! • Reading Logs • Assessment • Lesson Quizzes, Unit Tests, Station Work, Reading Logs
Writing • Being a Writer • Modes: Narrative, Informational, and Persuasive • 5th Grade Writing PSSA • Assessments :5 Domains of Effective Writing • Focus • Organization • Content • Style • Conventions
Math • Pilot Teacher • Everyday Math and Envisions • Math Facts – Multiplication/Division • Assessment/Grades • Chapter tests, small weekly quizzes, math facts, projects, homework completion
Social Studies and Science • 5-6 week Rotation • Social Studies Alive! • Hands-on and interactive • American History: The 1st Colonies – Declaration • Microworlds – Mrs. Keefer 1sttrimester • Ecosystems – Mrs. Wooleyhan 2ndtrimester • Motion and Design – Mrs. Keefer – 3rd trimester
Assessments to Consider PSSA Reading, Math, Writing Scores Map Testing – Fall, Winter, Spring Reading Unit Tests Writing Prompts – Fall and Spring Report Cards
How can I be involved in my child’s classroom and the Coebourn’s Community Check my website for updates Check your child’s take-home folder Become a member of the PTL Volunteer to help out in the classroom Attend school board meetings
Communication • Email jwooleyhan@pdsd.org • Quickest way to reach me • Call ext. 5014 • Assignment book • Check Webpage • Look for Newsletters • Check take-home folder • If you send a note/information to school, make sure your student knows!