welcome to back to school night september 17, 2014
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Welcome to Back to School Night
September 17, 2014
Anne Marie Owings
EducationCouncil Rock graduateWest Chester University, B.S. EducationRider University, M.A. School Counseling
Teaching at Council Rock (26th year) 1988-1996 Churchville Elementary (grades 6 and 5) 1996-2008 Newtown Elementary (grade 5 and
counselor) 2008-present Wrightstown Elementary (grades 6 and
5)
Social & Emotional Learning
Social SkillsCooperationAssertionResponsibilityEmpathySelf Control
Morning Meeting7 Habits of Happy KidsCross-Age Buddies
Daily Schedule
8:50—9:20 Student Arrival9:20-9:30 Morning Meeting9:30-10:10 Social Studies10:10-11:00 Special11:00-12:00 Math (working snack)12:00-12:45 Writing12:45-1:45 Lunch/Recess1:45-2:00 Read Aloud2:00-2:50 Reading2:50-3:30 Science3:35-4:00 Dismissal
SOCIAL STUDIES
Harcourt:GeographyExplorersColonial TimesPre-revolutionary Times
SOCIAL STUDIES
Current Event:See calendar for assigned days1x per marking periodArticle, Prewrite, TYPED Summary and
rubric must be handed inNote cards and power point for
presentation
MATH
EnVision: Numeration Multiplication/Division Fractions Decimals & Percents Probability Ratio Geometry
Problem Solving: PAT – Performance Assessment Tasks
First in Math: Practice Enrichment
Writing
Process Writing Prewrite Draft Revise Edit Publish
Genre: Narrative Descriptive Persuasive Expository Research
Spelling
HomeworkWrite words in cursiveWord sortPractice page/sentences
TestsTESTS after each list Days will vary
Reading Workshop
Journeys: Comprehension Word recognition Word study Reading responses
Home Reading: Read an average of 30 minutes each night Reading slips are to be initialed by parent daily Complete S.O.S. when finished reading the book
SCIENCE
MICROWORLDSMIXTURES AND SOLUTIONSMATTER AND ENERGYECOSYSTEMS
Foss and STC Kits:
Curriculum
Council Rock Link
http://www.crsd.org/Page/28
HOMEWORK SCHEDULE
HOME
READING DAILY 2 hours a week
SCIENCE DAILY 5-10 MINUTESSOCIAL
STUDIES DAILY 5-10 MINUTES
MATH DAILY 15 MINUTES
SPELLING DAILY 15 MINUTES
Homework Policy
Parent must sign homework planner and reading log DAILY
Complete all written work neatly, in pencil Proofread all work Study notes each night When in doubt, use BUDDY LIST If not completed, fill out M.A.S. form and
complete at recess/home
M.A.S.
MAS slips will impact your child’s grade: For each marking period – MAS
0 = Advanced
1 or 2 = Proficient
3 or 4 = Basic
5 or more = Below Basic
Fifth Grade ‘Lingo’
MAS-Missing Assignment Sheet IDR-Independent Reading SOS- summary of story PAT- performance assessment task FIM- First in Math TFK- Time for Kids CARES- cooperation, assertion,
responsibility, empathy, self-control
Conferences
Student-led Online sign up Begins tomorrow at 9 AM To sign up, go to:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0845aaad2ca4f85-mrs2
Report Cards
New format Take a pamphlet on your way out Parent Forum – Chancellor Center on
October 7th @ 7 PM http://www.crsd.org/PAGE/31
Have a great evening!
Please read the letter from your children Write them a note back if you have time Thank you!