Welcome !Back to School NightSeptember 17, 2015

Mrs. Wooleyhan

ScheduleGet Ready 8:50Math 9:00 Shared Reading 10:15Recess 10:45Guided Reading 11:00WIN Time 12:00Lunch 12:30Science/S.S. 1:10Writing 1:50Special 2:30Dismissal 3:10

Specials Schedule Monday: Art Tuesday: P.E. Wednesday: Guidance Thursday: Music Friday: Library

Behavior Management &Discipline

Homerun Calendar • Helpful rewards for doing what is expected• In the front of assignment book• Please check daily

3 Strikes• Results in parent contact• And possible loss of privilege: recess,

computers, assembly, etc.

Homework Majority is counted for completion, not accuracy

Usual Suspects– Spelling (2pts), Math page (1pt), Reading for 20-30 minutes and filling out Reading Log (6pts per month)

Counted for a grade by lesson/unit

No homework = no credit• 1 day to make up work, ½ credit• Student responsibility to show made up work• Illness is an exception

What’s the homework tonight?• Check assignment book• Check on-line• Call a friend

How is my student performing in school?• Please check eschools – Parent access possible in October

Reading Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Journeys

• 90 minute block• 30 minutes whole group/shared reading• 60 minutes of small group/independent work

Reading Counts! Reading Logs Assessment

• Lesson Quizzes, Unit Tests, Center Work, Reading Logs

Online textbook/resources available! All directions on webpage!

WIN Time WIN = “What I Need” 5th graders will be split into groups

based on their needed Reading skills Students will work with teachers: Mrs.

Keefer, Mrs. Roche, Ms. Musho, & Mrs. Barry

Math enVision

• Topics = Chapters• Content is slightly harder, studying is a must!• Focus on those problem-solving questions

Math Facts – Multiplication/Division Assessment/Grades

• Chapter tests, small weekly quizzes, math facts, projects, homework completion

Online textbook/resources available! All directions on webpage!

Writing Being a Writer Types: Narrative, Informational, and

Argumentative 5th Grade Writing PSSA Assessments :5 Domains of Effective Writing

• Focus• Organization• Content • Style• Conventions

Social Studies and Science 7-8 week Rotation

Social Studies Alive!• Hands-on and interactive• American History: The 1st Colonies – Declaration• Lots of details – students need to study and prepare!

Ecosystems – Mrs. Wooleyhan Motion and Design & Microworlds – Mrs. Keefer

Online textbook/resources available for Social Studies! All directions on webpage!

Assessments to Consider for 6th Grade Placement

PSSA ELA: Reading and Writing and Math

CDTs Classroom Diagnostic Testing (previously MAP)– Fall, Winter, Spring

Reading Unit Tests Writing Prompts – Fall and Spring SME scores Report Cards

How can I be involved in my child’s classroom and the Coebourn Community?

Check my website for updates Check your child’s take-home folder Volunteer to help out in the

classroom Attend school board meetings Become a member of the PTL

Communication Email jwooleyhan@pdsd.org

• Quickest way to reach me Call ext. 5201 Assignment book Check Webpage Check take-home folder If you send a note/information to

school, make sure your student knows!