while you are waiting, please enjoy reading your child’s letter and biopoem see the volunteer sign...
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While you are waiting , please•enjoy reading your child’s letter and biopoem •see the volunteer sign up sheets on the back table and the giving tree on the front board•feel free to write a note back to your child in his/her notebook
7:00 – 7:10
Welcome, Introduction Video, and Homeroom
Presentationwith Mrs. Ong
7:10 – 7:35
Language Arts Presentation
With Mrs. Ong or Mrs. Roussakis
7:35 – 7:55
Visit Math or Social Studies/Science classrooms
7:55 – 8:15
Visit Math or Social Studies/Science Classrooms
8:15 – 8:30
Visit special area teachers
A chance to meet all of your child’s teachers
Get a brief overview of the year’s curriculum and activities planned
Experience a shortened fifth grade day!
8:40-9:00 Morning Work in homeroom9:00-10:00 Language Arts (Writing block)10:00-11:00 Specials11:00-12:00 Language Arts (Reading
block)12:00-12:55 Recess then Lunch1:00-2:00 Students switch classes:
Math, Science, or Social Studies2:00-3:00 Students switch classes:
Math, Science, or Social Studies3:00 Dismissal from homeroom
Mrs. Rosie Carey (Math) Mrs. Dana Orapallo (Language Arts
Support) Mrs. Beth Roussakis (Language
Arts Support) Mrs. Mary Shank (Social Studies) Mr. Jennifer Valerio (Math) Mr. Gerry Weinhardt (Science)
Shawna OngRoom 157
Open CommunicationEmailPhone (please call office for dismissal changes)Note
• Bachelors Degree in Economics from Cornell University
• Taught in Japan for one year• Elementary Education Certification
from University of Pennsylvania• Master’s Degree in Literacy from
West Chester University, obtained Reading Specialist certification
• 6th year teaching at GVES
Increase Confidence– Academically & Socially – Continue developing intrinsic motivation & love for learning– Take on greater responsibilities and expectations– Prepare for middle school– Organization
Build Community– All children feel included, valued, and cared for– Work together and respect one another– Appreciate/celebrate talents and areas to work on
Grandparent’s Day October 12, 2012 Biz Town January 9, 2013
We will be needing parent volunteers for this trip
Colonial Plantation June 3, 2013 Colonial Day June 6, 2013 5th Grade Play May 2013 Talent Show June 7, 2013
Birthday treats are always welcome! We will share them in the morning when we have time.
Class Parties include:Halloween PartyWinter PartyValentine’s DayPlease see volunteer sheets on the back table to contribute
We have 23 students in our class.
Homework is always written on the board; It is the student’s responsibility to write the homework down and complete it at home each day
Please check the assignment book each night 100 Book Challenge every day (at least 15 lines per
week) KidBiz (2 Articles per week) Language Arts (Spelling, Daily Edits, Grammar
practice, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, etc.)
Student’s responsibility to see me during recess, collect missed work, and ask for help
Extra help/study time available with me any day at recess
Continue encouraging your child to develop a sense of responsibility
Missed homework?Students sign the “Missed Homework Log”Stay in for recess to complete work
Sent home with students each Monday with important papers for families to review that night
All tests/quizzes must be signed and returned
Includes “Fridge Facts.” Please review and return bottom portion each Tuesday so I know you have read it
100 Book Challenge log sheets KidBiz log sheets Math Facts log sheets Students will be kept in for recess if they fall behind on their lines
Ganske Spelling programDifferentiated word sorts to best meet
individual student’s needsFocuses on different spelling featuresCompleted predominantly for
homework Vocabulary Development Other grammar practice in school
Sentence/paragraph structureEditing practice
Fostering independence, interest, and self-selected topics
Write in various genres Narrative, persuasive, informational, and
poetry Writer’s Notebook Work through the Writing Process Mini-lessons and Conferences Social components and sharing
Book Clubs and Literature Circles Books differentiated by level and/or
interest Author studies, themed novel sets
Exposure to a variety of genres Before, during, and after reading
activities Discussion/conversations & oral and
written responses supported by evidence in the text
Self-selected, independent reading Books should be on an independent level (~98%
accuracy) Strengthens: fluency, accuracy, comprehension,
expression Conferencing in school with teachers Read books from baskets in school, allowed to read
own books/materials (on independent level) at home Please encourage this program at home and sign off
as your child’s “coach” in 100 Book Challenge Folder GOAL is 15 lines per week; students should keep up
with the school targets
Web based instruction Leveled texts, students reading
on individual level Can search by interest 30 minutes a week in school Two articles and activities to be
completed at home each week
http://www.garnetvalleyschools.com/gves/ong
Useful for 100 Book, KidBiz, and Math targets Educational Links Various info about our class Garnet Valley School District information
Sign up on the clipboards on the back table
Check out the Giving Tree Write back to your child Review your schedule for the remainder of the evening
I look forward to a great year of working and learning with you and your
child!