welcome parents! please… ◦ sign the welcome! sheet ◦ would you like to be a classroom...
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Welcome Parents!Please…
◦Sign the Welcome! Sheet◦Would you like to be a classroom
volunteer?If so, please let me know tonight or email me!
◦Locate your child’s seat and personal message to you.
Welcome To Back-To-School Night!
Mr. Cammann – Room 200
IntroductionWelcome & Thank You!How can you reach me?
◦Email: [email protected] (preferred method)
◦Voice Mail/Phone: 215.529.2891◦Address: 1600 Sleepy Hollow Road
Quakertown, PA 18951
Please feel free to contact me anytime!
Mr. Cammann’s WebsiteHow can I access your webpage?
◦QCSD Main WebpageWhy should I visit your webpage?
◦Daily Schedule/Homework◦Parent/Student Information◦Important Announcements/Weekly
Updates◦Study Guides, Newsletter, and more!
Daily Schedule Spelling
◦Pre-Tests, Workbook, Homework Packet, Challenge Words, Unit Test
Writing Workshop◦The Writing Process:
Pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, conferencing, publishing
◦Modes of writing: Informative, Persuasive, Descriptive,
Narrative
Specials & Target TimeSpecials:
◦Day 1 Music ◦Day 2 Physical Education◦Day 3 Art ◦Day 4 Library
Target Time◦This time is reserved for small group
remediation/enrichment with Mr. Cammann, Mr. Erk, Ms. Stabilit and other staff.
◦Groups are fluid throughout the year.
Reading WorkshopWhat does reading workshop look
like?◦Read aloud◦Shared reading◦Targeted instruction of reading
strategies◦Guided Reading Groups
Students entering 4th grade: Level “O” End of 1st Marking Period: Level “O/P” End of 2nd Marking Period: Level “Q” End of 3rd Marking Period: Level “Q/R” End of 4th Marking Period: Level “R”
Reading Workshop (cont.)
At-Home Reading Log◦Nightly Reading◦Write Night Responses
How does my child receive credit for reading a book?◦Book Chats◦No Monthly Reading Logs◦Book Goals and Expectations
MathematicsEveryday Mathematics – What is it?
◦Math messages & mental reflexes◦Ongoing learning & math practice◦ Individual & group activities◦Options for differentiation (readiness, re-
teaching, remediation, enrichment)Homework
◦SL Packets & Student Reference Book◦Worksheets & Computer sites
4th Grade Math Goal◦45/50 Division facts in four minutes
Science & Social StudiesScience – 1st & 3rd Marking Periods
◦ Animal Habitats◦ Land & Water◦ Magnets & Electricity◦ Motion & Design
Social Studies – 2nd & 4th Marking Periods
◦ All about Pennsylvania (Geography, History, Government, and Civics)
◦ The Lehigh and Delaware Canal Towpath
Rubrics, Standards Based Grading, and Learning TargetsRubrics
◦Students know what their expectations are for every graded assignment
Standards Based Grading◦Students are assessed with a 4, 3, 2, 1◦On-going assessment, remediation,
second chance learningDepths of Knowledge:
◦Recall, Basic Application, Strategic Thinking, and Extended Thinking
Classroom ManagementR-E-S-P-E-C-T letters and classroom
recognition tied into P.B.S.Individual recognition and warning cardsHomework policyBand lessons & responsibilitiesEngagement, Academic Rigor, &
ScaffoldingVaried instructional styles to target your
child’s multiple intelligences◦Technology, “Hands-On,” Kinesthetic, & more
Important InformationCheck my school webpage for
announcements, forms, and more!Early dismissal, car rider notes to officeAttendance/Tardy slips/Excuses slips/Call
your child out sickLunch envelopes/Scholastic Book ordersClassroom volunteers/Mystery readerBirthday treats, allergies, & free bookNovember parent conference sign-up is
on-line.
Questions?
Thank you very much for attending Back-To-School Night 2011. If you leave with a question, please email me!
Have a wonderful evening!