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: wcammann@qcsd.org (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!