1. Welcome to 5 th Grade! Mrs. Bodnar 2014-2015 Room 314 1

2. Tonight’s Schedule 7:00-7:15 – Video presentation-show in your room. Parents will report directly to the classroom 7:20-7:45 – Session 1 7:50-8:15 – Session 2 8:15-8:30 – Parents can visit encore teachers and other staff, visit the representatives in the hallway, or sign up for conferences 2

3. About Mrs. Bodnar How many years have you been teaching? 9 years Where have you taught? 5 months at Saucon Valley School District (7 th grade LS) 2 months at Ironton and Kernsville Elementary (3/5 th grade LS) 4 years at Cetronia Elementary (3, 4, 5 th grade LS) 4 years at Jaindl (4 th and 5 th grade regular education) Where did you go to school? High School: Southern Lehigh High School College: Bloomsburg University Graduate: Wilkes University What certifications do you have? Bachelors: Elementary Education Bachelors: Special Education Masters in Classroom Technology 3

4. Class Schedule Science: Mrs. Bodnar SS: Mrs. Ding Recess /Lunch 4

5. Fun Events in 5 th Grade Band/Orchestra Concert 5 th Grade Picnic Philadelphia Field Trip Read In Chorus Jaindl Morning News (JMN) Peer Tutor Peer Mediator Iron Pigs Game Phantoms Art Club Environmental Club Parent Visitation (October 10th and in the Spring) 5

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7. Assignment Books Assignments written in Assignments checked by peer Double check the website No signing (unless necessary) Problem: let me know Missed: circled in book TYPICAL ASSIGNMENTS: Reading: Calendar (Book It – 300 minutes/month, Read In) Spelling: Assigned Mondays Tests by Fridays 7

8. Friday Folders Sent on the last day of the week if enough is available Parent AND student sign appropriate box Sign/Return pockets Return following school day Parent and Teacher Notes Newsletters 8

9. Grading/Report Card 9 Upcoming Dates: Wednesday, October 29 th from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM at Schnecksville Elementary School Monday, November 3 rd from 6:30 – 7:30 at Parkway Manor Elementary School

10. Suggestions/Donations SuggestionsDonations Basic math facts NEED to be mastered -xtra math online -flashcards -quizlet online -tissues -hand sanitizer 10

11. Your Take Home Folders 11

12. Classroom Website Bodnar5.wikispaces.com 12

13. Room Parents?? Attend monthly PTO meetings Assist for classroom parties Coordinate with other parents Chosen at random by PTO 1 sign-up 1. request to be a room parent 2. provide room parents with your information (please all sign up) 13

14. Final Thoughts… “I will believe half of what your child says about you and your home, if you believe half of what they say about me and my classroom!” 14

15. Here’s to a great year! Any Questions? Thanks for coming! 15