WELCOME TO OPEN HOUSE Ms. Munafo North Forest Pines Elementary cmunafo@wcpss.net www.msmunafo.weebly.com 919-570-2220

Welcome Parents! I appreciate the time you took out of your busy schedules to attend! Goals for open house: To help you understand the work your child will be doing throughout the school year. To explain my expectations of your child. To share information about how you can support your child’s learning.

Our Classroom Environment SOAR~ Show Self Control Operate Safely Act Responsibly Respect Myself & Others Silent Zones Falcon Tickets Class Dojo

Daily Schedule 7:45-8:45 - Science/SS 8:45-9:45- Math 9:45-10:30- Reading 10:30-11:00- Recess 11:00-11:45- Reading 11:45-12:30- Specials 12:30-1:00- Lunch 1:00-1:45- Writing 1:45-2:15- Differentiation

Curriculum Goals Math- Multi-digit Multiplication and Division; Fractions & Decimals; Algebra; Graphing & Data Collection Reading – Inferences; Character Traits & Motivation; Author’s Purpose and Point of View; Elements of Fiction & Non Fiction Science- Weather Systems; Ecosystems; Motion & Design; Human Body Systems Writing – Persuasive Writing; Personal Memoirs; Fantasy; Research Reports Social Studies – Economics; Revolutionary War; Government; Westward Expansion

Grades Each student will receive a 1, 2, 3, or 4 on graded assignments and assessments. A level 1 score indicates the student is struggling to understand the grade level objectives – even with teacher or peer support. A level 2 score indicates that the student is showing understanding of grade level skills and objectives, however continues to need teacher or peer support to show consistency. A level 3 score indicates that the student is showing consistent, independent mastery of grade level skills and objectives.

Grades A level 4 score indicates that the student is showing consistent, independent mastery of grade level skills and objectives and consistently shows evidence of applying the skills and objectives during everyday situations. Level 5s are only earned on state mandated assessments such as the EOG. Practice work will receive a “P” rather than a number score.

mClass mClass is a county wide assessment system that tests student’s reading fluency and comprehension. Home connect reports will be generated and emailed to keep you up to date on your child’s reading level

Homework Homework will be assigned Monday through Thursday. All homework will be due on Friday morning. Each night students will be assigned to read for 20 minutes, complete a word work activity (on certain days), and complete a math assignment or watch a video. **All homework and videos will be posted on our class website. Some assignments will require more than one night’s completion time (hw is differentiated many nights!)

Homework Generally, a grade is not given on homework assignments, and this system is used: *P: the work was complete (neat, organized, and followed directions) and ready to be turned in on time Incomplete: homework was not turned in or work was not completed according to given expectations. Homework completion is a requirement in order to earn extra recess on Fridays.

Monday Folders Monday folders will go home each Monday. Please be sure to look over the papers inside. Folders should be returned to school each Tuesday.

Absences Please send a written note of explanation whenever your child is absent within 3 days of the absence. State law requires us to code each absence as excused or unexcused. Excused absences include illness, doctor appointments, and death in the immediate family. Unexcused absences include out-of-town trips (not pre-approved), missing the bus, and sleeping in.

Lunch Money Students who do not receive free lunch must either pay for their lunch or bring their own from home. Having students pay by the week or month can eliminate most lunch money problems. Our school has a computerized system which effectively keeps track of all money paid to each child’s account. If there is a question about money in an account please contact the cafeteria manager. When writing a check for your child’s lunch account please write the child’s name and lunch number on the check. Checks for lunch accounts must be turned into the cafeteria before 10:00 a.m. To learn about the options that are available to parents go to www.wcpss.net/child-nutrition.

Volunteers There are many ways that you can be involved! Parental involvement is encouraged! Wake County requires that all parent volunteers complete a computerized volunteer questionnaire. In order to participate one-on-one with students, you must be cleared at a level 3 or 4 (this requires a back-ground check). You must be at least a level three to chaperone a field trip! Please take time at the beginning of the year to complete this questionnaire if you have never done so. The questionnaire must be completed on a WCPSS computer, and must be renewed each new school year! This can be done in the classroom today, or any Monday morning in the media center.

Field Trips North Carolina Museum of Science- Downtown Raleigh- November 3rd Camp Day Trip- Betsy-Jeff Penn 4H Center- April 2018 We need chaperones for both!

Communication What makes a classroom work is the mutual respect and support we have for one another as teachers, students, and parents. I value your opinions in regard to your child. Your insights and concerns when problems occur are important to us. Students and parents should discuss concerns before they become major problems. If there are questions/concerns, please contact me at school either via a phone call, written note, or e-mail. I will respond as soon as possible. Please remember that phone messages will not be received immediately (except for emergencies). I check our e-mail several times during the day and am usually able to respond with 24-48 hours.

Communication Weekly updates, homework, learning objectives, and newsletters will be posted to our class website. Visit the NFP website for up to date school information and events. If a homework assignment needs clarification, discontinue working on it and send a note/email the next day. I am willing to set up a conference, at your convenience, to discuss concerns and your child’s progress. Regular conferences will be scheduled late in the first quarter and third quarter, however, I am more than happy to set up other conferences any time you have questions or concerns.

Odds & Ends Dress Code Transportation- Please send a note or email no later than 11:00 am on that day if there is a change. Any other transportation concerns should be addressed to Ellen Wilson (ewilson3@wcpss.net), our front office receptionist. Join the PTA- $7.00/individual $12/family

Home Support Visit NFP and Class website weekly Utilize technology for communication (email, NFP twitter, sign up for electronic correspondence)

Questions??? Volunteers??? Falcon Fest Basket (Silent Auction) Organize Quarterly Celebrations, Treats, or Holidays Monday Folders Copies Small Groups **Sign up for Going Green and to be a Wake County Volunteer before you leave tonight! 