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Make sure you read your parent letter. DOJO Make sure you read your parent letter. .

Birthdays Parents may send in a special snack (cupcakes, cookies, donuts, etc.) to be consumed at lunch

Mountain View Blog Please subscribe to the blog. Go to: http://www.cobbk12.org/MtView/ (see red paper in Cobb County folder)

BLOG- Updated twice monthly www.cobbk12.org/mtview click on Staff Email and Blogs Teachers , second grade, and my name **Please refer to the Blog regularly as this year most of our communication will be given this way! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!!

7:20 – 8:15 Unpack, Morning work, Announcements, 8:15 – 9:15 Math 9:15 – 9:30 Snack/Bathroom 9:30 – 10:30 Writing 10:30 – 11:15 Daily 5/Café 11:15 – 11:55 Specials 11:55 – 12:21 Daily 5/Café 12:21 – 12:51 Lunch Periods 12:54 – 1:05 Pack-Up 1:05 – 1:20 Read Aloud 1:05 – 2:00 Recess AND Science and/or Social Studies 2:00-2:15 – Wrap-up and Review

Farah ----------- 12:12-12:42 Gibbs ---------- 12:15-12:45 Greco ---------- 12:18-12:48 Kindel ----------12:21-12: 51 Kanwisher------ 12:24-12:54 Stippich --------- 12:27-12:57

If your child is absent please send a note stating the reason. Cobb County Attendance Policy After 3 unexcused absences, the teacher will make contact with parents. After 5 unexcused absences, administration will send a letter home to parents. After 7 unexcused absences, a referral to the school social worker is made. Please note that excessive absences (both excused or unexcused) can result in a referral to the school social worker.

Fire Safety Village - September 14th Performing Arts Performing Arts – This year students will participate in two performing arts programs, one of which will be a trip to the Cobb Civic Center. It is extremely important that we have the permission slip returned. Donations are optional Fire Safety Village - September 14th

Literature http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RL/2 Informational Texts http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RI/2 Foundational http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RF/2

Mini-Lessons Guided Math- Small group differentiated instruction, math workstations Number Talks

Reading Workshop/Daily 5 Read to Self Read to Someone Listen to Reading Word Work Work on Writing

Guided Reading- Flexible Skill Groups Reading Level Groups Individual Reading Conferences CAFÉ

Lucy Calkins Units of Study

Volunteer Training for Media Center 2nd grade play “Character Matters” (October 28th) STEM Materials (will be posted on blog) Copy Volunteers Committee PTA: Fall Festival, Mad Dash, International Night, etc.

Spirit Wear on Fridays $3 Chick-Fil-A Biscuit

Robyn.Greco@cobbk12.org Liza.Gibbs@cobbk12.org Mary.Farah@cobbk12.org Margaret.Kindel@cobbk12.org Patricia.Kanwisher@cobbk12.org Karen.Stippich@cobbk12.org L

Wellness Wednesday Our PTA Health & Wellness Committee encourages families to participate in Wellness Wednesdays beginning next week. Students are encouraged to bring fresh fruit or veggies for snack every Wednesday. Fruit donations are provided to one grade level each week. Our Partners in Education and other local businesses in our community are sponsoring this program. Please visit them: Kid Chess, Highland Chiropractic, Omega Learning, Friends and Family Chiropractic, First Citizens Bank, Liberty Mutual Insurance Visit http://mvehealthandwellness.weebly.com for more info or email health@mountainviewpta.org.

Mark your calendars for our school-wide Walk to School Wednesdays: Walk to School Days Our PTA Health & Wellness Committee encourages families to Walk to School together when possible. Mark your calendars for our school-wide Walk to School Wednesdays: September 7, 2016 October 5,2016 November 2, 2016 March 1, 2017 April 12, 2017 May 3, 2017

Information from Administration Car Rider Procedures at http://www.cobbk12.org/MtView/ Morning drop off/car pool line begins at 7:20. Afternoon car pool begins at 2:20. Late afternoon check out needs to occur prior to 2:00. From 2:00-2:30, our front office is very busy with dismissal. Attendance Policy Bus Lot/Fire Lane Transportation Changes Mandated Reporter Law Buzz In System Blackboard Connect

Thank you! Together, we make a difference! Membership Matters Your PTA membeYour PTA membership dues enhance the Excellence and Quality of Education at Mountain View: Onlfor Special Education, Target, Speech & Language, and Guidance Additional SuppOnline Mathematics Program: Sumdog Online Reading Resources: A-Z Reading, BookFlix, Document Cameras for Classroom Instruction Art, Music & Physical Education Support Teacher-requested Curriculum Materials for K-5th grades (e.g., Bare books) Subscriptions to Time for Kids, USA Weekly, & Georgia Weekly Student Agendas/Planners for 3rd-5th grades Enrichment Materials for Special Education, Target, Speech & Language, and Guidance Additional Supplies for our Amazing Building, School Clinic, & Cafeteria Staff Family Engagement Activities (e.g., Fall Festival, Science Night & Bingo Night) lies for our Amazing Building, School Clinic, & Cafeteria Staff Thank you! Together, we make a difference!

How do I get informed and involved with PTA & Foundation? Membership Matters Your Foundation Membership dues Enrichmensupport Science, Technology & Enrichment Programming: Computer Teacher Computer Lab Ongoing Teacher Development & Education Science Teacher Planning for After-School Enrichment Programs Science Enrichment and Materials How do I get informed and involved with PTA & Foundation? Subscribe, Receive & Read Pawprints - our weekly PTA e-newsletter at mountainviewpta.org It’s all in here: Visit us on-line – Click on PTA or Foundation links from Mountain View Elementary website: mountainviewpta.org mtnviewfoundation.org Find out about Volunteer Opportunities! Contact president@mountainviewpta.org or president@mtnviewfoundation.org

Thank you so much for coming!! It’s going to be a great year!!