Welcome to Back to School Night! Mrs. Flanagan September 1, 2016

Agenda About Mrs. Flanagan Goals Curriculum Field Trips Daily Schedule Specials Communication Dismissal Changes Homework Grading Cabinet/IST process Management Extras Conferences Questions

About Mrs. Flanagan Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and Early Childhood, Kutztown University Master’s Degree in Elementary Education, Wilkes University 17th year at Gayman, 2nd, 4th ,and 3rd grades Cold Spring Elementary, 3rd grade School District of Philadelphia, K-5 2 daughters

Goals Safe, happy, respectful people Confident, reflective, life-long learners Responsible and organized Build classroom community Work together to achieve these

Curriculum Reading Language Arts Mathematics Social Studies Science Whole Group Reading, Guided Reading, Independent Reading, Inquiry Project Language Arts Writing, Grammar, Spelling, Cursive Handwriting Mathematics Everyday Mathematics, cyclical www.everydaymathonline.com, www.xtramath.org Social Studies Communities, Geography, Economics, www.teachtci.com Science Life Cycles, Solar System, Motion (CB Third Grade Assessment)

Field Trips Honey Hollow Nature Center, October 7, 9-12 Learn about insect life cycles and adaptations Chaperones, with appropriate clearances, will be needed. More information to come! Spring Field Trip: TBA In school Activities Embryology Unit: chicks due to hatch on October 10 Star Lab: on-site inflatable planetarium, January 17-18

Daily Schedule Morning Routine/Meeting Math Snack Language Arts Reading Recess (11:50 – 12:20) Lunch (12:20 to 12:50) Read Aloud Specials Science/Social Studies Writing Pack Up/Dismissal

Specials Computer Lab Monday Quest, Mr. Shaw Tuesday Art, Mr. West Wednesday Library, Mrs. Thomas Thursday Phys. Ed., Mr. Foster Computer Lab Friday Music, Mrs. Volpe

Communication Thursday Folders Tell Me sheets Email Updates Contact me: Call Gayman (267) 893 – 4350, x 1430 Write a note E-mail me: gflanagan@cbsd.org

Dismissal Changes Send a note in the morning with your child Call the office, 267-893-4350, before 2:30 Early pick up by 2:45 with ID, or wait for car riders If going with another friend, please be sure a note is sent by both families

Homework Assignment books Homework folders Signed and checked each day, also check website Homework folders 30 minutes per night, reading and Xtra math Establish a routine Missing Assignments Slips Must be signed and returned 4 is the magic number Absences

Homework Gayman's Five Beliefs 1. Purpose: Promote student growth and reinforce what is learned in the classroom. Students independently practice what they learned as well as their time management skills. 2. Assessment: Homework is not graded. However, students will be held responsible for completing all assigned homework. 3. Time Allotment: Homework is assigned Monday through Thursday. No routine weekend or holiday assignments will be made. As a rule of thumb 10 minutes per grade level will be assigned. For example: at 6th grade, 10 x 6 = 60 minutes.

Homework Gayman's Five Beliefs 4. Differentiation: Homework can vary depending upon the specific needs of students. This may include time, amount and purpose of homework. 5. Long-term Projects: Long-term projects are directly related to the curriculum. Such projects require children to use secure skills only. Expectations are clearly defined and timelines are established and published.

Grading Online Standards-based reporting system Success Standards: 3 (consistently), 2 (often), 1 (rarely) Learning Standards: Reading, Writing, Math: E (exceeding), M (meeting), A (approaching), LP (limited progress) Assessments math unit packets, LEAD 21 unit assessments, oral reading, reading responses, weekly spelling tests, graded writing pieces, science/social studies unit tests Study guides provided, in-class reviews All major assessments to be signed Portfolios of student work

Administrative Cabinet What do they discuss? Any issues that your child may be having in the classroom. Examples: Behavioral, Emotional or Social Concerns, Enrichment Opportunities, Academic Concerns, Fine Motor Skills concerns, Developmental concerns How will you know? Your child’s teacher will communicate to you that they are going to bring these concerns up at a cabinet meeting to get some ideas for the classroom or next steps. The teacher will follow up with you after meeting with the team. If further action is recommended, such as an IST meeting, you will be contacted by Ms. Vass What? A team that meets weekly to discuss student issues and concerns, and brainstorm ideas of how to meet a child’s needs in the classroom. Who? Your child’s teacher Principal (Mr. Testani) Student Support Counselor (Ms. Vass) School Psychologist (Mrs. Moran) Reading Specialists (Mrs. Kehoe or Mrs. Sauers) Other school personnel (as needed)

IST Process (Instructional Support Team) What? A team that meets twice a month to review data, create goals and brainstorm interventions to meet a child’s needs in the classroom. Who? Parents Your child’s teacher Principal (Mr. Testani) Student Support Counselor (Ms. Vass) School Psychologist (Mrs. Moran) Reading Specialists (Mrs. Kehoe or Mrs. Sauers) Other school personnel, as deemed necessary What will happen? Once the team has determined goals and interventions, an Action Plan will be developed and implemented. A follow-up meeting will be scheduled to review the effectiveness of the plan and determine a further course of action. Outcomes could include: Interventions are effective; continue those strategies in the classroom. Some modifications to the interventions are necessary. Revise the Action Plan and schedule a second follow-up meeting. Interventions have resulted in limited improvement. An educational evaluation may be recommended (requires parent approval).

Management Class Rules What will your beautiful hands do today? Punch cards, Mustang Motivators Class Marble Jar, Table Points Note or phone call home Behavior Communication Form, logical consequences Conference with parents

Extras Menus – check online Birthdays – non-treat items, 17 children Bugtastic student – check the schedule Book Orders – monthly or so, checks or online Physicals/Dentals - 3rd grade dental forms due by Oct. 15!!!!! Concert: November 17 at 9:00 AM vocal only Start saving recyclables for Junk Bugs, week of October 10

Conferences Goal setting: November 21st and 22nd (early dismissal days) Portfolio: April 13th and 17th (no school for students) Students are invited to attend both conferences

Questions? Feel free to leave questions for me in the basket on the way out. Thank you for joining me at Back to School Night!