Lancaster Elementary School “Unlock the Mystery of Learning” Welcome to Open House Lancaster Elementary School 2018-2019 “Unlock the Mystery of Learning”

Ms. Dionne Schoen (Math, Science, & SS) Ms. Kellie O’Brien (ELA & SS)

This year, our new counselor is Deanna Desmond. New Faculty This year, our new counselor is Deanna Desmond. We are also fortunate to have a full-time MHP, Ashley Tamboli, along with our School Resource Officer, Deputy Troy White. Feel free to reach out to our counselor and MHP if you have any counseling needs for your child.

Internet Resources Parents have access to JPAMS to check grades and attendance in the student progress center. You will receive a letter from the school board with log in information specific to your child. Please visit lancasterelementary.stpsb.org for updates on events, student handbook, teacher website links, cafeteria menus, etc… We also have a link to My Payments Plus to pay for cafeteria fees and student fees. You can also access Moodle which has a lot of our textbooks online, as well as Typing Agent. **Pass out Moodle Directions from Erin.

At Lancaster we prefer for them to be in the book bag. Cell Phone Policy STPSB has changed the policy on cell phones. Students are allowed to store cell phones in the off position at school. At Lancaster we prefer for them to be in the book bag. Consequences will be given for use of cell phone, and parents will be required to pick the cell phone up at their convenience.

Car Line Reminders Make sure you have your tag displayed where it can be easily read. Use the stacking lanes in the morning and afternoon. Please be courteous to other drivers, buses, and staff members. Refrain from using cell phone. If your child is serving a detention or is attending morning intervention, please arrive early, as kids will be dropped off in the carline. For safety reasons, please do not check your child out after 2:45 pm.

Math Curriculum Updates In review of data over the past few years, math has been identified as an area to be strengthened as a whole school. We are following the STPSB Guaranteed Curriculum which addresses the Louisiana State Standards for math. This year we are using both the textbook and incorporating the use of Eureka strategies for teaching math concepts. Parents can view resources on my teacher webpages. For example, the parent’s guide to Eureka with videos. Mid and End Module assessments will be given. Students will receive a review for each of these to be completed in class. Most math tests will be given on Friday. Tutoring is offered to students at recess the day before the test. Each week, students will clean out their folders so PLEASE do not throw any papers away. Students should bring their Math Reference Notebook home each night!

ELA Curriculum Updates State standards and curriculum resources can be accessed through stpsb.org and Louisiana Believes websites. This year we are doing 3 Guidebook units which are based off of a novel study and supporting resources. Achieve 3000 is a literacy-based program that we are also using. This strengthens our reading of non-fiction articles and written response to text. ** Discuss the main novels for your grade level at this point. Third grade: adjust with your curriculum.

ELA Grade Breakdown 9-10 Grades every 9 weeks 2 Achieve 3000 grades 2 Chapter comprehension tests (novel) 1 “Cold Read” comprehension test (GB) 3 Writing Prompts- 1 narrative, 1 research sim, 1 literary analysis 2 Language Grades (Mentor/Spiral Review) *** 4th-6th grade teachers: Please place the breakdown of the ELA grade here to include spelling, grammar, writing, comprehension, Achieve.

Social Studies Curriculum Updates In review of data in recent years, this is an area that we need to strengthen. We are teaching literacy skills in social studies with the use of primary and secondary sources. DBQ’s (Document Based Questions) will be used to analyze social studies content. *** Explain what this means: DBQ’s

Other important information: *Blue folder-Parent/teacher communication *Email-Best way to contact teacher *Snack *Bathroom *Behavior Log *Homework *Birthdays *Money sent to school *Test folders-Sent home on Friday

State-Wide Testing LEAP 2025 Testing Dates: 5th-6th Grade Online Testing: April 1-May 3 3rd-4th Grade Paper-Pencil Testing: April 29-May 3 Please be mindful with student attendance during these dates.

Curriculum Resources As you can see, education today is pulling from a variety of resources to address state standards for each subject. Textbooks are used to reinforce standards, but they are not used as a sole program. At any time if you struggle with the content or resources, please let us know so we can help you.

Thank you for coming! **VIP folder reminder here. What day does it go home? Procedures for that to be returned.