Welcome to Second Grade! “Meet the Teacher” Mrs. Morgan 2D September 12, 2016

Curriculum

Daily Schedule Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:50-9:00   Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:50-9:00  Attendance and Morning Work  9:00-9:45 Word Building  Word 9:45-10:15 MTSS  MTSS 10:15-11:15 ELA 11:20-12:20 Recess/Lunch 12:25-1:35 Math (Switch) 1:35-2:00 Writing Social Studies  Work Period 2:00-2:45 2:15-3:15 Integrated Arts Library Mrs. Falkner Art Mrs. Attwood Music Ms. Arnold Phy. Ed. Mr. Zaspel 2:45-3:15 Science  Science Tiger Talk  3:15-3:25 Assignments/ Dismissal

North Allegheny Implementation Plan 2016-2017 School Year Ingomar & McKnight Elementary (1st Adopters) Administration of Universal Screener Aims Web Focus Literacy and Numeracy Grade Levels - K-5 Administration Fall(September) Winter (January) Spring (May)

What is Aimsweb? AimswebPlus provides data that help us adjust the instruction to the needs of each student. The AimswebPlus reading and math assessments are used for two main purposes: 1)  Universal Screening, to identify students likely to struggle so that these students can receive extra instruction in a timely manner; and 2)  Progress Monitoring, to track the progress of students receiving extra instruction and ensure that they are on schedule to meet their year-end reading and math goals.

AIMSWEB Important Details Data collected this year will help us to monitor students growth. The data is compared to national percentiles and the assessments vary depending on grade.

MTSS Period @ McKnight Using data such as but not exclusive AIMS Webb, Harcourt focus skills based upon themes, Study Island and teacher observation students will be flexible grouped between two or three teachers. Think of the MTSS period as a skill and strategy period or an extension of your ELA time to focus on differentiation and based upon the focus skill of the week or reading theme.

2D Special’s Schedule Monday: Integrated Arts: rotating schedule Tuesday: Physical Ed. – Mr. Zaspel Wednesday: Art – Mrs. Attwood Thursday: Music – Ms. Arnold Friday: Library – Mrs. Falkner

Integrated Arts Rotating Schedule September February 12 P.E. 6 Art 19 Art 13 Music 26 Music 20 P.E. October 27 Art 3 P.E. March 17 Art 6 Music 24 Music 13 P.E. 31 P.E. 20 Art November 27 Music 14 Art April 21 Music 3 P.E. December 10 Art 5 P.E. 24 Music 12 Art May 19 Music 1 P.E. January 8 Art 2 P.E. 15 Music 9 Art 22 P.E. 23 Music June 30 P.E. 5 Art

English Language Arts (ELA) Harcourt Storytown Reading Vocabulary Grammar / D.O.L. Phonics Writing Spelling

Reading Robust Vocabulary High Frequency Words Practice Book Comprehension Weekly Assessment Test (6 – 7 days) Independent Reading Log: “Morgan Money”

Spelling and Handwriting Weekly Lessons: 20 words Tests every Friday Nightly Homework - “Trace, Write, Write” - Practice Worksheets - Optional: Extra Practice “Bonus” (Back of Weekly Homework sheet) Handwriting: - Manuscript: Aug. – Dec. - Cursive: Jan. - June

Criteria for Math Placement (from First Grade) ~ End of Book Test ~ Basic Facts ~ Math Attributes ~ Problem Solving M3 – Mr. Conway M4 – Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Perkey, Mrs. Maiello, Mrs. Kerzmann, Ms. Kaczmarczyk

What we will share with you today is information about our new mathematics textbook series, Go Math! New math resource (textbook series) for the NASD Curriculum Inquiry-based approach to teaching mathematics Big Ideas is the adopted resource for students in 6th grade through Algebra II. For students grade accelerated in 5th, this is the course they will take for mathematics.

New Mathematics Curriculum We have updated the curriculum in grades K-8. Instruction will focus on inquiry-based methodology. Problem solving will be emphasized in all units. All Pennsylvania Core Standards for Mathematics will be addressed. GO MATH! will be our new textbook series. Each student will receive “mini-books” for all units. Students can write in their consumable books. There are new online resources that can be used at home for additional practice and reinforcement. (When presenting this slide, summarize the content in the bullets for your audience). 1st year of implementation New language to refer to math courses. In the past, math courses at the elementary level were called A1 and A2. In order to align with middle school, language has been changed to M4 and M3. Decisions for math placements in these courses is the same as it was – it is data driven and can change from year to year (A student in M3 this year can be a student in M4 next year) No student is at a disadvantage if in an M3 course. It’s the same curriculum, same resources, and the same content. Teachers are teaching to the curriculum with fidelity and following the same pacing guide throughout the district

GO MATH! Online Resources For best results, use Chrome as your Internet browser. From the North Allegheny Homepage, click on “+Parents.” Then select “Online Textbook Resources.” Select “Elementary Level Resources.” To access online resources for your child, please visit the District’s website. Online textbook resources will take you directly to Think Central, the Go Math online resource. EMPHASIZE the use of Google Chrome when accessing Think Central.

Math Homework follows the book page lesson. Practice Test sent home the night before a test. Rocket Math Practice your basic facts.

Science and Social Studies Life Science *All About Plants *All About Animals *How Plants and Animals Live Together *How Living Things Grow & Change Physical Science *Properties of Matter *Energy *Forces and Motion *Sound Social Studies Where We Live Our Earth Working Together Our Country Today Our Country Long Ago People and Places in History

Online Textbook Resources Directions on McKnight Webpage: Online Textbook Resouces   Math www-k6.thinkcentral.com   Username: NA[StudentID] Password: [StudentID]      Reading Social Studies www.pearsonsuccessnet.com Username: NA[StudentID]Password: Tigers1 Science   www.pearsonsuccessnet.com

Classroom Procedures and Expectations

Transition to Second Grade Organization * Supplies Nightly Assignments * Take Home Folder * Weekly Homework Assignments * Mrs. Morgan’s website Study for Tests: Study Guides Printing to Cursive Handwriting

Weekly Routine Weekly Assignment/Homework Sheet Spelling Test every Friday Reading Test every Wednesday Extra Spelling Practice Writing Journal Entry Independent Reading Log Graded Papers: sign and return

Rewards Tickets Morgan Money Classroom Reward Jar

Classroom Rules McKnight School Rules Consequences 3 Strikes 1st: Verbal Warning 2nd: Verbal Warning 3rd: part of Recess missed and a behavior note sent home **A phone call home will be made if rules are not followed, and bad choices continue to be made.

Homework Policy Homework is due the NEXT day unless otherwise noted. Missing homework notification slip. The comment section of the report card reflects the number of missing assignments.

What to do nightly? Assigned Homework Practice Spelling Words Practice Math Facts Review Weekly Lesson Guides for stories *Robust Vocabulary and High Frequency words Read Aloud or Silent Reading McKnight Library Web Page

Homework Survival Kit Pencils Erasers Crayons, Colored Pencils, Markers, Writing Paper Dictionary Scissors, Glue, Ruler

Homework is the responsibility of… Student Parent Teacher

Educational Trip/Vacation Make-up Work Illness or Absence * DAY 1 – work saved/made up next day * DAY 2 or more – requests prior to 10 am for 3:30 pm pickup or sent home with a “study buddy” * “Study Buddy”: sibling or a close neighbor Educational Trip/Vacation *SOME assignments given before trip *SOME assignments given upon return *Forms are available in the office

Communication with Mrs. Morgan Email rmorgan@northallegheny.org Website – www.northallegheny.org – McKnight/Staff Office Phone (412.635.4105) Weekly Assignment Sheet Report Cards/Conferences (November 7/8 – Election Day) Online Weekly Homework Online Gradebook: usually post new grades on Mondays

Report Cards Sign up for Fall Conferences *Monday, Nov. 7th and Tuesday Nov. 8th Tyler System: Parent Portal Subject Categories Assignments *usually added every Monday

Miscellaneous “Pride” “PAW” NA Foundation Gifted Information Scholastic Book Orders: “LNWJK” McKnight E-Blast Party volunteers

We want our students at McKnight to take pride in everything they do We want our students at McKnight to take pride in everything they do. This includes their behavior, academics and how they treat others.

North Allegheny Foundation (NAF) is a broad-based community organization focused on supporting classroom experiences that go beyond the textbook to provide innovative “hands on” learning. These experiences provide the spark that can ignite a student’s interest and imagination. NAF seeks to create vital connections between NA and the wider community.

Ways You Can Support North Allegheny Foundation United way of Southwestern Pennsylvania North Allegheny Foundation’s Contributor’s Choice code is 3567 Pittsburgh Gives: September 21st EITC Tax Credit: A business may receive a tax credit equal to 75% of its contribution to The North Allegheny Foundation Stay connected with North Allegheny Foundation through email, Facebook and Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/nafoundation/ Twitter: @FoundationNA Stay Connected form at northallegheny.org/foundation

Marshall Middle School Campus 5145 Wexford Run Road 5K Timed Race and 1-Mile Family Fun Run Saturday, October 29th, 2016 8 a.m. registration * 9 a.m. Band Performance and race start   Marshall Middle School Campus 5145 Wexford Run Road Wexford, PA 15090 Register online at Northallegheny.org/foundation Join us for a fun morning for the whole family! You can walk, run or stroll! There will be a costume contest for kids under 12, a special spooky appearance by the costumed NA Marching Band, along with prizes and treats! $20 Registration includes: High-performance race shirt Finishing medal Drawstring bag for running and collecting treats! Costume Contest for Kids Under 12 Special Appearance by the NA Marching Band Prizes and Treats

Child Find Awareness Requirement in accordance with federal and state regulations Provides a free, appropriate, public education (FAPE) Parent(s)/guardian(s) are residents in the District Includes students who are: Advancing from grade to grade Enrolling by their parent(s)/guardian(s) in private schools, including religious schools located in our District Are wards of the state and students who are highly mobile, such as migrant or homeless students

Two-Pronged Eligibility for Gifted Education To be declared eligible for gifted education services: Student must be IDENTIFIED as mentally gifted IQ of 127 or multiple criteria AND Student must NEED specially designed instruction

Two-Pronged Eligibility for Special Education To be declared eligible for special education services: Student must meet the eligibility criteria in one of more of the following physical or mental disabilities, as set forth in the Pennsylvania State Regulations: Autism, Deaf-Blindness, Deafness, Emotional Disturbance, Hearing Impairment, Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Orthopedic Impairment, Other Health Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Speech or Language Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury, or Visual Impairment including Blindness AND Student must NEED specially designed instruction

Contact For additional information: School Counselor Building Administrator Coordinator of Special Education Supervisor of Special Education and Pupil Services

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