AGENDA:  STAFF INTRODUCTIONS  A MESSAGE FROM PTA PRESIDENT MELISSA POPHAM  SES VISION/MISSION  UPDATE ON SCHOOL DATA/STATE TESTING  SES SIP GOAL  GRADING & REPORTING NEWS  SES GUIDING PRINCIPLES  USEFUL INFORMATION

KINDERGARTEN: Ms. Moody Ms. Rhoades Ms. Son Ms. Weiss GRADE 1: Ms. Gandel Ms. Keyes Ms. Rivenbark GRADE 2: Ms. Craig Ms. Lowe Mr. Wainwright GRADE 3: Ms. D’Amico Ms. Redden Ms. Rotter GRADE 4: Mr. Bowman Ms. Morrison Ms. Valenstein Ms. Wike GRADE 5: Ms. Berry Ms. Northrup Mr. Williams SPECIALS: Art – Ms. Smith PE – Ms. Roth Music – Ms. Howell Media – Ms. Bailey Ins. Music – Ms. Brooks SCB: Ms. Daubert Ms. Walker PEP: Ms. Nance Ms. McKeon ESOL: Ms. Morgan READING INITIATIVE: Ms. Billig Ms. Seidel HSM/SPEECH/OT/PT: Ms. Loomis Ms. Silver Ms. Wray Ms. Polon Ms. Money SDT: Ms. Wallenstein COUNSELOR: Ms. Ficco HEALTH ROOM: Ms. Rocco Ms. Jones CAFÉ./BLDG SVCS.: Ms. Stewart Ms. Barnes Ms. Samuels Ms. Pumphrey Mr. Franco Mr. Cespedes Mr. Alulema OFFICE STAFF : Maddie Ramirez Laura Strong AP Mr. Burd

To provide rigorous instruction in a safe, inclusive environment of collaboration, respect and high expectations.

We are a community of professionals focused on student achievement. We are here to teach students to be critical thinkers. We are committed to sharing best practices and reflecting on our teaching in order to provide rigorous instruction to all students.

SHERWOOD ES 2012 MSA PROFICIENCY

To implement with fidelity, a rigorous instructional program based on Curriculum 2.0, by integrating thinking skills and developing grade level Professional Learning Communities.

 MCPS is implementing Standards Based Grading & Reporting which aligns instruction and assessment to standards.  This provides a more accurate reflection of what students know and are able to do.

PROFICIENCY STATEMENTS DESCRIBES WHAT STUDENTS KNOW AND SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO BY THE END OF THE YEAR MEASUREMENT TOPICS CURRICULUM 2.0 CONTENT MATH, READING, WRITING, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES, SPECIALS WORK HABITS, THINKING & ACADEMIC SUCCESS SKILLS

CONTENT: GRADE 1 – SOCIAL STUDIES MEASUREMENT TOPIC: CIVICS PROFICIENCY STATEMENT: A student has demonstrated proficiency by recognizing, identifying, describing and explaining the historical development and current status of the democratic principles and the development of skills and attitudes necessary to become responsible citizens.

CONTENT: GRADE 2 – MATH MEASUREMENT TOPIC: OPERATIONS AND ALGEBRAIC THINKING PROFICIENCY STATEMENT: A student has demonstrated proficiency by (Understanding ) understanding the relationship between addition and subtraction; ( Computing ) fluently adding and subtracting within 20; (Applying) using addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one and two-step word problems; (Reasoning) using mental strategies to add and subtract within 20. Explaining and justifying a solution to a problem or extending from something known to something not yet known; (Engaging) seeing math as sensible, useful, and do-able – if you work at it – and being willing to do the work.

CONTENT: GRADE 3 – MATH MEASUREMENT TOPIC: OPERATIONS AND ALGEBRAIC THINKING PROFICIENCY STATEMENT: A student has demonstrated proficiency by: (Understanding ) Representing and interpreting multiplication and division problems. Understanding the relationship between multiplication and division; ( Computing ) Fluently multiplying and dividing within 100; (Applying) Using multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems. Applying properties of operations as strategies to multiply and divide. Applying strategies to solve two-step word problems using the four operations; (Reasoning) Explaining patterns in an addition or multiplication table. Explaining and justifying a solution to a problem or extending from something known to something not yet known; (Engaging) Seeing mathematics as sensible, useful, and doable-if you work at it-and being willing to do the work.

Thinking and Academic Success Skills: Collaboration Demonstrating DEM The student consistently exhibits collaborative skills by, exhibiting shared leadership, working cooperatively with others, sharing ideas and listening to others, offering help to others and is willing to compromise for the ‘good of the team’. Progressing PRO The student periodically exhibits collaborative skills by, exhibiting shared leadership, working cooperatively with others, sharing ideas and listening to others, offering help to others and is willing to compromise for the ‘good of the team’. Not yet Evident N The student rarely exhibits collaborative skills which involve: exhibiting shared leadership, working cooperatively with others, sharing ideas and listening to others, offering help to others and is willing to compromise for the ‘good of the team’.

Mutual Respect Treat others the way that you want to be treated. Respect the fact that we are all different and yet all the same. Our school is a large family and we need to support each other. Right to Learn and Teach Students and teachers as Sherwood have the right to a productive learning environment. We all contribute to that environment by doing our best, helping others and following the rules. Self-Control You are responsible for the good and bad things that you do. You control yourself. Be proud of your accomplishments, and apologize when you make a mistake. You cannot blame someone else for what you do.

SCHOOL HOURS: 9:15-3:20 ABSENCE/TARDY: SEND A NOTE ARRIVAL/DISMISSAL PROCEDURES: A.M. CHANGES COMMUNICATION: /BULLETINS/CONNECT-ED/ TWITTER /WEBSITE (GOING GREEN) WALKERS: NEED TO COME TO THE FRONT EACH MORNING MONEY: IN AN ENVELOPE, WITH STUDENT/TEACHER NAME SIGN UP FOR CONFERENCES OUTSIDE THE APR SHERWOOD – SANDY SPRING BANKING – COMING SOON CHESS CLUB– STARTING TUESDAY, SEPT. 11 – 3:30-4:30 P.M. DRAMA CLUB– STARTING THURSDAY, SEPT. 20 – 3:30-4:30 P.M.