1. Welcome to Curriculum Night 2017

2. WOW!!! Great and impressive start to the year
Lots of compliments from other teachers and support staff
Getting along well with each other
THANK YOU!!! Reflection of your efforts at home

3. Mrs. Romac

4. Testing Dates Iowa Achievement Tests- January 8-12
PSSA English Language Arts
April 10-13
PSSA Mathematics
April 16-20
NO VACATION REQUESTS WILL BE GRANTED DURING THESE TIMES.

5. English Language Arts Storytown (6 themes)
Center Days- hoping for Wednesday afternoons from 2:10-3:10
I will have the schedule for you to sign up at conferences.
Set up in the centrum
Games, reading activities, art activities
Use a variety of measures to determine groups-
fluency, comprehension, skill work, writing

6. SPELLING MUST BE DONE IN CURSIVE HOMEWORK 2x each-due Tuesday
Practice pages 1 and 2 due Thursday
Thursday- Test

7. Grammar Mentor Sentences-morning work
Working to find strengths in well written sentences then use those as a model for their own well written sentences.
Weekly Skills on Study Guide
Tests on Thursdays

8. Written Expression Journal Writing
Theme Writings-personal narrative, story, report, persuasive writing, friendly letter

9. CURSIVE Review now Stress neatness and letter formation
2 theme writings will be done in cursive this year

10. Weekly Tests
*Spelling and Grammar-Thursdays *Story and Vocabulary- Fridays

11. Study Island Every child has an account
Great way to reinforce reading and math skills at home
I will send sign-in cards home after we try it once here at school.
Make a routine to go on at least once a week to practice.

12. Reading Charts Charts in homework folders
Read for 20 minutes a night (at least 3 nights/week
Charts due on Monday-signed by parent
Goal- 25 books this year
RAZ Kids
Book It

13. Math
Change classes based on results from 2nd grade: End of Book Test, Basic Facts Test, Student Attribute and Iowa Test scores for math (natural split)
Two Groups-Heterogeneously Mixed
M4- Mr. Babusci and Mr. Clements
M3- Mrs. Johansson, Mrs. Williams,
Mr. Kleckner, Mrs. Romac

14. Objectives are the same for ALL of the classes. Approach is different
*Objectives are the same for ALL of the classes. *Approach is different *More enrichment and problem solving in M4 *More guided problem solving in M3

15. GoMath! Reminders
Our Math curriculum is developed based on the needs and expectations of the PA Core and the assessments that relate to them.
Our curriculum drives our instruction and therefore you will notice some problems and pages throughout the year that we will skip.
The textbooks are one of our resources, but we always look for ways to incorporate other resources/technologies to make our instruction more exciting and relevant.
Any problems and pages skipped can be used for practice at home for test review or over breaks.
Math classes will develop a system for identifying the problems and pages that have been skipped that can be done at home.

16. GoMath! Reminders
Along with pages and problems that might be skipped, we also have adjusted our pacing.
Through reflection and careful consideration of many factors, the 3rd Grade Team has made these changes to our pacing...
Chapter 2 will be taught before Chapter 1
Chapter 2 is smoother transition into 3rd Grade.
Has similar concepts taught in Chapter 1, but are more manageable to start 3rd Grade.
Chapter 7 will be taught after Chapter 12
Importance of Chapters 11 and 12 before PSSA testing in April.
Students learn the concept and strategies of Division in Chapter 6.
Chapter 7 is a review of those skills and strategies from Chapter 6.
It is also important to know that the entire 3rd Grade of North Allegheny will be following this sequence.
When explaining that chapter 2 is before chapter remember that this was done to give the kids a stronger start in 3rd Grade. The content and rigor was seen to be more manageable for students at the beginning of the year.
When explaining that chapter 7 is moved after chapter 12 this was done to try to ensure that all students would learn the concepts in Chapters 11 and 12 before PSSA testing in April. We are making sure that students are given all the tools they need to be successful on these assessments. Chapter 7 reviews division facts and strategies and can be a good springboard into the summer before 4th grade where they will expand on their knowledge of division.

17. Nightly review of facts at home is essential.
Grades one through five daily Math instruction.
Ten-minutes of instruction dedicated to this program each day in class.
Sequential practice and mastery of math facts for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Research-based program:  students who gain automaticity with their basic facts are then able to free up cognitive abilities to focus on more complex math concepts.
Nightly review of facts at home is essential.

18. Basic Facts-Rocket Math
Establish a routine with the kids at home
Will have problems to study and practice at home each night (packets)
Children will mark the level they are on in their Assignment Books
Start with Subtraction
then move to multiplication

19. Don’t forget about the Go Math website for reinforcement!
Can access through my website on the MES webpage
Student Number for sign in and Tigers 1 for the password
Can also find pages from the math book there

20. Science and Social Studies
See Curriculum Guide online for objectives
Health-Ms. Lepant
Science-Mr. Babusci
Social Studies-Mrs. Romac
Study Guides given for tests with at least 3 days notice
Vocabulary Flashcards given-quizzes follow (matching)
Review papers at home

21. Bully Prevention Weekly Class Meetings-Monday mornings
Olweus Bully Prevention Program
Second Step program
Monthly Themes
Read alouds and discussions

22. Evaluation Procedures
Tyler- Access from na website
Grades will be posted within 5 days
Report Cards
A~90% and higher
B~80-89%
C~70-79%
D~69% and below
*Subcategories~ 95% or higher= +
69% and lower= -

23. Classroom Behaviors Rules Catch them being good
Phone call or if necessary
Links-class rewards

24. STAR STUDENT Letter sent home Thursday the week before
Follow the schedule on the letter
See bulletin board in the front of the room

25. Estimation Jar See example on counter
Letter home on Thursdays-Send it back by Monday
I will send the items back home

26. Mystery Reader Probably 1:45-2:00 Read your child’s favorite book
No treats!! Taking the time to read is treat enough.

27. Birthday Treats Optional Non-food items only
We will sing to your child, give a treat, and then he/she gets the Birthday Bear at their seat all day.

28. Voice Mail- Checked daily by 8:15
Voice Mail- Checked daily by 8:15 *Urgent messages or pick ups-call the office Lunch Money- Send in envelopes from the cafeteria with your child’s number on it. Pick Ups- Send a note for the office No - in case there is a sub or computers are down

29. Book Orders Sent home monthly
Checks only- made out to Scholastic Book Club
Online option- letter home with September’s order form-due 9/15

30. Homework, Binders, and Signed Tests
Check binders each night-initial assignment books
Keep at Home vs. Homework sections
Signed Tests

31. Absent Assignments
Please let me know who can take your child’s work home on the sign in sheet.
I will gather work for the day missed and send it home.
Be sure to send books and papers back even if they are not complete. We may need to use them the following day.

32. My Webpage *Information concerning: Mystery Reader, Daily Schedule, Weekly Plan, Homework

33. Introduction for Families

34. Seesaw is a new way we’re sharing what your child is learning at school.
Seesaw gives your child a place to document their learning, be creative and learn how to use technology.

35. Each child gets their own journal and we will periodically add entries to it, like photos, videos, drawings, or notes.

36. When there are updates, you can be notified.
You’ll only get notifications about your child’s new journal posts.
You can access your child’s journal anytime via iOS app, Android app, Kindle Fire app, or on the website using other smartphones and computers for the whole year!

37. All student content is safe and secure
Visit Seesaw’s Privacy Center to learn more about their privacy principles and commitment to student safety.
Journals are only accessible by your child, their teachers and yourself
Journals are not public on the web and information is never shared with third parties

38. Be sure to sign up!
I’ve already added some pictures from the first week of school to their accounts.
Use this slide if you’re sharing this presentation with parents in person, like at Back to School Night, and have your parent invite handouts printed out. Parents can sign up right there - it just takes a minute!

39. How else can we work together?
Check Seesaw regularly. You'll get notifications about new entries in your child's journal and can respond to their work. Customize your notification preferences in Account Settings.
Celebrate your child's classroom success. Help to encourage the skills your child is working on in class outside of school.
Specific comments are best. Asking questions, or complementing specific details can add to the learning conversation.
In a group or 'everyone' post your comment is visible to everyone tagged - the students and their family members. It’s a great opportunity to lift up the whole class!
Here’s to an amazing year together!
Ps. The Seesaw Team is here to help too. Reach them at if you have questions.

40. Student Handbook Updates
10 absences (excused or unexcused/ parent notes and doctor excuses) Letter Sent Home
Marshall Team should review past attendance, current grades, teacher input to determine if ESAP referral should be made
18 absences (excused or unexcused/ parent notes and doctor excuses)  Letter Sent Home
Marshall Team should review past attendance, current grades, teacher input  to determine if ESAP referral should be made.
At this point all further absences will only be considered excused if there is a doctor's excuse  
If a student has 3 unexcused (no parent note/ no Dr. excuse) → Letter Sent Home, ESAP Referral and School Improvement Conference
If a student has 6 unexcused (no parent note/ no Dr. excuse) → Letter Sent Home, ESAP Referral, School Improvement Conference and Referral to Community- Based Attendance Program or CYF referral
Updates have been reflected within the Student Handbook

41. What is MTSS? Multi-Tiered System of Support
Standards-aligned and responsive
Based on high quality core instruction
Universal screening
Progress monitoring
Data-based decision-making
Tiered services and supports
Family engagement
SLD (specific learning disability) determination
Professional learning & collaboration

42. Tier 1 Focus
We are focusing on Core Instruction and Universal Screeners for the implementation of year 1.

43. North Allegheny Implementation Plan 2017-2018 School Year
Focus of Year 1:
Administration of Universal Screener and differentiation of instruction to meet all students learning needs.
A universal screener is a brief assessment that is administered 3 times a year. The data from the assessments allows teachers to better differentiate their instruction to meet all learners needs and monitor students growth.
Universal Screener Tool –

44. Universal Screener Facts
Given three times per year.
Sept. Dec. and May
Administer on grade level
Administer to all students
Math
Grades 2-5
Assessed on the computer 35 min
Reading
Grades K-5
K-1 – 1:1 with staff member
Approx. -15 min
2-5 – 1:1 and computer
Approx. – 35 min

45. Questions