1. Welcome to Back to School Night!
Please sign in at the front table.
Find your child's seat.
Enjoy the letter they wrote to you and write back!
Sign up as a mystery reader at the front table if interested.
If you would like, pick up a piece of colored paper from the front table and write an encouraging note or picture for us to hang up in the room.
Thanks!
Mrs. Krasselt & Ms. Gulla

2. Welcome to Back-to-School Night! Amanda Peterman & Megan Andrews

3. Our Daily Schedule 8:05-8:30 Morning Meeting 8:30-9:30
Science/ Humanities
9:30-10:05
Daily 5
10:10- 10:50
The Arts
10:50-11:05
Snack
11:10-12:10
Math
12:10-12:40
Math Centers
12:40-1:20
Recess/Lunch
1:25- 2:10
Writing
2:10-3:05
Module
3:15-3:45
Dismissal

4. Room 304’s Arts Schedule A Day PE Ms. Coll B Day Design Tech
Mr. Falcone
C Day
Music
Mrs. Windle
D Day
Spanish
Senorita Mikalic
E Day
Art
Mrs. Phillips

5. Classroom Rules Be respectful and always keep a positive attitude.
Make smart choices!
Follow directions the first time given.
Listen when others are speaking.
Always do your best!

6. Our Logical Consequences
Take a break
Helps us calm down to avoid getting angry, upset, or distracted
You break it you fix it
Teaches us to be a problem solver
Loss of privilege
Helps motivate us to make a better choice next time

7. How to Contact Me…
Erica Krasselt Phone: ext. 303 Katie Gulla Phone: ext. 628 Class Website

8. Notes to the Teacher Please bring in notes for: Early dismissals
Change of transportation
Absences
Missing after school clubs

9. Math Curriculum Place Value and Rounding
Multi-Digit addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Elapsed time
Understanding fractions and decimals
Geometry
Adding and subtracting fractions
Units of measurement
Data, graphs, and probability
Problem solving

10. Language Arts Expeditionary Learning
New curriculum!
This is a project-based reading program that authentically teaches skills using novels and primary sources.
Use of learning targets
Written in student-friendly language
Students can self-assess target mastery
Fist to five

11. Scholastic Book Orders
Reading for fun is a crucial part of becoming a self-learner. Book orders can encourage this!
You can either order online or by sending the order form and a check to me.
Online code: NMFM7

12. Writing Curriculum Focus Content Organization Style Conventions
Spelling
Grammar and Mechanics
**Writings will always be graded based on a rubric.

13. Types of Writing Expository – explain Narrative – tell a story
Descriptive – use vivid details
Persuasive – to attempt to change point of view
Poetry
Journal writing

14. Humanities
Colonial Times
American Revolution
Pennsylvania Government

15. Science
Electricity
Light
Sound

16. Other Important Information
Snack time
We have a 15 minute snack break at 11:00 am. Please provide your child with a healthy snack each day.  Water only for drinks. 
Bedtime
A regular bedtime is a good habit that will demonstrate to your child that school is important! 10 hours is still needed for this age group!
Breakfast
Starting off the day with a healthy breakfast is another way to ensure your child’s success in school.  They will feel more energized and ready to face the day with a full stomach.
Room Temperature & Uniform
The temperature in our room tends to fluctuate.
Students can wear a School Lane sweater if they are cold
Students may not wear a non-uniform sweater or sweatshirt.
Students may wear a long sleeve shirt under the uniform shirt.
Other Important Information

17. Mystery Readers!!! Please sign up to be a Mystery Reader!
Every Friday at 2:45
Students will be given clues through out the week about the mystery reader
Sign-up is on the front table if interested.
I will you the Friday before for your clues!

18. Dress Code
On gym days, students must wear gray or black shorts or sweatpants.
Do not have to have SLCS logo
No leggings
SLCS logo t-shirt or sweatshirt.
Sneakers
If a student does not follow dress code regulations, s/he will be sent to the office to call home for a change of clothing

19. Friday Folder Friday folders will come home most Fridays.
Please sign the sheet and let me know if you have any questions.
This is a way for us to communicate about your child’s weekly progress!

20. Homework Policy Math homework will be checked daily for completion.
Students must complete homework even if it is late.
Reading homework will not be tracked
No spelling this year
We will be authentically teaching and practicing spelling in context during Writing and Daily 5.

21. IB Learner Profile Characteristics Communicator Risk taker Resilient
Caring
Responsible
Student-lead tracker chart in classroom to encourage students

22. QUESTIONS?

23. THANK YOU FOR COMING!