1. 5th Grade Curriculum Night September 6, 2017

2. Assignment Book / Homework
Written Daily/Webpage
Nightly Signature – 1st Nine Weeks
Check Homework Completion
Student Accountability
Expectations
Test Packet Folder
Missed Homework Binder

3. Classroom Management Reward System Yellow Card System
Ticket Distribution
Raffle at end of each 9 weeks
Prize Donations
Yellow Card System
Half day then whole day
Clean slate each day

4. Math Placement Grade 4  Grade 5
Math Grouping Criteria
IOWA Test “Math Concepts”
IOWA Test “Math Problem Solving”
IOWA Test “Math Computation”
Grade 4 End of the Year Test
Basic Facts --- subtraction, multiplication, & division
Student Attributes

5. Rocket Math Mastering Basic Facts Differentiated Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication
Division
Place Value
Fractions
Differentiated
1. Individualize
2. Own Pace
Daily
1. Repetition

6. Harcourt Reading Storytown
Student Anthology
Practice Book
Text Dependent Analysis

7. English Direct of grammar skills directly related to writing
Instructional component/ practice sheets located in theme books
Writer’s Workshop

8. Spelling Emphasis on learning principles, patterns, and word meaning
Spelling activities assigned Monday and due Thursday

9. Writing Journaling Narrative Expository/Informative Argumentative
Weekly prompt
Progress check/revisions – 3 opportunities
Rubric available to reference

10. Science
Social Studies

11. Tiger Time
Data driven and differentiated instruction based on grade level standards and expectations
Instruction will align with PES targeted areas of growth as well as the PA Core.
No specific grade will be given in Tiger Time on the report card, but items will be graded and given to the ELA or math teacher for inclusion with report card grades.

12. 4th and 5th Grade
iPad Information

13. iPad Distribution Nights will be held at NASH
Grade 5 - September 14th at 6:30 p.m.
Grade 4 - September 19th at 6:30 p.m.
Check your for:
Information on our insurance coverage
Please accept or decline insurance coverage prior to the Distribution Night.
iPad User Agreement
Bring the signed copy of the User Agreement to the Distribution Night.
Information can be found here:
If parents can not attend, make up dates will be held at the individual schools. Information on these make-up dates will be in the school’s main office.

14. More than one child receiving a device?
Attend the Distribution night (suggested that you attend the program for your oldest child).
Bring all signed User Agreements (one per child).
Be sure to accept or decline insurance coverage for each device that will be received.
Parents will take home the device of their oldest child.
The devices for younger children will be delivered to your child’s school the morning after their grade level Distribution Night.
There will be a table at each Rollout Night for parent to drop off their forms.

15. Student Boot-Up Camps Grade 5 - September 15th
These sessions will be led by your child’s teacher and the school’s Technology Integrator.
Students will learn:
iPad Expectations for classroom and home use
Process for requesting technical assistance at school
Digital Citizenship (responsible use)

16. Have Additional Questions?
Visit the North Allegheny School District FOCUS 2020 website
Preparing all students for success in a changing world.

17. Log-in for ThinkCentral
Username: na (student number) Password: (student number)
*Access to both reading and math

18. Log-in for Pearson Success Net
Username: NA (student number) Password: Tigers1
*Access to both science and social studies

19. Band, Chorus, & Orchestra Rehearsals
Elective classes - not required
Students who are not at a rehearsal will be…
participating in extension/remediation activities
working on special projects
Students who are not at a rehearsal will NOT be…
scheduled for study hall-like periods
Band and Orchestra students need to bring their instrument music every week. Chorus students need to bring their music every week.
Band – 1:45-2:30
Chorus – 1:45-2:25
Orchestra - 1:45-2:30

20. Band & Orchestra Lessons
Lessons began on Thursday, September 14th .
Schedules have been distributed by Mrs. Funk & Mr. Kraus
Students are to attend their lesson every week
They are to bring their instrument and music every week
May leave for their lesson five minutes before scheduled lesson begins
Band and orchestra students are required to make-up any work missed while attending their lesson – “What I Missed”

21. ASSESSMENTS DATES ITBS – Grades 2-5 – January 8-12
PSSA – April 10 – 13 – ELA
PSSA – April 16 – 20 – MATH
AIMSweb Plus – assessment dates
Study Island – assessment dates
REMINDER – NO VACATIONS WILL BE APPROVED DURING ANY ASSESSEMENT WEEKS – ITBS AND PSSA

22. Crisis Safety of students #1 priority New vocabulary - same procedures
Lockdown= locks, lights, out of sight -Internal threat
Lockout= external doors secured - External threat
Evacuate= leaving PES to safe spot - Internal threat
Shelter= safe spot in PES from outside- External threat

23. MTSS Multi Tier System of Support
Focus on Achievement and Behavior to support all kids
High quality and differentiation - Data-based decision making
Tiered Support
1 – Classroom
2- Classroom and additional supports
3- Intensive interventions
Universal Screener – AIMSweb Plus
Will occur 3 times a year
K-5 – ELA and Literacy and 2-5 Math
PES is in Phase 1 of the implementation – MCK/IES –Pilot schools – year ahead
MTSS is intended to help all students meet academic and behavioral success

24. PES ROCKS PES ROCKS = Respect Others Choose Kindness
Extension of school-wide kindness & diversity in place
School-wide image of a rock
PES rock, classroom rock, individual rock – all connected and create a path to kindness and respect
PES ROCK Stars- students recognized for over and beyond behaviors that help make PES ROCK
Weekly meetings held with students
Marvelous Mondays 9:00-9:20
New playground area- Kindness Korner- area to find a friend and play

25. Attendance Student absence – Teacher codes in Tyler
PARENT MUST HAVE A NOTE TO EXCUSE ABSENCE THE NEXT DAY
10 day letters and 18 days letters – doctor’s excuse could be needed
3 unexcused absences - Letter sent –meeting – School Improvement Conference scheduled
6 unexcused absence - continue 3 unexcused and referral conference scheduled in addition to CYF referral

26. Parent-Teacher Conferences
Online sign-up
*No sign-ups will occur during curriculum night
E-blast will be sent to notify when available and open to families
Information will be posted on teacher’s websites to access sign-up

27. Social Media
Permission to use student’s photographs will be included in code of conduct form
Families will still need to sign off on form
Photographs will now be extended for use on Facebook and Twitter
Showcase PES and all the wonderful things we do each day
No personal information of students will be disclosed

28. Bus Notifications
PES is pilot school for new procedure to ride a different buses home – DAYCARE ONLY
PARENTS MUST SEND A NOTE TO HOMEROOM TEACHER WITH BUS # TO RIDE HOME
PES will have new procedure to then follow to notify bus garage of changes
Students will get a pass to take with them on their bus to notify bus driver of change

29. northallegheny.org/Foundation
Trick or Trot 5K & 1Mile
Registration includes:
Finisher Medal
Race Shirt
Race Bag
Trick or Treating at event and along course
5K Timed Race: $25 / 1 Mile Family Fun Run $15
Awards for school teams, fastest Principal and age division winners.
Registration costs increase on October 20th.
Register online:
northallegheny.org/Foundation

30. North Allegheny Foundation
Mission is to enhance and enrich the educational experience of North Allegheny students, create vital connections with the wider community in supporting North Allegheny schools, and provide scholarship monies to graduating seniors.
Annual Report is available at northallegheny.org/foundation
Thank you for your support!