1. Thank you for coming!

2. 17th year teaching
M.Ed. From Milligan College
B.A. of Fine Arts from ETSU
Originally from J.C., TN
GO VOLS!!!!!

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4. Make sure you read your parent letter.
DOJO
Make sure you read your parent letter.

5. Birthdays
Parents may send in a special snack (cupcakes, cookies, donuts, etc.) to be consumed at lunch

6. Mountain View Blog Please subscribe to the blog. Go to:
(see red paper in Cobb County folder)

7. BLOG- Updated twice monthly
click on Staff and Blogs
Teachers , second grade, and my name
**Please refer to the Blog regularly as this year most of our communication will be given this way! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!!

8. 7:20 – 8:15 Unpack, Morning work, Announcements, Morning Meeting
8:15 – 9:15 Math
9:15 – 9:30 Snack/Bathroom
9:30 – 10:30 Writing
10:30 – 11:15 Daily 5/Café
11:15 – 11:55 Specials
11:55 – 12:24 Daily 5/Café
12:12 – 12:57 Lunch Periods
12:54 – 1:05 Pack-Up
1:05 – 1:20 Read Aloud
1:05 – 2:00 Recess AND Science and/or Social Studies
2:00-2:15 –Wrap-up and Review

9. Farah :12-12:42
Gibbs :15-12:45
Greco :18-12:48
Kindel :21-12: 51
Kanwisher :24-12:54
Stippich :27-12:57

10. If your child is absent please send a note stating the reason.
Cobb County Attendance Policy
After 3 unexcused absences, the teacher will make contact with parents.
After 5 unexcused absences, administration will send a letter home to parents.
After 7 unexcused absences, a referral to the school social worker is made.
Please note that excessive absences (both excused or unexcused) can result in a referral to the school social worker.

11. Performing Arts
Performing Arts – This year students will participate in two performing arts programs, one of which will be a trip to the Cobb Civic Center. It is extremely important that we have the permission slip returned. Donations are optional
Fire Safety Village - September 14th

12. Literature
Informational Texts
Foundational

13. Mini-Lessons
Guided Math- Small group differentiated instruction, math workstations
Number Talks

14. Reading Workshop/Daily 5
Read to Self
Read to Someone
Listen to Reading
Word Work
Work on Writing

15. Guided Reading-
Flexible Skill Groups
Reading Level Groups
Individual Reading Conferences
CAFE

16. Lucy Calkins
Units of Study

17. Volunteer Training for Media Center
2nd grade play “Character Matters” (October 28th)
STEM Materials (will be posted on blog)
Copy Volunteers Committee
PTA: Fall Festival, Mad Dash, International Night, etc.

18. Spirit Wear on Fridays
$3 Chick-Fil-A Biscuit

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20. Wellness Wednesday
Our PTA Health & Wellness Committee encourages families to participate in Wellness Wednesdays beginning next week. Students are encouraged to bring fresh fruit or veggies for snack every Wednesday.
Fruit donations are provided to one grade level each week.
Our Partners in Education and other local businesses in our community are sponsoring this program. Please visit them: Kid Chess, Highland Chiropractic, Omega Learning, Friends and Family Chiropractic, First Citizens Bank, Liberty Mutual Insurance
Visit for more info or

21. Mark your calendars for our school-wide Walk to School Wednesdays:
Walk to School Days
Our PTA Health & Wellness Committee encourages families to Walk to School together when possible.
Mark your calendars for our school-wide Walk to School Wednesdays:
September 7, 2016
October 5,2016
November 2, 2016
March 1, 2017
April 12, 2017
May 3, 2017

22. Information from Administration
Car Rider Procedures at
Morning drop off/car pool line begins at 7:20. Afternoon car pool begins at 2:20.
Late afternoon check out needs to occur prior to 2:00. From 2:00- 2:30, our front office is very busy with dismissal.
Attendance Policy
Bus Lot/Fire Lane
Transportation Changes
Mandated Reporter Law
Buzz In System
Blackboard Connect

23. Thank you! Together, we make a difference!
Membership Matters
Your PTA membership dues enhance the Excellence and Quality of Education at Mountain View:
Online Mathematics Program: Sumdog
Online Reading Resources: A-Z Reading, BookFlix,
Document Cameras for Classroom Instruction
Art, Music & Physical Education Support
Teacher-requested Curriculum Materials for K-5th grades (e.g., Bare books)
Subscriptions to Time for Kids, USA Weekly, & Georgia Weekly
Student Agendas/Planners for 3rd-5th grades
Enrichment Materials for Special Education, Target, Speech & Language, and Guidance
Additional Supplies for our Amazing Building, School Clinic, & Cafeteria Staff
Family Engagement Activities (e.g., Fall Festival, Science Night & Bingo Night)
Thank you! Together, we make a difference!

24. Membership Matters Your Foundation Membership dues
support Science, Technology &
Enrichment Programming:
Computer Teacher
Computer Lab
Ongoing Teacher Development & Education
Science Teacher
Planning for After-School Enrichment Programs
Science Enrichment and Materials
How do I get informed and involved with PTA & Foundation?
Subscribe, Receive & Read Pawprints - our weekly PTA e-newsletter at mountainviewpta.org
It’s all in here:
Visit us on-line – Click on PTA or Foundation links from Mountain View Elementary website:
mountainviewpta.org
mtnviewfoundation.org
Find out about Volunteer Opportunities!
Contact or

25. Thank you so much for coming!! It’s going to be a great year!!