1. Feel free to read through the items on the desk.
Welcome to Curriculum Night! Please find your child’s desk and be seated there.
Feel free to read through the items on the desk.

2. Welcome to 3A! Curriculum Night 2018
Presented by: Mrs. Williams

3. Daily Morning Routines
Check-in
Homework and Notes
ELA or Math Warm-Up
Schedule

4. 3A’s Schedule
Monday:
ELA, Integrated Arts, Math, Lunch/Recess, Social Studies/Science
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday:
ELA, Special, Math, Lunch/Recess, Social Studies/Science, WIN (Orchestra is on Tuesday in place of Social Studies/Science.)

5. 3A’s Special Schedule Monday: Integrated Arts
Tuesday: Art with Mrs. Wolcott
Wednesday: Music with Mrs. Froehlich
Thursday: Library with Mrs. Mao
Friday: Gym with Mr. Constantino

6. 3A’s Behavior Plan RESPECT is the anchor to our classroom rules
Popcorn Points (both individual and class)
Team Points
Green light, yellow light, red light
(3 strikes)

7. Curriculum
Social Studies: Kids Discover, Communities Near and Far, and supplement Macmillan/McGraw-Hill “Pennsylvania: Adventures in Time and Place”
Science: Scott Foresman Science
Communication Arts: Harcourt “Storytown”
*6 themes: School Days; Together We Can;
As We Grow; Tales to Tell;
A Place For All; Discoveries
Writing: The Writing marks have an emphasis on organization, sentence structure and spelling application. It is only given twice a year.
Spelling is done weekly and focuses on a specific skill
Olweus Bully Prevention Program
Math: Go Math Series & Reflex Math for basic facts

8. Math Curriculum Instruction will focus on inquiry-based methodology.
Problem solving will be emphasized in all units.
All Pennsylvania Core Standards for Mathematics will be addressed.
GO MATH! is our textbook series.
Each student will receive “mini-books” for all units. Students can write in their consumable books.
There are new online resources that can be used at home for additional practice and reinforcement.

9. GO MATH! Online Resources
For best results, use Chrome as your Internet browser.
From the North Allegheny Homepage, click on “+Parents.”
Then select “Online Textbook Resources.”
Select “Elementary Level Resources.”
To access online resources for your child, please visit the District’s website.
Online textbook resources will take you directly to Think Central, the Go Math online resource.
EMPHASIZE the use of Google Chrome when accessing Think Central.

10. Reflex Math
Reflex makes it easy to get students math fact fluent and ready for more complex math.
Assessment, coaching, and practice is delivered via a fun, game-based approach. And because it is fully adaptive, students get the individualized instruction they need to be successful.
Rocket Math 2 Minute Timing will be used as assessments to progress monitor once, or twice, a week.

11. Homework
Homework is copied from the assignment chart daily. Please initial it each night.
Math is usually assigned four nights a week.
The spelling and vocabulary list is given on Friday. There are two spelling practice pages and a cursive sheet. The cursive sheet is given on Monday and is due Tuesday. The practice pages are given on Tuesday and are both due on Thursday.
The spelling and grammar tests will be on Thursday. The reading and vocabulary tests are usually on Friday.

12. Homework
If students miss class because of pull-outs (GOAL, Instruments, Speech, etc.), it is their responsibility to get the missed homework from the teacher.
Late Assignments: It will be written in assignment book and marked “late”. Please initial that spot as well. The late assignment should be turned in the following day with your initials in the assignment book.
If you are requesting homework, please call the office by 10:00 AM. Do not only me

13. Grades/Report Card
Tyler System: It will allow you to view your child’s grades.
Report Card grades are based on percentages. The areas that are listed underneath the subject determine how the grade is derived.
Categories underneath each subject area will be marked as a strength, satisfactory, or needs improvement.

14. Miscellaneous Items POS Account: Money can be added to account
Book Orders: Checks written to Scholastic & online ordering available
Birthdays: 23 students in class
Star of the Week: 8-10 pictures with captions on a posterboard
Communication: notes, online weekly update,

15. Standardized Testing
IOWAs are scheduled during the week of January 7-11, 2019
The PSSA English Language Arts Tests are April 15-26, 2019.
The PSSA Mathematics Tests are April 29-May 3, 2019.
No vacation requests will be granted during these times.

16. Request for supplies
Please make sure that your child has the following items in school:
*expandable 5-pocket folder
*a highlighter and pen
*scissors
*post-it notes
Please send in a package of disinfecting wipes for classroom use. The following brands are approved by the district: Clorox, Lysol, or Target brand, as well as Member’s Mark (Sam’s Club) or Kirkland (Costco).

17. iPad Information

18. Please check your email for:
Information on our insurance coverage
Please go to to accept or decline insurance coverage for your child’s device. Insurance sign-up deadline is September 28.
Information about FOCUS 2020 can be found at:

19. What is MTSS? Multi-Tiered System of Support
MTSS is evidence-based and addresses
academics & behavior
in a systematic, cyclical problem-solving process.
PA-MTSS is intended to help all students meet with continuous academic and behavioral success.
PDE 2017
5 Year Implementation Process
Year 2 of Implementation

20. 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

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

22. North Allegheny Implementation Plan 2018-2019 School Year
Focus of Year 2:
- Continue to use AIMSweb Plus as our universal screener.
Continue to differentiate our core reading instruction
In grades K-5, implement a differentiated/flexible reading period 4 days a week (What I Need Period “WIN Period”)
During this 45 minute (grades 2-5) or 30 minute (K-1) period can receive enrichment, reinforcement and remediation on ELA skills. Groups will be flexible and based upon multiple forms of data. During this time the reading specialists, interventionists, GOAL and other related supports teachers will be working with the homeroom teachers to support students in giving them whatever they need to demonstrate mastery and growth.

23. 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

24. Student Handbook Updates—Please read
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.

25. 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.

26. Sign Up Conferences (sign up by the office)
Parent information form on my website main page
Seesaw
Mystery Reader

27. Question and Answer Session
Thank you for attending! 

34. Thank you for coming! I look forward to an “awesome” year with 3A!