1. Welcome to Meet the Teacher
**While you are waiting please visit the desk outside to sign up for parties, and mystery readers.

2. Mrs. Schneck-2nd Grade
“Garden of Learning”

3. Arrival and Dismissal Use crosswalks in drop-off and pick up.
If you are dropping your child off the drop-off time is 8:45. Please don’t send them in any earlier due to supervision issues. They need to be in school by 9:00.
Parents are REQUIRED to send in a note for early pick-up. If there is an emergency and a student needs to be picked up early please call the office by 2:45 at the latest. Do not send an to teacher
We are asking parents to be here by 3:15pm as we will call kids for a 3:15 dismissal which is prior to bus dismissal. Mrs. Ringer and/or Mrs. Beitler will greet you in the vestibule each afternoon and dismiss your child(ren) directly to you. *Students who are not picked up by 3:20 will be dismissed after bus dismissal.

4. Schedule
Students will follow a 5-day cycle, particularly for specialist classes (Art, Music, Library, Phys. Ed.)
It is important to know which day of the cycle we are on versus which day of the week it is
Instead of your student having a specialist class on a specific day of the week, such as Wednesday, your child may have that specialist on Day 3
The day of the cycle will be included in the morning announcements each day and is posted on each school website; teachers will also continue to remind students of the schedule. Students will write the day # at the top of their assignment book everyday.

5. Example Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Aug. 31- Day 1
Sept. 1-
Day 2
Sept. 2-
Day 3
Sept. 3-
Day 4
Sept. 4-
No school
Sept. 7-
Sept. 8-
Day 5
Sept. 9-
Sept. 10-
Sept. 11-

6. Language Arts Harcourt Language Arts Program -Phonics
-High-frequency words
-Fluency
-Comprehension
-Academic vocabulary
-Grammar and Writing
-Spelling
Directions on my website on how to
access Student book online

7. Spelling
Included with Harcourt series and closely linked to reading and writing
Tested on 10 regular words; however, children have the option of taking the 5 challenge words as well
If you decide to take the 15 word test then you will be scored out of 15
Spelling tests are on Fridays and Study guides with all 15 words will be sent home the Friday before

8. Daily 5 Read to Self Read to Someone Listen to Reading Word Work
During our Language Arts block
Workstations all around Reading and Writing
Guided Reading is done during this time
Stamina! Stamina!
Book Bags
Daily 5 backpacks-small bag for either a small pillow or stuffed animal
Read to Self
Read to Someone
Listen to Reading
Word Work
Work on Writing
Meet with Teacher

9. CAFE Comprehension=I understand what I read
Accuracy=I can read the words
Fluency=I can read accurately with expression and understand what I read
Expand Vocabulary=I know, find, and use interesting words
*There are different strategies under each category that will be modeled by myself. When I meet with students individually, we will decide on the strategy that they would like to work on as their goal.
Some examples: Check for understanding, Back up and reread, Flip the sound, Tune in to interesting words, etc.

10. Math Harcourt Series-Practice pages in a tear-out consumable
Chapter tests graded
Heterogeneous grouping
Essential questions for each chapter-more problem solving
Everyday for 60 minutes

11. Daily 4 Math Same concept as Daily 5 but geared towards Math
Students will rotate through the 4 stations
Guided Math with a group
Each station is differentiated
Math by myself
Math with someone
Math in writing
Math with technology

12. Social Studies 3x a week No report card grade Units: Maps and Globes
Cardinal Directions
Neighborhoods
Landforms
Cultures
People at Work
Economics
America’s past/Government

13. Science Ms. Finnegan-no report card grade
Hands on experiments/projects and group work
Units:
Scientific Process
Plants/Leaf Patterns
Water Cycle
Light/Sound
Properties of Matter
Resources
Solar System

14. WIN What I Need Will start switching in October 4 times a week
Determine groups based on what the students needs are-possible groups:
Comprehension
Fluency
Phonics
Enrichment
Strategic Intervention
Combination

15. Report Cards
Letter grades for Math and Language Arts are given starting in the first marking period
PA Core Standards 4, 3, 2, 1 scoring scale
Viewed online

16. Classroom Management
B.U.G. Behavior-assignment book for how your child’s day was (purple, blue, green, yellow, red)
Oops Slips
At the end of each month any child who hasn’t moved their bug below green will get to shop in my behavior catalog
Group behavior-marbles are given to each table
Class behavior-marbles are given to entire class-goal changes every month
School wide behavior–Bucket fillers

17. Gardener of the Week Star of the Week chosen every Friday
Student will bring home a checklist that lets you know what they should bring to school-pictures
This student will get to pick their job for the week and pick from the behavior catalog each day

18. Assignment Books
This year students will write their daily assignments in their assignment books
We will also write notes letting you know of important events-please also check my website or school website
At the end of the day I will initial the page.
Colored dot letting you know how your child’s day went
Please review daily and sign
Day # will be at the top of the page

19. Home Folder Has to come to school everyday along with assignment book
Please check daily for important papers
Remove all papers that are on “Yours to Keep” side
If folder rips or breaks you are more than welcome to supply your child with another one and I will label it accordingly

20. Homework
Homework should be meaningful and not meant to frustrate students.
Your child should be able to do his/her homework in approximately 20 minutes of uninterrupted work time with limited help from you. *If it is taking longer then please contact me.
Have your child check his/her work.
Have your child read a book or practice math facts if they finish early
Continued missed assignments will result in your child completing them during recess time

21. Test Folders Will come home as needed
Check assessments and then date and sign the paper
If the folder is not returned then I can’t put new assessments in

22. Volunteers Mystery Readers only need notarized affidavit
Field trips and party helpers need child abuse clearance, criminal history report, and notarized affidavit
There will be changes in the policy for next year. Check the East Penn website for volunteer details.

23. Conferences Sign up Genius
An alert now message will be sent out to families letting you know when the window to sign up is open

24. Scholastic Book Orders
Every month I will post a due date on the scholastic website.
Orders are done online
Enter the code FPNBY
You can pay by credit card
If you don’t feel comfortable or are unable to order online please let me know and I will send home forms

25. Other Information… Snack-working snack daily-No peanut products please
Birthdays-Due to the increase in food sensitivity and allergies, we are no longer going to allow food birthday treats in our classrooms at Shoemaker. If you are interested, you may send in non-edible "treats" for your child's class on his or her birthday.
Website-check for upcoming events, bi-weekly newsletters, and any information that was discussed tonight
*sign up for blast and newsletter
HAC-report cards are online
Bottle caps-each child needs at least 30 for Open House
Lunch money
Students go out for recess everyday(27 degrees or higher) so please dress appropriately

26. Continued
Absences-I will send home whatever work your child missed when they return. If you would like the work to go home with someone please me that day. Fill out excused absence card or send in a note the day your child returns
Vacations-need to fill out vacation form from the office-please let me know in advance if you would like work sent home
If you are bringing your child to school please make sure they are here by 8:55. Announcements start at 9:00 and our Language Arts time starts right at 9:05

27. Communication Communication is key for success-let’s work as partners
Best way to contact me is through or phone (610) x 33125
You can send a note in your child’s folder just make sure they know it is there

28. About Me This is my 9th year at Shoemaker
I live in Emmaus with my husband Trevor, and our three children: Peyton, Brady, and Landry
I earned my bachelors at Lycoming College and my masters from Wilkes University.
I love sports especially softball and help out with various age groups through the EYA.

29. Thank you for coming tonight
Let’s make it a great year at Shoemaker!