1. November 13, 2014 at 6:00 PM or November 14, 2014 at 7:30 AM Chestatee Elementary 6945 Keith Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506 770-887-2341 Welcome to Family Night “Math Tools & Games”

2. Title One Amelia WolferScarlette MasonLinda Ratliff Rock ReedTamela Stanford ESOL Becca Donnell Lori FaulknerSusan Pinson EIP Leslie Butler Lori HolbrooksCourtney McKinney Academic Support Team

3. Make and Take Activities K and 1 st – Led by Leslie Butler 2 nd and 3 rd – Led by Rock Reed 4 th and 5 th – Led by Scarlette Mason Small Group Sessions

4. Thank you NFHS!! Special Mural Dedication

5. Hours: Monday – Friday: 7:00 -7:50 AM and 12:30 – 3:00 PM (located just past the media center near the front office)  self checking and easy to use materials at home  math and sight word flash cards  access to computers for ITS learning, Parent Portal, etc. PARENT RESOURCE ROOM

6. Math Skill Reinforcement Activity Books with Versatiles for K – 5 Resource of the Month

7.  Meets quarterly at 7:30 am  Opportunities for input on: Family Night Activities How Title I funds are spent Involvement Opportunities School-Family Compacts School Parent Involvement Policies School Improvement Plan Parent Advisory Committee

8. Ways to Stay Informed

9.  Like us on Facebook: Chestatee Elementary  Follow us on Twitter: @ChestateeES Ways to Stay Informed

10. Check out our website: http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/chestatee Ways to Stay Informed

11. Number Talks

12. The Georgia Mathematics Standards are designed to achieve a balance among concepts, skills, and problem solving. The standards stress rigorous concept development and real-world applications while maintaining a strong emphasis on computational and procedural skills. Common Core GPS Resources http://www.GeorgiaStandards.org Math Curriculum

13.  Spend more time on fewer concepts  Understand WHY the math works  Explain their thinking Math Curriculum

14. 1. What did you find helpful about tonight’s meeting? 2. What questions do you still have that we can address next month? 3. What ideas do you have to include in our School Improvement Plan at Chestatee? Parent Feedback Needed

15. We hope to see you at Technology Night! Thursday, December 4 th at 6:00 PM or Friday, December 5 th at 7:30 AM Thank You for Coming!