1. Welcome! 1.Please find your child's seat 2.Enjoy the letter they read to you and write back to them if you would like! 3.Sign up as a mystery reader if interested at the front table (more information to come) Thanks! Mrs. Stenson

2. Welcome to Back-to-School Night! Amanda Peterman & Megan Andrews

3. Room 213’s Schedule 8:00-8:30Morning Meeting 8:40-9:25The Arts 9:30-10:30Math 10:30- 11:15Language Arts 11:15-11:30Snack 11:30-12:15Writing 12:15-1:15 Science/Humanities 1:15-1:55Recess/Lunch 2:00-2:45Daily 5 2:45-3:15Math Centers 3:15-3:45Dismissal

4. Room 226’s Arts Schedule Monday Health & Physical Education Mr. Kubal Tuesday Spanish Library Sra. Blanco Mrs. Hannakin WednesdayMusicMrs. Windel ThursdayArt Mrs. Phillips FridayComputersMs. Newall

5. 1.Listen to directions the first time 2.Show respect to all 3.Have a positive attitude Classroom Rules

6.  Take a break  Helps us calm down to avoid getting angry, upset, or distracted  You break it you fix it  Teaches us to be a problem solver  Loss of privilege  Helps us motivate us to make a better choice next time Our Logical Consequences

7. How to Contact Me… Amanda Stenson Email: astenson@schoollane.org@schoollane.org Phone: 215-245-6055 ext. 226 Laura Vaughan Email: lvaughan@schoollane.org@schoollane.org Phone: 215-245-6055 ext. 530

8. Please bring in notes for: 1.Early dismissals 2.Change of transportation 3.Absences 4.Missing after school clubs Notes to the Teacher

9.  Place Value and Rounding  Multi-Digit Addition, Subtraction, multiplication, and division  Elapsed Time  Understanding fractions and decimals  Geometry  Adding and subtracting fractions  Units of Measurement  Data, graphs, and Probability  Problem Solving Math Curriculum

10.  New curriculum!  This is a project based reading program that authentically teachers skills using novels and primary sources  Use of learning targets  Written in student friendly language  Students can self assess target mastery  Fist to five Language Arts Expeditionary Learning

11.  Reading for fun is a crucial part of becoming a self- learner. Book orders can encourage this!  You can either order online or by sending the order form and a check to me.  Online code: 1914574239 Scholastic Book Orders

12.  Focus  Content  Organization  Style  Conventions  Spelling  Grammar and Mechanics **Writings will always be graded based on a rubric Writing Curriculum

13.  Expository – explain  Narrative – tell a story  Descriptive – Use vivid details  Persuasive-to attempt to change point of view  Poetry  Journal writing Types of Writing

14.  Colonial Times  American Revolution  Pennsylvania Government Humanities

15.  Light  Electricity  Sound Science

16. Other Important Information Snack time We have a 15 minute snack break at 11:15am. Please provide your child with a healthy snack each day. Water only for drinks. Our lunch time is not until 1:35 P.M. Bedtime A regular bedtime is a good habit that will demonstrate to your child that school is important! 10 hours is still needed for this age group! Breakfast Starting off the day with a healthy breakfast is another way to ensure your child’s success in school. They will feel more energized and ready to face the day with a full stomach. Room Temperature & Uniform The temperature in our room tends to fluctuate. Students can wear a school lane sweater if they are cold Students may not wear a non-uniform sweater or sweatshirt. Students may wear a long sleeve shirt under the uniform shirt.

17.  Please sign up to be a Mystery Reader!  Every Friday at 2:45  Students will be given clues through out the week about the mystery reader  Sign up is on the back table if interested  I will email you the Friday before for your clues! Mystery Readers!!!

18. Dress Code On gym days, students must wear gray or black shorts or sweatpants Do not have to have SLCS logo No leggings SLCS logo t-shirt or sweatshirt. sneakers If a student does not follow dress code regulations they will be sent to the office to call home for a change of clothing

19.  Friday folders will come home most Fridays  Please sign the sheet and let me know if you have any questions  This is a way for us to communicate about your child’s weekly progress!  Save Around! Friday Folder

20.  Math homework will be checked daily for completion  Students must complete homework even if it is late.  Reading homework will not be tracked  **** No spelling this year  We will be authentically teaching and practicing spelling in context during Writing and Daily 5 Homework Policy

21.  Characteristics  Communicator  Risk taker  Resilient  Caring  Responsible  Student-lead tracker chart in classroom to encourage students IB Learner Profile

22. QUESTIONS?

23. THANK YOU FOR COMING!