1. Thank you for coming!.

2. Meet the Teacher From Cobb County Attended Pope High School 3 rd year of teaching Undergrad degrees from KSU Masters Degree from KSU

3. Your child has a black Take Home Folder. This folder will go back and forth each day. Please put any notes to me in your child’s folder. You may also contact me through email at morgan.graiser@cobbk12.org.

4. My primary means of communication is our class blog. It will be updated twice a month. To access my blog go to: www.cobbk12.org -Elementary Schools -Mountain View -Staff Email and Blogs -2 nd Grade -Graiser Or type in http://www.cobblearning.net/mvugraiser/

5. 7:20 – 7:50 Morning Work/Unpack 7:55 – 8:15Morning News 8:15 – 9:30 Math [9:20 Snack] 9:30 - 10:30Writer’s Workshop 10:30 - 11:15Daily 5 / Café 11:15 - 11:55Specials 11:55 - 12:15Daily 5 / Café 12:15 - 12:45Lunch 12:45 - 1:00Pack up/ Read Aloud 1:00 - 1:20Recess 1:25 - 2:00 Social Studies /Science/ Health 2:00 - 2:20Pack-up/ Read Aloud

6. Birthdays Parents may send in a special snack (cupcakes, cookies, donuts, etc.) to be consumed at lunch. We have several allergies in our class. It would be best if you brought in store bought treats with the ingredients listed on the package.

7. I now have a list of how each child goes home. If you need to make a change, please send in a written note. Do not send changes to me by email as I may not get a chance to check email before the end of the day. Also, please make any calls regarding dismissal to the office before 2:00 pm.

8. ClassDojo is a web based program which allows teachers to track students’ behaviors (positive AND negative) easily and efficiently. Given positive points for things like being on task, being respectful, participating, or working hard Points can be taken away if students are off task, talking out, or unprepared. Students will be able to “cash in” their points for different prizes and coupons. Once your child loses a point, a number will be put in their behavior chart indicating why they lost the point. They may have to walk the thinking trail depending on why they lost his/her point.

9. Thank you for sending in school supplies and items from my wish list! Students may bring in a water bottle if they want one. Please send only bottles with the pop-top lids.

10. Common Core Curriculum - If you have any questions about the second grade curriculum, Picasso is a great resource. This portal is located on the Cobb homepage. https://picasso.cobbk12.org/ www.georgiastandards.org

11. Second grade students have a standards based report card with the following grades: 3+ Exceeds standards 3Consistently and independently demonstrates the standard 2Progressing toward the standard 1Limited progress toward the standard

12. Literature http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RL/2 Informational Texts http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RI/2 Foundational http://www.corestandards.org/ELA- Literacy/RF/2

13. Student levels will be determined using data from STAR, SRI, and DRA assessments. Words Their Way/ Chunk Spelling Daily Five – Read to Self, Listen to Reading, Read to Someone, Word Work, Work on Writing Daily Café Readers’ Theater Reading will include flexible skill groups, individual reading conferences, shared reading (whole group), guided reading groups (small group), independent reading from leveled Book Boxes, and collaborative reading.

14. With using Lucy Calkins, students will learn the stages of the writing process: Prewriting Rough Draft Revising Editing Publishing Writing will focus on: 1 st Nine Weeks- Narratives 2 nd Nine Weeks-Informational 3 rd Nine Weeks-Opinions 4 th Nine Weeks- Poetry/Narratives, Informational, and Opinions http://www.corestandards.org/ELA- Literacy/W/2

16. Whole group instruction Mini-Lessons Guided Math Groups Differentiated Instruction Number Talks Students should master math facts to and from 20 by the end of the year.

19. Online Resources Students will receive login and password information for: SUM dog Raz-Kids XtraMath Additional sites for skills practice in reading and math as they are presented in class My Symbaloo

20. Second grade students will be taking the Student Learning Objective (SLO) in Math. They will take one on Tuesday and in May. Assessments for grade level curriculum will be given at the end of units and/or the nine week periods.

21. Room Parent: Compile class group email, send occasional emails, help coordinate volunteers for special classroom projects, help plan winter party and end-of-year party. Volunteers for the teacher Mrs. Mason needs a few volunteers for the 2 nd grade play in October. Volunteers are needed for Movie on the Mount

22. Field Trips will be scheduled as the year progresses. Permission slips will be sent home before each trip. If chaperones are permitted, that information will be included on the permission slips. Here are some other trips we have planned: Fire Safety Village Performing Arts

23. One student from each class at Mountain View will be selected by the classroom teacher for recognition in exemplifying the Character Word of the Month. Each class will have an opportunity to be on the school wide morning news to promote a Word of the Week. Students can wear Mountain View shirts on Friday for school pride. Mad Dash shirts are $5. These will be our class shirts.

24. Cobb County Attendance Policy: 3 Absences---Notification from teacher 5 Absences---Notification from the office 7 Absences---Contact by the Social Worker Please send a written note if your child has been absent.

25. Additional Information Snacks: Send a healthy one for your child each day. Allergies: We have students allergic to all nuts, so please try your best not to bring those in for snacks. Visitors: You are welcome to join us for lunch and special classroom activities. Remember to sign in at the office. Homework: We will start homework soon. Students should read for 20 minutes each night and complete their math worksheet or any other worksheets that are given. Spelling homework will be given each week.

26. Additional Information Please remember to wear sneakers and dress appropriately on PE days. Please remember that we frequently sit and work on the floor. Ladies, no spaghetti straps! It may be cold at school. Please bring a jacket.

27. Vision Statement Our vision is for all children to appreciate life-long learning and become productive citizens in society. Mission Statement Our mission is to provide a learning environment that ensures every student is provided with the necessary tools to perform to their maximum potential academically, socially, physically and emotionally throughout their educational experience. Mountain View Elementary School

28. Information from Administration Car Rider Procedures at http://www.cobbk12.org/MtView/ Morning drop off/car pool line begins at 7:20. 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

29. Membership Matters 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-5 th grades (e.g., Bare books) Subscriptions to Time for Kids, USA Weekly, & Georgia Weekly Student Agendas/Planners for 3 rd -5 th 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! Your PTA membership dues enhance the Excellence and Quality of Education at Mountain View:

30. Membership Matters Computer Teacher Computer Lab Science Teacher Science Enrichment and Materials Ongoing Teacher Development & Education Planning for After-School Enrichment Programs Your Foundation Membership dues support Science, Technology & Enrichment Programming: 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 president@mountainviewpta.org or president@mtnviewfoundation.org

31. Wellness Wednesdays ➢ 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 http://mvehealthandwellness.weebly.com for more info or email health@mountainviewpta.org.http://mvehealthandwellness.weebly.com

32. Walk to School Days ➢ Our PTA Health & Wellness Committee encourages families to Walk to School together when possible. Studies show that students are more ready to learn after 20 minutes of physical activity. Mark your calendars for our school-wide Walk to School Wednesdays: September 2, 2015 October 7, 2015 November 4, 2015 March 2, 2016 April 13, 2016 May 4, 2016

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