Welcome to Fort Smallwood Elementary aka The Fort

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Welcome to Fort Smallwood Elementary aka “The Fort” New Student Orientation

Welcome to Fort Smallwood Elementary aka “The Fort” New Student Orientation

Welcome Principal, Mrs. Bobbie Kesecker Today’s presentation is meant to familiarize you and your

Welcome Principal, Mrs. Bobbie Kesecker Today’s presentation is meant to familiarize you and your family with the workings of our school. It will not answer every question, but hopefully will give you a bit of information to get you started on the right track. Stay in touch with us throughout the year to be sure you and your child(ren) feel comfortable in our school environment. bkesecker@aacps. org School: 410 -222 -6450 Google Voice: 301 -744 -8473

Introductions Rachel Dressin • School Counselor • rdressin@aacps. org (301) 744 -9462 google voice

Introductions Rachel Dressin • School Counselor • rdressin@aacps. org (301) 744 -9462 google voice # Kathleen Smith • Literacy Teacher • knsmith@aacps. org Rob Mauro • Media Specialist • E-Coach • rmauro@aacps. org

Attendance Regular school attendance is important to the success of your children. NOTE: Sessions

Attendance Regular school attendance is important to the success of your children. NOTE: Sessions will be recorded and posted for you to access in the event of an absence. Attendance will be taken in the virtual environment. For students in kindergarten through Grade 5, attendance will be recorded based on participation in one live class during the virtual school day. WHEN A STUDENT CANNOT ATTEND VIRTUAL LIVE-LEARNING, HOW WILL THIS IMPACT THEIR ATTENDANCE? IF THEY ARE NOT IN SYNCHRONOUS TEACHING, DOES THIS COUNT AGAINST THEIR ATTENDANCE? NOTE: Attendance for students in the Infants & Toddlers, ECI, and pre-kindergarten programs will not be recorded. Some absences are excused (illness and death) and others are not (vacation). In the event of an absence, please send a note in with your child the day s/he returns to school following an absence. The absence is considered unexcused until a note is sent. • A family must register their student with their school (form will be available the week of August 31, 2020) as a student who cannot participate in Virtual live-learning time on Monday and Wednesday, for example, due to the following circumstances: (provide reasons). The request is reviewed. If approved, then the student will be counted present, if the student watches the recorded classroom lesson videos and completes the associated assignments in a timely fashion.

Homework and Grading • Homework is an opportunity to practice what has been learned.

Homework and Grading • Homework is an opportunity to practice what has been learned. The length of time spent on homework will vary by grade level. • Grading Traditional letter grading will be in effect for the fall semester. The standard grading policy (II-RA, Grading; Administrative Regulation II-RA, Grading) will be followed. Students in 2 to 5 will receive grades in all subject areas (Letter Grade) and in expected student behaviors (CD, PR, ND). In K and 1, CD, PR, EM, ND will be used in all graded areas.

Communication We will communicate with families in the following ways: • Monthly Grade Level

Communication We will communicate with families in the following ways: • Monthly Grade Level Newsletters in the Google Classroom • Monthly Elementary Chesapeake Cluster Newsletter • FSES Specific Black. Board Connect Ed emails, phone calls, and text messages • Parent Handbook • Virtual Principal Office • Website • Twitter

Behavioral Expectations at The Fort PBIS is an evidence-based three-tiered framework to improve and

Behavioral Expectations at The Fort PBIS is an evidence-based three-tiered framework to improve and integrate all of the data, systems, and practices affecting student outcomes every day. PBIS creates schools where all students succeed. PBIS promotes positivity and encourages students to their best. At Fort Smallwood, students are expected to follow the 3 R’s: • Respectful, • Responsible, • Ready to Learn Students are also expected to adhere to the ACCPS Code of Conducts. Lessons will be taught at the beginning of the year. Parents and students shall sign and submit acknowledgement of the code of conduct.

Virtual Literacy Primary students will: Intermediate students will: - -Participate in Interactive Read Alouds

Virtual Literacy Primary students will: Intermediate students will: - -Participate in Interactive Read Alouds (15 min. ) -Participate in Explicit - Comprehension Instruction (15 min) -Participate in Writer’s Workshop (15 min. ) Participate in Foundational Literacy and Spelling Participate in Interactive Read Alouds (every other day) Participate in Explicit Comprehension Instruction (every other day) - Participate in Writer’s Workshop

Resources for Reading • Students will be utilizing books from Scholastic digital libraries for

Resources for Reading • Students will be utilizing books from Scholastic digital libraries for both instruction and independent reading with thousands of selections. • These platforms will allow students to create a personal library of books for independent reading at their reading level. • Teachers will guide students and families in how to easily access these materials. • Additionally, over 5, 000 ebooks are available through Mackin. Via. • The most important goal is for students to spend time reading!

i-Ready • All students in grades Pre-K – 5 th grade will participate in

i-Ready • All students in grades Pre-K – 5 th grade will participate in an assessment that will assist teachers and staff in determining appropriate reading levels for all students. • Additionally, this assessment will provide teachers with the standards in which each student has mastered or needs additional support in. • The I-Ready digital platform will provide students with independent activities to practice skills identified as areas that need more practice.

School Counseling Program • Counseling- individual and academic based groups • Classroom guidance-every other

School Counseling Program • Counseling- individual and academic based groups • Classroom guidance-every other week in all classes • Any questions or concerns come up please do not hesitate to contact me using my google voice number or email. I also will have a google form set up to make a referral for me to get back to you.

Cultural Arts • Music- Primary 30 min/week, Intermediate 45 min/week • P. E. -

Cultural Arts • Music- Primary 30 min/week, Intermediate 45 min/week • P. E. - Primary 30 min/week, Intermediate 45 min/week • Art- Primary 30 min/week, Intermediate 45 min/week • Media- Primary 30 min/week, Intermediate 45 min/week • STEM in society- 1 Primary 30 min/week, Intermediate 45 min/week • Band Grades 4 -5; Strings – grades 3 -5 (During Academic Flex Time and/or Science/Social Studies and/or possibly Math) • Chorus– grades 4 & 5 (Time TBD)

Connecting with Technology • Important link – • https: //sites. google. com/aacps. org/studentintrotodigitaltools/ •

Connecting with Technology • Important link – • https: //sites. google. com/aacps. org/studentintrotodigitaltools/ • Log-in information - Need 6 -digit student ID for username and 8 digit birthday for password, YYYYMMDD • Logging in to Chrome Browser and Classlink • Accessing Google Classroom • Accessing Google Meet

Follow us on Twitter: @FSESAACPS Our Website: https: //www. aacps. org/Page/4343

Follow us on Twitter: @FSESAACPS Our Website: https: //www. aacps. org/Page/4343

For more information about Virtual Learning: https: //www. aacps. org/virtuallearning AACPS Help Desk phone:

For more information about Virtual Learning: https: //www. aacps. org/virtuallearning AACPS Help Desk phone: 410 -222 -5135 email: help-desk@aacps. org

The Fort Smallwood staff look forward to getting to know you and your student.

The Fort Smallwood staff look forward to getting to know you and your student. WELCOME!