Welcome to Second Grade Meet the Teacher Mrs

Welcome to Second Grade! “Meet the Teacher” Mrs. Morgan 2 D September 12, 2016

Curriculum

Daily Schedule Monday Attendance and Morning Work Tuesday Attendance and Morning Work Wednesday Attendance and Morning Work Thursday Attendance and Morning Work Friday Attendance and Morning Work 9: 00 -9: 45 Word Building Word Building 9: 45 -10: 15 MTSS MTSS 10: 15 -11: 15 ELA ELA ELA 11: 20 -12: 20 Recess/Lunch Recess/Lunch 12: 25 -1: 35 Math (Switch) Math (Switch) 1: 35 -2: 00 Writing Social Studies Work Period Library Mrs. Falkner Art Mrs. Attwood Music Ms. Arnold Phy. Ed. Mr. Zaspel Science Tiger Talk Assignments/ Dismissal 8: 50 -9: 00 2: 00 -2: 45 -3: 15 -3: 25 2: 15 -3: 15 Integrated Arts Assignments/ Dismissal

North Allegheny Implementation Plan 2016 -2017 School Year • Ingomar & Mc. Knight Elementary (1 st Adopters) • Administration of Universal Screener – Aims Web – Focus Literacy and Numeracy – Grade Levels - K-5 – Administration • Fall(September) • Winter (January) • Spring (May)

What is Aimsweb? Aimsweb. Plus provides data that help us adjust the instruction to the needs of each student. The Aimsweb. Plus reading and math assessments are used for two main purposes: 1) Universal Screening, to identify students likely to struggle so that these students can receive extra instruction in a timely manner; and 2) Progress Monitoring, to track the progress of students receiving extra instruction and ensure that they are on schedule to meet their year-end reading and math goals.

AIMSWEB Important Details • Data collected this year will help us to monitor students growth. • The data is compared to national percentiles and the assessments vary depending on grade.

MTSS Period @ Mc. Knight • Using data such as but not exclusive AIMS Webb, Harcourt focus skills based upon themes, Study Island teacher observation students will be flexible grouped between two or three teachers. • Think of the MTSS period as a skill and strategy period or an extension of your ELA time to focus on differentiation and based upon the focus skill of the week or reading theme.

2 D Special’s Schedule • • • Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Integrated Arts: rotating schedule Physical Ed. – Mr. Zaspel Art – Mrs. Attwood Music – Ms. Arnold Library – Mrs. Falkner

Integrated Arts Rotating Schedule • • • • • • September 12 P. E. 19 Art 26 Music October 3 P. E. 17 Art 24 Music 31 P. E. November 14 Art 21 Music December 5 P. E. 12 Art 19 Music January 2 P. E. 9 Art 23 Music 30 P. E. February 6 13 20 27 March 6 13 20 27 April 3 10 24 May 1 8 15 22 June 5 Art Music P. E. Art

English Language Arts (ELA) Harcourt Storytown • • • Reading Vocabulary Grammar / D. O. L. Phonics Writing Spelling

Reading v v v Robust Vocabulary High Frequency Words Practice Book Comprehension Weekly Assessment Test (6 – 7 days) Independent Reading Log: “Morgan Money”

Spelling and Handwriting • Weekly Lessons: 20 words • Tests every Friday • Nightly Homework - “Trace, Write” - Practice Worksheets - Optional: Extra Practice “Bonus” • Handwriting: (Back of Weekly Homework sheet) - Manuscript: Aug. – Dec. - Cursive: Jan. - June

Math Criteria for Math Placement (from First Grade) ~ End of Book Test ~ Math Attributes ~ Basic Facts ~ Problem Solving M 3 – Mr. Conway M 4 – Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Perkey, Mrs. Maiello, Mrs. Kerzmann, Ms. Kaczmarczyk

New Mathematics Curriculum We have updated the curriculum in grades K-8. Instruction will focus on inquiry-based methodology. Problem solving will be emphasized in all units. All Pennsylvania Core Standards for Mathematics will be addressed. • GO MATH! will be our new textbook series. • Each student will receive “mini-books” for all units. Students can write in their consumable books. • There are new online resources that can be used at home for additional practice and reinforcement. • •

GO MATH! Online Resources For best results, use Chrome as your Internet browser. 1. From the North Allegheny Homepage, click on “+Parents. ” 2. Then select “Online Textbook Resources. ” 3. Select “Elementary Level Resources. ”

Math ü Homework follows the book page lesson. ü Practice Test sent home the night before a test. ü Rocket Math ü Practice your basic facts.

Science and Social Studies Science § Life Science *All About Plants *All About Animals *How Plants and Animals Live Together *How Living Things Grow & Change • Social Studies Physical Science *Properties of Matter *Energy *Forces and Motion *Sound § § § Where We Live Our Earth Working Together Our Country Today Our Country Long Ago People and Places in History

Online Textbook Resources Directions on Mc. Knight Webpage: Online Textbook Resouces Math Reading www-k 6. thinkcentral. com Username: NA[Student. ID] Password: [Student. ID] Social Studies Science www. pearsonsuccessnet. com Username: NA[Student. ID]Password: Tigers 1 www. pearsonsuccessnet. co m Username: NA[Student. ID]Password: Tigers 1

Classroom Procedures and Expectations

Transition to Second Grade Ø Organization * Supplies Ø Nightly Assignments * Take Home Folder * Weekly Homework Assignments * Mrs. Morgan’s website Ø Study for Tests: Study Guides Ø Printing to Cursive Handwriting

Weekly Routine • • Weekly Assignment/Homework Sheet Spelling Test every Friday Reading Test every Wednesday Extra Spelling Practice Writing Journal Entry Independent Reading Log Graded Papers: sign and return

Rewards –Tickets –Morgan Money –Classroom Reward Jar

Classroom Rules • Mc. Knight School Rules Consequences 3 Strikes 1 st: Verbal Warning 2 nd: Verbal Warning 3 rd: part of Recess missed and a behavior note sent home **A phone call home will be made if rules are not followed, and bad choices continue to be made.

Homework Policy • Homework is due the NEXT day unless otherwise noted. • Missing homework notification slip. • The comment section of the report card reflects the number of missing assignments.

What to do nightly? • • Assigned Homework Practice Spelling Words Practice Math Facts Review Weekly Lesson Guides for stories *Robust Vocabulary and High Frequency words • Read Aloud or Silent Reading • Mc. Knight Library Web Page

Homework Survival Kit – Pencils – Erasers – Crayons, Colored Pencils, Markers, – Writing Paper – Dictionary – Scissors, Glue, Ruler

Homework is the responsibility of… » Student » Parent » Teacher

Make-up Work Illness or Absence Educational Trip/Vacation * DAY 1 – work saved/made up next day *SOME assignments given before trip * DAY 2 or more – requests prior to 10 am for 3: 30 pm pickup or sent home with a “study buddy” *SOME assignments given upon return * “Study Buddy”: sibling or a close neighbor *Forms are available in the office

Communication with Mrs. Morgan • Email rmorgan@northallegheny. org • Website – www. northallegheny. org – Mc. Knight/Staff • Office Phone (412. 635. 4105) • Weekly Assignment Sheet • Report Cards/Conferences (November 7/8 – Election Day) • Online Weekly Homework • Online Gradebook: usually post new grades on Mondays

Report Cards • Sign up for Fall Conferences *Monday, Nov. 7 th and Tuesday Nov. 8 th • Tyler System: Parent Portal • Subject Categories • Assignments *usually added every Monday

Miscellaneous • • “Pride” “PAW” NA Foundation Gifted Information Scholastic Book Orders: “LNWJK” Mc. Knight E-Blast Party volunteers

We want our students at Mc. Knight to take pride in everything they do. This includes their behavior, academics and how they treat others.

North Allegheny Foundation (NAF) is a broad-based community organization focused on supporting classroom experiences that go beyond the textbook to provide innovative “hands on” learning. These experiences provide the spark that can ignite a student’s interest and imagination. NAF seeks to create vital connections between NA and the wider community.

Ways You Can Support North Allegheny Foundation • United way of Southwestern Pennsylvania North Allegheny Foundation’s Contributor’s Choice code is 3567 • Pittsburgh Gives: September 21 st • EITC Tax Credit: A business may receive a tax credit equal to 75% of its contribution to The North Allegheny Foundation • Stay connected with North Allegheny Foundation through email, Facebook and Twitter. – https: //www. facebook. com/nafoundation/ – Twitter: @Foundation. NA – Stay Connected form at northallegheny. org/foundation

5 K Timed Race and 1 -Mile Family Fun Run Saturday, October 29 th, 2016 8 a. m. registration * 9 a. m. Band Performance and race start Marshall Middle School Campus 5145 Wexford Run Road Wexford, PA 15090 Register online at Northallegheny. org/foundation Join us for a fun morning for the whole family! You can walk, run or stroll! There will be a costume contest for kids under 12, a special spooky appearance by the costumed NA Marching Band, along with prizes and treats! $20 Registration includes: High-performance race shirt Finishing medal Drawstring bag for running and collecting treats! Costume Contest for Kids Under 12 Special Appearance by the NA Marching Band Prizes and Treats

Child Find Awareness • Requirement in accordance with federal and state regulations • Provides a free, appropriate, public education (FAPE) • Parent(s)/guardian(s) are residents in the District • Includes students who are: – Advancing from grade to grade – Enrolling by their parent(s)/guardian(s) in private schools, including religious schools located in our District – Are wards of the state and students who are highly mobile, such as migrant or homeless students

Two-Pronged Eligibility for Gifted Education • To be declared eligible for gifted education services: – Student must be IDENTIFIED as mentally gifted IQ of 127 or multiple criteria AND – Student must NEED specially designed instruction 39

Two-Pronged Eligibility for Special Education • To be declared eligible for special education services: – Student must meet the eligibility criteria in one of more of the following physical or mental disabilities, as set forth in the Pennsylvania State Regulations: Autism, Deaf. Blindness, Deafness, Emotional Disturbance, Hearing Impairment, Intellectual Disability, Multiple Disabilities, Orthopedic Impairment, Other Health Impairment, Specific Learning Disability, Speech or Language Impairment, Traumatic Brain Injury, or Visual Impairment including Blindness AND – Student must NEED specially designed instruction

Contact For additional information: – School Counselor – Building Administrator – Coordinator of Special Education – Supervisor of Special Education and Pupil Services

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