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
Welcome to Back-to-School
Night!Amanda Peterman &
Megan Andrews
Room 213’s Schedule8:00-8:30 Morning Meeting
8:40-9:25 The Arts
9:30-10:30 Math
10:30- 11:15 Language Arts
11:15-11:30 Snack
11:30-12:15 Writing
12:15-1:15 Science/Humanities
1:15-1:55 Recess/Lunch
2:00-2:45 Daily 5
2:45-3:15 Math Centers
3:15-3:45 Dismissal
Room 226’s Arts ScheduleMonday Health & Physical
Education Mr. Kubal
Tuesday SpanishLibrary
Sra. Blanco Mrs. Hannakin
Wednesday Music Mrs. Windel
Thursday Art Mrs. Phillips
Friday Computers Ms. Newall
1. Listen to directions the first time
2. Show respect to all
3. Have a positive attitude
Classroom Rules
Take a breakHelps us calm down to avoid getting angry, upset, or distracted
You break it you fix itTeaches us to be a problem solver
Loss of privilege Helps us motivate us to make a better choice next time
Our Logical Consequences
How to Contact Me…
Amanda StensonEmail: [email protected]: 215-245-6055 ext. 226
Laura Vaughan Email: [email protected]: 215-245-6055 ext. 530
Please bring in notes for:
1.Early dismissals
2.Change of transportation
3.Absences
4.Missing after school clubs
Notes to the Teacher
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
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
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
Focus Content Organization Style Conventions
Spelling Grammar and Mechanics**Writings will always be graded based on a rubric
Writing Curriculum
Expository – explain Narrative – tell a story Descriptive – Use vivid details Persuasive-to attempt to change point of view Poetry Journal writing
Types of Writing
Colonial Times American Revolution Pennsylvania Government
Humanities
LightElectricitySound
Science
Other Important InformationSnack 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.
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!!!
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
Friday folders will come home most FridaysPlease sign the sheet and let me know if you have any questionsThis is a way for us to communicate about your child’s weekly progress!
Save Around!
Friday Folder
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
Characteristics Communicator Risk taker Resilient Caring Responsible
Student-lead tracker chart in classroom to encourage students
IB Learner Profile
QUESTIONS?
THANK YOU FOR COMING!