Welcome to Mrs. Rosatelli’s Class!

1. Welcome to Mrs. Rosatelli’s Class!

2. Mrs. Rosatelli I graduated from Slippery Rock University in 2010 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Art. I am currently working on receiving my Master’s Degree from SRU as a Reading Specialist. I previously taught in Woodbridge, VA for 6 years in second grade. This is my third year at ECE, and 9th year in 2nd grade. My husband and I have a two-year-old daughter named Stella and baby girl #2 will be here this October. 

3. Daily Schedule • Morning Routine • Reading (whole group & small group) • Specials (10:25-11:00) • Writing - with Ms. DiBucci’s class • Lunch (11:40-12:10) • Math • Recess (1:30-1:50) • Social Sciences • C.A.R.E

4. Specials Day 1 Spanish (Ms. Joyce) Day 2 CIRC (Mrs. Kelly) Day 3 Music (Mrs. Carson) Day 4 Art (Mr. Kamer) Day 5 Gym (Mr. Pelloni) *Please remember to have students wear or bring sneakers on Gym days.

5. ECE Dismissal Procedures Before 3:10 – Early Release 3:15 - Parents picking up students can enter the building 3:25 – Walkers and Car Riders are dismissed 3:27 – Buses 2, 41, and 89 are dismissed 3:30-3:40 Vehicle Movement on Campus Restricted 3:35 – Buses Depart 3:40 – Final Buses Depart

6. Homework • Each student should have a Take Home Binder, this will be for homework and daily communication. We will insert a folder in it for any work or important papers that I send home. Please check the folder nightly. • The students will receive a monthly “Spelling Menu” at the beginning of each month. Spelling words will come home every Monday on the Homework Log. They will choose activities from the menu, or self-created, to practice their words.

7. Homework • Students should also read at least 15 minutes per night. It can be independent or with someone. • On the log- write the spelling activity and the title of the book that was read. • Parents, you only need to sign the log at the end of the week- this tells me that you know they practiced their words & read. They do not need to turn in the actual activity, just the log. I will only be checking the logs on FRIDAY. • Math will come from the Math Homework workbook. Math Homework will be assigned on Monday as well. The students will have all week to complete the work and it should come back in the binder on Friday. This book stays inside the binder as well.

9. Spelling:ABC order Reading: Henry and Mudge Spelling: Pyramid Words Reading: Flat Stanley Spelling: Jumping Jacks Reading: Junie B. Jones Spelling: Practice Test Reading: Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! Katie Rosatelli

10. Assessments • Students are assessed several ways. • ELA testing 3 times per year • NWEA test 3 times per year • Reading Unit Tests with writing piece • Math Unit Tests, quizzes, Fluency Checks • Social Science tests, quizzes, projects • Observations, class work, in-class projects, presentations • Spelling test and Mentor Sentence Quiz

11. Mentor Sentences

13. Math Videos • The second grade teachers created math videos that will show you how a strategy is being used with examples. This will help you understand what your child is doing and will help with any math homework assigned. • Go to the Evans City webpage • Teacher Websites • Under ‘S’, “Second Grade” • Videos are listed by the math units • Find the video you need and enjoy  • https://www.svsd.net/Domain/308

14. Positive Behavior Our classroom is focused on positive behavior! Students can earn Caught Being Good tickets throughout the day. These will convert into Class Dojo points at the end of the day. There are NO negative points. Students will get a “hole punch” on a chart if they earned tickets and/or points for the day. They will use their ticket chart to turn in for prizes once they have filled them.

20. Conferences • There is a conference sign-up sheet on the reading table near the window. • Conferences will be held on Monday, November 12th from 8:15-3:30. • If you are unable to sign up today, there will be a sign up page sent home closer to that date.

21. Transportation • This year, classroom teachers are not allowed to accept transportation changes electronically. • If any transportation changes during the school day, you MUST call the office. • If your child is a special pick-up (car rider or early dismissal) and he/she has siblings in another grade, who will also be a special pick-up, ALL students must bring in a note so that every teacher is aware.

22. Communication Class Dojo (DAILY) Phone calls E-mails Take Home Binder: notes, newsletters, important papers, graded work Class website Monthly newsletter (sent at the beginning of the month) “24 hour rule”: I will respond to you, but it may not be immediate, especially in the late evening. You will hear back from me within one day.  If you feel that I am not communicating enough, or too much, please let me know. I will not be offended and I want your honesty!

23. Volunteers If you would like to volunteer for any class parties, field trips, field day, etc. , there is a sign up sheet on the table near the window. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE! 

24. Contact Information(posted on every monthly newsletter) Class Dojo is the most immediate form of contact. Email: rosatellikr@svsd.net Phone: 724-538-3680 ext. 7240 PLEASE do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns! I check my e-mail in the morning and after school. Mrs. Himic: himicsm@svsd.net

25. Parents, I have a few assignments for you!  1. Blue paper: I would like you to write a list of your child’s interests or favorite things. This will be used as their journal topics for writing. 2. Green paper: Fill this out if you would like your information in our class directory. This means it can be shared with other parents in our class. 3. Yellow paper: A survey/information about your child that will help me better get to know him/her.

26. Thank you so much for coming! I am looking forward to a super year in second grade!