Welcome to Open House

1. Welcome to Open House Miss Riss 2nd Grade *Please visit the back table before we get started.

2. Please visit the back table to: sign up for conferences see a copy of a DAF and Red Light Note Book Order Forms

3. Communication Email: mriss@dist126.org Phone: (708) 293 -2208 Written note In person (by appointment ONLY please)  Website

4. Curriculum Benchmark Literacy - strategy focused mini lessons -guided reading and workstations -independent reading -phonics iRead -phonics, word blending, fluency -computer based program -multiple times a week at school -can log on at home

5. Curriculum Everyday Math -what it looks like in class -homework everyday -online component (at school and home –COMING SOON!)

6. Curriculum Making Meaning -listening comprehension -social skills -vocabulary Being a Writer -generating ideas -writing independently -writing process

7. Curriculum Science- FOSS -Balance and Motion -New Plants -Air & Weather Social Studies -Scholastic News -Covers holidays, current events, and social skills

8. Technology We have iPads!!! What will we use them for? Math practice and review Reading Writing Research The possibilities are endless…

9. MAP testing Taken 3 times a year, beginning in 1st grade. Compare our scores to National average & district average. Used to guide instruction. Please talk to your child about taking in seriously! MAP testing begins Sept 8th!

10. Other Assessments CSAs (comprehension strategy assessment) -taken 3 times a year and sent to DO -scantron; multiple choice -two practice CSAs taken each unit Running Records -taken 4 times a year and as needed -helps to figure out student reading levels

11. Homework Everyday Math -occasionally Independent Reading-15-20 minutes every night- a “just right book” Phonics and/or Benchmark-occasionally **please do not feel you need to reteach homework. Send it back with a note saying that your child could not do it independently.

12. The Big 5School wide expected behaviors Be respectful – keep hands, feet, and body to yourself. Be respectful – talk politely and work quietly so you do not disturb others. Be respectful - raise your hand to speak. Be responsible – both for your choices and your belongings. Be ready – follow directions and listen attentively.

13. Class and School Behavior System Tickets Classroom store Events Hopping around the pond frogs move up and down throughout the day Red Light note, DAF & consequence Target Behavior focus behavior for the whole class A class-wide incentive and reward are chosen

14. What Comes Home Each week: Blue take home folder & assignment notebook (daily) Weekly report –curriculum update

15. Specials Monday – Gym, Music Tuesday – Gym, Library Wednesday –Music Thursday – Art (for an hour, Gym Friday – Literacy Support

16. Snack Every day at 10:00am Healthy snack Water bottle (please no utensils or messy snacks) • Birthday treats need to come from the healthy snack list

17. PBS Stop! Walk! Talk! An anti-bullying curriculum Character counts! Six pillars: citizenship, responsibility, caring, trustworthiness, fairness, respect

18. Manna Purchase Manna to help Hazelgreen: Helps with busses for field trips Buying cards for places you already go

19. Clubs & Groups There are several clubs available to students during lunch and after-school. Permission slips are sent home to students if they are offered for that grade.

20. School Compact The purpose of it is to define the roles and responsibilities of parents, staff, and students to create a collaborative effort for optimal student learning. This needs to be returned ASAP to your child’s teacher after you have read and signed. Please see Mrs. Humphrey-Mason in the gym with any questions.

21. Reading Intervention Programs EIR Early Intervention in Reading offered in grades 1 -4 offering support for comprehension, decoding, and vocabulary. Expert 21 Support Small group intervention offered to 6th grade students to reinforce comprehension strategies, vocabulary, and writing instruction. KPALS/PALS One-on-one support for comprehension, decoding, and reading fluency for early readers in grades K-1. Read About Computer based intervention offered in grades 4 – 6 to support student comprehension skills.

22. Hazelgreen Co-Teaching What is Co-Teaching? Co-Teaching is a service delivery option. What this means, is co-teaching is one of many ways we meet the needs of our learners. This year, we have the need for a co-teaching model in 3rd-6th grades in the areas of Reading and/or Math. Why Co-Teaching? Co-teaching is a researched, best practice, service delivery option for a variety of reasons. The following are four important reasons that the Intervention Team used to make this switch in delivery: Increases Educational Opportunities Decreases Educational Fragmentation Reduces Stigma Creates a Professional Support System (The Rationale for Co-Teaching, 2014) What does Co-Teaching look like this year at Hazelgreen? Co-teaching is where certified teachers share the workload for educating students with diverse needs in the general education environment. This school year, most students identified as having specialized needs or where we are implementing Response to Intervention (RtI) will be in co-taught classrooms for math instruction and some for reading.

23. Hazelgreen Co-Teaching

24. Music • All students K-6 participate in singing games and instrumental activities to expand our musical knowledge • Grades 3-6 also play recorders, which are small plastic flute-like instruments • This year’s performances: • 3rd and 4th grade: November 6th, 1:15pm in the Gym • K, 1st and 2nd grade: March 26th, 1:15pm in the Gym • 5th and 6th grade: May 14th, 1:15pm in the Gym • Chorus will take place on Thursdays after school and is open to grades 3-6—stay tuned for more information! • Contact Miss Stansbury for any comments, questions, concerns!  • 708-293-2234 • kstansbury@dist126.org

25. A Year in Art: • There are no “art bags” this year. With the district’s generosity, all necessary supplies are provided. • Be prepared to send an art-shirt to school for messier project days. A notice will be sent home to let you know when it is needed. Art-shirts will not be stored in the art room. • Students will explore various techniques and styles of influential artists from Master to Modern movements. • Students k-6 will develop and grow their understanding of the Fine Arts discipline. • Join us for the Art Show in April! A reminder will go home as the date approaches. Please come to see our hard work and talent on display. • Ask your students about the “Picasso Ninja.” Ms. Fahle

26. Hazelgreen P.E./Gym -Students will be active and learning new and fun activities, as well as how exercise and fitness benefit other aspects of life (energy levels, health, school work, etc…). -Information on current and upcoming Gym/P.E. happenings will be in the monthly Hazelgreen Highlights, in the NEWS FROM THE GYM section. You can also find additional information online or in handouts that will be sent home with your student. -GYM SHOES…students must wear appropriate footwear to participate in gym class. This is to ensure their safety (shoes flying through the air) and to prevent injuries (stepped on toes and slips). -Please feel free to contact Mr. Strange at anytime!

27. Media Center Mrs. King Each classroom has a fixed 30 minute library period weekly. Library skills and literacy skills are presented and reinforced, and students choose books for independent reading. K-1st graders check out one book for one week, 2nd-3rd graders check out two books for one week, 4th-6th graders check out two books for two weeks. Students choose books based on their Lexile Levels and interests. The classroom teachers help students determine their Lexile Levels by using a variety of assessments and MAP test scores. The student’s Lexile Level helps him/her choose books at an appropriate level of difficulty, and determines how well they will comprehend the text. Lexile measures can also be used to monitor a reader’s growth in reading ability over time. Visit the library page on our school website and choose links. Scroll down and open Destiny, our online catalog of resources. There are many useful websites listed on our Destiny home page as well as a link for determining the Lexile Levels of books you have at home.

28. ESL Services • Students that speak another language and/or have another language spoken at home receive extra support to strengthen their reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. • We use a science based National Geographic series and Benchmark Literacy materials. Students are taught the same comprehension strategies that are being used in the classroom as well as receive support using the same writing processes that are being taught within the classroom. Some classes will also have an ESL teacher co-teaching to support students within the general classroom and meet the needs of our learners. • Some students also receive literacy support using our computer program Imagine Learning (IL). IL is an engaging technology tool that strengthens language and literacy skills for students in grades pre-k through 8th grade. • When applicable, a student’s learning is supported in their native language. • All students within the ESL program take the state mandated ACCESS test every January. This assesses a student’s reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. • Any questions, please contact Mrs. Rodriguez or Mrs. Qurt at 293-2225 or drodriguez@dist126.org. Welcome ! ¡Bienvenido! مرحبا! SveikiAtvykę! Witamy!

29. Thank you for coming! The following is in the gym: PTO – membership Taffy Apples Spirit Wear Book Fair - Library Any Questions??