thank you for coming!. 16 th year teaching m.ed. from milligan college b.a. of fine arts from etsu...
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Thank you for coming!
• 16th year teaching
• M.Ed. From Milligan College
• B.A. of Fine Arts from ETSU
• Originally from J.C., TN
• GO VOLS!!!!!
• Clip chart• Students are responsible for moving clips
according to behavior.• Students may not move their clip every
day.• Gibbs’ Goodies – positive reinforcement for
desired behaviors• Whole class rewards for desired behaviors
Birthdays• Parents may send in a special snack
(cupcakes, cookies, donuts, etc.) to be consumed at lunch.
• For the safety of all of our students, it would be best if you brought in store bought treats with the ingredients listed on the package.
• BLOG- Updated bi-monthly
• www.cobbk12.org/mtview
• click on teachers, second grade, and my name
**Please refer to the Blog regularly as this year most of our communication will be given this way! If you do not have access to internet, please let me know so that I can make sure you get paper copies throughout the year.
• 7:15 – 8:15 Unpack, Morning work, Announcements, Morning Meeting
• 8:15 – 9:30 Math
• 9:30 – 9:45 Snack/Bathroom
• 9:45 – 10:30 Writing
• 10:30 -11:15 Daily 5/CAFÉ
• 11:15 -11:55 Specials
• 11:55 – 12:12 Daily 5/CAFÉ
• 12:12 -12:42 Lunch
• 12:42 – 1:00 Read Aloud
• 1:00 – 1:20 Recess
• 1:20 – 2:00 Science, Social Studies, or Health
• 2:00 - 2:20 Pack up and Dismissal
• Late afternoon check out needs to occur prior to 2:00. From 2:00-2:30, our front office is very busy with dismissal.
• Car Rider Procedures at http://www.cobbk12.org/MtView/
• Transportation changes must be in writing. No e-mails due to SPAM. Written notes to the teacher or fax them to 770-578-7267.
From Dr. Garriss• Car Rider Procedures at
http://www.cobbk12.org/MtView/• Morning drop off/car pool line begins
at 7:20.• Late afternoon check out needs to
occur prior to 2:00. From 2:00-2:30, our front office is very busy with dismissal.
• Attendance Policy• Bus Lot/Fire Lane• Transportation Changes• Mandated Reporter Law• Buzz In System• Blackboard Connect
If your child is absent please send a note stating the reason.
• Cobb County Attendance Policy• After 3 unexcused absences, the teacher will make contact
with parents.• After 5 unexcused absences, administration will send a
letter home to parents.• After 7 unexcused absences, a referral to the school social
worker is made.• Please note that excessive absences (both excused or
unexcused) can result in a referral to the school social worker.
12:12-12:42
Send a snack with your child!
Performing ArtsPerforming Arts – This year students will participate in many performing arts programs, one of which will be a trip to the Cobb Civic Center. It is extremely important that we have the permission slip returned. Donations are optional
Fire Safety Village
Common Core Curriculum - If you have any questions about the second grade curriculum, Picasso is a great resource. This portal is located on the Cobb homepage.
• http://www.cobbk12.org/commoncore/
• www.georgiastandards.org
Literaturehttp://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RL/2
Informational Texts
http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RI/2
Foundational http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RF/2
• Guided Math- Small group differentiated instruction, math workstations
• Number Talks
• Reading Workshop/Daily 5• Read to Self
• Read to Someone
• Listen to Reading
• Word Work
• Work on Writing
• Guided Reading-
• Flexible Skill Groups
• Reading Level Groups
• Individual Reading Conferences
• CAFE
Lucy Calkins
Volunteers are always welcome!
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our classroom, please take a volunteer form along with you. We have several types of volunteer opportunities.
Spirit Wear on Fridays
Chick-Fil-A
• Please remember to wear sneakers and dress appropriately on PE days.
• Please remember that we frequently sit and work on the floor.
• Ladies, no spaghetti straps!
• JACKETS
Wellness Wednesdays
➢ Our PTA Health & Wellness Committee encourages families to participate in Wellness Wednesdays beginning next week. Students are encouraged to bring fresh fruit or veggies for snack every Wednesday.
➢ Fruit donations are provided to one grade level each week.
➢ Our Partners in Education and other local businesses in our community are sponsoring this program. Please visit them: Kid Chess, Highland Chiropractic, Omega Learning, Friends and Family Chiropractic, First Citizens Bank, Liberty Mutual Insurance
➢ Visit http://mvehealthandwellness.weebly.com for more info or email [email protected].
Walk to School Days
➢ Our PTA Health & Wellness Committee encourages families to Walk to School together when possible. Studies show that students are more ready to learn after 20 minutes of physical activity.
Mark your calendars for our school-wide Walk to School Wednesdays:September 2, 2015
October 7, 2015November 4, 2015
March 2, 2016April 13, 2016
May 4, 2016
Information from Administration
• Car Rider Procedures at http://www.cobbk12.org/MtView/
• Morning drop off/car pool line begins at 7:20.• Late afternoon check out needs to occur prior to 2:00.
From 2:00-2:30, our front office is very busy with dismissal.
• Attendance Policy• Bus Lot/Fire Lane• Transportation Changes• Mandated Reporter Law• Buzz In System• Blackboard Connect
Membership Matters
• Onlfor Special Education, Target, Speech & Language, and Guidance• Additional SuppOnline Mathematics Program: Sumdog• Online Reading Resources: A-Z Reading, BookFlix, • Document Cameras for Classroom Instruction• Art, Music & Physical Education Support• Teacher-requested Curriculum Materials for K-5th grades (e.g., Bare books)• Subscriptions to Time for Kids, USA Weekly, & Georgia Weekly• Student Agendas/Planners for 3rd-5th grades• Enrichment Materials for Special Education, Target, Speech & Language, and Guidance• Additional Supplies for our Amazing Building, School Clinic, & Cafeteria Staff• Family Engagement Activities (e.g., Fall Festival, Science Night & Bingo Night)• lies for our Amazing Building, School Clinic, & Cafeteria Staff• Family Engagement Activities (e.g., Fall Festival, Science Night & Bingo Night)
Thank you! Together, we make a difference!
Your PTA membeYour PTA membership dues enhance the Excellence and Quality of Education at Mountain View:
Membership Matters
• Computer Teacher• Computer Lab• Science Teacher• Science Enrichment and Materials
• Ongoing Teacher Development & Education• Planning for After-School Enrichment Programs
Your Foundation Membership dues Enrichmensupport Science, Technology & Enrichment Programming:t Programming:
How do I get informed and involved with PTA & Foundation?Subscribe, Receive & Read Pawprints - our weekly PTA e-newsletter at mountainviewpta.org It’s all in here:
Visit us on-line – Click on PTA or Foundation links from Mountain View Elementary website:• mountainviewpta.org• mtnviewfoundation.org
Find out about Volunteer Opportunities!• Contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Questions?