2016

1. Welcome Back-To-School!
September 1st, 2016

2. Schedules
 Times: School opens at 8:30 AM.Times: School opens at 8:30 AM.
 Grades 3-5 are dismissed at 3:30 PMGrades 3-5 are dismissed at 3:30 PM
 If you are picking your child up from school, please reportIf you are picking your child up from school, please report
to the office and have them signed out by 3:25to the office and have them signed out by 3:25
 After 3:25 sign out at rear cafeteria doorsAfter 3:25 sign out at rear cafeteria doors
 Specials-Specials-
 Grades 3-5 - library, music, art, physical educationGrades 3-5 - library, music, art, physical education
 Band and Orchestra available for grades 4-5Band and Orchestra available for grades 4-5
 Chorus for Grade 5Chorus for Grade 5

3. Dress CodeDress Code
 Dress Code is listed in Parent/StudentDress Code is listed in Parent/Student
Handbook.Handbook.
 Dress appropriate for the weather.Dress appropriate for the weather.
 No flip-flops. Sneakers for Phys. Ed. class.No flip-flops. Sneakers for Phys. Ed. class.
 Shorts may be wornShorts may be worn until Oct 22until Oct 22 andand afterafter
March 20.March 20.

4. CafeteriaCafeteria
 Lunch is 30 minutes inLunch is 30 minutes in
length.length.
 Menus sent home everyMenus sent home every
month and also on website.month and also on website.
Sedexo is now ourSedexo is now our
provider. We have 4 lunchprovider. We have 4 lunch
choices daily.choices daily.
 Elementary Breakfast -
$1.60
Reduced Price Breakfast -
$0.60
 Elementary Lunch - $2.55
Reduced
Price Lunch - $0.40
Milk - $0.60
 Lunch is 30 minutes inLunch is 30 minutes in
length.length.
 Menus sent home everyMenus sent home every
month and also on website.month and also on website.
Sedexo is now ourSedexo is now our
provider. We have 4 lunchprovider. We have 4 lunch
choices daily.choices daily.
 Elementary Breakfast -
$1.60
Reduced Price Breakfast -
$0.60
 Elementary Lunch - $2.55
Reduced
Price Lunch - $0.40
Milk - $0.60
 Lunch options – mustLunch options – must
sign up in AM and sticksign up in AM and stick
with choicewith choice
 Free/Reduced lunchFree/Reduced lunch
programprogram
 Parents visiting lunchesParents visiting lunches
 Pack a nutritiousPack a nutritious
lunch, or bringlunch, or bring
healthy optionshealthy options
 Call the office by 9:00Call the office by 9:00
AM to order lunchAM to order lunch

5. School-Wide
Positive Behavior
Plan
School-Wide
Positive Behavior
Plan
 Positively StatedPositively Stated
Bulldog “BARK”Bulldog “BARK”
 Looks Like SoundsLooks Like Sounds
Like lessons at theLike lessons at the
start of the year.start of the year.
 Principal’s 200 andPrincipal’s 200 and
Paw Pass dailyPaw Pass daily
Reward ProgramReward Program
 Bulldog Best AwardsBulldog Best Awards

6. Class Procedures
 Classroom rules:
 Be safe
 Be kind
 Do your job
 Please refer to your discipline handout for
specific details on rewards and
consequences.

7. Homework
-Class web page:
www.wssd.k12.pa.us/webpages/RMaxwell
Usual daily assignments will include math
< 45 minutes per night
All assignments should be written in planner daily
Please initial every evening

8. Reading
 Incorporates whole group instruction on the
grade level (variety of genres, text
complexity, etc.)
 Contains small group instruction at a
differentiated level
 Emphasizes non-fiction
 Has the option to utilize digital resources
 Title I services will continue through our
specialist

9. Writing
 Emphasizes daily writing
 Follows the Writer’s Workshop and
Process Writing Model
 Supports grammar instruction in authentic
context of writing
 Focuses on the 3 types of writing
 (Narrative, Information,
Persuasive/Opinion)

10. Word Work
(Spelling)
 Word Work
 Emphasizes pattern, rules, and word
structure which enables a deeper
understanding of the meaning of words
 Moves away from memorization of the
traditional spelling lists and weekly spelling
tests
 Increases student accountability of spelling
and grammar within the context of their
writing

11.  Year #2: Envision Math
 Shifting to PA Common Core Curriculum
Alignment
 2015 PSSA scores saw significant improvement
Elementary Math Learning Solution

12. Science and Social Studies
Social Studies instruction will include:
Geography and map skills
U. S. Government and Famous Americans
(home project)
History
Science instruction will include:
Plants and animals
Embryology
Environment and ecology

13. Technology Integration
 Laptop Carts (Apple and Chromebooks)
 Integration will be across the curriculum
 Some focus areas:
Keyboarding
Internet resources
Word processing
Digital media presentations

15. Thank You!
I appreciate your coming in to meet
me. Together, we will make this year
a success!