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2 Mrs. Jen Gruber Mrs. Jaime Hoon Miss Gina Pace Miss Angela Sutter

3 Mrs. Staci Albanese- Principal Mrs. Becky Russ- School Secretary Mrs. Kirsten Jankuj Intervention Specialist Mrs. Felicia Buntura Speech & Language Pathologist Mrs. Wendy Dunham ELL (English Language Learners) Mrs. Monica Soltis, Mrs. Jan LePore, Mrs. Terry Smith, Mrs. Becky Pearl, Mrs. Tracey Coneglio Educational Co-Teachers

4 Ohio is in the process of transitioning to National Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics which are called the Common Core State Standards. Ohio has also changed and deepened their standards for Social Studies and Science. In Nordonia Hills City Schools, grades K-2 have made a complete transition to the new standards.

5 Whole Group Lessons using well known and loved texts. o Teacher Read Aloud o Big Book Story (Fiction/Non-Fiction) o Comprehension Strategies o Phonics Skills o Vocabulary Study o Making Words Activities o Daily Phonemic Awareness

6 Guided Reading Small group differentiated instruction Independent/ Small group centers Independent Reading Leveled readers Sight Words Word Work Poetry Fluency Practice

7 Six Traits Writing (ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, conventions & presentation). Journals: Free Writing and/or to a Prompt (Formative Assessment) EET (Expanding Expression Tool) Poetry Handwriting (Zaner-Bloser) Writing Pre-test and Post-test will be administered twice a year in the fall and spring.

8 Everyday Mathematics-A Spiraling Curriculum (8 Units) Guided Lesson Games Homelinks (Homework) Daily formative assessments Quarterly summative assessments Everyday Math Online Games Online games that match classroom lessons Math Facts Fluently add and subtract facts 0-5 Math Lab Weekly small group centers to reinforce skills previously taught

9 Rules and Laws/Government Civic Participation History: Past/Present U.S. Symbols Geography Heritage Economics

10 Seasons and Weather Day and Night Five Senses Properties of Objects and Materials Sound Natural vs. Man-Made Living and Non-Living

11 Report Cards Quarterly Format: o o Academic I Can Statements based on the CCSS -Grading Marks: +,, * Work Habits & Social Growth -Grading Marks:, * Conferences in November (Everyone) Conferences in March (As needed or upon request) Interims Quarters 1 and 3 (all students) Quarters 2 and 4 (as needed)

12 STAR Early Literacy Letter identification, letter sounds, blending, rhyming, phonemic segmentation Some beginning math skills are also included: Number identification, missing numbers, counting KRA (Kindergarten Readiness Assessment) DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment)

13 8:45-9:15 Daily School-wide! Teacher and/or parent volunteer work with a small group of students on an area of need or strength. Students also work individually or with a buddy on skills. Students rotate classrooms to work with another kindergarten teacher and students on focus areas. Computers are a great intervention tool. VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!

14 Weekly Homework Grids (5-day weeks only) Show-n-Tell/Sharing (5-day weeks only) Read 20 minutes 5x week and log on monthly calendar Math Homelinks Letter, Letter-Sound, Sight Word Practice Occasional Projects Ex: Family Craft Projects, Scrapbook Page (Assignments will be posted in Weekly Homework Grid and/or Classroom Newsletters)

15 SmartBoard ipad Cart (30 ipads) Chrome Books Computer Lab and 5 Classroom Computers Centers Publishing written work Everyday Math Online games Starfall Lexia EZ Tech United Streaming Grade appropriate websites Digital Cameras

16 School-Wide Common Area Expectations Voice Levels Posters Chime Pillars of Character Respect Responsibility Caring Trustworthy Fair Citizenship

17 Built on the School-Wide Behavior Support System Pillars of Character Monthly Behavior Calendar (Back of green Take-Home folder) Lucky Listener Tickets Communication via Student Planner Everyday I am kind and caring. I am respectful. I am a responsible citizen!

18 o Arrival o Drop-off is at 8:25am on side of the building o Breakfast is from 8:15am-8:45am o Dismissal o All information needs to be turned into office by 2:30pm if there is a change, otherwise student will follow o student s regular dismissal plan. (Please notify the school by 10:30am for AM Kindergarten dismissal changes.) o 3:15pm load buses and dismiss car-poolers o Car-pool pick up located at the back of the building

19 Recess 11:45am-12:10pm Lunch 12:10pm-12:35pm If you d like to join your child for lunch, please sign-in at the office and wait for him/her to arrive in the cafeteria. Any questions or concerns with lunch account, please contact Lynn Lewis. (Lynda.lewis@nordoniaschools.org)

20 Weekly Newsletter Sent home the last day of the week Newsletters Include: Our Curriculum Focus, Homework & Due Dates (Math Homelinks, Show-n-Tell/Sharing), Important Dates, Friendly Reminders, & Valuable Resources Birthday Treats Students are not permitted to pass out birthday invitations at school. (Please use class list of phone numbers & addresses). Students are permitted to bring in a small treat to celebrate their day. Food items are not permitted. (Pencils, notepads, erasers, stickers ) Snacks & Water bottles Healthy, Peanut-Free Snacks Water bottles are permitted during warm weather.

21 Scholastic Book Orders Star of the Week Conference Sign-Up Volunteer Sign-Up

22 Parent Teacher Association Monthly Meetings Volunteer Opportunities School-Wide activities Carnival at Fun-n-Stuff Assemblies Fundraisers PLEASE JOIN- ONLY $5.00!

23 Library (Mrs. Sansavera) 30 minutes, once a week Music (Mrs. Kopac) 35 minutes, once a week for Part-Time Kindergarten 35 minutes, twice a week for Full-Time Kindergarten Physical Education (Mr. DelRosa) 35 minutes, once a week for Part-Time Kindergarten 35 minutes, twice a week for Full-Time Kindergarten Art (Ms. Foth) 50 minutes, once a week for Full-Time Kindergarten

24 We are excited to work with you and your child this school year! Please contact us at any time if you have questions, comments or concerns! Feel free to write a note, call, or send an . Jen.Gruber@nordoniaschools.org Jaime.Hoon@nordoniaschools.org Gina.Pace@nordoniaschools.org Angela.Sutter@nordoniaschools.org

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