This document provides back-to-school information for parents including school schedules, dress code, cafeteria procedures, classroom procedures, homework expectations, and an overview of the curriculum for grades 3-5. Key details include: school hours are from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, specials classes include library, music, art and PE, the dress code and lunch options are in the parent handbook, and core subjects like English, math, science, and social studies will be taught using approaches such as guided reading, problem-based learning, and technology integration.

1. Welcome Back-To-School!
August 30th
, 2018

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 send aIf you are picking your child up from school, please send a
note.note.
 Specials-Specials-
 Grades 3-5 - library, music, art, physical educationGrades 3-5 - library, music, art, physical education
 Please refer to handout or web page for cycle days ofPlease refer to handout or web page for cycle days of
specialsspecials

3. Dress Code
 Dress Code is listed inDress Code is listed in
Parent/Student Handbook.Parent/Student Handbook.
 Dress appropriate for theDress appropriate for the
weather.weather.
 No flip-flops. Sneakers forNo flip-flops. Sneakers for
Phys. Ed. class.Phys. Ed. class.
 Shorts may be worn duringShorts may be worn during
warm weather. Seewarm weather. See
handbook for dates.handbook for dates.

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.
 Elementary Lunch - $2.75
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.
 Elementary Lunch - $2.75
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. Class Procedures
 Classroom rules:
 Be safe
 Be kind
 Do your job
 Please refer to your discipline handout for
specific details on rewards and
consequences.
 Morning Meeting

6. Homework
-Class web page:
https://www.wssd.k12.pa.us/MrMaxwell.aspx
Usual daily assignments will include math and spelling
< 45 minutes per night
All assignments should be written in planner daily
Please initial every evening

7. English & Language Arts
Whole group daily lessons
Guided Reading in small groups
Grammar and word work are integrated
within our reading program
Emphasizes non-fiction
Word work replaces traditional spelling
and dictation tests

8. Writing
 Follows the writer’s workshop and
writer’s process writing model
Supports grammar instruction in context
of writing
Narrative, informational and opinion
(persuasive) modes
Cursive handwriting worked in as time
permits

9. Meeting Common Core Mathematics Needs at
Every Stage and Every Age
Elementary Math Learning Solution

10. Build Conceptual Understanding
Problem-
Based Learning
Write, draw,
show, explain
reasoning

11. – Guided and Independent Practice

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
 Integration will be across the curriculum
 Some focus areas:
Google apps (Drive, Docs)
Internet resources
Word processing
Digital media presentations

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