1. Thank you for coming!

2. 16 th year teaching M.Ed. From Milligan College B.A. of Fine Arts from ETSU Originally from J.C., TN GO VOLS!!!!!

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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.

8. From Dr. Garriss Car Rider Procedures at http://www.cobbk12.org/MtView/ 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

9. 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.

10. 12:12-12:42 Send a snack with your child!

11. Performing Arts Performing 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

12. 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

13. Literature http://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

14. Guided Math- Small group differentiated instruction, math workstations Number Talks

15. Reading Workshop/Daily 5 Read to Self Read to Someone Listen to Reading Word Work Work on Writing

16. Guided Reading- Flexible Skill Groups Reading Level Groups Individual Reading Conferences CAFE

19. Lucy Calkins

20. 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.

21. Spirit Wear on Fridays Chick-Fil-A

22. 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

23. 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 health@mountainviewpta.org.http://mvehealthandwellness.weebly.com

24. 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, 2015 November 4, 2015 March 2, 2016 April 13, 2016 May 4, 2016

25. 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

26. 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-5 th grades (e.g., Bare books) Subscriptions to Time for Kids, USA Weekly, & Georgia Weekly Student Agendas/Planners for 3 rd -5 th 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:

27. 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 president@mountainviewpta.org or president@mtnviewfoundation.org

28. Liza.gibbs@cobbk12.org

29. Questions?