1. Franklin Elementary School
Curriculum Nights 2017

2. FES Awards/Recognition
#1 SPP (School Performance Profile) School in Pennsylvania in
Recently recognized by Niche as:
#1 Best Public Elementary School in Pittsburgh
#6 Best Public Elementary School in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania nominated FES for a National Blue Ribbon School as an Exemplary High Performing School.

3. Principal ~ Mr. Anderchak (Mr. A)
Twitter
Facebook : FES ~ Franklin Elementary

4. FES Core Values Do good things for kids. Meet individual needs.
Foster a sense of community.
Demonstrate a positive attitude, collaborative spirit, and dedicated work ethic.
Get better everyday.

5. School Counselor ~ Ms. Erica Zinsser
Career Lessons
Individual Lessons
Bully Prevention
PAWS Program
Support Groups
Lunch Bunch
Friendship
Social Skills
F.I.S.H

6. Bully Prevention Program
Olweus Program
Awareness ~ what is bullying?
Class Meetings
PAWS Program
Bully Prevention Rules:
We will not bully others.
We will help students who are bullied.
We will include students who are left out.
If we know someone is being bullied, we will tell an adult.

7. PAWS Program Component of our Bully Prevention Program
Monthly themes (respect, tolerance, courage, etc)
Students are awarded “paws” when they demonstrate an act that reflects the monthly theme.
Paws are then posted on a display for all to see.
At end of each month, one student who earned a paw from each grade level is randomly selected to receive a reward

8. Parent Faculty Association (PFA)
PFA Executive Board
President: Julie Soose
Co-Vice Presidents: Jamie Lopez & Kelly Ross
Secretary : Kate Pompa
Treasurer: Allyson Sweeney
Communication Coordinator: Jackie Love
Services provided include:
Back to School Picnic
Donuts With Dad/Muffins With Mom
Assemblies
Field Trips
Winter & Spring Parties
Afterschool Programs
Franklin Mart
Donations…Gaga Pit, Promethean Boards, music equipment, etc.
Much, much more…

9. New FES Staff Mrs. Kaitlyn Edington ~ Art Mrs. Dawn Goodman ~ 4C
Ms. Tori Marquardt ~ Hearing Support
Mr. Matt Hreha ~ Positive Behavior Support Specialist

10. Website & Communication
Headlines & Announcements
PFA
SchoolMessenger
Thursday E-Blast
Code of Conduct/Student Handbook
Forms/Note To School
FES Calendar
Teacher Websites
Homework notification

11. Volunteer Policy Volunteer Clearances include: Raptor
PA Clearances (Child Abuse & Criminal) are FREE to parents.
FBI Clearance (fingerprints) will cost $27.00
If you’ve been a resident in PA for 10 or more years, you can sign an affidavit in lieu of the fingerprinting.
Clearances are good for 5 years from the date you received them.
Raptor
All volunteers and visitors must scan their drivers’ license in FES office through Raptor
Scanned info is entered into an NASD database
Raptor runs a check with national sex offender database

12. Volunteer Opportunities
We welcome parent volunteers (especially in KDG!)
A survey link will be ed to you on which you can identify the area(s) in which you would like to volunteer (ex. Classroom, Library, Art, etc.)

13. Food in Classrooms
Due to severe (and at times, life threatening) allergies, no food is permitted in classrooms.
Food is only permitted in Cafeteria, Staff Lounge, Nursing Office, and Office area

14. Drop-Off and Pick-Up
If dropping off or picking up at normal arrival/dismissal times:
This is facilitated in the rear of the building in the loop near Kindergarten entrance.
For safety purposes, students may only load/unload when vehicles are along the red curb.
Students should exit vehicles from the passenger side.
Please do NOT drop students off in the front lot or along the side lot.
Please obey speed limit (5mph).
Please be mindful of traffic behind you.
We encourage parents to practice/review this process with your child (example: exiting and entering car; fastening seatbelts; opening/closing door).

15. Drop-Off and Pick-Up (cont)

16. Attendance 10 and 18 day absence letters New state laws Tardies
After three (3) unexcused absences:
Letter sent to parents
ESAP referral
Truancy plan must be put in place
After six (6) unexcused absences:
Referral to community-based attendance program and/or CYF
Tardies
No disciplinary consequence in elementary, but…
Students receive detention in Middle School after multiple tardies.

17. MTSS Multi-Tiered System of Support
An evidence based model of instruction that uses data to provide varying levels of instruction to students based on need.
Focus of Year 1 of implementation:
Universal Screener (aimswebPlus)
Administered to ALL students
Administered 3 times per year
Differentiation of instruction to meet ALL students’ learning needs

18. MTSS

19. Math Placement M4 & M3 Math Classes Placement is flexible
Follow same NASD curriculum
Utilize same program (GoMath!)
Differentiation (process, product, assessment)
Enrichment & remediation provided
Placement is flexible
Data is collected annually to develop groups
All math classes will follow same NASD curriculum
Math acceleration is available to 4th and 5th grade students that meet the required criteria

20. Math Placement Criteria, Grades 3-5
Weight
End of Book Test x5
ITBS Mathematics x6
ITBS Computation x2
Basic Facts
Student Attributes x1

21. Chorus (Grades 4 and 5) Optional for all 4th and 5th grade students
Information was ed to families on August 28
Permission slips needs to be submitted electronically
Those NOT electing to participate in Chorus will be engaged in supplemental teacher-directed activities; they do NOT get a study hall or extra recess.

22. FOCUS 2020
4th and 5th Grade iPad Information

23. North Allegheny Foundation
Mission is to enhance and enrich the educational experience of North Allegheny students, create vital connections with the wider community in supporting North Allegheny schools, and provide scholarship monies to graduating seniors.
Annual Report is available at northallegheny.org/foundation
Thank you for your support!

24. northallegheny.org/Foundation
Trick or Trot 5K & 1 Mile
Registration includes:
Finisher Medal
Race Shirt
Race Bag
Trick or Treating at event and along course
5K Timed Race: $25 / 1 Mile Family Fun Run $15
Awards for school teams, fastest Principal and age division winners.
Registration costs increase on October 20th.
Register online:
northallegheny.org/Foundation