Welcome to Franklin Elementary School

Curriculum Nights 2015

Principal ~ Mr. Jeff Anderchak School Counselor ~ Ms. Erica Zinsser Other Staff Available:

Welcome/Introductions

Tuesday :• Mrs. Pinkerton• Mrs. Borkowski• Ms. Diehl• Ms. Burgh• Mrs. Esswein• Mrs. Donato• Mr. Riggle

Wednesday :• Mrs. Esswein• Mrs. English• Mrs. Carpenter

Thursday:• Mrs. Sanguigni• Ms. Zinsser• Mr. Leasure

Mrs. Kate Kiggins ~ KB Mrs. Heather Esswein ~ GOAL Mrs. Lisa Hoffmann ~ Music Ms. Casey Burgh ~ Music Sub (until January)

Ms. Sekelik is now Mrs. Solter

New FES Staff

FES Teaching Staff

Kindergarten Grade 1 Ms. Staci Reuss (KA, KC)

Mrs. Kate Kiggins (KB)

Mrs. Leslie Webb (1A)

Mrs. Karen Amoscato (1B)

Mrs. Jocelyn Marshall (1C)

FES Teaching Staff

Grade 2 Grade 3 Mrs. Michelle Sekelik (2A)

Ms. Carly Price (2B)

Mrs. Christina Vertullo (2C)

Mrs. Laurie Cubellis (3A)

Ms. Susan Baker (3B)

Mr. Ryan Casciotti (3C)

FES Teaching Staff

Grade 4 Grade 5 Mr. Brian Pendergast (4A)

Mrs. Holly Keefer (4B)

Ms. Amanda DeRuyter (4C)

Mr. Dean Kraniou (5A)

Mr. Michael Bielawski (5B)

Mrs. Susan Koma (5C)

FES Teaching Staff

Special Areas Support Staff Mrs. Danielle Borkowski

(Gym)

Mrs. Jana Pinkerton (Art)

Ms. Sarah Diehl (Library)

Ms. Casey Burgh (Music ~ until January)

Mrs. Lisa Hoffmann (Music)

Ms. Erica Zinsser Mrs. Lauren English Mrs. Heather Esswein Mrs. Karen Sanguigni Mr. Adam Riggle Mr. Adam Leasure Mrs. Lauren Donato Mrs. Bridgett Bilenski Mrs. Michelle

Carpenter

Language is made up of socially shared rules that include the following:◦ What words mean ◦ How to make new words◦ How to put words ◦ What word combinations are best in what situations

Speech is the verbal means of communicating◦ Articulation: how speech sounds are made◦ Voice: Use of the vocal folds and breathing to

produce sound◦ Fluency: the rhythm of speech (A.K.A. stuttering)

Speech and Language ~ Adam Riggle

When a person has trouble understanding others (receptive language), or sharing thoughts, ideas, and feelings completely (expressive language), then he or she has a language disorder.

When a person is unable to produce speech sounds correctly or fluently, or has problems with his or her voice, then he or she has a speech disorder.

*Please visit my website to request a screening if you have any questions or concerns about your child

PFA Executive Board◦ Co-Presidents: Tiffany Peterson & Amy Oeler◦ Vice President: Julia Soose◦ Secretary : Kate Pompa ◦ Co-Treasurers: Darcey Ferguson & Amy Oeler

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…

Parent Faculty Association (PFA)

Volunteer Clearances include:◦ PA Clearances (Child Abuse & Criminal) are now FREE

to parents.◦ FBI Clearance (fingerprints) remains $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 now good for 5 years. 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

Volunteer Policy

Revised NASD policy (#3130) states, “If a child will be absent for more than ten (10) school days, the student will be removed as a full-time student.”

Students will be re-enrolled in NASD/FES immediately upon return.

We will still provide missed work/assignments to students as deemed appropriate.

Revised Educational Field Trip Policy

Headlines & Announcements PFA SchoolMessenger Thursday E-Blast Code of Conduct/Student Handbook Forms/Note To School FES Calendar Teacher Websites

◦ Homework notification

Website

Facebook : FES ~ Franklin Elementary Twitter: @FESTigers

Social Media

Electronic gradebook Email was sent by NASD week of August 24 Report Cards posted on Student Data only

(no longer send hard copies)

Tyler SIS/Student Data Portal

Math Placement Criteria

Grade 2 Grades 3, 4, 5

Criteria Weight

End of Book test x4

Problem Solving x2

Basic Facts x2

Student Attributes

x1

Criteria Weight

End of Book Test x5

ITBS Concepts X3

ITBS Prob. Solv. X3

ITBS Computation x2

Basic Facts X2

Student Attributes

x1

Academic 1 (A1) : ◦ Pacing may be quicker◦ Enrichment activities

Academic 2 (A2)◦ Offer remediation and/or enrichment activities◦ Pacing reflects the needs of students

All math classes will be provided the same curriculum

Math acceleration is available to 4th and 5th grade students that meet the required criteria

Math Placement (A1 and A2)

Math Pathways

Optional for all 4th and 5th grade students Information was emailed 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.

Chorus (Grades 4 and 5)

NASD Comprehensive Plan

1. Do good things for kids.2. Meet individual needs.3. Foster a sense of community.4. Demonstrate a positive

attitude, collaborative spirit, and dedicated work ethic.

5. Get better everyday.

FES Core Values

FES G.O.A.L.S

G ~ Gratitude

O ~ Outlook

A ~ Attitude

L ~ Leadership

S ~ Service

Am I showing gratitude for what I have?

Do I have a positive, optimistic outlook?

Am I doing my best and being a positive person?

Am I serving as a leader within the school?

Am I serving others in the school and community?

At this time, you are free to join teachers in their classrooms.

Remember, this is not the time for individual conferences.

Please respect the confidentiality of all students.

If you wish to speak to a teacher about a student specific issue, please schedule a conference/meeting for another day & time.

Classroom Visits