Back to School Night

Welcome to Ms. Sheehan’s

Explanation of our Curriculum

We are staying the course of our current instructional standards rather than reverting solely to the state’s pre-2010 standards….basically the P. A. S. S.Since the early 1990s our district curriculum alignment process has always emphasized and used national standards as the framework for instruction.   The JPS Continua (our standards document) is based on the work of national organizations….the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the National Science Foundation, the Common Core State Standards development consortium, to name just a few.   Framing “what” we teach from these perspectives provides a thoroughness and complexity that prepares our students for college and career opportunities. A key part of the JPS Continua document is the integration of the state objectives (the P. A. S. S., Oklahoma Academic Standards).   The district committee uses the framework of the national standards to thoughtfully place and align the state’s standards, so students experience instruction that is systematic, with a pace and alignment that build in depth and rigor from year to year….pre-kindergarten-12th grade.    Through the integration of P.A.S.S./Oklahoma Academic Standards and the national standards, we are well within in the guidelines of HB3399.  

What is Title I?

The Title I program at Jenks East Elementary is a School-wide Program. Teachers use a wide variety of research-based instructional strategies and models, flexible groupings, and differentiated instruction to address the needs of all students.

How Do Students Receive Title 1 Services?

The students may be served through pull-out labs and/or by the specialist going into the classroom. Coordination between regular classroom instruction and the reading and/or math specialist gives the students the support needed for success throughout the day.

Reading/ Language Arts

Student text level: below, on, and above

Knows basic sight words Uses a variety of strategies to identify

unknown words, phonics, knowledge, context clues, pictures, word structure

Comprehends what is read Reads familiar material fluently Reads familiar material with expression

Reading/Language Arts

Reads independently Uses research skills Use the strategies of the writing process in various

forms of writing1. Opinion 2. Narratives3. Informative/Explanatory4. Poetry

Uses correct punctuation, capitalization, and grammar Participates in collaborative conversations Uses appropriate vocabulary in speaking and in writing

Handwriting

Writes legibly and clearly in daily work

Literacy Daily 5

Daily Five-What is it?› Read to Self› Work on Writing› Read to Someone› Word Work › Work with Teacher

One to One Conferencing Small Group: At one rotation there are two other teachers in

the room working on reading! Whole Group CAFÉ-look on wall Turning and Talking frequently!

Reader’s Workshop

Monitor Comprehension Activate and Connect Ask Questions Infer and Visualize Determine Importance Summarize and Synthesize

Reading Levels

Target Benchmark Levels (Independent Reading by Students)

Based on Fountas and Pinnell and the Lexile System

KindergartenSTAR GE

Range of Levels A ,B, C 0-1.0Semester Target B 0.5

End of Year Target C 1Lexile Range N/A*  

First GradeSTAR GE

Range of Levels C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J 1.0-2.0Semester Target G 1.5

End of Year Target J 2Lexile Range 190-530*  

Second GradeSTAR GE

Range of Levels I, J, K, L, M, N 1.8-3.0Semester Target K 2.3

End of Year Target N 3Lexile Range 420-650*  

Writer’s Workshop

Writers write about:› Memories/Experience› Dreams/Wonderings› Emotions› A Moment in Time› Opinions› Explanatory/Informative› Narratives › Research › Poetry

Math

Reads, counts, writes, numerals 0 through 1,000

Fluently solves addition facts to 20 Fluently solves subtraction facts to 20 Understands place value concepts of

hundreds, tens, and ones Demonstrates skills in problem solving Adds two and three digit numbers

without regrouping

Math

Subtracts two and three digit numbers without regrouping

Adds two-digit numbers with regrouping

Subtracts two-digit numbers with regrouping

Understands the concept of equal grouping

Tells and writes the time to the nearest 5 minutes

Math

Solves word problems involving dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies using $ and the cents sign appropriately

Collects, organizes and constructs graphs; interprets data from graphs by solving put together, take-apart and compare problems

Understands fractional parts: halves, thirds, fourths

Math

Measures objects with precision; uses additions and subtraction within 100 to solve word problems involving lengths that are given in the same units

Recognizes, draws, and compares geometric shapes

Daily 5 in Math

Math by myself Writing about math Math with someone Math technology Math with teacher

Science

Understands and uses scientific processes

Communicates understanding of concepts and content› Solids and Liquids Unit› Soils Unit› Butterfly Unit› Mini-Units incorporated in the literacy

program

Social Studies

Demonstrates knowledge of community, citizenship, and economics

Demonstrates knowledge of historical people

Demonstrates knowledge of geography Locates and interprets information

using a variety of resourcesSocial Studies is incorporated in our literacy program.

Technology

Uses various technologies to find, evaluate, organize and present information

Specials

Art- Mrs. Krenz-Building D Music-Mrs. Herbert-Building D P.E. – Mrs. Riggins & Ms. Payne-Building

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Lunch/Recess

Recess is at 11:15-11:40 Lunch is at 11:45-12:05 Cost of Lunch is $1.85 Breakfast is $1.25 If you are sending money, please send

in an envelope with your child’s name, ID #, and the amount.

Library

Library check-out days are on Fridays at 1:45-2:10 in building F

Ms. Sheehan’s Schedule

8:30-8:50Students follow morning brew on chart 8:50-9:00 Morning announcements: flag salute, Moment of Silence, and question of the day 9:00-9:25Math Lesson-whole group 9:25-9:401st Rotation of Daily 5 in Math 9:40-9:45Restroom Break before Specials 9:45-10:25 Specials 10:30-10:45 2nd Rotation of Daily 5 in Math 10:45-11:00 3rd Rotation of Daily 5 in Math 11:00-11:15 4th Rotation of Daily 5 in Math 11:15-12:05 Recess/Lunch 12:05-12:10 Restroom Break 12:10-12:25 5th Rotation of Daily 5 in Math 12:25-12:40 Math: grade and closing 12:40-12:50 Mini-Lesson over Literacy 12:50-1:30 Push-in Reading-1st Rotation of Daily 5 in Literacy 1:30-1:35Restroom Break 1:35-1:552nd Rotation of Daily 5 in Literacy 1:55-2:153rd Rotation of Daily 5 in Literacy 2:15-2:354th Rotation of Daily 5 in Literacy 2:35-2:40Restroom Break 2:40-3:005th Rotation of Daily 5 in Literacy 3:00-3:30Science/Social Studies/Catch-Up  

School Start/End Times

8:50 a.m.-begins 3:30 p.m.-ends

Students cannot enter their hallway until 8:20

My contact information

cathy.sheehan@jenksps.org Number: 918-299-4415 x. 5045 Urgent-call Linda Sherwin, our building

D secretary at x. 5550

Absences

Please e-mail me Or leave me a voice message at x.

5045 If you e-mail me or leave me a

message I will give that information to the secretary

Make-up Work: If your child is out for a day, then he/she will have two days to make up the work. Jenks policy

Collaboration Dates

• Late Start for Students• K-4th grade students will begin school at 10:40 • Car riders will be allowed to drop off at approximately

10:20. • Buses will run approx. 1 hour and 50 minutes late.

Please be out at your bus stop 1 hour and 45 minutes later than normal on these dates.

• No breakfast is served on collaboration days.

DATES: Sept. 25th Oct. 30th Dec.4th Jan. 29th Feb. 26th April 2nd

Parent/Teacher Conference

Please make sure that you have signed up for the fall conference.

Progress Reports/Grade Cards

Progress reports will be sent home after the first four weeks of school.

After that time, only as needed. 3: Consistently successful (85%-100%) 2: Progressing (84%-70%) 1: Area of Concern (69% and below)

Homework

Math homework is Monday –Thursday Reading is every night for 20 minutes for

on or above grade level. This is a total of 140 minutes a week.

If below grade level, then the needed amount is 40 minutes daily. This is a total of 280 minutes a week. (This can include you reading/listening to tapes, website.)

Students will record homework in agendas.

Reading Homework Minutes Listen carefully to what I say, please.

Target Benchmark Levels (Independent Reading by Students)Based on Fountas and Pinnell and the Lexile SystemKindergarten STAR GERange of Levels A ,B, C 0-1.0Semester Target B 0.5End of Year Target C 1Lexile Range N/A*

First Grade STAR GERange of Levels C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J 1.0-2.0Semester Target G 1.5End of Year Target J 2Lexile Range 190-530*

Second Grade STAR GERange of Levels I, J, K, L, M, N 1.8-3.0Semester Target K 2.3End of Year Target N 3Lexile Range 420-650*

I can’t stress this enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monthly Homework Projects

Monthly homework projects are from September through April.

Monthly homework projects are strongly encouraged, but not required.

3 ideas to chose from with the fourth one is free choice.

If your child wants to show something, then that would be covered until option 4, but must have something written.

Differentiation

Daily 5 Literacy allows for differentiation.

Daily 5 Math allows for differentiation. Multiple spelling lists allows for

differentiation. Writer’s Workshop offers

differentiation. My teaching style is not a one size fits

all strategy.

Behavior Plan

Our Promise Respecting ourselves and others Trying our best everyday Green=3 Yellow=2 Red=1 Redirections after red=0

End of Month Reward

Last day of every month (usually), we will add our behavior points to have a celebration/Fun Friday.

An average of 2 will be needed to earn Fun Friday.

Tickets will be cashed in for healthy, yummy snacks.

Popcorn, slushies, and fruit snacks are served. I will need a parent to help w/this!

Morning Snacks

Healthy snacks-no candy or juices. Have your child pack their own snack

for responsibility. Of course, talk about what snack is acceptable beforehand.

Only water is allowed in the classroom during the day. If your child does not act responsibly with his/her water bottle, that privilege will be taken away.

Birthdays

Birthdays will be celebrated at the end of every month that there is a birthday. If your child has a September birthday, and you want to supply a small birthday treat, please let me know.

Drop them off at the office or my classroom in the morning. We will celebrate some time during the day.

Store-bought items only.

People You Should Know Mr. Glaze-Site Principal Mrs. McKnight-1st &2nd grade principal Mrs. Smith-Reading specialist Mrs. Goodrich-English Lang. teacher Mrs. Patty Johnson-Counselor Mrs. Morrow-Special teacher Mrs. Mahaptra-Special teacher Mrs. Carle-Special teacher Mrs. Diamone-Special teacher Mrs. Huges-Media Specialist in bld. F

One Final Note

I am here for you. Please contact me for any questions and concerns.

We are a team.

Homeroom Moms

Cindi Robertson-homeroom mother Natalie Renfrow and Natalie Scott-asst.

homeroom mothers Thank you Homeroom Moms! Here

they are!!