South Row Elementary School

Curriculum Night September 2024

Ms. Terri Gilbert, Principal

Mr. Jayson Ramalho, Assistant Principal

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Meet the Principal:

Mrs. Terri Gilbert

• Fourth Year as Principal at South Row
• Four years as Assistant Principal at Salisbury Elementary
• Seven years as a 6th grade teacher
• Three years as a Math Interventionist

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Meet the Assistant Principal:

Mr. Jayson Ramalho

• 7th year as the Assistant Principal at South Row
• 14th year in Education
• 7 years as a PE Teacher in the Methuen Public Schools (Kindergarten - Grade 8)
• M.Ed. in School Administration from American International College
• Doctoral student studying Leadership in Schooling at University of Massachusetts Lowell
• South Row Alumni
• Enjoys the beach, traveling, exercising, and ice cream!

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Tonight’s Schedule / Purpose

PURPOSE:

• Understand the curriculum and routines in classroom
• Meet your child’s teacher
• Conferences take place later in the year - thank you for understanding!

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• 5 – 5:25 pm: Principal/Assistant Principal Presentation- Cafeteria (3 and 4 families)
• 5:30 – 6:15pm: Grades 3 & 4 Teacher Presentations
• 6:15 – 7:00pm: Support Staff / Specialists available in classrooms/offices
• 7 – 7:25pm: Principal/ Assistant Principal Presentation- Cafeteria (K to 2 families - same as first presentation)
• 7:30 – 8:15pm: Grades K, 1 & 2 Teacher Presentations

Our Staff

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• Principal/ Assistant Principal/ Secretary / Clerk / Nurse
• Classroom teachers
• Reading Specialists
• Speech, OT, PT, Psychologist, School Counselor, BCBA, ELL, Social Worker, Math Specialist
• Specialists – Art, Music, PE, Technology & Library
• Special Education Staff & Strive Team
• Para Educators
• Aides – Lunch / Recess
• Day Custodian / Night cleaning company
• Café Staff
• ***Principal Designee – Sarah Hogan
• ***School Counselor - Justin Liechty
• *** School Psychologist - Dr. Deirdre Brogan
• *** Social Worker - Jaelithe Brodeur (shared w/Center & McCarthy)

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Importance of Attendance

Curriculum Overview

• Massachusetts State Standards (adapted from Common Core)

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• Reading – Fountas and Pinnell (K-4) /Fundations (K-3)
• Writing – Fountas and Pinnell / 6 Traits
• Math – McGraw-Hill Education - Reveal
• Science – MA Science Standards / FOSS kits
• Social Sciences – MA History and Social Science Standards

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iReady

• Benchmarks 3 times/year - family letter
• Weekly minutes - 45 reading / math (gr. 1 to 4)
• Weekly minutes - 30 reading / math (kindergarten)
• Family Letter - Fall diagnostic results

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How YOU can support the curriculum?

• Check over your child’s homework

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• Read with your child daily

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• Find and model math in daily living. (Money, clocks, measurement, etc.)

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• Discuss what your child is learning in art, music, library, computers and physical education

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SEL/5 Social Competencies

• 1. Self awareness
• Toughest to teach / Know & Identify emotions
• 2. Self management
• Regulate emotions
• 3. Social awareness
• Empathy / diversity
• 4. Relationship Skills
• Work cooperatively, problem solving skills
• 5. Decision Making
• Considering the well being of self or of others

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SEL/Social Competency

• SEL Block/Second Step Curriculum
• Growth Mindset & Goal Setting
• Emotion Management
• Empathy and Kindness
• Problem Solving
• PBIS / School Expectations - RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY AND SAFETY
• Tiered Supports
• PRIDE core values
• Perseverance
• Respect
• Integrity
• Dedication
• Empathy
• Monthly Student Grade Level Meetings w/ Principal and Asst. Principal
• Differences, Equity, and Inclusive Practices
• PRIDE Core values
• Growth Mindset

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Tier I Overview Booklet

Inside the booklet….

• Definitions
• PBIS Tier I Practices
• Passport
• Matrix
• Scenario Cards
• Second Step Program
• Acknowledgement Systems
• PBIS at Home
• Home Passport
• PRIDE Tickets at Home

At Home Passport

DEI - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

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• Continued district focus
• DEI Committee
• Our Literacy program (F&P Classroom) also highlights these topics
• Second Step (SEL Programming) connection to DEI
• Monthly Calendar
• Student Grade Level Meetings - Differences, Equity, Inclusion and Diversity focus
• Staff/School Community Book Group/Podcast

Technology & Media

“All users shall acknowledge they understand that using digital devices on the school district network is a privilege and when using them in accordance with School District guidelines they will retain that privilege. Misuse of district devices or network can and will end with disciplinary measures. Please see a list of possible disciplinary measures that may be taken for violations of this or any classroom technology policy”.

• Chelmsford Public Schools Student - Family Handbook, p.47

Here is the policy:

CPS Student Empowered Digital Use June 2024

*Social Media Usage starts on page 2

See link to view consequences.

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Miscellaneous

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• Safety Drills (hold in place/ safety drill fire/ALICE)
• Visitors - photo ID - “Visitor Aware System”
• Cameras/ Emergency Alert System
• Breakfast/lunch/snack
• Chromebook Carts for every classroom
• Photo opt out
• Religious Holidays
• Keep us informed
• Arrival and Dismissal Reminders

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What is ALICE?

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ALICE provides preparation and a plan for individuals and organizations on how to proactively handle the threat of an aggressor or intruder.

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Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate

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• Proactive- options based approach to active intruder situations
• Provides additional options beyond traditional lockdown
• Assumes every event is not the same
• Increases odds of survival
• Research based

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**Families will be informed when we have an ALICE drill.

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Health and Safety

Health Services Website

• Consider viewing website!
• Health Policies Section - Nurse Martin strongly recommends reviewing
• Common Illness
• When can my kiddo come back to school?

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������������SCHOOL-HOME COMMUNICATION & COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

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• Home Link –Weekly newsletter
• Website – Changes Monthly
• Follow/Like us on Facebook
• @SouthRowElementary
• Kind Acts/Spirit Days

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What does SR PTO do?

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COMMUNITY BUILDING EVENTS

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FUNDRAISING

• Curriculum Enrichment
• Teacher Appreciation
• Playground upkeep
• Recess Equipment

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MEETINGS:

• Budget
• Upcoming or results of Fundraisers
• Principal/Asst. Principal, School Committee, Teacher reports
• Address questions or concerns

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PLEASE...

• Get involved at South Row
• Get excited about your child’s educational career and all the opportunities they have ahead of them
• Check in at the office whenever you come to the school. (CORI)
• Visit support staff & specialists tonight
• Ask questions / Contact us & school staff

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• Maps & Information available at entrance doors
• Main Entrance Doors
• Adult Bathrooms near cafeteria
• Adult Bathroom in PODS

THANK YOU! �Go Lions!