Ms. Appleyard

Curriculum....Planning Help from the State & County

English/Language Arts Frameworks:
Frameworks are modules/UBD frameworks put together by the State to help teachers work through the GPS.  Each of the FRAMEWORKS contains Essential Questions, Enduring Understandings, some performance tasks, and examples of learning tasks

Math Frameworks:
The math frameworks are more detailed than many of the other areas.    The curriculum maps (this is a synonym for pacing guide) is really helpful!

Science Frameworks:
Note:  3rd, 4th, and 5th grades have many more materials posted here. The curriculum maps (pacing guides) are quite helpful for all grade levels, though.

Science Standards to Post:
All Science standards (K-5) have been compiled in PowerPoint slide shows by Jeanette Gray in the Science Department.  You can either print them or use them as a slide show.

GPS K-2 Science Units/Resources

$100 Gift Cards

The $100 gift Cards are here!  For more information and specifics, please see this PDF file from the DOE:  Download GiftCards08.pdf

Sope Creek teachers have been picking up their cards all week, and have got some great ideas for spending the money on resources for their classrooms.  So far, I have heard about a globe on a stand, books for a classroom library, orders already and reserved and waiting at The School Box, and teachers waiting to collaborate so they can get "the most bang for their buck."  These gift cards mean that Sope Creek will receive about an additional $7,000 in materials and supplies to enhance our classrooms!

August 8th Professional Learning Day

The County's Curriculum and Instruction division is providing a day of professional development during Pre-Planning on Wednesday, August 8th.  Each teacher will have an opportunity to work with teachers from across the county on their specific curriculum, as well as hearing from Stephen Peters, an inspirational and motivational speaker specializing in cultivating and maintaining relationships with students.

See each individual flyer for specifics and directions to locations.

Download Kindergarten.pdf
Download first_grade.pdf
Download second_grade.pdf
Download third_grade.pdf
Download fourth_grade.pdf
Download fifth_grade.pdf
Download art_teachers.pdf
Download ESOL.pdf
Download media_specialists.pdf
Download music_teachers.pdf
Download PE.pdf
Download SLP.pdf
Download Target.pdf 

Back to School Dates

New Student Registration .....  Tuesday, July 24th, 9am - 5pm

Pre-Planning....... August 6th - 10th
PTA Welcome Back Luncheon for Teachers ..... Tuesday, August 7th, 11:30 am
Professional Learning Day ..... Wednesday, August 8th, TBA
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL ..... Monday, August 13th
Open House, Grades K, 1, and 2 ..... Tuesday, August 14th,  7pm
Open House, Grades 3, 4, and 5 ..... Thursday, August 16th,  7pm