SMALL GROUP WEEKLY UPDATE
Week of August 4, 2025
OUR TEAM MEMBERS
SC1: Dr. Gitau, Ms. Hurley, Mrs. Minton-Phillips
mgitau@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
SC2: Mrs. Bassery and Mrs. Abarca
nbassery@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
SC3: Ms. Turnbull and Mrs. Speaks
eturnbull@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
SC6: Ms. Goldwire and Mrs. Moore
OUR CURRICULUM
The SC1 and SC2 classrooms use the enCore adapted curriculum. This curriculum has a total of 36 units; each grade level (K-5) has 6 units each. Because our classes have multiple grade levels we can use two or more units simultaneously, if we chose to do so. For example, a teacher can use a Kindergarten unit, a 2nd grade unit, and a 4th grade unit to meet the different needs of those students. Each unit has an adapted Fiction book and an adapted Non-Fiction book. It takes six weeks to complete one full unit, we work 3 weeks with each book in the unit. In addition to reading, each unit provides activities related to vocabulary, writing, phonics, math, science and social studies.
The SC3 and SC6 classrooms use the Wit and Wisdom reading program. There are four modules. Each module has a variety of lessons which include writing.
Please visit the links below to learn more about our wonderful curriculums!
Our Focus for this Week
In order for our students to be successful at school and in their classrooms, they need to know and understand what their expectations are. As their teachers, we are focusing this week on student safety, routines, and procedures. Classroom routines and procedures will be reviewed daily. Once these are learned the classroom will function smoothly so learning can begin.
Students need to be safe while in their school environment. Teachers will make this happen by modeling and reviewing the proper way to move in the hallways, how to behave in their classrooms, and how to behave while playing at recess.
Students will also practice going to and from the cafeteria. They will learn how to give their student number to a cafeteria staff member and to make their choices in the food line, quietly and quickly. They will practice good manners and use an "inside" voice while at their class table.
We will introduce our students to our respective curriculums. Dr. Gitau is working with the unit for Peter Rabbit. Mrs. Bassery is working with 3 units: Peter Rabbit with her Kindergartners, The Velveteen Rabbit with her First and Second graders, and Jack and the Beanstalk with her Fourth and Fifth graders.
Ms.Turnbull and Ms. Goldwire will introduce their students to their units of study with the Wit and Wisdom curriculum.
Visual Cooking
Cooking is an important life skill our students will need to learn. At home, you can use visual recipes to help your child begin learning these important skills!
Save the Date
- August 4 to August 15: Literacy Diagnostic Window
- August 14: Open House, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
- August 25 to September 5: Fall MAP window
- September 1: Labor Day, School Holiday
- September 3: Grandparents Luncheon Grades 3-5 and SC5
- September 4: Grandparents Luncheon Grades K-2 and SC1 to SC4 and SC6
- September 18: Fall Picture Day
- September 19: Falcon Friday, 9:00 am
- September 22 thru September 26: Fall Break
Reminders
- Park Street is a uniform school. Below is a copy of our uniform policy. Your child is expected to be in uniform Monday-Thursday.
- Birthday parties are not permitted. However, birthday cupcakes are allowed during lunch time.
- If there is a change in transportation arrangements, we require notice from the parent before allowing students to be transported by anyone other than a parent. You may send in a note with your child or email parkstreet@marietta-city.org with the details of the change.
- When a student arrives late (after 8:30), an adult must sign the student in at the office.
- If a child is out for any portion of the school day, the missed time is recorded as a tardy. A note sent in the morning will help us to have your child ready. To avoid interruptions to instruction, no student will be released between 2:45 and 3:15.
