Gearity PDS

Greetings Gearity Families:

I would like to thank all of the families that were able to participate in conferences. Our next Parent Teacher Conference event is in March just prior to spring break. As a reminder, you can schedule a conference with your student's teachers at any time so you do not have to wait until March. You can contact your child's teacher via Dojo or the office to set up a meeting to address student concerns.

Students will take middle of the year MAP and Acadience assessments in December or early January. We will mail the updated family reports once the tests are complete. I am sharing a brief video that explains what norm referenced tests, like MAP and Acadience, are used for. When you get your new report set up a conference if you are concerned about how your student performed compared to other peers.

Level 2 Lockdown: we will have a level 2 lockdown on Tuesday. A level 2 is where the teacher keeps all students in their class and continues to teach. We use a level 2 if there is an event in the neighborhood surrounding the school and we want to limit student movement in the building until local officials have given the all clear. Please reinforce with your children the value of practicing safety drill as Drills Build Skills!

Report Cards: Mrs. Blade will mail report cards home the week of October 26th.

PTA Meeting October 28th - You can join the virtual meeting at 6:15 using this link. We will be discussing preparations for the November Book Fair. We need volunteers to man the book fair each day so click on this link if you are interested in helping.

Spirit Week is Here! Time to have some fun! Please see the flyer below for the theme for each day next week.

PAWS Assemblies on Friday: we will have our monthly PAWS assemblies next week. Our staff will be recognizing students from each homeroom who have exhibited the PAWS attributes as well as the student who best exemplifies our Character Strong theme for October - Responsibility. Students will be able to go to the Tiger Store to spend their PAWS points so they may come home with a small fidgit or toy.

PTA needs your help: The PTA is planning a bake sale fundraiser on election day (Nov. 3rd) as Gearity hosts a polling station. We are requesting donations for the bake sale and the proceeds go back to your family through PTA programming. We sent home a flyer with a QR code to sign up to donate. If you did not get the flyer in your student's back pack you can use this link. If you would like to join the PTA, you can use this givebacks link to pay the small membership fee. Our next meeting is scheduled for October 27th.

Dentists are coming: The Smiles Program will be at Gearity on November 24th. If you would like to have your students participate in the program you can register using this link: https://www.myschooldentist.com/GPCHOH_schsrm

Have a great weekend,

Mr. Mc Nichols

Principal, Gearity Professional Development School

Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District

What did my child learn at school this week?

Dear Families,

Here is a snapshot of what students are learning across grade levels, along with simple ways you can support learning at home.

Kindergarten

Reading & Writing: Students are learning to ask and answer questions about stories and informational texts, identify important details, and write nonfiction pieces that share facts about a topic.
Math: Students are building number sense by counting, recognizing numbers, and understanding how numbers relate to quantities.
At Home: Read a story or nonfiction book together. Ask, “What did you learn?” and “What details can you remember?” Practice counting everyday objects, such as toys, snacks, or steps.

First Grade

Reading & Writing: Students are identifying the lesson or message in stories, describing characters and events, and asking and answering questions about informational texts. They will practice writing letters with a clear message.
Math: Students are developing addition and subtraction strategies, solving word problems, and using numbers to explain their thinking.
At Home: Read together and discuss the characters, beginning, middle, and end. Encourage your child to write a letter to a family member. Practice addition and subtraction using household objects.

Second Grade

Reading & Writing: Students are identifying the main topic and important details in informational texts, asking and answering questions, and exploring how text features help readers find information. They are writing explanatory pieces to teach others about a topic.
Math: Students are building fluency with addition and subtraction, understanding place value, and using strategies to solve problems.
At Home: Read a nonfiction book or article and ask your child to share the main idea and three important facts. Practice adding and subtracting two-digit numbers using drawings or everyday objects.

Third Grade

Reading & Writing: Students are learning how informational texts are organized, identifying an author's point of view, and explaining how reasons and evidence support ideas. They are also developing realistic stories with characters, settings, and events.
Math: Students are strengthening their understanding of place value, multiplication, and problem-solving strategies.
At Home: Read an informational article and discuss how the author organizes ideas and supports opinions with evidence. Invite your child to write a realistic story. Practice multiplication facts and explain different ways to solve a problem.

Fourth Grade

Reading & Writing: Students are identifying main ideas and supporting details, comparing information, and explaining how authors organize informational texts. They are writing informative essays that clearly explain a topic using facts and details.
Math: Students are working with multi-digit numbers and using multiplication and other operations to solve problems.
At Home: Read nonfiction texts together and ask your child to summarize the main idea and supporting details. Choose a topic of interest and write a short explanatory paragraph. Practice multi-digit multiplication and discuss different solution strategies.

Fifth Grade

Reading & Writing: Students are identifying main ideas, explaining how texts are organized, and using details to support their understanding. They are writing informative essays that explain topics with clear organization and relevant evidence.
Math: Students are developing strategies for multiplying and dividing whole numbers and working with fractions, including understanding and calculating with fractions.
At Home: Read an article or chapter and summarize the main idea with supporting details. Encourage your child to write an informative paragraph using facts from reading. Practice fraction problems with recipes, measuring cups, or sharing items equally.

Thank you for supporting learning at home! Reading together, talking about ideas, writing regularly, and using math in everyday activities help build confidence and strengthen classroom learning.

Important Links!

School Supply Lists: Gearity Elementary

Food Service: You can see the monthly menus by clicking on this link.

Registration Information: New student registration can be completed online or in person. Find instructions, required documents, and contact information here. Please share the registration link with new neighbors or friends who may need help getting their children registered for the start of the school year.

Student Code of Conduct: Link to the Student Code of Conduct and Anti-Bully forms.

District Plan for Communications with Persons with Disabilities

The District has adopted a plan for communications with persons with disabilities, which is available at the following link: Communication Plan. The plan establishes procedures to ensure that the District's communications with persons with disabilities, including applicants, participants, members of the public, and companions with disabilities, are as effective as its communications with others.