Miss Flaherty

13 years of teaching experience (grades 1-4) Bachelor’s Degree: University of Michigan Elementary Education Early Childhood Certification Master’s Degree: Michigan State University Educational Administration

Students will line up at the door outside our classroom (Door #7). When it is rainy/cold, students will enter through front doors and line up in the gym. If you arrive after tardy bell (8:15), you must bring your child to the door by the main office. Dismissal will be at the outside door. – ID’s will be required!

Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Gym(Ms. Osterbeck): 10:30-11:15 Health (Mrs. Duster): 8:15-9:00 Art (Mr. Hahn): 12:15-1:00 Music (Mrs. LaPorte): 1:00-1:45 Library (Mrs. Plotnisky): 12:30-1:15

Purposes: 1. Increase Stamina 2. Promote Independence 3. Allows Teacher time to work with small groups Daily 5 Read to Self Read to Someone Listen to Reading Word Work Work on Writing

Daily Café C omprehension I understand what I read A ccuracy I can read the words F luency I read with expression E xpand vocabulary I learn new words Books are read in class in small groups Bag books should be read with an adult There may be activity sheets Sign the reading log Send back to school

Direct link between oral language and writing Morning Meeting Show and Tell News Reports Activities before writer’s workshop

MAISA Writing Units Focus on different genres. We are ALL writers. Students choose their own topics Mini-Lessons target specific skills Individual Conferences with teacher Publishing and Author’s Chair

Beginning of the Year Word Families Phonics Skills (At Individual Level) Second Semester Words Their Way Individualized Word Sorts Individualized Words Lists

c Math series: Math Expressions Components: Homework, family letters, online resources, hands-on manipulatives Think Central: Login information provided in packet. Games link to math program. www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ Report cards list concepts that need to be mastered by end of year

c I have created an account for each child in our class (see handout) We will practice math facts daily at school. We encourage you to practice at home as well!

Units of Study Matter Life Cycles Weather Science Fair All 1 st, 3 rd, and 5 th graders will participate in science fair.

Civics and Government Understanding why we have rules American symbols History Personal History: Family Tree Famous Americans/Special Days Economics Consumers & Producers Goods & Services Geography Simple mapping (i.e. classroom) Understanding physical and human characteristics Public Discourse Taking a stand on a public issue

Outstanding Great Job Good Day Ready to Learn Think About It Teacher’s Choice Parent Contact Reward at end of the week. Possible Rewards: Lining up first, making first choice at recess, sticker, etc. Warning: No consequence. Possible Consequences: Time off recess, time out of class activities, etc. Possible Consequences: Any consequence from purple plus a phone call or note home.

Expect Reading and Math homework every night except Fridays. Second Semester: Weekly Spelling Homework Added At Home Projects on a limited basis

Parent volunteers are always welcome! Please fill out volunteer survey Volunteer opportunities at school or home Volunteer calendars sent home monthly Volunteer consent forms must be completed! Volunteer in our Classroom!

If you are interested you can register for text alerts about important events/due dates in our classroom!

Our class will be visiting Real Life Farm in Canton. Date:TBD Parent volunteers are allowed (although you may need to follow the bus in your own car)

Weekly Classroom Newsletter Class Website: Best Ways to Get in Touch with Miss Flaherty Notes in Take Home/Friday folder 3. Phone: ext. 2228

QUESTIONS????? For attending Curriculum Night!