Racing Into 4th Grade Welcome Pit Crew Members

Family Allison and Brayden Chad and Kelly

Ms. Belding 18 years teaching tenure in the Windsor School District Bachelor of Arts, Fontbonne University Masters of Arts in Teaching, Webster University

Teachers Ms. Belding, English Language Arts Mr. Pattengill, Mathematics Ms. Schmitt, Science/Social Studies

Supplies Organized Trapper Keeper: Zippered Pouch (with pencils, pens, etc.) Planner---(signature/notes)---communication tool 3 folders with punched holes 1 spiral notebook Wide Ruled Notebook Paper 1 1/2 inch 3-Prong Binder for Science

Research Based Instructional Strategies Cooperative Learning Reading/Writing Strategies Differentiated Instruction Assessment for Learning

Cooperative Learning PIES is the difference between Cooperative Learning and Group Work - it really helps define engagement. P: Positive Interdependence I: Individual Accountability E: Equal Participation S: Simultaneous Interaction Examples: Numbered Heads, Mix-Pair-Share, Showdown

Reading/Writing Strategies

Differentiated Instruction Learning Profiles Tiered Activities/Flexible Grouping Learning Contracts/Menu Boards Leveled Readers

Assessment for Learning Goal Setting Student/Teacher Conferencing Scoring Guides Portfolios Reflection Pieces

SPEED LIMITS: Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Respectful Each day all students start at green.  The goal is to not change your color during the day.  Teacher will give reminders and verbal warnings to start. Teacher will ask student to pull card to yellow, MINOR. Teacher will ask student to pull card to red, THINK SHEET. Each THINK SHEET will ask the student to write a reflection on the behavior that is creating a problem in class.  These THINK SHEETS will be sent home to be signed and returned. Students are rewarded for obeying the SPEED LIMITS!