Welcome To P-2!

A little bit about me… 3rd year at IVE B.A Elementary Education at Central Washington University M.A in Science Ed (2018) NW Native Swimmer/Water polo Car Racing

Student Expectations: Big Ideas For The Year “I am responsible for my own learning” A Community of Learners Student Expectations: Be Safe Be Respectful Be Responsible

Positive Consequences Praise Cougar Awards Natural Awards Class Dojo Points Special Privileges Cougar Award Day

Infraction Steps Reminders Loss of Privilege Recess Chat Parent Email Parent Phone Call Principal

What we learn…

4th Grade Music Program Thursday, March 22nd 6:30 PM in the MPR Elementary Music Curriculum: We use Quaver’s Wonderful World of Music. Quaver is a K-5, comprehensive, customizable, completely technology based curriculum. More information is available at www.quavermusic.com. 4th Grade Music Program Thursday, March 22nd 6:30 PM in the MPR Volunteers are needed. Keep up to date on important news from the music room by subscribing to Miss Petry’s blog. Questions? Contact : Ann Marie Petry PetryA@issaquah.wednet.edu 425-837-6613

Math Fluency (review, warm-up, or sprint) Concept Development (Meat of the lesson) Problem Set Zearn Student Debrief Exit Ticket

How parents can help in math! Parent Tip Sheet – read at the beginning of each module Videos – to support students when absent or need to review topics taught in class

Reading READING BLOCK Mini Lesson Read To Self-Often Reading Response Journal Entry-Occasionally Book Talks / Discussion Vocabulary Literature Circles (Towards Thanksgiving) TEACHER – small groups / individuals MATERIALS: Leveled books from bookroom Chapter books for literature circles Independent books

Reading Assessments All 4th and 5th graders will take a common assessment in reading. Fountas & Pinnell assessments will continue to be administered as needed to build instruction and skills

Writing

Science Ecosystems Matter: Properties and Change Earth’s Changing Surface Possibly some engineering

Social Studies Maps and Regions of Washington Explorers of Washington Intro to Pacific Rim – Economy Market Place (Dec & June)

Social/Emotional Curriculum (new) New for the 2017-2018 school year Justification Optimistic Online Access from home Only some lessons taught at school

Technology Computer Lab Laptops, Surfaces, and iPads Integrated into learning Students use it to drive their learning Headphones

Almost There! Tid Bits

Field Trips Mercer Slough (Late Fall) Mohai Muesuem (Spring)

Other Neat Things/Birthdays Sub Zero Beecher’s Cheese Birthdays: Students get to dig through the treasure chest No treats please

Parental Support Room Parent/ PTA Liaison Party Assistance (Fall Harvest-Oct 31 & Valentines-Feb 14) Art Docent and Helpers Volunteers Background check each year Math – helping in class Clerical (mostly copying) Field Trip Chaperone Math Clerical for Grade Level (can partner with a parent from another class)

Friday Folders Sent home on Fridays Contain graded and marked work Rarely cancelled Contain weekly report Sign and return weekly report on the next day your child comes to school

Communication Please email me any time!! Email is preferred during the day walshs2@Issaquah.wednet.edu If you need to get information to me or your child near the end of the day it is best to contact the office! Report absences to the office Class website

Questions? Thanks for coming!