Wilson Elementary Mrs. Mennella Room 30

About the teacher Mrs. Mennella- Regular Education Teacher, Year # 2 at Wilson! brenda.mennella@Christina.k12.de.us

School Mission The mission of Etta Wilson Elementary School is to give every student opportunities to learn in an academically challenging, safe, equitable, and nurturing environment. We pledge to value parents, caregivers, and families as partners in educating our students to learn, live, and lead in the 21st century and beyond.

My Philosophy I believe parent teacher communication is essential to your child's success in school.  That’s why I have an “Open Door Policy”.  The purpose of my Open Door Policy is to encourage open communication, feedback, and discussion about any matter of importance to you or your child. I believe in regular parent teacher communication.  I use my web site to provide a summary of what we’re studying.  I use email to provide updates and reminders.  I invite parents to stop in if they have a question or want to discuss a matter.  For instance, if your child is struggling with homework or relationships with peers, I encourage parents to bring it to my attention.  We can work together to create a two-pronged approach that encourages the child to discover ways to solve the problem using the guidance at home and at school. I believe in taking what is taught in the classroom to the real world

Classroom Management-PBS Be Respectful Be Responsible Manage Yourself Follow Directions –The first time

Classroom Management-PBS Classroom specific rules, routines! Our class uses the Colored Card Chart for Behavior Management. Pink is where I would like everyone to remain. If a student does inappropriate/disruptive things they will be told to lower their clip. Each lowered clip is five minutes of recess where they are to walk around the blacktop. If they get dropped down to red you may receive a phone call from me.

Homework-Communication How do you communicate with parents weekly/daily? I use the daily agenda I will phone if needed or send an email. Homework policy Generally, there will be at least two assignments nightly Reading for 20-30 minutes nightly and a math practice assignment. How to get to Mrs. Mennella’s Class Website http://www.wilsones.org/index.jsp

Morning Procedure? Upon arrival, students are to: Then we begin work. Use the restroom Get a drink of water Turn in homework Turn in notes from home: absence, tardy, early dismissal, change in how they are getting home, etc. Turn in their agenda Hang up coats, jackets, put up lunch bags, backpacks, etc. Play for 20 minutes Then we begin work.

Math Curriculum specifics We have a new math program called Bridges. The topics covered each marking period are listed in the handout. There are 8 units, one through six we will cover, seven we will begin, but state testing comes during the 7th . There are four modules with 4-5 sessions in each module. There is also a component called Number Corner I am certain you have heard of it. www.mathlearningcenter.org

Reading We have six units which consist of six weeks of lessons and a seventh week of review. We cover skills such as text and graphic features, drawing conclusions, comparing and contrasting, character traits, etc.

Science This year we have two units of science. Earth materials- we learn about rocks and minerals and their properties. We will also go on a field trip during November to White Clay Creek State Park to observe some of the things we learned about in class. Water- we will learn about the properties of water etc. And follow up with a field trip to Coochs Bridge Dayette Mills in Newark.

Social Studies We have six units of Social Studies we have nearly completed one unit already called Citizenship and Government. The other units are: Unit 2 Citizenship Unit 3 Patterns Unit 4 Communities Everywhere Unit 5 Communities over time Unit 6 Economics---Market Day

Intervention Book Club, Reading Enrichment, Extra Support in classroom Math Enrichment, Reteach, Benchmark group Tier 1-3 Use multiple sources of data to determine students level of intervention needs RTI cycles every 9 weeks- students are progress monitored During this time in reading and math Flex groups Intervention occur in addition to regular classroom instruction

Assessments District Smarter Balance Formative Curriculum Based Measures I-Ready

Attendance Documentation required for: Early Dismissals Absences Tardies Parents will receive a phone call if child misses 2 days of school 2 days per month absent will be 10% of school year attendance

Questions, Concerns, Comments?