Welcome to Curriculum Night with Mrs. Mount Third Grade, Room 7 Chinook Elementary

History and Experience Born and raised in Jamestown, N.D. Husband, Sage, is a firefighter for Portland Two dogs - Pearl (Beagle) and Bosco (Boxer) Two cats – Mem and Digi University of Oregon, 1996 B.S. in Psychology Portland State University, 2005 Masters in Elementary Education Seattle Pacific, 2011 Professional Teaching Certificate

History and Experience Cont. Taught 1st grade in a private school, Taught 3rd and 4th grade at Felida Elementary for one year (long-term sub) Taught 5th grade at Marshall Elementary for 2 years Taught 4 th grade at Chinook for three years

Teacher Goals Convey a Clear and Shared Purpose Hold High Standards & Expectations Create a Supportive Learning Environment Welcome & Encourage Community and Parent Involvement Accommodate Each Individual Learning Style

Mrs. Mount’s Daily/ Weekly Schedule 8:20 Classroom Opens 8:30 Morning Work 9:00 Math (afternoon on Weds. and Fridays.) 10:00 Recess 10:15 Read Aloud 10:30 Language Arts – whole and flexible groups 11:55 Lunch 12:30Writing 1:00 Science or Social Studies 2:00 Break/recess 2:15 Cursive 2:50 Dismissal

FAB, Lab, and Library FAB Thursday - Fitness and Art 12:50 – 2:10 Friday - Dance and Music 8:40 – 10:00 Computer Lab Wednesday 9:20 – 10:00 Library Wednesday 8:55 – 9:15

Language Arts Houghton Mifflin District Wide Curriculum Similar Format K-12 Six Themes -Off to Adventure! -Celebrating Traditions -Incredible Stories -Animal Habitats -Voyagers -Smart Solutions Walk To Read Model at Chinook Writer’s Workshop and Write Direction Modes of Writing Six Trait Writing

Mathematics EnVision Math -Place Value -Mental Math -Time and Measurement -Addition/Subtraction Facts -Multiplication/Division Facts -Problem Solving Strategies

Social Studies Native Americans Maps and Ocean Study USA Study

Science Rocks Plant Growth Sound Force

Field Trips November 15 th Chief Lalooska May ___ Rice Museum Chaperones will be requested at a later date.

Homework Sent home Mon.-Thurs. Monday~ Spelling Tuesday~ Math Computation Wednesday~ Grammar/ Writing Thursday~ Math Problem Solving Due the following morning Read and Lead

Binders and Planners Binders must go home every evening and be returned every morning Communication Tool Organization and Accountability Pacing and Goal Setting

Mrs. Mount’s Classroom Management Plan Expectations for Behavior~ Follow Chinook Guidelines Student will be responsible for his/her own personal area and belongings Student will come to school prepared to work, with backpack, tools, books, homework, etc. Students will bring home work to share with family members Students will work to stay organized Expectations for Academics~ Students will attempt to complete all assignments; refusing to work is not a choice Students will complete homework and share work with an adult at home Students will read at home each day

Positive Reinforcements and Incentives~ Individual~ Homework passes “Caught Ya” slips for principal’s drawing “Good News From School” note to family “Ribbit Cards” from scouts Success awards for Yellow House assembly once a month Group~ Group points for on-task behavior, team work, tidy desks, organized binders, etc. At the end of the week the group with the most points gets to choose a prize from the treasure box.

Consequences for inappropriate behavior and academic issues~ Individual~ Student works away from group in quiet spot Student works away from group in the great space area May lose points for the group Unfinished work gets added on to homework Note or home regarding problem Teacher and student phone home from school regarding chronic problem Consistent unfinished work leads to missing fun classroom activity (student works in quiet spot). Conference with adult, teacher, and student Time out spot in the office Referral to office for chronic problem, inappropriate physical or verbal behavior, continual disruptive behavior Any student jeopardizing the safety of themselves or others or severely disrupting the learning of themselves or others will be immediately referred to the office.

Keeping in Touch Binders Discuss and review homework each night Go Home Folders Completed work and parent notes Newsletter monthly Class Webpage www. vansd.org Chinook Teacher Webpages Mrs. Mount / Phone Number (best way to get a hold of me) Phone

Thank You… for your positive support and patience! I look forward to seeing you at Parent/Teacher Conferences. Please be sure to sign up! Mrs. Mount