WELCOME TO ROOM 21 MRS. KANE

ALL ABOUT ME

 This is my first year at Millennium, and in District 153. I spent the last four years taking care of my boys.  I have 4 awesome, active boys! Oh, and my husband’s pretty great too  I graduated from DePaul University in 2001 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. I went back for my Master’s and graduated in I became a certified Reading Teacher that same year. I love to read and enjoy sharing books! Ask me about my favorites!  I have over 7 years of teaching experience, ranging from 2 nd grade to 5 th grade.  My hobbies include reading, playing sports (volleyball & softball), crafting, and watching my kids play.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS  Treat everyone with courtesy and respect  Follow the teacher’s directions  Have materials on hand and complete work on time  No excessive talking or silly behavior  Follow directions and rules while outside of class

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS Consequences  Teacher’s choice  Removal from activity  Parent contact  Principal/Dean’s office  Saturday School Rewards/Incentives  Participation in activity  Rock Star Rewards  Free Choice Friday  Positive notes home  Sense of pride

System of 4 color coded cards Blue = Rock Star Green = Ready to Rock Orange = Needs an Intermission Red = Show Cancelled* Each student card is changed daily to reflect their good/bad choices. At the end of the week, if a student gets to Blue 4 out of 5 days, they can pick 1 coupon from a set of Rock Star Rewards. * A Red Card gets a note/ /phone call home ROCK STAR REWARDS WE ARE ALL ROCK STARS! Rock Star Rewards Incentive Coupons to reward positive student behavior and good choices. Some examples include: Chose your partner 5 bonus points Homework Pass 10 minutes extra Free Choice time Lunch with a friend and Mrs. Kane

HOMEROOM 8:20-8:35  This is a time to get ready and focused for the day.  Students can use this time to: turn in notes/lunch money to the office, get ready for math, read quietly, or work on an activity provided by the teacher.

MATH 8:37-9:27  GoMath book series (Text and Workbook). Can be accessed using Think Central.  Students have a Math Folder which all notes, work papers (Problem of the Day, practice worksheets), and vocabulary is held.  Whole class skill introduction using videos, animated modules, or smart board activities  Move on to independent practice of skill. I check for student’s understanding, then students move to small group reteach, further practice, or enrichment.  Activities will be a mix of cooperative learning groups and independent work.

READING/LANGUAGE ARTS 11:00-12:30  First 60 minutes: Whole group instruction Partner activities that focus on reading/comprehension strategies Vocabulary instruction Skills focus on grammar, spelling, and writing  Final 30 minutes: Guided reading-students work in flexible groups Students are working on enrichment, remediation, center activities

SOCIAL STUDIES 1:49-2:30  Text: World History  Topics include Geography, Early Man, the ancient Egyptian, Greek & Roman civilizations, Middle Ages & Renaissance.  Hands-on projects, connections to modern-day countries through current events and media.  Textbook is not available online

10 TH PERIOD  Band, Orchestra, or Choir meet on designated days  Extended Math: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Students return to their math teacher for extra practice, enrichment, or remediation.  Extended Reading: Tuesdays Students return to their reading teacher (for most students in class, that’s me!) to work on guided reading/center activities.  Free Choice Fridays: (students cannot have any missing assignments for the week to participate) Students can relax a bit after a long week of working hard! Activities will include a game center, computer time, magazines, and videos.

BEFORE YOU LEAVE  Make sure to sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences  Stop by Mrs. Kane to say Hi!  Stop in your child’s Math, Reading/Language Arts/EXCEL class, or Guided Study classroom. Say hello to the teacher!  Grab any important papers off the front table: Parent Portal, your child’s schedule, office handouts.  Take a look at the Teacher Wish List board.