1. Welcome to my classroom! Hello, my name is Mrs. Territo, and I am going to be your teacher. I am so excited to be here. I hope you are too. I have certification for teaching all elementary grades, and 6 th – 8 th grade English/ Language Arts. I am also specialized in Early Childhood.

2. Coming to your home My contact information 1 st Qtr conference forms Grade 4 instructional brochure Email form Specials schedule District calendar/first lunch menu Contact/health form (if not already returned)

3. School to Home Communication Weekly newsletter Quarterly report cards Parent-teacher conferences Parent Assistant (formerly: Edline) Progress reports Phone calls - (313) 865-6024 Website - www.carverachievers.com Email - territo@gwca.com

4. Supplies Pencil/Supply Box (1) Pens – blue or black (5) Ruler (1) #2 Pencils (24ct) Large Eraser (1) Crayons (16ct) Wide Ruled Paper (3 packs) Round Edged Scissors (1 pair) Pencil Sharpener with Lid (1) Pocket Folders (2) Spiral Notebooks (2 for journal writing) Facial Tissue (2 boxes) Bottle of Hand Sanitizer (1)

5. Classroom Rules BE RESPONSIBLE BE RESPECTFUL BE SAFE We listen, take turns, and use appropriate language at all times. We follow directions as given – being on time, on task, and in our seats. We keep hands, feet, and objects to ourselves.

6. Mrs. Territo’s Schedule Morning 8:20-8:40 Bellwork 8:45-8:55 DEAR 8:55-9:25 Math 9:30-10:25 Special 10:30-10:40 Finish Math (Snack) 10:45-11:30 Social Studies 11:35-12:20 Science Mid-day 12:25-12:40 Recess 12:45-1:10 Lunch Afternoon 1:15-3:15 ELA, including Writing/Cursive 3:15-3:30 Catch-up, Clean-up, Dismissal

7. Student Support Services Guidance and counseling English Language Learners (ELL) Academic conferencing Homework club Talented and gifted (TAG) Reading fluency/comprehension monitoring Special Education Support classes in Reading and Math

8. Uniform Policy Students may wear white, light blue, or navy shirts, either button-down or polo styles. Students are required to wear navy pants or skirts, and black shoes (may be any style, including tennis shoes). The dress code is the same for the boys and girls. It will be strictly enforced. Students who are not in full uniform when they come to school will receive phone calls home and may not be permitted in class unless someone provides them with the correct uniform.

9. Curriculum Math Activity based instruction and work time Applied problems (problem solving) Hands-on manipulatives Science Earth material Sound Body Systems Science Fair Language Arts Literature-based reading Grouped and individualized Books based on reading level Integrated skills Units of study for teaching writing Styles of writing Cursive Keyboarding/Word processing Spelling Vocabulary Enhance use of descriptive words Grammar Improve usage/skills Social Studies Project or Report Maps and globes Northwest Coast tribes Pacific Rim