2. Mary Rich 723-5862 mrich@cvs.k12.mi.us

3. A Little Bit About Me… I graduated from Oakland University in 2008. I student taught third grade (in this room) at Huron. This is my fifth year of teaching. I earned my Master’s Degree in Reading and Literacy from Marygrove College.

4. MTSS Multi-Tiered Systems of Support RTI??? PBIS???

5. Huron Huskies H ave an “I CAN” Attitude O wn Your Actions W ork Together L ive Respectfully S tay Safe

6. Our Schedule 9:00-10:05 Specials-----Thursday is gym day! 10:05-10:15-Agenda & Snack 10:20-11:30-Math 11:30-12:10-Writing (B.A.W.) 12:10-1:00-Lunch & Recess 1:05-2:30 Literacy Block 2:30-3:15 Science or Social Studies 3:15-3:35 Number Corner

7. www.mrsrich.weebly.com Web Page

8. Behavior

9. AGENDA Some work that is not finished in class will need to be finished at home. It will be circled in the agenda. Please check the agenda each day and sign at the bottom. You may write me a note if you have any questions or concerns.

10. Reading CAFÉ is an acronym for Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency, and Expand Vocabulary. I teach strategies in each category and discuss each students’ personal goals. Daily 5 is a structure used to involve the students in different independent literacy options while I am working with groups. We will also read class novels throughout the school year. Stone Fox, Journey Back to Lumberjack Camp, and The Mouse and the Motorcycle are the three you may see this year. Students will read an AR book each week and take a comprehension quiz on the book. Eventually the requirement will be 2 books per week. Library is on Tuesday—Library books should return to school each day.

11. Language Cursive-Hand Writing Without Tears Spelling—Words their Way Spelling Groups Volunteers needed!

12. Writing Being a Writer Program 6 Traits Writing Program Other writing projects Students will write a personal narrative, a persuasive essay, and an expository piece this year.

13. Math New Program Bridges Home Connection Number Corner Resources www.mathlearningcenter.org

14. Social Studies Map skills Introduction to Michigan – Geography – Natural resources – Economics – Democratic values – Civics – History Scholastic News Meet Michigan text Size:464 × 550 Type:97KB JPG

15. Science Organization/Classificatio n of living things – animals and plants Geology – Earth structure – Solid earth Positive or negative effects on the environment Rocks and Minerals

16. Field Trips/ Guest Speakers Stony Creek Metropark Cranbrook Landfill Randy Baker Metro Parks Mobile Unit I will notify you as soon as we have the dates.

17. Weekly Homework Read 20 minutes per night Practice math facts daily Spelling words/homework due Thursday Anything not finished in class

18. Other Important Information Parent helpers will need to have a background check (if not already completed from previous school year). Please sign Friday Folders and return on Monday.