1. Racing Into 4th Grade Welcome Pit Crew Members

2. Family
Allison and Brayden
Chad and Kelly

3. Ms. Belding 18 years teaching tenure in the Windsor School District
Bachelor of Arts,
Fontbonne University
Masters of Arts in Teaching, Webster University

4. Teachers Ms. Belding, English Language Arts
Mr. Pattengill, Mathematics
Ms. Schmitt, Science/Social Studies

5. Supplies Organized Trapper Keeper:
Zippered Pouch (with pencils, pens, etc.)
Planner---(signature/notes)---communication tool
3 folders with punched holes
1 spiral notebook
Wide Ruled Notebook Paper
1 1/2 inch 3-Prong Binder for Science

6. Research Based Instructional Strategies
Cooperative Learning
Reading/Writing Strategies
Differentiated Instruction
Assessment for Learning

7. Cooperative Learning
PIES is the difference between Cooperative Learning and Group Work - it really helps define engagement. P: Positive Interdependence I: Individual Accountability E: Equal Participation S: Simultaneous Interaction
Examples: Numbered Heads, Mix-Pair-Share, Showdown

8. Reading/Writing Strategies

9. Differentiated Instruction
Learning Profiles
Tiered Activities/Flexible Grouping
Learning Contracts/Menu Boards
Leveled Readers

10. Assessment for Learning
Goal Setting
Student/Teacher Conferencing
Scoring Guides
Portfolios
Reflection Pieces

11. SPEED LIMITS:
Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Respectful
Each day all students start at green.  The goal is to not change your color during the day. 
Teacher will give reminders and verbal warnings to start.
Teacher will ask student to pull card to yellow, MINOR.
Teacher will ask student to pull card to red, THINK SHEET.
Each THINK SHEET will ask the student to write a reflection on the behavior that is creating a problem in class.  These THINK SHEETS will be sent home to be signed and returned.
Students are rewarded for obeying the SPEED LIMITS!