1. Resource Room 305
Mrs. Thompson

2. About Me Attended RFIS! (RFMS)
Bachelors degree from the College of Saint Elizabeth
Masters degree in Special Education from TCNJ
Began teaching in 1998

3. Who is in Room 305? Students from 2 different homerooms
6 Math students
6 Language Arts students
One happy teacher 

4. Classroom Materials Assignment book/planner Envisions textbook (Math)
Binder for Math and/or LA
Reading/Writing notebook
Composition book for Word Study
Composition book for Family Letter
Class novels & mentor texts
Poetry folder
Chromebooks
Ear buds/headphones
Manipulatives

5. Homework
Homework assigned to reinforce, practice, & create good habits
Please check planners daily (initial)
Daily (Monday- Thursday) Math homework & Word Study hw
Reading log
Poetry folder (weekly)
Check Parent Portal &
Mrs. Thompson’s website/twitter feed

6. Technology Math Front Row Apps Language Arts Google Classroom
Spelling City
Padlet
Classroom website
Class Dojo App

7. Math and Language Arts
Students are learning the same curriculum and standards as their peers in the general education setting while working toward their individual goals as outlined in their IEP.
The programs we are using to meet those goals include:
Math: Envisions
LA: Reading and Writing Workshop

8. Envisions Math Program
Volume 1 and Volume 2 workbooks
Online component: students can log in, rewatch Visual Learning piece, play games, and practice skills
Pearson Bounce Pages app- homework help

9. Reading & Writing Workshop
Active, student-centered process
Includes read-alouds, mini lessons, shared reading, guided reading, independent reading, conferencing, independent writing, shared writing, & interactive writing

10. Reading Logs 20 minutes of reading a night (M-Th)
(= 1,800,000 words/year *handout)
Signature required for some weeks
Various activities relating to
strategies being taught in class
Used for reading conferences

11. Communication
We are partners in your child’s education and communication is the key to success!
is the best way to reach me
Please let me know the best way to reach you!
Complete the parent contact form on my
website.

12. Thank You! Thank you so much for coming!
I am looking forward to a terrific year!
Thank You!