2. Science Teacher Reading Teacher
Ms. Joy Williams Mrs. Katie Cronin
Science Teacher Reading Teacher
21st year of teaching (8th at Patriots) 17th year of teaching
BS in Elementary Education - App State BS in Elem./Special Education
Masters – UNCC
National Board Certified Teacher
Mrs. Stephanie Bryant Ms. Alyson Cobb
Math Teacher PIE Teacher
20th year teaching (8th at Patriots) 4th year of teaching (1st year at Patriots
BA in Elementary Education~UNC-Charlotte BA in Elem/Special Education
National Board Certified Teacher UNCW

3. We use a behavior plan called SOAR
We use a behavior plan called SOAR. Your child will have a behavior card that comes home each day in their communication folder. Please review each night and initial.

4. Nightly Homework:
Read for 20 minutes
Written Response
Other 20 minutes
Math
Spelling
Occasional Projects

6. We will be using Words Their Way to teach spelling patterns
We will be using Words Their Way to teach spelling patterns. Children will sort a list of words (in class) based on a specific pattern weekly. They will do various activities in class with their words in their Spelling Journal. We keep this Journal in ELA class. They will also work with their Words Their Way Workbook in PIE block.

7. Writer’s Workshop

8. PIE Personalized Intervention & Enrichment
PIE will be divided into ELA and Math
Lessons will reinforce skills being taught by Mrs. Cronin & Mrs. Bryant.
Students will be working with partners and independently on various tasks, games and on technology resources. During this time, Ms. Cobb will pull groups depending on area of need. In certain blocks LIFT Teachers or Interventionist will push in.

9. Components of our Math Instruction

10. Our Science themes for the year are:
Sound
Changing States of Matter
Weather
Animal Life Cycles
Evolution and Genetics

11. Civics and Government
Understanding the Past
Geography
Cultural Expressions
Economics
Environmental Impact

12. Nascar Hall of Fame (November 16th)
North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro (Tentative -April 25th)
Parents are welcome to attend as chaperones!
We will be sending more information as it becomes available! Students wear class t-shirts on trips. An order form was sent home with your child last week!

13. Transportation Changes
Please call the office to make transportation changes after 7:45 am.
If your child transportation changes weekly, please send in a calendar designating how your child should go home.