2. My name is Brandy Sipling. This is my 16th year teaching
My name is Brandy Sipling. This is my 16th year teaching. I was the 2014 Teacher of the Year for Muscogee County. I have earned my Specialist Degree in Elementary Education with a gifted endorsement and mentoring endorsement.

3. My family
When I am not at school, I am out exploring the world with my husband, Ben, Carson (2 yrs.), and Owen (10 months). We also have 2 dogs- Shiloh and Joy. I am currently training to run a half marathon in November.

4. Bands- Our behavior system consists of bands
Bands- Our behavior system consists of bands. Each student has 4 bands a day. After warnings if the misbehavior continues, then a band will be taken. This will be recorded in the behavior sheet in the BEAR binder. Each taken band is worth 5 points towards the conduct grade. A weekly grade will be out of a 100 points. Rewards will be given on a daily and weekly basis.

5. Time: 8:15 – 9:45
We teach in a workshop model meaning that students start with a whole group lesson on the rug. Then are divided into small groups to work with me, independently, and in stations.

6. Time: 9:45 – 11:25
Reader’s Workshop begins with independent reading. I am working one-on-one with students. Then we have a whole group lesson on the rug. That is followed by the Daily 5 (centers) and guided reading (small groups with me).

7. We have a pretest on Fridays
We have a pretest on Fridays. Based on the pretest, your child will be assigned list A, B, or C to study for the week. Spelling words follow the phonics pattern of the week and includes sight words.

8. Time: 12:30 -1:30
This is a whole group lesson on grammar skills that we learn to use in our writing.

9. Time: 12:30 – 1:30
Writer’s Workshop is a time we gather on the rug to work on our writing. We will learn to write in 3 different genres this year- narrative, informational, and opinion.

10. Time: 1:30- 2:00 and during reading time
Each nine weeks we will focus on a science standard. This will be integrated into our reading workshop time as well as at the end of the day. Science will be alternating with social studies each nine weeks.

11. Time: 1:30 – 2:00 and during reading time
Each nine weeks we will focus on a social studies standard. This will be taught alternating with science. It will be included in our reading workshop as well as that the end of the day.

12. Homework is assigned on Fridays and due the following Friday
Homework is assigned on Fridays and due the following Friday. It typically consists of spelling, writing, math, and reading. If your student turns in his/her homework on time including the reading log, then once a month we will have a special reward. 

13. LUNCH – 11:25 – 11:55
Mondays- 8:15 Music
Tuesdays – 10:30 art
Tuesdays – 12:00 PE
Fridays – 12:45 PE
Fridays – 10:00 Computers

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