1. Mrs. Mays Bio  24th year of teaching  Diploma from Upper Moreland HS -1985  Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Towson University  Master in Elementary Education from Wilkes University  Three children: Trevor(20), Jarrett(17), & Tara(16)  Interests: family, cooking, reading, outdoor activities, sports, and living every day to the fullest.  Philosophy: I believe ALL students are capable of becoming successful lifetime learners by participating within a safe classroom community that promotes taking academic risks.

2. Reading/Language Arts (RELA) Rigby Program: 8 comprehension strategies, grammar, phonics, word study, vocabulary, spelling  Guided Reading: small flexible groups  Independent Reading : In class and at home DAILY!  Writer’s Notebook: Seed and Watermelon stories.  Spelling Program: Assessed in daily writing across the curriculum.

3. Mathematics  Everyday Math: EM (everydaymathonline.com)  Math Journal: (MJ) Classwork  Study Links: (SL) Homework  Home Links: Family letter explaining the upcoming unit and answers. It is given out at the start of each unit.  Timed Tests: 4 minutes for each operation.

4. Social Studies  Block Scheduling: Social Studies slated for 1st and 4 th marking periods  Units of Study : * Social Sciences *General Map Skills * Five U.S. Regions: 4 themes for each region: geography, history, economy, and politics. *Continent of Australia *Continent of Africa

5. Science  Block Scheduling: Science slated for 2 nd and 3 rd marking periods to prepare for PSSA tests.  Foss Units of Study *Electricity & Magnetism *Earth Materials: rocks & minerals * No textbook: Concepts learned through hands-on experiments, activities, and observations.

6. Miscellaneous  Homework Policy: Three missed, lose recess and note home.  Birthday Celebrations: Please keep it simple. Invitations for all (boys or girls) or mail from home. Non-food items promoted for celebration due to food allergies  PSSA: Reading, Math, and Science PSSA testing- April  Communication: Email most efficient. Wednesday Express Folder: Assessments sent in green folder. Monthly newsletter will be sent electronically.  6 Day Rotation: Think 6 days NOT Monday through Friday, check Davis website.  Home and School Association- please support this wonderful group with your $10 donation. Proceeds go towards field trips, holiday parties, recess equipment, etc.

7. Miscellaneous Con’t  November Conference sign up is TONIGHT in the gym.  Indoor recess games NEEDED! Please consider donating old complete board games and items for indoor recess.  PLEASE ASK! I won’t believe everything they say happens in your home, if you won’t believe everything they say happens in school.

8. MAYS MESSAGE REMEMBER WE ARE A TEAM!! TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE YOUR PRECIOUS GEM SHINE!! BELIEVE