2. Racing Into 4 th Grade Welcome Pit Crew Members

3. Allison and BraydenChad and Kelly

4. Ms. Belding 17 years teaching tenure in the Windsor School District Bachelor of Arts, Fontbonne University Masters of Arts in Teaching, Webster University

5. Ms. Belding, Communication Arts Mr. Pattengill, Mathematics Ms. Schmitt, Science

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

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

8. 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

9. Reading/Writing Strategies

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

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

12. 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! SPEED LIMITS: Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Respectful

13. Additional Information Reading Counts Bag Books Weekly Reviews Grades and Homework Policy Student Dismissal Birthdays Friday Folders

14. Contact Information Windsor Intermediate: 636-464-4451 Ms. Belding: (Communication Arts) kbelding@windsor.k12.mo.us Mr. Pattengill: (Mathematics) dpattengill@windsor.k12.mo.us Ms. Schmitt: (Science/Social Studies/Intervention cschmitt@windsor.k12.mo.us