1.  As you are waiting… ◦ Please write down the best way to contact you throughout the week (e-mail or phone). ◦ Please feel free to look around the room (class book on side table) or through the packet. ◦ Then just get comfortable! WELCOME!

2. Welcome to Mr. Bremer’s Multi-age Class

3.  I grew up in a small town in Indiana.  Graduated from Purdue  Taught two years in Indianapolis. Third year here.  Married in 2014. A little bit about myself…

4.  Reading  Language  Math  Science  Social Studies Curriculum

5. There will be personalized learning environments for reading this year! What does that mean? – Students will be working with multiple teachers – Mrs. Rivera, Mr. Brooks, Mr. Bremer, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Mahoney – Flexible groupings based on MAP test scores, observations in class, and students’ needs. Personalized Learning Environment

6. Why multiple teachers? – Better student to teacher ratio – Easier for teachers to meet variety of each student’s needs. Why multiple grade levels? – Reading groups not based on grade level but vocabulary, literature, and informational text skills. Personalized Learning Enviornments

7. Nonfiction high interest reading. Based on student’s reading ability. Able to track growth. Web-based program. Used at school, but student has option to use at home (reading record). Achieve

8. Students Reading grade will include their AR test average for the grading period as an in- class grade. Each Thursday I will hand out a weekly Reading log. Students need to read for at least 20 minutes a night for four nights. Obviously they may read more. This does not have to be an AR book. Reading

9. The Language grade will consist of grammar, spelling, punctuation, reference skills, and writing. Writing – We will be writing personal narratives, informational reports, persuasive essays, etc. Correct letter formation counts on spelling tests, including dotting i’s and crossing t’s. Language

10. Words Their Way-Students will get spelling words on Monday. There were also be a final test on the words on the following Friday. Spelling contracts will be handed out on the second Monday and due on Friday. Hopefully, this helps with responsibility. Students will have different words, based upon the initial spelling assessment we completed at the beginning of the year. Every other week your child will be given a new spelling list. Spelling

11.  I will be teaching 3 rd and 4 th grade math. Math in Multiage 1 st Round (20 minutes) 2 nd Round (20 minutes) 3 rd Round (20 minutes) 4 th Round (20 minutes) Group 1 (3 rd graders) Teacher Lesson All 3 rd grade Individual Work or Extra Group Front Row and Xtra Math Partner / Challenge Group 2 (3 rd graders) Teacher Lesson All 3 rd grade Individual work or Extra Group Partner / Challenge Front Row and Xtra Math Group 3 (4 th graders) Front Row and Xtra Math Partner / Challenge Teacher Lesson All 4 th grade Individual work or Extra Group Group 4 (4 th graders) Partner / Challenge Front Row and Xtra Math Teacher Lesson All 4 th Grade Individual work or Extra Group

12.  Each student has an Everyday Math account. This is a great place to get extra help, print off resources if lost, and play games. Math Resources

13.  Units of Study: Magnetism and Electricity, Rock and Minerals, and Structures of Life.  Foss Science is a hands-on curriculum in which students are actively involved in their learning.  We will read and go work with the material in class. Tests will be based off of what we do in class, the readings, and the vocabulary. Science

14.  This year we are using the Social Studies Alive series. The units we will be studying are: Regions of the U.S.A. Social Sciences  Daily geography will be assigned on Mondays when we are doing social studies. Practices map skills. Social Studies

15.  I am not picky when it comes to handwriting, but I MUST BE ABLE TO READ IT!  All work is done in PENCIL! No assignments should be done in colored pencil, crayons, pens, etc. Handwriting

16.  Students will be given a grade based on completed homework assignments.  IF you see a check mark on the paper, that means it was me formatively checking how they are doing. It is not for a grade.  Homework is 20% of final grade. Homework

17.  If they do not turn in their work, or it is incomplete ~an incomplete work slip will be sent home. It needs to be signed and brought back the next day.  During the incomplete work session, your child will complete the assignment. Once it is complete, their grade may be raised to no higher than an 80%.  Missing work sessions – 2:30-3:00. Missing Homework

18.  Each student will receive one homework “SLIDE” per grading period. This can be used if an assignment is left at home, incomplete, lost, eaten by the dog.  Only one slide will be given each grading period. The students tell me if they need to use their slide and I keep a record on my computer. Homework Slides

19. 19 Communication of Assignments Students should be writing all assignments in their assignment notebook. Everyday I will allow class time to write assignments down as I write them on the board. Please check that they are writing their assignments in their notebook everyday.

20.  Reading Log – Due every Thursday  Spelling Contracts  Daily Geography  Any work not finished in school (Math, Language, Reading) What will 4 th Grade Homework Be?

21.  If your child needs extra help with anything we are doing in school they can always stay after school for an extra help session.  2:30-3:00  In order for them to stay they need to fill out an extra help slip and have it signed by you before they will be allowed to stay. This way there is an official copy in the office. Student Needs Extra Help

22.  Tests/Quizzes/Projects – 50%  Classwork – 30%  Homework – 20% (please have child complete their OWN homework) Total – 100% Four report cards a year – progress reports halfway through each grading period. Grade Breakdown

23.  I have a website on the district page:  http://www.whsd1.org http://www.whsd1.org  Great resources for kids on it! Website

24.  Please do not empty the take home folder without your child. Let your child empty their own folders. They should be using the take home/return to school sides correctly.  Your child is responsible for the folder and keeping it organized. I will not do it for them. Take Home Folders

25.  Used to keep track of weekly behavior.  1 st signature = warning (loss of 1 ticket)  2 nd signature = stand for 5 minutes for recess  3 rd signature = stand for whole recess  4 th signature = stand for recess/ phone call home  5 th signature = detention Binder System

26.  Students will be given their graded papers back on Monday.  They will also have a weekly note that shows how many times they signed the binder for behavior and any D’s or F’s.  I will not fill in A’s, B’s, and C’s. Feel free to fill in with your student. Weekly Notes and Papers

27.  Mr. Bremer’s Store ◦ Variety school items that students can purchase with white tickets. ◦ Students will need to learn how to save/stay organized to buy a variety of items. Token Economy

28.  Once a month ◦ Book orders that come home can be sent back with order & payment  Checks make payable to Scholastic Book Clubs  Cash? Send exact amount  Online class code: M9QNQ Book Orders

29.  Please take a moment on your way out or to your next classroom to stop by the gym and sign your family up for the Winthrop Harbor PTO (Parent Teacher Organization).  They do SO much for our students and run solely on volunteers.  They are hoping for 100% participation! (See back of handout) Where to now?

30. Feel free to look around the room. Thanks for your Time!