Mrs. Wildey Room 9 2016-2017 Thank you for your extreme generosity in starting the year off so well. We are prepared and ready to go for a great year!! •Born and Raised in Palos Verdes •11 years teaching, 9 at Cornerstone and 2 in Hawthorne •9 years in first grade and 3 years in third grade •LMU undergrad and Chapman University-masters in curriculum and instruction and also received my administrators credential •Mom to Charlie and Mackenzie- 5 years old! Married 9 years to Scott •Love yoga, pilates, running, baking, taking pictures, and being with my family •Happy to be part of the Cornerstone family •Excited you are here with me •Thrilled to have your kiddo this year How to reach me… [email protected] or 310-378-0324x 209 Emails Monday-Thursday are usually replied to in 24 hours. Call if you have not heard back and need a response-sometimes there are email problems. Do not email about changes for going home- call office! Minimize calling during instructional hours. Before school is very important prep and planning time-no drop in conferences/meetings-doors locked until 8:30. I can not stay and conference after school unless it has been planned ahead of time. Thank you for understanding. All About Our Class 24 eager, energetic, and delightful students in Room 9 Class Mottos Be your best Try your best Worry about yourself (very important especially with all the differentiated instruction taking place in the class) Mindset Matters Fixed: One where we believe our children’s innate abilities, talents, and intelligence are fixed. They are either “good” or talented at something or they are not. They can learn new things, but this skill or subject isn’t really their “thing”. Growth: the belief that intelligence, skills, and talent are malleable, and they can change with effort, perseverance, and practice. We are a GROWTH mindset class!! The power of YET! Adopt the word “YET” into your vocabulary. When your child says: I can’t do the math, dribble a ball, hula hoop, play the piano, etc. You remind him that he can’t “yet” but with hard work he/she will have success. Avoid comparing to others-achievement is not a competition. There is enough success for everyone ….a lot more on this to come throughout the year •Parents and teachers work together to provide the best educational environment possible. •We want to create independent learners who are intrinsically motivated to succeed. •We are here to help children succeed and capture the love of learning. •We are acting as facilitators guiding the child- we must let them do their work. •Flexibility is essential as we work together. •Cell phones should be on vibrate mode while in the class. •If you must answer a call then please take it outside. Confidentiality is REQUIRED! Always talk to me about any issues or concerns Themes for Learning and Understanding 1.Citizenship 2.Changes Over Time 3.Celebrating Cultures 4.Observing the World Around Us 5.Our Living World 6.Meeting Our Needs We will also provide students with grade level standards-based reading skills such as knowledge of letter sounds, short and long vowels, diphthongs, digraphs, blends, compound words, and contractions. •Through the stories presented, the students will predict, infer, and use comprehension skills to dissect the story. They will be practicing correct sequencing of sentences and grammar skills, using syntax. Along with this reading program, we will use a variety of other reading books in order to meet the needs of all children. •We also use a supplementary Phonics workbook by Modern Curriculum Press. • There is ample opportunity for writing. Each day the • • • • students will do some type of writing. We begin with simple sentences, and then move into writing short paragraphs, focusing on one topic. We will be working to write for fun and expression. Also learning narratives, opinion writing, and informational writing. We also do interactive writing, group writing, and cross-curricular writing. Writers Workshop will continue this year! Look forward to another inservice on writing! Math Math In Focus/CGI Math In Focus will present challenging grade level concepts. Weekly CGI practice and word problems will challenge students to explain their thinking and to show different ways to solve problems. Counting, word problems, and algebraic thinking are just a few concepts taught. Addition and subtraction are taught in many different ways in order to foster a deeper understanding of the concepts. We will also work on telling time, counting money and geometry. - we will dive deeper into math at our Math inservice. Differentiated instruction is meeting the needs of all learners. Small group instruction makes this possible- Cornerstone Makes this possible!!! We will have different reading groups that are working on the skills necessary to be most successful and master the standards. The group will challenge the child but not frustrate him/her. You will see: different books being read, different writing assignments, different expectations, and growth in your child. We also differentiate instruction in math groups. Our RTI(Response to Intervention) program runs 5 days a week to help kids reach grade level learning goals. A r t T r e k Thank you for making this possible!!! Students will learn about body structure, healthy eating, and good sportsmanship. Kids will need to wear comfortable clothes and shoes EVERY day so that we can keep active. We have P.E. on Tuesday and Thursday. Proper shoes are required. If you are working these shifts, please go out and help her with the class. ** there are other days we may still go out for P.E.. Daily interaction with books allows children time to explore and LOVE reading. Books may also be brought in from home. Please have your name on any book you bring in for quiet reading. Students will get a handmade birthday book to take home. We ask that you do not bring any food or drinks. You do have the option to donate a book to our class library. Summer birthdays are celebrated at their half birthday. Every week your child will have a classroom job. The job will help facilitate learning and promote responsibility. Please be on time for your shift! TP Shifts are not parent conferences…please refrain from “how is ____doing” set up a time to meet if you would like TP1 8:10 – 11:50 TP2- 8:30 – 12:10- if you arrive early, please stay outside of the room and make sure kids turn in h.w. folders and hang up backpacks nicely- The door is locked until 8:30AM TP 3- Shift starts at 11:40. Please remember to sign in. The sign in is located on the bulletin board Please read the instructions on the clipboard carefully. Familiarize yourself with directions for checking in homework, grading papers and stuffing HW folders – posted on TP work table and also on EDLIO- (we will get back to EDLIO) Always ask me for help if my directions do not seem clear. See list of extra jobs to do if you have down time. Things to Remember when helping out with classroom materials… *Paper cutters in classroom, office & MPR workroom *Electric stapler for packets *Electric 3-hole punch in class and office *Use electric pencil sharpener in office for big jobs; please don’t sharpen pencils while I’m teaching!! You can move sharpeners outside and close the door. *Always use “first grade” printing, please! •Playground Duty is very important. •Our main priority is the safety of our children. •Please stay in your designated spot. •Don’t be afraid to say NO! •Please use the appropriate forms to fill out for behavior reports. Kuddos and Incident Reports are in your green pack that you take out to recess and lunch. Please walk the children down to the snack tables. One person should walk in front so the children do not run ahead. For snack, children MUST sit for 5 minutes. If they finish early or do not have a snack they must still wait for 5 minutes. For lunch, children MUST sit for 10 minutes. Once finished, children must put his/her lunch away in the designated area and throw trash away. No sharing food During snack and lunch time children with nut allergies must sit at the nut free table. Do not allow children to sit at this table if they have any food with nuts or nut traces in it. Please review this at home with your child. Let me know immediately if your child has a nut or other allergy. In class, I use the clip system to monitor behavior. Each child always starts the day on “Ready to Learn”. A clip is moved down when a poor choice is made. A clip may be moved back up if the child shows to be improving his/her behavior. A child may move up if he/she is showing outstanding citizenship. We are working on the golden rule of treating others the way we want to be treated and to be a buddy not a bully. Never take your child without properly checking him/her out! Attendance is imperative! Plan your vacations around school holidays. …..Please keep your child at home if he/she is sick. FEVER FREE 24 HOURS! Your child WILL get sent home if this is not followedDO NOT WORK A SHIFT WHEN YOU ARE SICK, PLEASE!! Homework is an extension of the curriculum and is to be done at home. Weekly homework assignments are all on EDLIO this year. Homework begins on Mondays and is due back on Friday. Wednesday is Family Fun Night!! Enjoy Kids need to be kids so if h.w. is taking too long, call me. We will work something out and modify so your child is able to keep a positive attitude towards school and H.W. Let’s look at Edlio **please subscribe http://cornerstone.pvpusd.net Homework Folders Homework is posted on Edlio by Monday and due on Friday Weekly assignments include Reading Log, spelling word study activities, math, optional Poetry Journal and, oral reading at home and, later in the year, an Interactive Journal. Raz Kids will also be used-possibly others… Check folders daily for additional assignments or notes from me. Bring folders to school EVERY day. Clean out old material from folders each week Example Monday night: Print spelling words for your child Child picks 10 words from the list and puts them in ABC order (use the words with a ** first) Child reads for 20 minutes (or you take turns reading) Tuesday Night Look at September H.W. menu and pick 1 activity Read for 20 minutes Wednesday Night Family Fun Night- NO HOMEWORK Thursday Night Have someone give you a practice test with the ** words and the weekly word wall words (orally or written) 20 minutes of reading ** you will probably get 1-2 pages for math- you pick the day you want your child to complete it **your child must prepare for his/her oral language share **the following is optional: poetry journal •Each child will have his or her week to be the star student. •This is a special and fun time to get to know everyone. •See the attached schedule for your child’s date. Star of the week Monday- share poster and take home class mascotGOOD NEWS! Your poster is already done!! Tuesday- Book Share- bring in a book from home and read it aloud to the class (or have me read it). Wednesday- Parent letter- write a letter to the class about your child and send it in a sealed envelope- I will read it to the class. Have fun- or do a short video or PPT for me to share with the class. Thursday- estimation- bring less than 100 items in a ziplock for kids to estimate-no food and include the answer- Each week your child will need to do an oral language sharing assignment. The presentation may not be more than 2 minutes long. It is essential that your child prepares for this at home. Note cards with small pictures or phrases can be helpful IF your child can read them! Please practice: Speaking loud and clear Standing up straight Making eye contact C S AC Posture and eye contact Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room. Stands up straight and establishes some eye contact during the presentation. Sometimes stands up straight and establishes little or no eye contact Voice Voice was clear and loud. It conveyed emotions appropriately. Student was hard to hear or emotion voice conveyed sometimes did not fit the content. Voice was rarely used OR the emotion it conveyed often did not fit the content. Content Student gave great Student gave good information about the information but more details would topic. have helped. Student did not address the topic. More information needed. Preparedness Student was on time and ready to present. Student did not share this week. Time Limit Presentation was 2 minutes or less. Presentation exceeded 2 minutes. Water Arrowhead water. Donation envelope to keep water for the class $12.00 per child- cash please SMALL Dixie cup donations are accepted year round. (3oz) Scholastic Will submit monthly- keep going on and ordering books anytime. Great options, prices, and selection. AND the class benefits from bonus points and we get free class books. Eyes and Ears Make sure your child has had recent visits to check vision and hearing. Class photos- please notify me if your child should not be used in any class photos that we take. I will be uploading photos onto edlio. Thank you for being here and for all your hard work!! I am looking forward to a great year with all of you!!!
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