Mrs. Mormack
2014-2015
Meet Mrs. Mormack
• Wildcat at heart
• Graduated from Indiana University of
Pennsylvania in 2010
• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood and
Elementary Education, Concentration in
Reading & Special Education Certification
• 3rd year teaching at Mt. View Elementary
• 5th year at Greater Latrobe School District
Language Arts
• StoryTown Core Reading Program
• Weekly Spelling List in Yellow Bee
Book (individualized list)
• Leveled Reading Books/Small Group
Instruction
• Assessments: Weekly Spelling and
Reading Tests (Friday)
• Accessible on Think Central.
Math
We will cover four critical areas in math:
• Addition & Subtraction
• Numbers and Operations in Base Ten
• Measurement and Data
• Geometry
Accessible on Think Central.
Homework
Monday – spelling words (Bee Book)
Tuesday – read weekly story
(reading book and RAH card)
Wednesday – poetry folder & highfrequency word practice worksheet
Thursday – study for tests
Friday – spelling & reading tests
*occasional math worksheet
*Book in a Bag
Science
We will cover four critical areas in science:
Nature of Science
Life Science
Earth Science
Physical Science
Accessible on Think Central.
Social Studies
Citizenship
Holidays
Resources for the Future
Health
Keeping Healthy
Dental Health
Nutrition
First Quarter
Conference
We will have a parent teacher
conference to discuss your child’s
progress on Monday, November 10th.
Before you leave, please select a date
and time. Sign-up sheets are located
on the back table.
Classroom Management
Classroom Rules
• Listen.
• Raise your hand
to speak.
• Keep your hands
and feet to
yourself.
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Share.
Help others.
Use your manners.
Put things away.
Take turns.
Rewards
and
Consequences
Individual and Whole Class
M&M’s
Students will have the opportunity to
earn M&M’s each school day for
following the rules, completing
homework, being a good friend, etc.
M&M’s can also be taken away. Every
other Friday, students will count their
M&M’s and have an opportunity to trade
them in for items in the class treasure
chest.
“Brownie Points” are earned
together as a whole class. The class
will earn brownies by working
together. For example: following
the rules, being kind, and receiving
compliments. When the brownie
pan is full, the class will choose a
reward.
Additional Information
Birthday Treats
• Nut-free
• Pre-cut
• Provide plates, napkins, forks,
etc., if needed
• Summer birthdays – choose a
day to celebrate
Water Bottles
• Label with child’s name
• Water only
I’m excited to begin
a year of fun and
learning together!
Mrs. Heather Mormack
If you need to contact me:
• Send in a note
• Email: [email protected]
• Call MVES: (724) 834-7399
Other School District Information
can be found at: www.glsd.us
I’m so glad you were able to join me!
Please take some time to look around
the room with your child.
Don’t forget to visit our encore teachers
and Spirit Wear table!
Enjoy the rest of your evening.