Open House
Chartiers Valley Intermediate
Welcome to Room 3-302
Mrs. Kelly
Supplies List 2017
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2 inch binder (cover pocket/inside pockets)
2 dividers
1- 70 page spiral binder
*loose leaf paper not needed
2-3 yellow highlighters
2-3 black dry erase markers
Box of pencils
Pink eraser
Good Morning
This is how I start my day…
• Put personal notes, excuses, PTG/Office mail in
the basket on the teacher’s desk.
• Teacher will check tracker for “paw print” parent
signature.
• Sharpen your pencils, go to the bathroom, and
prepare for the chime to ring at 8:45.
• Begin Math Workshop/Menu.
• Students going to breakfast must return by 9:00
for attendance.
3-302 Schedule
Mrs. Kelly
*Note that students in 302 will have ELA 9:00-11:10 in 309
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
9:00-10:10
ELA
ELA
ELA
ELA
ELA
ELA
10:10-11:10
ELA
ELA
ELA
ELA
ELA
ELA
11:10-12:10
Recess/Lunch
Recess/Lunch
Recess/Lunch
Recess/Lunch
Recess/Lunch
Recess/Lunch
12:10-1:10
Co-Teaching
Math
Co-Teaching
Math
Co-Teaching
Math
Co-Teaching
Math
Co-Teaching
Math
Co-Teaching
Math
1:10-1:40
Social/Science
Social/Science
Social/Science
Social Science
Social/Science
Social/Science
1:40-2:20
Music
PE
Spanish
Media/Library
PE
Art
2:25-3:05
RtII
RtII
RtII
RtII
RtII
RtII
3:05-3:35
Social/Science
Social/Science
Social/Science
Social/Science
Social/Science
Social/Science
You’ve got mail!
Where is my mailbox?
• Find your mailbox in the back of the room.
• Table Team fill mailboxes after lunch each day.
• Collect your mail at dismissal each day or in
the morning if you have been absent.
• Please note that your box is the one with your
name plate in it.
Table Team
What are my team’s responsibilities?
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Technical/Resource Managers
Teaching Assistants
Office Managers
Line Leaders
Peer Support/Hospitality
Custodial Staff
*Table Teams rotate daily based on the Specials Day
1 through 6 Schedule.
Can I go to the bathroom?
• Student is responsible for morning, lunchtime,
and dismissal bathroom break.
• Bathroom break provided in route to Specials.
• Students will take bathroom breaks
midmorning and mid-afternoon as needed.
• Student must sign out and si
• Student must return within 3-4 minutes.
• Bathroom passes available as requested by
parent if child has been sick.
“Chime In”
When the chime rings, I know what to do…
• Chime indicates a transition; stop activity to
listen for teacher direction.
• Chime indicates quiet zone; students working.
• Chime signals the beginning of our day at 8:45.
• Transition times include 10:00, 12:05, 1:40 and
3:40. These occur when changing classes or
before and after specials.
It’s Your Birthday!
How do we celebrate your special day in 302?
• Birthday beanbag for Reading and mat time.
• Birthday card, lunch bunch with friends,
homework pass, and a coupon of your choice
from “Snoopy”.
• You may also share a treat that day.
Classroom Clip Chart
How do we earn a reward?
• Special’s teachers are proud of you!
• A complimentary report from a substitute, principal, or other adults.
• Excellent line basics when traveling.
• Enthusiasm, excitement, and energized learning.
• Clean lunch table and/or good report.
• Transition and Chime Time expectations are on cue!
• Dismissal is orderly and quiet.
• Desks, totes, drawers are neatly organized.
• Students are prepared to learn.
• Students are responsible and respectful.
The class works cooperatively to earn their reward.
*The teacher will move the classroom clip as she observes these excellent
behaviors!
What is a team clip chart?
• Teams begin daily on “Ready to Learn”.
• Team moves up the chart when the team is prepared, participating,
and working together collaboratively.
• Great Effort is 1 ticket, Excellent Choices 2, and Outstanding 3.
• Tickets are earned for a drawing on Day 1.
• Coupons are awarded to winning team members.
• When a team moves their clip down to “Make Better Choices” or
“Teacher’s Choice” they have the opportunity to move upward as
they make the effort to correct their behavior.
Investigate Science in 302
• Phases of the Moon followed by the birth and life of stars.
• Animal Studies with a mini unit on bats and their importance to
our environment.
• Weather with a focus on measurement.
• Simple Machines (PLTW) Forces and interactions
• Designing Model Membranes
Note that our Science curriculum is enhanced and supported by our
National Geographic text book series providing rich content and background.
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Links with Connections
• Think Central/NL Math Expressions
• National Geographic
• Go to Links on Mrs. Kelly’s website; see helpful hints to log on!
Tracking Homework
• Teacher tracks the completion of homework.
• Students who are absent are given the number
of days absent to turn in their homework.
• Assignments will be collected for review.
• *Monthly Math Journal packets and enrichment pages will
add bonus points to this grade.
Communication
E-mail is an excellent means of contacting me with a concern or question regarding your child. I check
my email when I arrive in the morning, noon, and during my prep period at 1;20-2:00.
Phones are available in our classroom this year. Calls will be returned during the above designated times
but I find email a more efficient and immediate way of responding to parent concerns
Sticky notes in trackers that students can hand to me are also an effective way of communicating a
concern, question, or reminder.
Please check Mrs. Kelly’s website regarding homework or project due dates. This often provides
information that a tracker entry does not.
Phone: 412-429-2233 ext. 6439
[email protected]
Your support this year is so appreciated . Looking forward to discussing your child’s progress and
transition to Third grade at Parent Conference.