back to school night september 2021
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Back to school nightSeptember 2021
Grace Rosales
● 9th year
teaching
● 4th year at
MRES
● Passionate
about travel
● Love sports
● Proud Aunt to
Corinne, Maya,
and Cecelia
MAUREEN WILCOX● 3 years substitute teaching
at MRES. Certified Teacher with a Masters in Counseling.
● 2 years as a fourth grade teacher in Texas.
● Military Spouse who has had many different roles/jobs to include teaching jobs overseas with DOD schools.
● Bereavement Counselor to Adults and Children.
● School Age Care Curriculum Training Specialist.
Proud mom of my daughter Sarah-age 24 a Humanitarian in Ethiopia and son Nicholas-age 26 a Marine Corps Captain.
Kati Myers● 7th year teaching
● 3rd year at MRES
● I love reading, being
outside, and exploring
new places.
● First time aunt to my
nephew and getting
married in April!
● Proud cat mom ☺
Kyra Ganezer ● 2nd year teaching.
● 2nd year at MRES.
● I love to read and
write!
● Football is my favorite
sport.
● I coach Cheerleading at
South County High
School.
● I have two dogs!
Hala Nicolas● 1st year teacher
● 4th year at MRES
● I love playing the
violin, guitar, and
making art.
● Proud cat mom to Xena.
Amy pannuti*I taught kindergarten and
2nd grade spanish immersion
for many years and now teach
English Language Learners.
*I was born in Peru and I
speak Spanish and lived 14
years overseas.
*I have 3 kids and 2 cats!
* I love to travel, scuba
dive, hike, and I love to
cook with my kids.
Kate OHlhausen● 5th year teaching at
MRES
● UVA alum, and avid UVA
basketball fan- go
hoos!
● In my free time, I love
to read, swim, and
hangout with my nieces
and nephews
● My family includes me,
my husband, Neil, and
our cat, Penny!
Rita Monner● 8th year teaching at
MRES
● Teaching is my second
career
● My children are MRES
alumni
● Proud mom to Stella
and Henry
● I love to read -
especially on the
beach!
● Grace Rosales● Kyra ganezer● Kati Myers● Lindsey Wilkins● Maureen Wilcox● Kate Ohlhausen● Rita Monner● Amy Pannuti● Hala Nicolas
Our Hopes and DreamsOur Team goal is to provide equity, excellence and effectiveness every day for every
child!
3rd grade is a year of tremendous growth. This year you will
see your child:
● Learn to work in collaborative groups
● Become more independent workers and thinkers
● Write and Read A LOT!
● Develop strong critical thinking skills
● Focus on building strong communication and collaboration
skills
CommunicationBi-weekly newsletter
- Will include academic content
across subject areas, upcoming
events, and dates to remember
Student Agenda-
- Students will write in agendas
every day
- Parents will sign agendas each
night after homework is completed
- Homework and dates to remember
- Teachers will check agendas for
completion
Weekly email from administration
Students will:
● 20-30 minutes
reading per night
● Math practice
Monday-Thursday (starting in late September)
● Occasional writing
homework, studying
for a test or
quiz, research for
a current project
Homework
ScheduleSnack Reminders
Morning Meeting 9:20-
9:40
Math 9:40-
10:40
Language Arts-Reading 10:45-11:40
Lunch 11:45-
12:15
Recess 12:20-12:50
Quiet Time 12:50-1:00
Science/SS 1:00-1:40
Specials 1:45-2:45
Language Arts-Writing 2:50-3:50
• Healthy Snack (no nutsor candy)
• Finger foods
• Light (try to supply one item)
• Water bottles (no juice or Gatorade)
• Spill-proof
Cultures of Thinking
● Research out of
Harvard University
● Transforms our
classrooms into
places where a
group’s collective
as well as
individual thinking
is valued, visible,
and actively
promoted
● See, Think, and Wonder
● Chalk Talk● Word-Phrase-
Sentence● Compass
Points
Workshop Model for MathMajor Math Concepts:
● Addition and subtraction with six digit numerals
● Multiplication and division through 10X10
● Compare fractions and mixed numbers
● Perimeter and area
Language ArtsMajor Language Arts Concepts:
● Character Development
● Nonfiction● Biographies ● Book Clubs● Poetry ● Research Skills ● Personal
Narratives● Informational
Writing
Responsive Classroom● Morning Meeting/Closing
Circle
○ Greeting
○ Sharing
○ Activity
○ Message
● Hopes and Dreams
● Self-Regulations
● Community Building
● Take a break spot
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Technology● Google Drive
● Schoology
● Lexia
● ST Math
Parent Resource Centerhttps://www.fcps.edu/resources/family-engagement/parent-
resource-center
● Free workshops for parents
● Free translators for parents
● Entire FCPS website can be translated
Academics at a Glance
K-6 Program of Studies: Learn more about what your
child will learn this year in all content areas.
“Building a community of readers”
Portrait of a Graduate3rd Graders will: Communicate, Collaborate, Become
Ethical and Global Citizens, Be Creative and Critical
Thinkers and Become Goal Directed and Resilient
Individuals.
The Positivity Project
-Recognize the good in other
people.
-Everything you say and do
affects others
-Support others when they
struggle.
-Cheer others on when they
succeed.
-Are you being present?
Social Emotional LearningCASEL defines SEL as:
● Understand and manage emotions
● Establish and maintain positive
relationships
● Set and achieve positive goals
● Make responsible decisions
● Feel and show empathy
● Establish and maintain positive
relationships
● Set and achieve positive goals
● Make responsible decisions
● Feel and show empathy
Yoga
Yoga 4 Classrooms® is an
evidence-based yoga and
mindfulness program for
schools that promotes
social, emotional and
physical health and
wellness, learning
readiness and a positive
school climate
We look forward to working with your child and your family this year!!
● Grace Rosales [email protected]
● Kyra Ganezer [email protected]
● Kati Myers [email protected]
● Maureen Wilcox [email protected]
● Kate Olhausen [email protected]
● Hala Nicolas [email protected]
● Rita Monner [email protected]