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Welcome to
Fourth Grade!
Mrs. Read
2014-2015
All About Mrs. Read Graduated in 1998 from
Hiram College with BAs in Elementary Education and Special Education
Obtained my Master’s Degree in Administration from Ashland University in 2005.
Coached softball in Chagrin for 7 years.
Married fourteen years to Mike and Mom to two sons AJ and Will. AJ is 9, and Will is 7.
Moved to Chagrin three years ago.
Curriculum and Schedule
Math Club 45 Lunch/Recess Language Arts Social Studies or Science Encore
Encore
Rotation- Day 1 – Guidance & Spanish- Day 2 – Music & Gym- Day 3 – Technology- Day 4 – Spanish & Library- Day 5 – Gym & Music- Day 6 – Art
Assignments
• Class work• Projects/Labs• Homework
- Spelling
- Reading Log
- Math
- Science/Social Studies
Homework
Reinforces learning Prepares for upcoming lessons Teaches responsibility Develops positive study skills Should be independent Consistent Communication is important!
Math
EnVision Math Program (CCSS) Problem-Based Learning Collaborative Projects Accelerated
- Pretests guide topics
- Pacing Homework
Language Arts
Pilot Year – will loosely use LBD until Pilot programs are selected
Spelling lists – Data Driven – fluid groups Format of Reading log will change Time for Kids Guided Reading Groups Independent/Collaborative Reading projects Writing projects “Write from the Heart”
Club 45
Intervention/Enrichment 45 minutes every day Rotation
- Read/Acton/McHugh
- Dippel/Oulton/Florkiewicz
- Heartz and Adick Academic Lab (as needed)
- Blackwell
The Responsive Classroom
Approach
Morning Meeting Rules and Logical Consequences Hopes & Dreams Guided Discovery Academic Choice
Examples of Logical Consequences
“You break it – you fix it.”
- Apology of Action
Loss of Privilege
“Take a Break.”
Parent Communication
All graded papers will come home daily in the Take Home Folder.
Students bring home Student Planners daily.
Email is the best form of communication.
Infinite Campus Website Twitter
My Contact Information:
Phone: (440) 893-7690, Extension #4251
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.chagrinschools.org/Read.aspx
Twitter: @read_chagrin
“Whether we’re a preschooler or a young teen, a graduating college senior
or a retired person, we human beings all want to know that we’re acceptable, that
our being alive somehow makes a difference in the lives of others.”
- Fred Rogers
Questions?