mrs. mormack 2014-2015. meet mrs. mormack wildcat at heart graduated from indiana university of...
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Mrs. Mormack2014-2015
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 & high-
frequency word practice worksheetThursday – study for testsFriday – spelling & reading tests
*occasional math worksheet *Book in a Bag
Science
We will cover four critical areas in science:Nature of ScienceLife ScienceEarth SciencePhysical 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
• Listen.• Raise your hand
to speak.• Keep your hands
and feet to yourself.
• Share.• Help others.• Use your manners.• Put things away.• Take turns.
Classroom Rules
Rewards and
Consequences
Individual and Whole Class
M&M’sStudents 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 InformationBirthday Treats• Nut-free • Pre-cut• Provide plates, napkins,
forks, etc., if needed• Summer birthdays – choose
a day to celebrateWater 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.