welcome families! to: geiger montessori school mrs. gilletti’s classroom
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Welcome Families!
To: Geiger Montessori
School
Mrs. Gilletti’s Classroom
Philosophy
• To provide your child the academic and social skills he/she will need to progress to the next grade.
•To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment.
•To help your child make new friends and discover new interests.
We love our school and playground,
and we love Geiger Students.
School MissionIn partnership with parents and the community, we will advocate for and promote the philosophy of Montessori, while providing a rigorous, individualized education that enables our students to become global participants in society.
VisionWe will be a transparent learning community that provides the student experiences through a prepared environment, individualized and challenging instruction in a nurturing environment that cultivates individual critical thinking and global responsibility.
What will we do in Montessori this year?We are using Montessori & Washington
State Common Core Standards.
Math, Reading, Writing, Chess, Art, ComputersReading Groups, Field Trips, Daily Five, PBIS,
FOSS Science, Accelerated Reader.
Signed Papers Papers will be sent home on Mondays. I ask that you sign the Monday Envelope. Return to school on Tuesdays. Completed class work can stay home. Incomplete work should be finished and returned to school as soon as possible. Signing the weekly folder indicates that you have viewed all of the papers.
ReadingStudents have 90 minutes of Daily Five reading instruction daily. We use the Montessori & Reading Street curriculum. Our instruction focuses on the following components:
•Phonics •Fluency •Vocabulary •Comprehension•Graphic Organizers/Writing
READING
Daily reading from our reading series
Supplemental Books Classroom
Library
Reading Street Grade 1-3
Leveled Readers
Accelerated Reader is a computerized reading program.
Children read AR books and then take a quiz on the computer to
check their comprehension. Points are earned based on the difficulty of the book and how many questions are answered correctly. Each child
must read and test within their reading range. Books are available
in the library and in our classroom.
We have a Classroom Library-Read Exciting Books!
MathStudents will focus on these
areas in math: Graphs/Data
Addition and Subtraction Place Value
Money Time
Measurement & Geometry Fractions & Multiplication
*Take Note: Our math curriculum is Montessori & Math Expressions.
SCIENCE
•Balance and Motion
•Insects
•Weather
•Pebbles, Sand, Silt
•Systems
•Solar System Project
•and STEM
•Plus more!!!
ScienceWe use FOSS science kits. Science is hands-on and
inquiry-based. Some areas of study included are:
Pebbles, Sand, and Silt (earth science)
Insects (life science) Balance & Motion (physical science)
WRITING
•Daily Journal Stories
• Writing Process 2-3 Paragraphs
•4 Square Writing
•Pen Pals, Flat Stanley Project
ART
We have a great art room called the “DaVinci Room”.
We will have Art Projects like painting, drawing.
COMPUTERS
Complete assignments
Learn Keyboarding
Make presentations like this
Practice skills
Our classroom is a family. In our family, we have rules to help us get along with each other.
Our class rules are: Be respectful
Be responsible. Be safe.
Be my best. Rewards
A healthy, happy learning environment Verbal praise
Special privileges Treats
PBIS Discipline Format
Consequences1st Reminder/ Warning (blue)
2nd “flip” card to (green) 5 min. recess
3rd “flip” card to (yellow) teacher chooses appropriate consequence (practicing at recess; losing a privilege; 10 min. etc.)
4th Noted on Weekly Report; “flip” card to red; Thinking Spot/Behavior Reflection.
Finally- Discipline Referral to Office is a last resort!
HOMEWORK
Homework will be assigned.
Why?
Improves academic performance
Increases responsibility
Homework I will assign homework some school nights. This includes a math paper and reading aloud to someone. Monday’s assigned homework can be returned on Thursday. Every child is responsible for doing his/her homework. Homework is a review of what has been learned in class. Students should be able to complete assignments independently; however, support from the HOMEWORK HELPER may be needed. PLEASE check your child’s homework for accuracy. I usually do not have time to thoroughly check each child’s homework and count on you to “be the teacher” at home. Homework assignments are sent home weekly in the packet.
IllnessResearch indicates that students are the most successful when they attend school regularly. Of course, I do understand that students become ill from time to time.
If your child is absent, please send a written excuse the next school day. Upon returning to school, I will send home any make-up work to be completed at home and returned to school.
BirthdaysYour child will be recognized on his/her birthday and is more than welcome to bring in treats.
I ask that the treats be something that is quick and easy for the students to eat. Treats must be store bought. Try to avoid sending anything that has been made using peanut products.
To avoid hurt feelings, please talk to Mrs. Gilletti prior to distributing birthday invitations at school.
AttendanceStudents should not bring any type of toy to school as toys are a disruption to classroom learning.
Please make sure your child gets enough sleep. Well-rested, alert children are more successful in school.
School starts at 8:55. Students that are eating breakfast may arrive at 8:40. Please help your child arrive to school on time each day. Important instruction occurs at the beginning of each day.
It is extremely important to keep the lines of communication open between home and school.
I will make every effort to keep you informed of your child’s progress here at school. (newsletters, notes, phone calls).
I hope you will also feel comfortable contacting me with any concerns or questions. I am best reached 8:15-8:55 AM or 3:45-4:15 PM. I do not take phone calls during the school day, but you are welcome to leave a message.
Classroom Phone: 253-571-6837 Email: [email protected]
Please join our PTA! Support Geiger Montessori !
Thank You!Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to attend Open House. I especially want to thank you for having such a WONDERFUL and precious child! I love what I do and am looking forward to a fabulous year!
