First, I'd like to thank you for the opportunity to teach your child this school year! This will be my fourth year teaching. The last three years I taught second grade at the Science Academy of Chicago.
I love having parents involved in the classroom. There are many ways to be a part of your child's learning experience at school.
Classroom Opportunities for Parents:
- Mystery Readers
- Project Helpers
- Reading & Writing
Workshop
- Theme Unit Culminations
A volunteer form will be sent out and I will contact you to set up a schedule or date(s) availability. If things change and you are able to volunteer at a later date please let me know.
I look forward to a wonderful school year and can't wait to get to know everyone!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Kristi Treitman
[email protected]
Reading Logs are given out on Monday and are due that Friday. Late reading logs are not accepted without a parent signature and must be submitted the following Monday. (Only one late reading log accepted a month even with parent signature.)
Each month a Book Report will be due on a book of a certain genre.
October: Mystery or thriller
November: Biography
December: Science Fiction
January: Historical Fiction
February: Adventure & survival
March: Fantasy
April: Fiction in other lands
May: Humor, friends & family, sports, or an animal story
Follow the link below to find recommended books in the following catagories for advanced fourth through sixth graders.
WHAT SHOULD I READ?
Spelling & Vocabulary words are given to students Monday and can be turned in any day that week. Late work is not accepted as this homework assignment is used as a study tool. On Wednesday the pre-spelling test will be given so students can concentrate on words they miss.
All other homework assignments are due the following day unless stated otherwise.
CLASSROOM POLICIES -
Students are to walk into the classroom with materials ready and two sharpened pencils.
*A pencil box up front is available for sharp pencils. One in = one out. There is no
sharpening of pencils during class time.
*If homework is due, turn into the appropriate grade level in-box.
Start on bellwork - typically will be a quick writing exercise, grammar study, or questions
over previous days work as a refresher.
Using the restroom - allowed once per week by raising two fingers so class discussions
are not interrupted.
Class discussions - Students need to raise their hand and wait their turn so that all students have an opportunity to contribute to the class discussion.
Classroom Behavior - During lectures and activities students are to be listening and working quietly within their group respectively. Lessons are planned so that the whole lesson will be covered during class time. If not, due to disruptions, the remaining portion of the lesson will be homework. A quiz over homework will be given the following day.
If a student chooses not to work in a group either by talking too loudly or being off task than that individual will be given an assignment covering the same topic but will be asked to work alone.
Unprepared for class - A student will not be allowed to leave after the bell has rung and class has started. A note will also be sent home informing the parent(s). It is very, very important your child uses his/her 5 minute break wisely by gathering belongings needed for the following class.
Class dismissal - Students need to pick up all belongings and put any materials away. Class is only dismmissed by the teacher.
Effort - Students are to always try their best. I will do the same!
WRITING WORKSHOP
* Always be active in the writing process: brainstorming, drafting, editing, writing,
publishing, or illustrating
* A piece of writing must be turned in every two weeks
- Editing checklist has been followed and double checked by a partner
- Review and attach grading rubric
* Must sign up for teacher conference before publication
* Conversations should revolve around editing and should stay on-task
* Submit one piece of writing to a formal contest, magazine, or other real purpose
GUIDED READING/LITERATURE CIRCLES
* Stay on topic - Only talk about the book and directly relevant subjects
* Listen when others in your group are speaking
* Respect the opinion of everyone in your group
* Contribute to the group discussion
* Use a quiet voice so that everyone in class can hear
* If you finish early discuss any part of the book you wish
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