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Racing Into 4 th Grade Welcome Pit Crew Members. Family. Allison and Brayden. Chad and Kelly. Ms. Belding. 17 years teaching tenure in the Windsor School District Bachelor of Arts, Fontbonne University Masters of Arts in Teaching, Webster University. Teachers.
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Family Allison and Brayden Chad and Kelly
Ms. Belding • 17 years teaching tenure in the Windsor School District • Bachelor of Arts, Fontbonne University • Masters of Arts in Teaching, Webster University
Teachers • Ms. Belding, Communication Arts • Mr. Pattengill, Mathematics • Ms. Schmitt, Science/Social Studies
Supplies • Organized Trapper Keeper: • Zippered Pouch (with pencils, pens, etc.) • Planner---(signature/notes)---communication tool • 3 folders with punched holes • 3 spiral notebooks • Wide Ruled Notebook Paper • 1 1/2 inch 3-Prong Binder for Science
Research Based Instructional Strategies • Cooperative Learning • Reading/Writing Strategies • Differentiated Instruction • Assessment for Learning
Cooperative Learning • PIES is the difference between Cooperative Learning and Group Work - it really helps define engagement. P: Positive Interdependence I: Individual Accountability E: Equal Participation S: Simultaneous Interaction Examples: Numbered Heads, Mix-Pair-Share, Showdown
Differentiated Instruction • Learning Profiles • Tiered Activities/Flexible Grouping • Learning Contracts/Menu Boards • Leveled Readers
Assessment for Learning • Goal Setting • Student/Teacher Conferencing • Scoring Guides • Portfolios • Reflection Pieces
SPEED LIMITS: Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Respectful • Each day all students start at green. The goal is to not change your color during the day. • Teacher will give reminders and verbal warnings to start. • Teacher will ask student to pull card to yellow, MINOR. • Teacher will ask student to pull card to red, THINK SHEET. • Each THINK SHEET will ask the student to write a reflection on the behavior that is creating a problem in class. These THINK SHEETS will be sent home to be signed and returned. • Students are rewarded for obeying the SPEED LIMITS!
Additional Information • Reading Counts • Bag Books • Weekly Reviews • Grades and Homework Policy • Student Dismissal • Birthdays • Friday Folders • Allergy Awareness
Contact Information • Windsor Intermediate: 636-464-4451 • Ms. Belding: (Communication Arts) • kbelding@windsor.k12.mo.us • Mr. Pattengill: (Mathematics) • dpattengill@windsor.k12.mo.us • Ms. Schmitt: (Science/Social Studies) • cschmitt@windsor.k12.mo.us