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Miss Lunsford: I grew up in an Air Force family but call Peachtree City, Georgia home. I moved to SC to attend USC in Columbia. I graduated in 2013 with an Early Childhood Education degree. Go Gamecocks! This is my second year teaching at WPS and I have loved working in this community. I currently live in downtown Greenville. I plan to begin my Master’s degree in Literacy soon!
Mrs. Belk: I am from Woodruff and have one daughter in 6th grade named Riley. I attend Bellview Baptist Church where I work in the children’s choir and am on the praise team. I am a graduate of Woodruff High School and Spartanburg Community College.
*Respect one another and our classroom. *Follow directions the first time you are asked. *Clean up your area. *Use gentle touches. *Use walking feet. *Be helpful to your teachers and friends. *Always do your best. *Use a whisper voice.
Students are tardy if he/she is not in the classroom by 7:55 am. • During this time, attendance and lunch counts are recorded. Late arrivers will automatically be given Lunch choice 2. • He/she needs time to put away their bookbag and get ready for the day.
7:45- Morning Routine 10:55- Restroom/Wash Hands 7:55- News Show/Exercises 11:10- Shared Reading/Writing 8:00- Morning Meeting 11:27- Lunch 8:15- Writing Workshop 11:55- Rest Time 8:45- Phonics 12:25- Whole Group Math 8:55- LA Workshops 12:35- Math Workshops 9:30- Special Class 1:00- Center Time 10:15- Comprehension 2:00- Closing Meeting 10:35- Recess 2:05- Dismissal
Phonics: 8:45-8:55 Language Arts Workshops: 8:55-9:25
Special Class: 9:30-10:10 M: Music T: PE W: Computer Th: Art F: Computer
Comprehension/Story Time: 10:15-10:30 Recess: 10:35-10:55
Restroom/Wash Hands: 10:55-11:05 Shared Reading/Writing: 11:10-11:25 Lunch: 11:27-11:52 (come join us! )
Whole Group Math: 12:25-12:35 Math/Science Workshops: 12:35-12:55
Closing Meeting: 2:00 Dismissal: 2:05
Students need to read every night - reading log. • Guided Reading will begin after the first nine weeks. • Students should know all of their letters, letter sounds, and the majority of the high frequency words by this time. • DRA of Level 4 by the end of the year- RETELLING! • Set aside a quiet time to read with your child. Always look at the book with your child so you can be sure they are reading the correct words. • Ask your child questions about the story: Who is in the story? Where are they? What happened? Was there a problem? Did they solve it?
Everyday Math: • a spiral approach that reinforces skills while introducing new concepts. • Numbers 0-31 • Basic shapes • Counting 1-1 by the end of the 1st nine weeks. • Refer to your October report card for more specific skills.
Think, Draw, Write, Share • Finger spaces • Listening for letter sounds (“stretch it out!”) • Write from left to right • Begin a sentence with an uppercase letter • End a sentence with a period. • Children may write about ANYTHING that interests them. • Reading and writing go hand in hand. Practicing at school and home will only enhance your child’s skills.
Sent home at the beginning of each month. • Correlate to classroom topics and Common Core Standards. • Activities take 5-10 minutes. • Sign the calendar at the end of the month and return. • Valuable tool to establish responsible school habits. • Turn in homework with a “product”. • Check the calendar for school reminders!
Only non-food items as class treats (no birthday cupcakes, etc). • Conferences will be October 23 & 24- set aside a day! • Your child should bring their blue folder to school • DAILY. Clean out the folder pockets each night. Remind your • child to turn in any notes or money. • Only rubber-soled shoes on playground. • Transportation changes require a note in writing. • Changes of clothes in bookbag. • Family pictures for classroom. • Class website • Volunteers welcome!