Academic Orientation2013-2014

Mrs. Myrick’s Class

Contact Information

Email: Kimberly.Myrick@weldre4.k12.co.us

Voicemail: 674-6000 ext. 2403

Website: See Staff Directory at www.rv.weldre4.k12.co.us

Reading

Reading Core: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Treasures Phonics Spelling Oral Language High-Frequency Words Comprehension Grammar

Writing

Genres Opinion Informative/Explanatory Narratives

Writing is integrated across disciplines

Step Up to Writing Stars and Bars plan

Math

Bridges, 2nd Edition Number Corner Problems and Investigations Workplaces

Major Emphasis in Standards Add and Subtract within 20 to solve problems Add and Subtract within 10 with fluency Count to 120 given any number less than 120 Understand 10’s and 1’s of a two digit number Use understanding of place value to add and subtract

(add and subtract multiples of 10 mentally)

Units of Inquiry

Who We Are Central Idea: Heritage helps define who we

are. There are things that make us alike and

different, traditions, people grow and change, living vs. nonliving things

Where We Are in Place and Time Central Idea: Visionaries throughout history

have made a difference through thoughts, words, and actions. George Washington, Sacagawea, Abe Lincoln,

Martin Luther King, Bill Gates, and Steve Jobs

Units of Inquiry cont.

How the World Works Central Idea: Properties explain the structure

of the world around us. Geography, Geometry, States of Matter

How We Express Ourselves Central Idea: Unity is expressed creatively

within societies. Symbols and ceremonies of the United States

Units of Inquiry cont.

Sharing the Planet Central Idea: The Earth’s inhabitants share

its resources. Geology, Reduce-Reuse-Recycle

How We Organize Ourselves Central Idea: People work to meet personal,

financial, and societal needs. Economics, Jobs

Learner Profile and Attitudes

Learner ProfileInquirers

KnowledgeableThinkers

CommunicatorsPrincipled

Open-MindedCaring

Risk-TakersBalancedReflective

AttitudesAppreciationCommitmentConfidenceCooperationCreativityCuriosityEmpathy

EnthusiasmIndependence

IntegrityRespectTolerance

Birthday Celebrations

The last Friday of every month 1:00-1:30

Please let me know ahead of time if you plan to bring a treat

Plan for 25 students

Invitations cannot be distributed during school hours.

Snack and Water

Water bottles can stay on their desks throughout day. No juice or colored drinks.

Children can bring their own snack.

No desserts or sugary snacks please.

Homework

Spelling Homework: Comes home on Thursdays and is due the following Thursday. Tests are on Thursday.

Book Bags: Come home on Thursday and are due the following Thursday.

Math Homework: Sent home on Thursday and due the following Thursday

10/10 = complete homework turned in on time, points deducted for late or incomplete work, 0/10 = homework not turned in

Sight Words: Assessed monthly. See my website for materials.

Reading Minutes Sheet: 20 minutes per night.

Behavior

Classroom Essential Agreement: I promise to show respect, integrity and commitment.

Praise the Positive

Tokens

Negative behavior is addressed as needed with natural consequences. If the same negative behavior is addressed more than once, the student will bring home a “I Want to Make Things Right” form.

Conferences

Scheduled in October and February

Feel free to contact me anytime to schedule a conference, as needed.

Please let me know if you are running late or need to cancel. Conferences are scheduled back to back and I stay on time. Therefore, if you are running late, please understand that we might have to reschedule.

Going Home

If your child goes home a different way than usual, you must send a written note. Otherwise, we have to send them home the usual way.

If your child goes home with someone who is not in Infinite Campus, you need to send a written note. Otherwise, we cannot release your child with that person.

Thank You!