Post on 18-Jan-2016
WELCOME TO ROOM 21
MRS. KANE
ALL ABOUT ME
This is my first year at Millennium, and in District 153. I spent the last
four years taking care of my boys.
I have 4 awesome, active boys! Oh, and my husband’s pretty great too
I graduated from DePaul University in 2001 with a Bachelor’s Degree in
Elementary Education. I went back for my Master’s and
graduated in 2005. I became a certified Reading Teacher that same
year. I
love to read and enjoy sharing books! Ask me about my favorites!
I have over 7 years of teaching experience, ranging from 2nd grade to 5th
grade.
My hobbies include reading, playing sports (volleyball &
softball), crafting, and watching my kids play.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Treat everyone with courtesy and respectFollow the teacher’s directionsHave materials on hand and complete work
on timeNo excessive talking or silly behaviorFollow directions and rules while outside of
class
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
Consequences
Teacher’s choice
Removal from activity
Parent contact
Principal/Dean’s
office
Saturday School
Rewards/Incentives
Participation in
activity
Rock Star Rewards
Free Choice Friday
Positive notes home
Sense of pride
System of 4 color coded cards
Blue = Rock Star
Green = Ready to Rock
Orange = Needs an Intermission
Red = Show Cancelled*
Each student card is changed daily
to reflect their good/bad choices.
At the end of the week, if a student
gets to Blue 4 out of 5 days, they
can pick 1 coupon from a set of
Rock Star Rewards.
* A Red Card gets a
note/email/phone call home
ROCK STAR REWARDSW E A R E A L L R O C K S TA R S !
Rock Star Rewards
Incentive Coupons to reward
positive student behavior and
good choices.
Some examples include:Chose your partner5 bonus pointsHomework Pass10 minutes extra Free Choice timeLunch with a friend and Mrs. Kane
HOMEROOM8:20-8:35
This is a time to get ready and focused for the day.
Students can use this time to: turn in notes/lunch
money to the office, get ready for math, read
quietly, or work on an activity provided by the
teacher.
MATH 8:37-9:27
GoMath book series (Text and Workbook). Can be accessed using Think Central.
Students have a Math Folder which all notes, work papers (Problem of the Day, practice worksheets), and vocabulary is held.
Whole class skill introduction using videos, animated modules, or smart board activities
Move on to independent practice of skill. I check for student’s understanding, then students move to small group reteach, further practice, or enrichment.
Activities will be a mix of cooperative learning groups and independent work.
READING/LANGUAGE ARTS11 :00 -12 :30
First 60 minutes: Whole group instruction Partner activities that focus on reading/comprehension strategies Vocabulary instruction Skills focus on grammar, spelling, and writing
Final 30 minutes: Guided reading-students work in flexible groups Students are working on enrichment, remediation, center activities
SOCIAL STUDIES1:49-2:30
Text: World History
Topics include Geography, Early Man, the ancient Egyptian,
Greek & Roman civilizations, Middle Ages & Renaissance.
Hands-on projects, connections to modern-day countries
through
current events and media.
Textbook is not available online
10TH PERIODBand, Orchestra, or Choir meet on designated daysExtended Math: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Students return to their math teacher for extra practice,
enrichment, or remediation. Extended Reading: Tuesdays
Students return to their reading teacher (for most students in class,
that’s me!) to work on guided reading/center activities. Free Choice Fridays: (students cannot have any missing
assignments for the week to participate)
Students can relax a bit after a long week of working hard!
Activities will include a game center, computer time, magazines, and
videos.
BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Make sure to sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences Stop by Mrs. Kane to say Hi!Stop in your child’s Math, Reading/Language Arts/EXCEL class, or Guided Study classroom. Say hello to the teacher!Grab any important papers off the front table: Parent Portal, your child’s schedule, office handouts.Take a look at the Teacher Wish List board.