Mrs. Place's Classroom Information Booklet for School Year 2019-2020
Mrs. Place welcomes students and families to the new school year at Koenig Elementary. The booklet provides insights into classroom policies, curriculum overview, daily schedules, contact information, and personal details about Mrs. Place. Students will receive standards-based report cards, and homework expectations are outlined. Communication tools like assignment notebooks and folders are highlighted. The curriculum emphasizes literacy development through various activities. Mrs. Place shares personal interests and encourages open communication with parents.
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Mrs. Mrs. Place Place Room 15 Room 15 2019 2019- - 2020 School Year School Year 2020
Welcome Welcome You are SMART SMART. Students and Families, Welcome back! I hope you had an amazing summer break and are ready to start the new school year - I know that I have been looking forward to teaching another year here at Koenig Elementary. In an attempt to better communicate expectations and policies, I have taken the liberty of making this booklet. In here you will find classroom policies, an overview of curriculum, daily schedules, and how best to contact me. If you happen to misplace this booklet, I will have extras available. You are KIND KIND. Please check out the rest of this booklet for information about our classroom and other school details. I understand this is a lot of information at once but I hope it is helpful to you as the new year begins. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me! You are IMPORTANT IMPORTANT. Warmest Regards, Mrs. Erin Place
10 Things You Might Not 10 Things You Might Not Know About Know About Mrs. Place Important Information Important Information Grades Grades This year students will receive a standards- based report card each quarter. A mid- quarter report will also be sent home halfway through each quarter. included in these reports are based on the curriculum sequence throughout the year. Mrs. Place 1. I LOVE Birthday Cake ice cream from Cedar Crest! 2. I love doing service work- I ve traveled to Kentucky, Mississippi, and Illinois to help local communities for nearly a decade. The information 3. I m a big, BIG Packer Fan! Absent/Late Absent/Late 4. I love being outside, especially when I am swimming or riding my bike. Please notify the office as soon as you know your student will be absent or late. The same procedure follows if your student is sick. It is very important your student attends school as we have a lot to cover throughout the year. 5. My favorite color is yellow! 6. This year for my birthday, I got a sewing machine and have made many projects already! Daily Communication Daily Communication Your student s assignment notebook and blue folder will act as my primary tools of communication. Daily homework, reminders, and other important information will be found in these resources each night. 7. I love to bake and decorate cupcakes. work, unfinished 8. My husband and I enjoy going on motorcycle rides around town. 9. When I was 18 years old, I started a non-profit organization called Cold Hands, Warm Hearts. This group donated nearly 1,000 handmade mittens to hundreds of elementary students. Homework Homework Students are expected to read a minimum of 20 minutes each night from a book of their choosing. Students are also expected to practice their math facts 10-15 minutes each night. Spelling words will be sent home each week for practice as well. 10. I REALLY enjoy playing games with my husband, our families, and friends! My favorite games include: Disney Codenames, Spot It, Banagrams, and 5 Seconds.
Curriculum Overview Curriculum Overview Contact Information Contact Information Reading/CAFE Reading/CAFE Students will further their literacy development in a variety of settings, including: whole group mini-lessons, small group collaboration activities, and independent worktime. Our literacy block will also focus on spelling, language, reading, and writing. erin.place@trschools.k12.wi.us erin.place@trschools.k12.wi.us (I check this throughout the day. If you email me after 4pm, I will respond the following morning) Spelling Spelling Each week your student will receive a list of words. These lists DO NOT need to be returned to school. They are a reference for you and your student to practice words throughout the week to prepare for our weekly test each Friday. (920) 794 (920) 794 7522 ext. 2015 7522 ext. 2015 If you d like to meet in person, please contact me days which work best for your family and we can set-up a meeting! Math Math Similar to our literacy block, the math block includeds whol group mini-lessons, small group collaboration activities, and independent worktime. I will refer to the Math Expressions curriculm to teach, provide practice, and assess student progress. Additional Resources Additional Resources Check the front cover of your student s assignment notebook for all login information. Writing Writing writing across subject areas. All writing prompts and activities will align to three main areas of study: Narrative, Opinion, and Informative. Students will spend a large portion of their day Prodigy Math Reflex Math Vocabulary/Spelling City Freckle (ELA and Math) Storyline Online Science/S.S.. Science/S.S.. Our science curriculum relies on a variety of books, online resources, and Einstein Kits to provide a hands-on, collaborative approach to learning. Our social studies curriculum focuses on communities. Various holidays, such as Black History Month and Thanksgiving, also guide our curriculum content. Google Classroom Class Code: 8cf4oww (case sensitive)
Weekly Schedule *Subject to change due to school events, holiday celebrations, and daily classroom needs *Subject to change due to school events, holiday celebrations, and daily classroom needs* Monday Monday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday Wednesday Thursday Thursday Friday Friday 8:00 8:00 - - 8:30 8:30 Morning Meeting SEL/ ZOR 8:00 8:00 - - 8:30 8:30 Morning Meeting SEL/ ZOR 8:00 8:00 - - 8:30 8:30 Morning Meeting SEL/ ZOR 8:00 8:00 - - 8:30 8:30 Morning Meeting SEL/ ZOR 8:00 8:00 - - 8:30 8:30 Morning Meeting SEL/ ZOR 8:30 8:30 - - 9:10 9:10 Writing/ Language 8:30 8:30 - - 9:00 9:00 Writing/ Language 8:30 8:30 - - 9:00 9:00 Writing/ Language 8:30 8:30 - - 9:10 9:10 Writing/ Language 8:30 8:30 - - 9:45 9:45 Writing/ Language Spelling Test 9:10 9:10 - - 9:20 9:20 Snack Cursive 9:00 9:00 - - 9:15 9:15 Snack Cursive 9:00 9:00 - - 9:15 9:15 Snack Cursive 9:10 9:10 - - 9:20 9:20 Snack Cursive 9:45 9:45 - - 10:00 10:00 Snack Cursive 9:20 9:20 - - 10:20 10:20 Art 9:15 9:15 - - 10:15 10:15 Music Phy Ed 9:15 9:15 - - 10:15 10:15 Library/Walking 9:20 9:20 - - 10:20 10:20 Music Phy Ed 10:00 10:00 - - 10:20 10:20 Bathroom Break Recess 10:20 10:20 - - 11:20 11:20 CAFE 10:15 10:15 - - 11:20 11:20 CAFE 10:15 10:15 - - 11:20 11:20 CAFE 10:20 10:20 - - 11:20 11:20 CAFE 10:20 10:20 - - 11:20 11:20 CAFE Daily 5 Centers Daily 5 Centers Daily 5 Centers Daily 5 Centers Daily 5 Centers 11:20 11:20 - - 12:00 12:00 Lunch/Recess Bathroom Break 11:20 11:20 - - 12:00 12:00 Lunch/Recess Bathroom Break 11:20 11:20 - - 12:00 12:00 Lunch/Recess Bathroom Break 11:20 11:20 - - 12:00 12:00 Lunch/Recess Bathroom Break 11:20 11:20 - - 12:00 12:00 Lunch/Recess Bathroom Break 12:00 12:00 - - 12:30 12:30 Intervention 12:00 12:00 - - 1:15 1:15 Math 12:00 12:00 - - 1:15 1:15 Math 12:00 12:00 - - 1:15 1:15 Math 12:00 12:00 - - 1:15 1:15 Math Daily 3 Centers Daily 3 Centers Daily 3 Centers Daily 3 Centers 12:30 12:30 - - 1:40 1:40 Bathroom Break Computers 1:15 1:15 - - 1:40 1:40 Recess 1:15 1:15 - - 1:40 1:40 Recess 1:15 1:15 - - 1:30 1:30 Recess 1:15 1:15 - - 1:30 1:30 Recess Bathroom Break Bathroom Break Bathroom Break Bathroom Break 1:40 1:40 - - 2:00 2:00 Recess 1:40 1:40 - - 2:30 2:30 Social Studies Science 1:40 1:40 - - 2:30 2:30 Social Studies Science Andy Andy - - 1:45 Spelling Work Time 1:30 1:30 - - 2:00 2:00 Intervention 1:30 1:30 - - 2:00 2:00 Intervention 1:45- -2:15 2:15 2:00 2:00 - - 2:45 2:45 Math 2:30 2:30 - - 2:50 2:50 Spelling Work Time 2:30 2:30 - - 2:50 2:50 2:00 2:00 - - 2:30 2:30 Social Studies Science 2:00 2:00 - - 2:30 2:30 Science Social Studies Jim Guidance ( Guidance (EoW Spelling Work Time Daily 3 Centers Jim EoW) ) 2:45 2:45 - - 3:00 3:00 Dismissal 2:50 2:50 - - 3:00 3:00 Dismissal 2:50 2:50 - - 3:00 3:00 Dismissal 2:30 2:30 - - 2:50 2:50 Spelling Work Time 2:30 2:30 - - 2:50 2:50 2:50 2:50 - - 3:00 3:00 Dismissal 2:50 2:50 - - 3:00 3:00 Dismissal
Expectations Expectations Spread kindness Show empathy Odds and Ends Odds and Ends Healthy Snack/Milk Healthy Snack/Milk Each day students are given time to relax their brains and have a small snack. Please send a small snack to school for your student. This will be kept in their individual lockers. Be Be Organized Organized Healthy snack begins: Monday, September 9th Morning milk begins: Monday, September 16th Social/Emotional Learning Social/Emotional Learning Each morning we will take 5-15 minutes to check-in and focus on a skill or topic related to social/emotional development. I have also created a regulation station in the classroom for students to use for a brief brain break throughout the school day. More information to follow on this topic throughout the Be Be Safe Safe Be Be Cursive Cursive This year your student will begin learning cursive handwriting. We will focus on one or two letters each day. Once the workbook is complete, additional practice will be incorporated into daily activities. Honest Honest Be Respectful Be Respectful