Racing Into 4 th Grade Welcome Pit Crew

Racing Into 4 th Grade Welcome Pit Crew Members

Family Allison and Brayden Chad and Kelly

Ms. Belding • 18 years teaching tenure in the Windsor School District • Bachelor of Arts, Fontbonne University • Masters of Arts in Teaching, Webster University

Teachers • Ms. Belding, English Language 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 – 1 spiral notebook – 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

Reading/Writing Strategies

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!