1. Miss Kanaras

2. Class Schedule 8:40-9:00 Morning Meeting
9:00-10:15 Literacy Block Writer’s Workshop &
Reader’s Workshop
10:18-11:05 Special
11:09-12:09 Lunch and Recess
12:25-1:25 Word Work/Daily 5
1:30-2:30 Snack and then Math
2:32-3:00 Social Studies/Science/Curricular Extension
3:15-3:20 Dismissal

3. Tuesday: Art and Library Wednesday: Music, Spanish, and PE
Specials Schedule
Monday: Computers
Tuesday: Art and Library
Wednesday: Music, Spanish, and PE
Thursday: Spanish
Friday: PE

4. Language Arts Writer’s Workshop Reader’s Workshop and Daily 5
Launching
Small Moments
How to Books
Opinion Writing
Writing Fiction
Nonfiction
Poetry
Reader’s Workshop and Daily 5
Read to Self
Read to Someone
Listen to Reading
Spelling/Word Work
Work on Writing
Guided Reading
Conferring

5. Math Houghton Mifflin: Math Expressions Units:
Standard-based instruction
Uses objects, drawings, conceptual language, and real-world situations to help students build mathematical ideas
Allows for differentiation of instruction
Units:
Partners and Number Patterns Through Ten
Addition and Subtraction Strategies
Unknown Numbers in Addition and Subtraction
Place Value Concepts
Place Value Situations
Comparisons and Data
Geometry, Measurement, and Equal Stories
Two-Digit Addition

6. Social Studies Units: Rules and Laws Where People Live
We Love Our Country
Our Changing World
Meeting People
The Marketplace

7. Science
Units:
Light and Sound
Air and Weather
Plants and Animals

8. Homework Monday Read for 10 minutes (record on reading log)
Math worksheet (two-sided)
Spelling list sent home for daily practice
Tuesday
Practice spelling words
Wednesday
Thursday
IXL math website

9. Homework Reading Logs Log each book read Mon-Thurs.
Return reading log each Friday
Continue reading to your child
Spelling
An assessment is given twice a year to determine your child’s level.
Spelling lists are based on features that are able to be sorted.
Practice words each week at home. Make use of various activities to practice spelling words.
Spelling test every Friday

10. Report Cards
Report cards will be posted on Genesis all four marking periods.
November
February
April
June
Please note that report cards indicate developmental progress throughout the year.

11. Remind.com App that allows for easy and quick communication
Reminders about upcoming events in the classroom and/or school
Fill out form in your folder if you would like to receive these reminders via text

12. Whitehouse is a National School of Character!
Cubs of Character
Whitehouse is a National School of Character!
We all carry an invisible bucket that contains our feelings
Bucket fillers: people who make us feel good
Bucket dippers: people who make us feel bad
Students wear red shirts to school on the first day of each month
Monthly character trait and weekly bucket filling

13. *Signed Bucket Puzzles are due on the 25th of every month*
Cubs of Character
*Signed Bucket Puzzles are due on the 25th of every month*
SIGN HERE

14. Whitehouse is a National Green Ribbon School!
Go Green
Whitehouse is a National Green Ribbon School!
Please reach out if you would be interested in getting involved in our Green Initiatives!
Sign-up sheet

15. Class Community
Our classroom is a community. In our community, we have rules to help us get along with each other.
Our class rules are:
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
Respect our things.
Listen.
Keep our hands to ourselves.
Be safe and have fun!
Best “Bee”havior
Apple Jar

16. Class Community
Our classroom consequences change per situation, but there is a general outline.
Warning (1-2-3)
Stop and Think
Phone call home
Administrative intervention

17. Birthday Info
Birthday invitations can only be sent home via backpack if there is an invitation for each student in the class.
Parents are invited to come in to read to the class on or around their child’s birthday.
Please me a date you would like to come in.

18. Thank You!
Please always feel free to call or with any questions or concerns!
Phone:
(908) Ext. 4121