Open House Welcome

Mrs. Griffith Born and Raised in Washington Graduated from Washington State University: GO COUGS Taught Kindergarten to Fifth Grade in Washington, Kentucky, Idaho, and Arizona Master’s Degree in 2012 My daughter, Mikenna, is 21, and my husband, Damon, teaches science at Lewis and Clark Middle School

Reading and Math Leveled Readers during Guided Reading Read Aloud, Shared Reading, and Songs Math Alignment to Common Core Real Life and Application Problems MAP Testing on the Computer IRI for Fluency

Writer’s Workshop Focus on Expressing Thoughts and Ideas Mini-Lessons Time to Practice Publish Specific Pieces Taught to Circle Words They are Unsure of Spelling

Spelling Words Their Way Sorts Focused on Sound Patterns Bring Home a Word List at the Beginning of the Week and Word Sort at the End Standards are Application in Writing Practice the Sorts at Home

Technology Doesn’t Replace Teaching On Devices for Learning Utilized to Engage Students Not Used to “Play”

Snacks Healthy Quick and Small During First Recess

Homework BINGO Cards: Please Initial Each Square Reading for 20 Minutes Math for 20 Minutes Ask Comprehension Questions Real Life Math: Time, Measurement, Money, Counting, etc. Khanacademy.com, Mathfactcafe.com, Aplusmath.com, Thinkthroughmath.com, Reflexmath.com, Mobymax.com, and Myon

Birthdays Please Let Me Know in Advance There Are No Allergies Known at This Time Celebrated at the End of the Day for 15 Minutes Outside

Report Cards Handouts for Online Access No Paper Copies Middle and High School Use Live Feedback on Standards Work in Progress and Used to Drive Instruction

Volunteers Please at Least One Day in Advance No Calendar Please Let Me Know Your Preferences