1. Mrs. Mormack

2. Mrs. Mormack… a wildcat at heart!
Greater Latrobe Graduate – 2006
Indiana University of Pennsylvania – 2010
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood & Elementary Education; Reading Concentration
Special Education Certification – 2014
5th year teaching at Mt. View Elementary
7th year at Greater Latrobe School District

3. Language Arts StoryTown Core Reading Program
Read-At-Home (RAH) card
Weekly Spelling List in Yellow Bee Book (individualized lists)
Leveled Reading Books/Small Group Instruction (Book in Bag)
Assessments: Weekly Spelling and Reading Tests (Friday)
Accessible on Think Central
Running Records, Book in a Bag, Leveled Readers, D.E.A.R. Time, Book Boxes

4. Math We will cover four critical areas in math: Addition & Subtraction
Numbers and Operations in Base Ten
Measurement and Data
Geometry
Accessible on Think Central.

5. Science We will cover four critical areas in science:
Nature of Science
Life Science
Earth Science
Physical Science
Accessible on Think Central.
Integrated as much as possible

6. Social Studies Citizenship Holidays Resources for the Future
Integrated into guided reading

7. Health Keeping Healthy Dental Health Nutrition
Integrated into shared reading

8. Homework Monday – spelling words (Bee Book)
Tuesday – reread weekly story (reading book and RAH card)
Wednesday – poetry folder & high-frequency word practice worksheet
Thursday – study for tests
Friday – none 
*occasional math worksheet
*Book in a Bag

9. First Quarter Conference
We will have a parent teacher conference to discuss your child’s progress on: Tuesday, November 1st (evening) OR
Thursday, November 10th (day)
Before you leave, please select a date and time. Sign-up sheets are located on the table by the door.

10. Classroom Management

11. Classroom Rules & Manners
Listen.
Say please and thank you.
Raise your hand to speak.
Put things away.
Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
Take turns.
Share.
Help others.

12. Rewards and Consequences Individual and Whole Class

13. m&m’s
Students have the opportunity to earn paper m&m’s each school day for being kind, completing homework, participating in class, etc. On Fridays, students will trade-in their m&m’s for prizes. m&m’s are easily earned but can also be easily taken away!

14. Our Wildcats are PAW-some!
Wildcat Paws are earned by our class when we exhibit “PAW-some” behavior. Any faculty member can award them to our class. The paws are displayed on our classroom door. At the end of each month, the paws are totaled and the homeroom with the most wins a prize!

15. Additional Information
Birthday Treats
Nut-free
Pre-cut
Provide plates, napkins, forks, etc., if necessary
Summer birthdays – choose a day to celebrate in May
Water Bottles
Label with child’s name
Must have a lid
Water only

16. Mrs. Mormack If you need to contact me: Send in a note
Call MVES: (724)
Other School District Information can be found at:
Write notes for dismissals and changes.

17.  THANK YOU! 
I’m so glad you were able to join me! I’m excited to begin a year of fun and learning with your child!
Please take some time to peek around the room. Don’t forget to visit the Spirit Wear table!