1. Welcome to Mrs. Wein’s Class!
Back to School Night August 2017

4. Philosophy of Education
Comfortable and safe environment
Flexible and organized
Different learning styles
Real world connections
Working as a TEAM
Fun and exciting!!!!
Student centered learning
Parental/guardian involvement

5. Classroom Routine Morning work Word Study ELA
Reading/Independent Seatwork
Recess/Lunch/Read aloud
Specials
Math
Social Studies/Science

6. Specials Day 1 Music Day 2 Library Day 3 Art Day 4 Gym
If we miss a day it will go on to the next day.
Please wear sneakers on PE days. Every Day 4

7. Language Arts (Word Study)- Spelling Sight words
Whole group/small groups
Leveled Reading groups
Reading Support
Strategies/skills
Writing Workshop
Grammar

8. Math Math in Focus – Building problem-solving skills and strategies
Counting, comparing, and writing numbers to 100
Adding/subtracting 1-digit and 2-digit numbers
Classifying and sorting shapes and patterns
Measuring length and weight
Using calendars, time, and money

9. Science Trimester 1 Rocks and Minerals Trimester 2 & 3
Animals and Plants

10. Social Studies All About Me Families Map Skills Dealing with conflict
Holidays
Responsibility
Working cooperatively
Seasons
Biographies

11. Writing (Daily) Writing Workshop Writer’s Notebook Writing process
Invented spelling
Narrative, Informational, and Opinion

12. WCASD Homework Policy 1. Previewing activities
Definition:
Homework is a teacher-assigned learning activities completed by students outside of class for the following academic purposes:
1. Previewing activities
Checking for understanding
Practicing skills for mastery
Analyzing/synthesizing/evaluating and reflecting
Reading and/or researching

13. Homework
Homework will begin in October
The homework sheet will be given out on Monday, and will be due back and signed on Friday.
Monday – Thursday
Read for 15 minutes (No reading log)
1 additional homework activity

15. Assessments * DIBELS * DRA * Math fact fluency Writing: Domain pieces
Unit tests/quizzes
Reports cards – 3 times trimesters (new format)online

16. Rules and Consequences
Positive reinforcement
Firm/Fair
Rewards
Consequences
Stop and Think

17. Snacks/Birthdays Afternoon snack Birthdays Non-food item
Donate book to class library
Guest Reader
Please prior to your child’s birthday so we can plan the date and time.

18. Misc. Volunteering in the classroom Absence
Please review the WCASD Visitor Clearance Policy Contact info Class Website Wein1
A written note, with signature is required within three days of returning to school.
PRIDE
School Theme –
Where Dreams Begin

19. Websites Study Island First in Math Language Arts Math
Gym (practice fluency addition and subtraction)

20. Communication Communication is very important between home and school.
Monthly newsletter, class website, distribution reminders, and student portfolio (Seesaw
Contact: , note, or phone call
Conferences (2)

21. Thank you for attending!