1. Mrs. Mormack 2014-2015

2. Meet Mrs. Mormack Wildcat at heart Graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2010 Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Concentration in Reading & Special Education Certification 3 rd year teaching at Mt. View Elementary 5 th year at Greater Latrobe School District

3. Language Arts StoryTown Core Reading Program Weekly Spelling List in Yellow Bee Book (individualized list) Leveled Reading Books/Small Group Instruction Assessments: Weekly Spelling and Reading Tests (Friday) Accessible on Think Central.

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. Homework Monday – spelling words (Bee Book) Tuesday – read weekly story (reading book and RAH card) Wednesday – poetry folder & high- frequency word practice worksheet Thursday – study for tests Friday – spelling & reading tests *occasional math worksheet *Book in a Bag

6. Science We will cover four critical areas in science: Nature of Science Life Science Earth Science Physical Science Accessible on Think Central.

7. Social Studies Citizenship Holidays Resources for the Future

8. Health Keeping Healthy Dental Health Nutrition

9. First Quarter Conference We will have a parent teacher conference to discuss your child’s progress on Monday, November 10 th. Before you leave, please select a date and time. Sign-up sheets are located on the back table.

10. Classroom Management

11. Listen. Raise your hand to speak. Keep your hands and feet to yourself. Share. Help others. Use your manners. Put things away. Take turns. Classroom Rules

12. Rewards and Consequences Individual and Whole Class

13. M&M’sM&M’s Students will have the opportunity to earn M&M’s each school day for following the rules, completing homework, being a good friend, etc. M&M’s can also be taken away. Every other Friday, students will count their M&M’s and have an opportunity to trade them in for items in the class treasure chest.

14. “Brownie Points” are earned together as a whole class. The class will earn brownies by working together. For example: following the rules, being kind, and receiving compliments. When the brownie pan is full, the class will choose a reward.

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

16. I’m excited to begin a year of fun and learning together!

17. Mrs. Heather Mormack If you need to contact me: Send in a note Email: heather.mormack@glsd.usheather.mormack@glsd.us Call MVES: (724) 834-7399 Other School District Information can be found at: www.glsd.uswww.glsd.us

18. I’m so glad you were able to join me! Please take some time to look around the room with your child. Don’t forget to visit our encore teachers and Spirit Wear table! Enjoy the rest of your evening.