Miss Thomas2013-2014

Meet Miss Thomas

• Wildcat at heart• Graduated from Indiana University of

Pennsylvania in 2010• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood and

Elementary Education & Concentration in Reading (Certified PreK-Grade 6)

• Currently pursuing Special Education Certification from IUP

• 2nd year teaching at Mt. View Elementary • 4th year with Greater Latrobe School

District

Language Arts• StoryTown Core Reading

Program• Weekly Spelling List in

Yellow Bee Book• Leveled Reading

Books/Small Group Instruction

• Homework: Reading Book, Poetry Folder, Book in a Bag, High-Frequency Word practice

• Assessments: Weekly Spelling and Reading Tests (Friday)

MathWe will cover four critical areas in math:• Addition & Subtraction• Numbers and Operations in Base Ten• Measurement and Data• Geometry

The math program (GO Math!) is from the same publishers as our reading series. You will be able to access information on Think Central. This information can be found on the district web site.

Science

Discovery learning through hands on experiences.

Weather

Solids and Liquids

Social Studies

Citizenship

Holidays

Resources for the Future

Health

Keeping Healthy

Dental Health

Nutrition

First Quarter Conference

We will have a parent teacher conference to discuss your child’s progress on Wed., Nov. 6th or Mon.,

Nov. 11th. Before you leave, please select a date and time.

Sign-up sheets are located on the back table.

Classroom Management

• 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

Rewards and

Consequences

Individual and Whole Class

Students begin each day with their worm on green apple. If students remain on green apple the entire day, they will earn a “punch” on their Good Apple Punch Card. When students fill their card (earn 10 punches), they will receive a prize from the treasure chest.

One warning will be provided before moving a student’s worm from green to yellow apple. Landing on yellow apple will result in a discussion with the teacher and loss of playtime. Landing on red apple will result in an additional discussion, loss of playtime, and phone call home.

“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 (24 brownies), the class will be rewarded.

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

Miss Heather Thomas

If you need to contact me:• Send in a note• Email: heather.thomas@glsd.us • Call MVES: (724) 834-7399

Other School District Information can be found at: www.glsd.us

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, guidance counselor, nurse,

PTO, and Spirit Wear Sale!

Enjoy the rest of your evening.