Racing Into 4Racing Into 4thth Grade GradeWelcome Pit Crew MembersWelcome Pit Crew Members

Allison and Brayden Chad and Kelly

Ms. Belding

• 17 years teaching tenure in the Windsor School District

• Bachelor of Arts, Fontbonne University

• Masters of Arts in Teaching, Webster University

• Ms. Belding, Communication Arts

• Mr. Pattengill, Mathematics

• Ms. Schmitt, Science

Supplies

• Organized Trapper Keeper:Organized Trapper Keeper:– Zippered Pouch (with pencils, pens, etc.)– Planner---(signature/notes)---communication tool– 3 folders with punched holes– 2 spiral notebooks– Wide Ruled Notebook Paper

• 1 1/2 inch 3-Prong Binder for Science1 1/2 inch 3-Prong Binder for Science

Research Based Instructional Strategies

• Cooperative Learning

• Reading/Writing Strategies

• Differentiated Instruction

• Assessment for Learning

Cooperative Learning

• PIES is the difference between Cooperative Learning and Group Work - it really helps define engagement.

P: Positive Interdependence I: Individual Accountability E: Equal Participation S: Simultaneous Interaction

Examples: Numbered Heads, Mix-Pair-Share, Showdown

Reading/Writing Strategies

Differentiated Instruction

• Learning Profiles

• Tiered Activities/Flexible Grouping

• Learning Contracts/Menu Boards

• Leveled Readers

Assessment for Learning• Goal Setting

• Student/Teacher Conferencing

• Scoring Guides

• Portfolios

• Reflection Pieces

• Each day all students start at green. The goal is to not change your color during the day.

• Teacher will give reminders and verbal warnings to start.• Teacher will ask student to pull card to yellow, MINOR.• Teacher will ask student to pull card to red, THINK SHEET.• Each THINK SHEET will ask the student to write a

reflection on the behavior that is creating a problem in class. These THINK SHEETS will be sent home to be signed and returned.

• Students are rewarded for obeying the SPEED LIMITS!

SPEED LIMITS:Be Safe, Be Responsible, Be Respectful

Additional Information

• Reading Counts • Bag Books• Weekly Reviews• Grades and Homework Policy• Student Dismissal • Birthdays• Friday Folders

Contact InformationContact Information• Windsor Intermediate: 636-464-4451

• Ms. Belding: (Communication Arts)• kbelding@windsor.k12.mo.us

• Mr. Pattengill: (Mathematics)• dpattengill@windsor.k12.mo.us

• Ms. Schmitt: (Science/Social Studies/Intervention• cschmitt@windsor.k12.mo.us