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throughout the week (e-mail or phone).

◦ Please feel free to look around the room (class book on side table) or through the packet.

◦ Then just get comfortable!

WELCOME!WELCOME!

Welcome toWelcome toMr. Bremer’sMr. Bremer’s

Multi-age Multi-age ClassClass

I grew up in a small town in Indiana. Graduated from Purdue Taught two years in Indianapolis. Third year

here. Married in 2014.

A little bit about myself…A little bit about myself…

ReadingLanguageMathScienceSocial Studies

CurriculumCurriculum

• There will be personalized learning environments for reading this year! • What does that mean?– Students will be working with multiple

teachers – Mrs. Rivera, Mr. Brooks, Mr. Bremer, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Mahoney

– Flexible groupings based on MAP test scores, observations in class, and students’ needs.

Personalized Learning Personalized Learning EnvironmentEnvironment

• Why multiple teachers?– Better student to teacher ratio– Easier for teachers to meet variety of

each student’s needs.• Why multiple grade levels?– Reading groups not based on grade level

but vocabulary, literature, and informational text skills.

Personalized Learning Personalized Learning EnviornmentsEnviornments

• Nonfiction high interest reading.• Based on student’s reading ability.• Able to track growth. • Web-based program.• Used at school, but student has

option to use at home (reading record).

AchieveAchieve

• Students Reading grade will include their AR test average for the grading period as an in-class grade.

• Each Thursday I will hand out a weekly Reading log. Students need to read for at least 20 minutes a night for four nights. Obviously they may read more. This does not have to be an AR book.

ReadingReading

• The Language grade will consist of grammar, spelling, punctuation, reference skills, and writing.

• Writing – We will be writing personal narratives, informational reports, persuasive essays, etc.

• Correct letter formation counts on spelling tests, including dotting i’s and crossing t’s.

LanguageLanguage

• Words Their Way-Students will get spelling words on Monday. There were also be a final test on the words on the following Friday. Spelling contracts will be handed out on the second Monday and due on Friday. Hopefully, this helps with responsibility.

• Students will have different words, based upon the initial spelling assessment we completed at the beginning of the year.

• Every other week your child will be given a new spelling list.

SpellingSpelling

I will be teaching 3rd and 4th grade math.

Math in MultiageMath in Multiage

1st Round (20 minutes)

2nd Round (20 minutes)

3rd Round (20 minutes)

4th Round (20 minutes)

Group 1(3rd graders)

Teacher LessonAll 3rd grade

Individual Work or Extra Group

Front Row and Xtra Math

Partner / Challenge

Group 2(3rd graders)

Teacher Lesson All 3rd grade

Individual work or Extra Group

Partner / Challenge

Front Row and Xtra Math

Group 3(4th graders)

Front Row and Xtra Math

Partner / Challenge

Teacher LessonAll 4th grade

Individual work or Extra Group

Group 4(4th graders)

Partner / Challenge

Front Row and Xtra Math

Teacher Lesson All 4th Grade

Individual work or Extra Group

Each student has an Everyday Math account. This is a great place to get extra help, print off resources if lost, and play games.

Math Math ResourcesResources

Units of Study: Magnetism and Electricity, Rock and Minerals, and Structures of Life.

Foss Science is a hands-on curriculum in which students are actively involved in their learning.

We will read and go work with the material in class. Tests will be based off of what we do in class, the readings, and the vocabulary.

ScienceScience

This year we are using the Social Studies Alive series. The units we will be studying are:

• Regions of the U.S.A.• Social Sciences Daily geography will be assigned on Mondays

when we are doing social studies.• Practices map skills.

Social StudiesSocial Studies

I am not picky when it comes to handwriting, but I MUST BE ABLE TO READ IT!

All work is done in PENCIL! No assignments should be done in colored pencil, crayons, pens, etc.

HandwritingHandwriting

Students will be given a grade based on completed homework assignments.

IF you see a check mark on the paper, that means it was me formatively checking how they are doing. It is not for a grade.

Homework is 20% of final grade.

HomeworkHomework

If they do not turn in their work, or it is incomplete ~an incomplete work slip will be sent home. It needs to be signed and brought back the next day.

During the incomplete work session, your child will complete the assignment. Once it is complete, their grade may be raised to no higher than an 80%.

Missing work sessions – 2:30-3:00.

Missing HomeworkMissing Homework

Each student will receive one homework “SLIDE” per grading period. This can be used if an assignment is left at home, incomplete, lost, eaten by the dog.

Only one slide will be given each grading period. The students tell me if they need to use their slide and I keep a record on my computer.

Homework SlidesHomework Slides

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Communication of AssignmentsCommunication of Assignments

• Students should be writing all assignments in their assignment notebook.

• Everyday I will allow class time to write assignments down as I write them on the board.

• Please check that they are writing their assignments in their notebook everyday.

Reading Log – Due every Thursday

Spelling Contracts

Daily Geography

Any work not finished in school (Math, Language, Reading)

What will 4What will 4thth Grade Homework Grade Homework Be?Be?

If your child needs extra help with anything we are doing in school they can always stay after school for an extra help session.

2:30-3:00

In order for them to stay they need to fill out an extra help slip and have it signed by you before they will be allowed to stay. This way there is an official copy in the office.

Student Needs Extra HelpStudent Needs Extra Help

Tests/Quizzes/Projects – 50% Classwork – 30% Homework – 20%(please have child complete their OWN homework)

Total – 100%

Four report cards a year – progress reports halfway through each grading period.

Grade BreakdownGrade Breakdown

I have a website on the district page: http://www.whsd1.org Great resources for kids on it!

WebsiteWebsite

Please do not empty the take home folder without your child. Let your child empty their own folders. They should be using the take home/return to school sides correctly.

Your child is responsible for the folder and keeping it organized. I will not do it for them.

Take Home FoldersTake Home Folders

Used to keep track of weekly behavior. 1st signature = warning (loss of 1 ticket) 2nd signature = stand for 5 minutes for

recess 3rd signature = stand for whole recess 4th signature = stand for recess/ phone call

home 5th signature = detention

Binder SystemBinder System

Students will be given their graded papers back on Monday.

They will also have a weekly note that shows how many times they signed the binder for behavior and any D’s or F’s.

I will not fill in A’s, B’s, and C’s. Feel free to fill in with your student.

Weekly Notes and PapersWeekly Notes and Papers

Mr. Bremer’s Store◦ Variety school items that students can purchase

with white tickets.◦ Students will need to learn how to save/stay

organized to buy a variety of items.

Token EconomyToken Economy

Once a month

◦ Book orders that come home can be sent back with order & payment

Checks make payable to Scholastic Book Clubs

Cash? Send exact amount Online class code: M9QNQ

Book OrdersBook Orders

Please take a moment on your way out or to your next classroom to stop by the gym and sign your family up for the Winthrop Harbor PTO (Parent Teacher Organization).

They do SO much for our students and run solely on volunteers.

They are hoping for 100% participation! (See back of handout)

Where to now?Where to now?

Feel free to look around the Feel free to look around the room.room.

Thanks for Thanks for youryourTime!Time!