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Welcome to Mrs. Mecher’s Room
Curriculum Night6:30-7:45 P.M.
August 25: Grade 1 Classroom Presentation at 7:30 P.M.August 26: Grade 2 Classroom Presentation at 6:50 P.M.
All About MeO I reside in Frankfort Square with my husband (Jeff) and
two children (Liam and Delaney). Liam is starting Kindergarten this year, and Delaney is beginning hers school career in preschool. It’s a big year for the Mechers!
O I have one older brother (Steve) who serves in the United States Air Force. He currently lives in Okinawa(Japan) with his wife (Megan) and daughter (Addison). He will retire after 20 years of service in August 2015, and will move back to the states. We are very proud of him .
O When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, swimming, exercising, shopping, reading, and traveling.
School SmartsO Attended District 140 schools in Tinley Park for
grades K-8O Graduated from Andrew High SchoolO Bachelors Degree in Special Education and
Elementary Education from Eastern Illinois UniversityO Master’s in Teaching and Leadership from St. Xavier
UniversityO 14th year as a teacher in the districtO Taught at Indian Trail and at Rogus as a 3rd grade
teacher, Resource teacher (K-4), Specialized Instruction (S.I.) K-4, Targeted Instructional Program (TIP) 1-3
O Participated in Dancing with the Teachers in 2013
Classroom Expectations
O Eyes WatchingO Ears ListeningO Voice QuietO Body StillO Raise your hand.O Follow directions.O Try your best.
Visual ClassroomO Hands-on and visual learning
environment:O Daily Picture ScheduleO Daily charts for services and specialsO Choice Board (break time activity on
Fridays)O Picture cards for behavioral reminders
Amazing BehaviorOStudents can earn a penny for
staying on “green”.O5 pennies = 1 nickel and a stickerO5 nickels = Prize Box
OThree warnings (“That’s one…”= color change to yellow.
OThree more warnings = color change to red (5 minute Time-Out)
P.B.I.S. ExpectationsOBe RespectfulOBe ResponsibleOBe Safe
O Students can earn tickets from any staff member. Tickets are earned for good behavior in school. Students can save their tickets to buy prizes from “The Eagle’s Nest” or to earn school activities (such as: lunch with teacher, read to a class, or art project).
Homework ExpectationsO Homework will be sent home most every day
(Monday-Thursday)O Sometimes homework will be sent home the
first day of the week and will be due the last day of the week. Due date will be written on assignment.
O Students and parents should read at home daily.
O If homework is not sent home, students can choose from the following. This list also includes extra practice ideas:O See “Cool Links” on my web page for
learning activities on the computer.O Fundations Practice (Spelling & Dictation)O Math facts (addition and subtraction)O Reading books and/or flash cards
Weapons PolicyO “Illinois Law requires that the school officials expel
a student who is determined to have a weapon at school, or any school sponsored activity or event, which bears a reasonable relationship to school. Weapons including not only guns, buy also look alike, and any object used to cause or threaten injury. The expulsion from school must be for a period of time of not less than one year except that the Superintendent of the School Board may modify the expulsion period on a case-by –case basis. Students, who threaten to use a weapon, even in intended as a joke, will also be dealt seriously in order to maintain the safely of students and district 161 employees. All teachers are expected to explain this policy to all students on the first day of school.”
Grade Level Projects & Activities
O Some projects and special activities may include:O Grandparents’ Day (September)- 1st & 2ndO Polar Express (December)- 1stO Gingerbread Houses (December)- 1stO Field Trip (TBD)- 1st & 2ndO Cinco de Mayo (May)- 1stO Chinese New Year (January)- 1st
O Wax Museum- 2nd O Field Days (End-of-the-year)O Assemblies
Report CardsO First Graders will receive a letter grade for each subject:
O ReadingO Language Arts (includes Spelling)O MathO Science (3rd and 4th quarters only)O Social Studies (3rd and 4th quarters only)O All Specials (Music, Art, Technology, P.E.)
O Second Graders will receive a letter grade for each subject:O ReadingO Language Arts O SpellingO MathO Science O Social Studies O All Specials (Music, Art, Technology, P.E.)
I.E.P. NotesO Parents will receive IEP goal updates at the
end of each quarter (sent home with report card).
O You will receive an IEP Notification of Conference (“invite”) prior to each meeting.
O Each student will have an Annual Review each calendar year.
O Please see me with specific questions.O If your child is due for their 3-year re-
evaluation, I will be in contact with you to set up a date for the Domain Conference.
Service ProvidersO Speech/ Language:
O Ms. Bowen (1st Graders)O Ms. Clock (2nd Graders)
O Social WorkO Ms. Carroll
O OTO Mrs. Crum
O ELL:O Mrs. Dompeling
Paraprofessionals with Mrs. Mecher
OMrs. Ann Spadoni (with Mrs. Mecher’s class all day)
OMs. Naples and Ms. Nemceck will rotate
attending Specials with our 2nd
graders.
General InformationO Parent HandbookO www.summithill.orgO Virtual Backpack
CommunicationO E-mail:
O School Phone:O (815) 464-2034
O T.I.P. Topics: O Mrs. Mecher’s Weekly Newsletter
O Found on my website weeklyO I will also send home a paper copy every Friday.
O District Website:O www.summithill.org
O Dr. Julian RogusO Teacher PagesO Mrs. Mecher
Parent-Teacher Conferences
OMonday, November 24OTuesday, November 25
OPlease use the sign-up sheets to sign-up for a time to meet with me. OPlease use a Post-it to write down your day and time.OI will send home a reminder closer to P/T Conferences.
