Dorados are Driven!

Meet Mrs. WiseThis is Mrs. Wise’s sixth year teaching after

receiving her Bachelors degree from Florida State University and her Masters in Elementary Education from the University of Florida. She has had the opportunity to teach both 6th and 2nd grades during her career. Mrs. Wise was born and raised in Key West, and enjoys fishing with her family and spending time on the water. She wants to create a classroom environment that promotes meaningful learning through hands on experiences. Mrs. Wise is looking forward to a year full of excitement and learning.

Meet Mrs. Hall

Mrs. Hall is a fresh water Conch and has been happily living in the Florida Keys for forty years. She attended Hodges University and earned a Bachelor's of Science in Executive Management. Mrs. Hall is currently pursuing a teaching certification in Elementary Education K-6 through the University of West Florida. Before joining Sigsbee School, she managed the developmental mathematics center and academic services at the Florida Keys Community College. Her passions include traveling with family and gardening.

HomeworkHomework is assigned every Friday and is due

back to school the following Friday. Students should be reading or listening to books for at least 30 minutes a day.

Homework generally consists of: reading log each night, math pages, and a reading response.

Please check your child’s planner weekly along with signing every Friday.

Balanced LiteracyReading WorkshopIndependent Reading

during individual conferences

Mini LessonIndependent practice

during guided readingWrap up/share

Writing WorkshopMini LessonIndependent

practiceSmall group lessonsIndependent

conferencesWrap up/share

These strategies are the core of our

thinking and stategies for problem

solving.

Math WorkshopCalendar MathRocket MathGo MathMath Workshop Activities/Math shelfMath groupsMath journal

- Math games, Meet with Mrs. Wise, Mrs. Hall, ipads, and math games

Word StudyResearch has demonstrated that memorizing

spelling lists is an ineffective way to develop solid spelling skills. During word study, the teacher works with students on word sorts, which is designed specifically for the student and based on assessments. This helps the child to understand and generalize spelling patterns.

We will begin word study in the upcoming weeks.

Science, Social Studies & Technology

Integration into other subjectsScience Units of Study:

Inquiry & tools/Crustaceans (first 3 weeks) Study of Universe (until October)Study of Earth (until January)Study of Sea (late March/early April)Anatomy and Physiology (topical inquiry)Simple MachinesTechnology

SchedulePlease remember to have your child wear tennis

shoes on PE days!The Dorados go to P.E. on Wednesdays and

Friday. Our Library day is Tuesday. Please help your child

return their library books to school each week. Science lab twice a weekComputer lab

Snack, water, etcBring a refillable water bottle to school.Class snackBirthdays can be celebrated at school with a

healthy birthday snack for the class. (i.e. fruit, yogurt, cheese and crackers)

If sending in money with your child, please put it in a ziploc bag or envelope and write the child’s name, amount, and what it’s for.

JupiterJupiter is used to take attendance each day along

with sending emails and discipline referrals to parents.

GradingReport card- twice in the school yearReading/Writing Continuum twice per yearDRAGO Math assessments

October January April June

Conference Report card Conference Report card

Our Classroom CommunityRespect Responsibility Resilience

We recognize that we are all unique.

We help our learning partners, friends and fellow Dorados remember our school rules.

We can walk away from a tough situation.

Fair does not mean the same, it is what is right for you.

We are responsible for upholding the image of our school, our classroom, and ourselves.

We have choices in all situations.

We recycle, reduce our waste and reuse supplies.

We are all contributors in our classroom community.

Florida Standards Assessment

http://www.fsassessments.org

PROMOTION IN 3RD GRADE

How you can help your child succeed

READ,READ, READ with your child EVERY night. Discuss what you have read. Predict, infer, question…….

Quiz your child nightly on their addition and subtraction facts!

Make homework a priority!

Volunteer Opportunities

Holiday celebrationsField tripsMaking copies (Rocket Math set up)Amazon wish listReading mentor SnackMagnets

Questions?Thank you for coming to Back to School Night!I look forward to being apart of your child’s

educational journey.

Megan.Wise@sigsbee.org

Nadia.Klausing-Hall@sigsbee.org