Michelle Thompson

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The purpose of a discipline plan is to establish and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning for all students. It is my belief that students have a right to an education in an environment that makes them feel safe; is free from distractions and bullying. I make sure each student is aware of consequences for inappropriate behavior. If students choose to break rules or not follow procedures, I will address the student using the sequence of actions below. Some steps may be skipped depending on the severity of the offense.

Order of Consequences

Nonverbal cues/verbal warning
2nd Warning
Student conference with silent snack
Silent lunch with parent contact
Parent conference request (with administration)
Office Referral

Daily Behavior Card Chart:

Students will start on green with each teacher, each day. This gives them a chance to self-correct their behavior throughout the day. Students will remain on green for consequences #1 and #2. They will move their card to yellow for consequence #3. They will move their card to orange for consequences #4 & #5. When a student moves his/her card to red, they are on consequence #6. Cards are moved to green the following day. Consequences #4, #5, & #6 will be documented in their graded papers folder for parents to sign. Teachers will also keep a record of conduct in their grade book.

What's happening in Reading Room 509 this week...

I hope you all had an amazing spring break! I am ready to get back into our routine. I've missed you!

Please check out the calendar above for ACAP testing dates. Make sure students getting plenty of rest, especially

the night before testing days. Hopefully we will have some nice weather and will be able to spend some time

outside in the afternoons. We will be covering skills this week with new spelling words and working with

prepositions. We started prepositions early and students have a copy of a PREPOSITION song that they should

be practicing. We sing it everyday.

Reading Story: Masters of Illusion

Reading Skills: Main Idea/Details

Vocabulary: see below

1. illusion- n. a false impression or belief; misleading idea

2. genes- n. tiny units of a cell of an animal or plant that determines the characteristics that an offspring inherits from its parent or parents

3. target- n. a mark or object that is aimed at

4. increase- v. to make or become larger in size or number

5. developed- v. brought or came gradually into being

6. generations- n. steps in the line of descent from a common ancestor

7. ferocious- adj. savage or fierce

8. appear- v. to come into sight; be seen

9. transparent- adj. allowing light to pass through so that things on the other side can be clearly seen

10. ripple- n. a very small wave

11. coral- n. a hard substance like stone, found in tropical seas

12. unless- conj. except on the condition that

For the classroom:

Lysol/Clorox Wipes (2)

2 Ply Kleenex Tissue Boxes (2)

Band Aids (1)

Copy Paper (3)

Zip Lock Bags (1-gallon size)

For the student:

1 1/2 Inch Binder with clear view cover (1)

Pencil Pouch

Scissors (intermediate size)

Mead Composition Notebook/100 pgs (4)

Page Protectors (1 pk)

Index Cards (3 pks)

Plastic/Pocket Notebook Dividers (1 pk of 5)

Handheld Sharpener

Dry Erase Markers

*Pencils

*Cap Erasers

*Crayons

*Colored Pencils

*Markers

*Glue Sticks

*Wide-ruled Notebook Paper

*Highlighters

Items with * will be used daily and will need to be replenished throughout the year.

English Skills: Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases

Spelling Words: Prefixes fore, co, & mis

1. coauthor 11. foresight

2. coeducation 12. forewarn

3. coexist 13. foreword

4. cooperate 14. misbehave

5. coordinate 15. misfortunate

6. coproduce 16. mishap

7. forecast 17. misinform

8. forego 18. misrepresent

9. forerunner 19. misunderstand

10. foresee 20. misuse

CHALLENGE WORDS:

21. coincidence

22. foreboding

23. misconduct

Writing: Paragraphs

Mrs. Thompson's Class Schedule

2024-2025

7:45-7:55 Homeroom/Character Ed.

7:55-8:05 Announcements

8:00-8:35 RISE Academy (intervention-protected)

8:35-9:00 Whole Group/Foundational Skills

9:00-10:05 Language/Small Group Instruction

10:05-10:10 P.E. Transition

10:10-10:50 P.E.

10:50-10:55 P.E. Transition

10:55-11:25 Language/Small Group Instruction

11:25-11:30 Change Classes

11:30-11:56 RISE Academy (Intervention-protected)

11:56-11:59 Transition to Lunch

11:59-12:22 Lunch

12:22-12:35 Brain Break/Bathroom

12:35-12:40 RISE Academy Wrap-up

12:40-1:05 Whole Group/Foundational Skills

1:05-2:40 Language/Small Group Instruction

2:40-2:50 Snack Break

2:50-3:12 Dismissal

9:20-10:05 Music/Wednesdays/Week A

9:20-10:05 Typing/Coding/Wednesdays/Week B

This is my 26th year in the classroom and I have loved every minute of it! I have experience teaching 1st, 3rd, 5th & 6th grades, in private and public schools. I am from Prattville and graduated from PHS in 1986. I have a husband, 4 sons, 2 daughters-in-law, and 5 grandchildren. I enjoy reading, puzzles, CFA , Coca Cola, Southern Bells Nutrition, and spending time with my family.

I believe in challenging students to reach their highest potential in a positive, nurturing environment. I am looking forward to a fabulous year working with you and your child!

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