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...

We are continuing our skills we started last week. We will have tests this Thursday so we can do some fun activities on Friday.

I have purchased a new spelling program called spellingstars.com. Students were able to practice on it for a week and

decided they liked it. We will still have access to spellingcity.com as well.

We will continue editing paragraphs. Students will have a paragraph to copy and make corrections to

each day. If it is not completed during class, students should complete it for homework so it can be checked together

the following day.

When we return from the Thanksgiving break, I will be giving each student the oral reading fluency check. Please make

your child is reading aloud at home for practice.

HOMEWORK:

Finish any classwork not completed during the day...including the edited paragraph.

Study vocabulary and spelling words nightly.

Read 20 minutes nightly.

Grammar page on Monday night, due Tuesday.

Reading Story: Godspeed, John Glenn

Reading Skills: Sequencing

Making Inferences

Weekly Vocabulary:

1. degree- n. a title given by a school or college to a student who has finished a course of study

2. citation- n. a formal public statement that praises a person for doing something good or brave

3. experimental- adj. from or relating to experiments

4. ultimately- adv. adv. in the end

5. due to- adj. phrase. because of

6. conducted- v. controlled or managed

7. tuned in- v. phrase. listened to or viewed a radio or television program

8. material- n. what something is made of or used for

9. malfunction- n. a failure to function or work correctly

10. quest- n. a search or pursuit

Writing: Daily Paragraph Editing

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: Possessive Plural Nouns

Spelling Skills: Plural Nouns

Spelling words:

1. addresses 11. monkeys

2. avocados 12. pianos

3. beliefs 13. potatoes

4. calves 14. scarves

5. computers 15. strawberries

6. earthquakes 16. supplies

7. eyelashes 17. thieves

8. fireflies 18. toolboxes

9. journeys 19. volcanoes

10. kidneys 20. watches

Challenge words:

21. sopranos

22. responsibilities

23. echoes

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, shopping, puzzles, CFA , Sweet Tea, 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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