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 will begin new skills and a story this week and will have tests next Friday (4/25). We will have our last 2 ACAP tests this week in Math

on Tuesday & Wednesday.

Please make sure students bring a water bottle to school everyday. We do take bathroom/water breaks. Students should not be asking to

leave the room just to get water. We take brain breaks in the afternoons, and it is recommended that the students have water to drink. We

do not stay out a long time.

Reading Story: Plants Found a Way

Reading Skills: Fact/Opinion

Vocabulary:

1. botany- the study of plants

2. In partnership with- together with

3. without further ado- right away

4. presentation- the act of putting something before an audience

5. substance- material of a certain kind

6. felt the jitters- was nervous

7. merge- to join and become one; come together

8. germinate- to begin growing from a seed; to sprout

9. resist- to overcome the effect or action of

10. cue- a signal that tells someone when to do something

11. rare- not often happening, seen, or found

12. lack- the condition of needing something

For the classroom:

Lysol/Clorox Wipes (2)

2 Ply Kleenex Tissue Boxes (3)

Copy Paper (2)

Paper Towels (3)

For the student:

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

Pencil Pouch

Scissors (intermediate size)

Mead Composition Notebook/100 pgs (2)

Page Protectors (1 pk)

Plastic/Pocket Notebook Dividers (1 pk of 5)

Handheld Sharpener

Dry Erase Markers

*Pencils

*Cap Erasers

*Crayons or 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: Contractions & Negatives

Spelling Words: Prefixes de, il, in, & im

1. deactivate 11. immature

2. deconstruct 12. immovable

3. deflate 13. impractical

4. dehydrate 14. improper

5. derail 15. inaccurate

6. illegal 16. inappropriate

7. illegible 17. inefficient

8. illiterate 18. infinite

9. illogical 19. infrequent

10. imbalance 20. injustice

Challenge Words:

21. decontaminate

22. impartial

23. incompetent

Writing: Paragraph Editing

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 6 grandchildren. I enjoy reading, puzzles, CFA , sweet tea, 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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