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Mrs. Mormack 2014-2015. Meet Mrs. Mormack. Wildcat at heart Graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2010 Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Concentration in Reading & Special Education Certification 3 rd year teaching at Mt. View Elementary
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Meet Mrs. Mormack • Wildcat at heart • Graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2010 • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Concentration in Reading & Special Education Certification • 3rd year teaching at Mt. View Elementary • 5th year at Greater Latrobe School District
Language Arts • StoryTown Core Reading Program • Weekly Spelling List in Yellow Bee Book (individualized list) • Leveled Reading Books/Small Group Instruction • Assessments: Weekly Spelling and Reading Tests (Friday) • Accessible on Think Central.
Math We will cover four critical areas in math: • Addition & Subtraction • Numbers and Operations in Base Ten • Measurement and Data • Geometry Accessible on Think Central.
Homework Monday – spelling words (Bee Book) Tuesday – read weekly story (reading book and RAH card) Wednesday – poetry folder & high-frequency word practice worksheet Thursday – study for tests Friday – spelling & reading tests *occasional math worksheet *Book in a Bag
Science We will cover four critical areas in science: • Nature of Science • Life Science • Earth Science • Physical Science Accessible on Think Central.
Social Studies • Citizenship • Holidays • Resources for the Future
Health • Keeping Healthy • Dental Health • Nutrition
First Quarter Conference We will have a parent teacher conference to discuss your child’s progress on Monday, November 10th. Before you leave, please select a date and time. Sign-up sheets are located on the back table.
Classroom Rules • Listen. • Raise your hand to speak. • Keep your hands and feet to yourself. • Share. • Help others. • Use your manners. • Put things away. • Take turns.
M&M’s Students will have the opportunity to earn M&M’s each school day for following the rules, completing homework, being a good friend, etc. M&M’s can also be taken away. Every otherFriday, students will count their M&M’s and have an opportunity to trade them in for items in the class treasure chest.
“Brownie Points” are earned together as a whole class. The class will earn brownies by working together. For example: following the rules, being kind, and receiving compliments. When the brownie pan is full, the class will choose a reward.
Additional Information Birthday Treats • Nut-free • Pre-cut • Provide plates, napkins, forks, etc., if needed • Summer birthdays – choose a day to celebrate • Water Bottles • Label with child’s name • Water only
Mrs. Heather Mormack If you need to contact me: • Send in a note • Email: heather.mormack@glsd.us • Call MVES: (724) 834-7399 Other School District Information can be found at: www.glsd.us
I’m so glad you were able to join me!Please take some time to look around the room with your child. Don’t forget to visit our encore teachers and Spirit Wear table! Enjoy the rest of your evening.