WELCOME TO ROOM 21

MRS. KANE

ALL ABOUT ME

This is my first year at Millennium, and in District 153. I spent the last

four years taking care of my boys.

I have 4 awesome, active boys! Oh, and my husband’s pretty great too

I graduated from DePaul University in 2001 with a Bachelor’s Degree in

Elementary Education. I went back for my Master’s and

graduated in 2005. I became a certified Reading Teacher that same

year. I

love to read and enjoy sharing books! Ask me about my favorites!

I have over 7 years of teaching experience, ranging from 2nd grade to 5th

grade.

My hobbies include reading, playing sports (volleyball &

softball), crafting, and watching my kids play.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

Treat everyone with courtesy and respectFollow the teacher’s directionsHave materials on hand and complete work

on timeNo excessive talking or silly behaviorFollow directions and rules while outside of

class

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

Consequences

Teacher’s choice

Removal from activity

Parent contact

Principal/Dean’s

office

Saturday School

Rewards/Incentives

Participation in

activity

Rock Star Rewards

Free Choice Friday

Positive notes home

Sense of pride

System of 4 color coded cards

Blue = Rock Star

Green = Ready to Rock

Orange = Needs an Intermission

Red = Show Cancelled*

Each student card is changed daily

to reflect their good/bad choices.

At the end of the week, if a student

gets to Blue 4 out of 5 days, they

can pick 1 coupon from a set of

Rock Star Rewards.

* A Red Card gets a

note/email/phone call home

ROCK STAR REWARDSW E A R E A L L R O C K S TA R S !

Rock Star Rewards

Incentive Coupons to reward

positive student behavior and

good choices.

Some examples include:Chose your partner5 bonus pointsHomework Pass10 minutes extra Free Choice timeLunch with a friend and Mrs. Kane

HOMEROOM8:20-8:35

This is a time to get ready and focused for the day.

Students can use this time to: turn in notes/lunch

money to the office, get ready for math, read

quietly, or work on an activity provided by the

teacher.

MATH 8:37-9:27

GoMath book series (Text and Workbook). Can be accessed using Think Central.

Students have a Math Folder which all notes, work papers (Problem of the Day, practice worksheets), and vocabulary is held.

Whole class skill introduction using videos, animated modules, or smart board activities

Move on to independent practice of skill. I check for student’s understanding, then students move to small group reteach, further practice, or enrichment.

Activities will be a mix of cooperative learning groups and independent work.

READING/LANGUAGE ARTS11 :00 -12 :30

First 60 minutes: Whole group instruction Partner activities that focus on reading/comprehension strategies Vocabulary instruction Skills focus on grammar, spelling, and writing

Final 30 minutes: Guided reading-students work in flexible groups Students are working on enrichment, remediation, center activities

SOCIAL STUDIES1:49-2:30

Text: World History

Topics include Geography, Early Man, the ancient Egyptian,

Greek & Roman civilizations, Middle Ages & Renaissance.

Hands-on projects, connections to modern-day countries

through

current events and media.

Textbook is not available online

10TH PERIODBand, Orchestra, or Choir meet on designated daysExtended Math: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

Students return to their math teacher for extra practice,

enrichment, or remediation. Extended Reading: Tuesdays

Students return to their reading teacher (for most students in class,

that’s me!) to work on guided reading/center activities. Free Choice Fridays: (students cannot have any missing

assignments for the week to participate)

Students can relax a bit after a long week of working hard!

Activities will include a game center, computer time, magazines, and

videos.

BEFORE YOU LEAVE

Make sure to sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences Stop by Mrs. Kane to say Hi!Stop in your child’s Math, Reading/Language Arts/EXCEL class, or Guided Study classroom. Say hello to the teacher!Grab any important papers off the front table: Parent Portal, your child’s schedule, office handouts.Take a look at the Teacher Wish List board.