My name is Sarah Moore and this is my first year as a teacher. I'm really excited to begin working with my students and cannot wait to meet you all! I recieved my Bachelors in special education in 2009 but have been working with students with special needs for 5 years. I have a wonderful boyfriend and a dog named Lenore who I love to death. I love to read, eat, sing and play sports.
I became a teacher simply because I LOVE working with kids and can't imagine having any other job that would make me as happy as teaching. I believe that working with a diverse student population is enriching and enables other students to become aware of other students backgrounds.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Welcome Back Newsletter
Welcome Back
In this newsletter you will find lots of information about the school year and classroom routines. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me.
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Classroom Expectations
PROGRAMMING
My classroom continues to focus on functional programming. We look at the “big picture” and how the activities in the classroom will affect the student inside and outside the school community at their current age and in their future.
BEHAVIOR
Student behavior is very important inside and outside the classroom. Your student is required to follow all of the school rules and district policies, unless noted on their IEP. When students have difficulty following rules and policies, they will receive and appropriate consequence. Green, Yellow, Red card system. Everyday students will start with a Green card. When a behavior occurs, I will give a verbal warning. If the behavior continues, the student will receive a Yellow card (or an official warning). If the behavior continues beyond that, they will be given a Red card (which means an appropriate consequence will be given). I, do not typically write home for minor infractions.
PARENT COMMUNICATION
I use a Weekly Communication paper (enclosed in packet) to communicate with parents. At the top of the paper, I will note any activities that are going on for the week. Below that, will be a space for me to write to you AND a space for you to make comments, ask questions, etc. Please initial the paper and keep it in your student’s Daily Communication folder. I will also be sending home a calendar that includes monthly activities.
STUDENT ID’s
Your student will be given an I.D. on the first day of school. I, typically, keep these I.D.’s in the classroom. They will need to carry their I.D. with them on-campus at all times. The students are expected to be responsible for their I.D.’s. If they lose them or break them, they will need to replace them for a charge. You will receive a note from me in the event of this occurring.
Daily
Classroom Schedule
1st Hour Opening/Calendar
2nd Hour Math
LUNCH
3rd Hour Reading
4th Hour Grooming/Stations
5th Hour Vocational
6th Hour Rec/Leisure/IEP Testing
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Late Start Dates
At the junior high level, approximately once a month we have a Late Start. On these days, school begins at 10:10 a.m. Your student’s bus will come approximately one hour later than usual. You can check with your bus driver for a more exact time. Late Start days are always on a Wednesday. The following are the dates for the 2008-09 school year:
September 16th
October 7th
November 18th
January 13th
March 31st
Please check the monthly calendar!
EARLY RELEASE
There are several Early Release dates for this year. The purpose of these Early Release dates is to provide Mesa Public Schools staff with Professional Development.
September 2nd
October 9th
November 4th
December 18th
January 27th
February 17th
March 10th
Please note that on these dates, we will not be cleaning the cafeteria and you will need to send a lunch or money to buy lunch!
CONTACT INFO
If you need to get in touch with me, you can reach me using any of the following means:
Weekly Communication Note
Classroom #: 555-5555
E-mail: smoore@mpsaz.org
I have also included this information in your student’s daily communication folder, as well as the number to attendance if your student is going to be absent and the number to the nurse’s office.
I am looking forward to a great year! Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!
Sarah Moore
In this newsletter you will find lots of information about the school year and classroom routines. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me.
____________________________
Classroom Expectations
PROGRAMMING
My classroom continues to focus on functional programming. We look at the “big picture” and how the activities in the classroom will affect the student inside and outside the school community at their current age and in their future.
BEHAVIOR
Student behavior is very important inside and outside the classroom. Your student is required to follow all of the school rules and district policies, unless noted on their IEP. When students have difficulty following rules and policies, they will receive and appropriate consequence. Green, Yellow, Red card system. Everyday students will start with a Green card. When a behavior occurs, I will give a verbal warning. If the behavior continues, the student will receive a Yellow card (or an official warning). If the behavior continues beyond that, they will be given a Red card (which means an appropriate consequence will be given). I, do not typically write home for minor infractions.
PARENT COMMUNICATION
I use a Weekly Communication paper (enclosed in packet) to communicate with parents. At the top of the paper, I will note any activities that are going on for the week. Below that, will be a space for me to write to you AND a space for you to make comments, ask questions, etc. Please initial the paper and keep it in your student’s Daily Communication folder. I will also be sending home a calendar that includes monthly activities.
STUDENT ID’s
Your student will be given an I.D. on the first day of school. I, typically, keep these I.D.’s in the classroom. They will need to carry their I.D. with them on-campus at all times. The students are expected to be responsible for their I.D.’s. If they lose them or break them, they will need to replace them for a charge. You will receive a note from me in the event of this occurring.
Daily
Classroom Schedule
1st Hour Opening/Calendar
2nd Hour Math
LUNCH
3rd Hour Reading
4th Hour Grooming/Stations
5th Hour Vocational
6th Hour Rec/Leisure/IEP Testing
____________________________
Late Start Dates
At the junior high level, approximately once a month we have a Late Start. On these days, school begins at 10:10 a.m. Your student’s bus will come approximately one hour later than usual. You can check with your bus driver for a more exact time. Late Start days are always on a Wednesday. The following are the dates for the 2008-09 school year:
September 16th
October 7th
November 18th
January 13th
March 31st
Please check the monthly calendar!
EARLY RELEASE
There are several Early Release dates for this year. The purpose of these Early Release dates is to provide Mesa Public Schools staff with Professional Development.
September 2nd
October 9th
November 4th
December 18th
January 27th
February 17th
March 10th
Please note that on these dates, we will not be cleaning the cafeteria and you will need to send a lunch or money to buy lunch!
CONTACT INFO
If you need to get in touch with me, you can reach me using any of the following means:
Weekly Communication Note
Classroom #: 555-5555
E-mail: smoore@mpsaz.org
I have also included this information in your student’s daily communication folder, as well as the number to attendance if your student is going to be absent and the number to the nurse’s office.
I am looking forward to a great year! Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions!
Sarah Moore
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