Welcome to the Michener Theater Good Evening and

Welcome to the Michener Theater Good Evening and Welcome to S-6

Welcome from Mrs. Fantaskey Doyle Principal Message – BTSN 2020

The Celebrities of S-6 2020 -2021

What do the following have in common? .

About Mrs. Michener Family Twin 15 year-old daughters, Emma and Lauren; fourteen yearold daughter, Abby

About Mrs. Michener Family Dave- 3 rd grade teacher at Titus and race director for Steelman Racing.

And we can’t forget about Max…. . .

About Mrs. Michener Education: • Bachelor’s degree from Holy Family College • Master’s degree from La. Salle University • Certifications in Special and Elementary Education 26 th year teaching: 23 years in Central Bucks 18 years at Doyle

Setting up for Success • Find a spot away from distractions • Video on the entire time with face in camera • Have students use the time during Asynchronous instruction to wiggle and walk away from the screen once their work is finished

Virtual Schedule 9 - 9: 45 – Teams Call – Class Meeting/Synchronous Reading instruction 9: 45 – 10: 15 – Asynchronous Reading work 10: 15 – 10: 45 – Teams Call Synchronous Math instruction 10: 45 – 11: 15 – Asynchronous Math work 11: 15 – 11: 30 – Teams Call wrap-up 11: 30 - 12: 10 – lunch/recess 12: 10 – 12: 50 – Teams Call Synchronous Writing instruction 12: 50 – 1: 20 – Asynchronous Writing work 1: 20 – 1: 40 – Teams Call Synchronous Social Studies instruction 1: 40 – 2: 00 – Asynchronous Social Studies work 2: 00 - 2: 30 – Specials 2: 30 – 2: 45 - Teams Call Class meeting/wrap up *During asynchronous time, I will be available for support this week while the students settle into a routine. My hope is to meet with groups during this time for enrichment/reteaching by next week.

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Reading • Series- Good Habits Great Readers • Story Elements and Main Ideas and Supporting Details • Strategy Instruction including: Summarizing, Connections, Visualizations, Monitoring, Questioning, Predictions, Inferences, Drawing Conclusions • Differentiation during Virtual/in-person Instruction

Supplemental Reading Instruction How will my child receive reading support with a Reading Specialist or Instructional Assistant?

Structured Literacy Program that builds foundational literacy skills Based on scientific evidence regarding literacy development Multisensory instruction and activities that are visual, auditory, & kinesthetic-tactile to enhance memory & learning Daily instruction includes 20 -40 minute lessons that engage students in Review, Instruction, Dictation, & Transfer Software that provides differentiated opportunities for students through re-teaching, enrichment, and skill practice

Math in Focus • Focused approach in each unit • Differentiation during Virtual/Inperson instruction

Lunch/Recess • During Virtual – be sure i. Pads are plugged in and students have a chance to move around. • Dress according to weather • Try to get the children out as much as possible (especially with mask breaks)

Writing Being a Writer Program • Mentor Texts to Model Writer’s Craft, Genres, and Grammar • Writer’s Notebooks • Writing Process – Brainstorming, Drafting, Revising, Editing and Publishing • Author’s Chair for Students to Share Their Writing

Social Studies Communities Geography Economics Communities and change

Science Drugs and Poisons Habitats Rocks and Minerals Sound

Specials Monday – Art Tuesday – Library Wednesday – Music Thursday – Gym Friday –Quest

Absences • Attendance taken at the start of every • Send in a written note or email (doyleattendance@cbsd. org) for each absence

Celebrity of the week Monday- Share poster and answer questions from classmates Tuesday- Reservations for lunch with Mrs. Michener and two friends Wednesday- Share a favorite story or poem with the class Thursday- Bring in and share mementos/photos/etc with the class Friday- choose our winners for Michener Mulah!

Once in School

End of the day activities • Copy and homework/ color in chart • Pack up • Complete jobs • Enjoy Snack

Homework Monday – Thursday Approximately 20 minutes plus independent reading Math page/ practice facts Please: Sign homework page in folder each night, discuss color for the day, and return folder with homework the next day

Classroom management Positive Reinforcement Individual • Michener Mulah • Wing Tips – Soaring Eagle Assembly • Behavior Chart- YELLOW, RED, GREEN, BLUE, BLACK Group • work as a group to get points Class • Marble jar- reward party Consequences Conduct Report/ Behavior notice- Reflection session

Special Projects Habitat Diorama S-6 Market Place - Economics 3 -D Island Design Creating an instrument

Communication • • Communication + Collaboration = Success almichener@cbsd. org Teacher sites Wednesday folders 267 -893 -4300 x 1443 Notes on homework page Weekly/ Bi-weekly emails Seesaw

My goals for your child… • • Happy, safe and comfortable Cooperative Responsible and Respectful Independent Problem solver Successful Most Important… Enjoy school!

Thank You I know and truly appreciate that you are entrusting your child to me. I promise to do my best to nurture your child’s mind and spirit in my classroom each day. I am looking forward to being your child’s companion in learning and working alongside you this year. It is going to be a wonderful year filled with exciting learning activities!