Welcome to the 2007-2008 school year.  This year our class will be multi-graded with students in grades 4, 5, and 6.  The other multi-grade classes are with Mrs. Aro and Mrs. Hendrix.

Everyday we start our school day with a whole grouip morning meeting.  Here we welcome each other,  share what is happening in our lives, an interactive game and reading the daily chart.

Students will be switching classes for math.  Students that are in 6th grade will be coming to my classroom for instruction.  Math instruction is for 90 minutes daily.
Children also participate in flexible groups based on their specific needs. This small group instruction is paramount  to your child being a successful learner.

During reading time, students read independently at their reading level, respond to literature, and participate in literacy stations.  Students receive small group Guided Reading instruction that teaches the skills necessary to be a better reader.

Students will be participating in Writer's Workshop.  Everyday studnets will spend about one hour working on various writing projects.  Some of the writing projects will include Memoir, Literary Non-Fiction, Biography, as well as other genres.

Obviously students are expected to be respectful and well behaved.  Children having trouble will be given time to reflect on their behavior.  If  problems reoccur,
you will be notified and your child maybe suspended or dismissed for the day.

Again welcome to an exciting and new school year.  I am looking forward to working with you and your  child.  By working together your child will be very successful.

If you have questions, concerns or ideas please feel free to call me at 651-293-8875 or e-mail me at Scott.Elliott@spps.org.