Reading- For reading instruction, we’ll use the McGraw Hill Reading Series. We will read a new story from our

textbook each week, which we’ll use for comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, & more. Students will also

participate in small group reading instruction. We will utilize The Daily 5 to organize our reading instruction time.

Writer's Workshop- Our class will write every day! During writer’s workshop, students will be invited to

write about topics that are meaningful and important to them. Each child will work at their own pace and

choose their own topics to write about. We will write a lot of “sloppy copies” before taking stories through the

writing process (revising, editing, and finally publishing).

Math- The math curriculum we use is Saxon Math. We will begin our day with “The Math Meeting” during which

we’ll practice essential math skills using the calendar, a weather graph, a clock, and more. Later in the day we

will present the new math concept for the day. Students will be guided through written practice of this new

concept. 

Social Studies- Students will learn all about their Community. They will study communities of the past

and present.

Science- We will study Plants, Earth’s Land, and Matter. Students will read about concepts and

participate in hands on experiences.

Star Binders- It is also a communication device between home and school. Make sure your

child cleans out their Homework Binder every night! Also, please check their behavior page

nightly so you know how their day went at school and then sign next to the appropriate day.

Lunch-Students have the option to purchase hot lunch or bring a cold lunch from home. Lunch menus

will be sent home at the beginning of each month.

Our class will be eating lunch from 11:50-12:30 everyday.

Student Behavior Memphis Elementary has implemented a Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Policy

which modles and teaches our students to make responsible, respectful, and safe behavior choices. This

begins by explicitly teaching our students the behaviors we want and do not want at every location in the

school building. Once the students know what behaviors are expected of them, they will be held accountable

for their choices.