Room 17 Kids!
Welcome to our classroom!
Just some information for you...
This is me....Mrs. McVannel
I am so excited to have grade 2 and 3 students in room 17 this year. I have been a teacher for 27 years. I have taught primary grades and I have been lucky enough to teach special education as well. I love to learn and I love to use technology! I am married and I am also a mom of two young men, Zack who is 20 and attending University of Guelph, and Josh who is 19 and attending Conestoga College. We have two cats named Tiger and Chester.
Mistakes Happen Here...that's how we know we are learning!
This year we will be working with inquiry based learning in science and social studies which means students are steering their own learning. Students are encouraged to take control of their learning and my job is to facilitate their learning pathways. Making mistakes will be part of our learning process. Stay tuned for more information on our science and social studies units!
Parent Homework
Parents: I am assigning you homework. First, please fill in the Reading Survey below in regards to your child's reading habits. You can also find a link on the homepage of our website. Secondly, this next homework assignment is a chance for you to write me a letter telling me all about your son or daughter. This is your chance to brag! It's also a great way to share any other concerns you may have in regards to anxieties, medications, or learning issues. This parent homework will be due September 15th, 2014. So pick up a pen, or type it on your computer...I look forward to reading your letters! Don't worry you won't get a detention if it's late!
Things to note:
Mrs. McVannel will teach Mathematics, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Health and Drama. Mrs. N. Kazamzadeh will be teaching Music. Mlle. Doherty will be teaching French. Mme. B. Kara will be teaching Gym. Mme. Hartley will be teaching Art.
Things to bring:
There was a list of school supplies sent home back in June. The classroom will be supplying many of these supplies but students are invited to bring their own. Personal electronic devices are absolutely invited to come to school daily (i.e. ipods, ipads) but will be used only during learning time. During nutrition breaks, these items will be locked in the teacher cupboard and returned to the student at dismissal at the end of the day. Earpods or inexpensive headphones can be brought in a labelled ziploc bag so students can use the computer without distracting other workers. Finally students are invited to bring a reusable water bottle to refill for use in the classroom. It is encouraged that these water bottles are taken home daily for washing. We are also continuing our "boomerang lunch" program this year.
Planners:
Planners are $7.50 and students are encouraged to purchase a planner, either through our school or independently. Millen Woods planners hold a great deal of information about our school including the Digital Citizenship information and in regards to our Electronics Device Policy. Parents please read the white pages to page 8 and sign to show you understand the information.
Website: Room 17 has a website that parents and students can access. Students will be using the website at school to access sites for math/language practice. Parents are invited to check the site regularly for information about our learning and for special requests. You can access the website by typing or cutting and pasting the following url directly into your browser:
Room 17 at Millen Woods Public School
Website: http://themcvteam.pbworks.com
Location: 640 New Hampshire Street, Waterloo, ON, Canada
Phone: 519-725-4221
Twitter: @millengrade3