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Monday, November 18th, 2019
Thank you so much for visiting my schoolnotes page :) Schoolnotes is a wonderful tool for parents/guardians to use throughout the school year. If you check it every Sunday, you will be able to stay abreast of what your child will be busy learning at FSLMA for the upcoming week.
During the week of November 18th through November 22nd, Ms. Russell's super students will be busy doing the following:
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MONDAY: Life Skills warm-up, Brain Gym/video segment, connections, academic rotations and pre-test in spelling and reading. Homework is dispersed today in the student's take home folders. We will also conduct an evaporation experiment as part of the water cycle lesson today.
TUESDAY: Life Skills warm-up, Brain Gym/video segment, connections, academic rotations.
WEDNESDAY: Life skills warm up, Brain Gym/video segment, connections, academic rotations. Our lesson on the first Thanksgiving will start today.
THURSDAY: Life skills warm up, Brain Gym/video segment, connections, academic rotations. We will continue our Thanksgiving lesson today.
FRIDAY: Life Skills warm up, science lesson on pandas, connections, Spelling/Reading post-test. Homework is also due today. A quiz on the first Thanksgiving will be administered today.
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- Edmark station: The students are working hard on mastering both the word recognition and comprehenison portions of their Edmark lessons. Every week, they work on the following skills at the reading station: 1) They read their Story of the Week orally (word recognition and fluency) while also discussing elements of the story, such as the characters and setting, 2) They answer reading comprehension questions that ask who, what, where and why--these go along with their weekly story (verbally and written), 3) They practice reading key words, phrases and sentences out of the Edmark Manual (discrimination, word recognition and fluency), and 4) They complete Edmark comprehension worksheets that are linked to their independent reading level. These worksheets concentrate on picture/phrase matching and filling in the blank. In addition, data is gathered on each student's individual reading IEP goals/objectives while at the Edmark station.
- Touch Math Station: When the students work at the Touch Math station, they complete work that is aligned with their math IEP goals and objectives. Some of the students are working on counting, number identification, and single digit addition, while others are working on double digit addition/ subtraction with regrouping, multiplication and division. Manipulatives, number lines, dry eraser boards, and Touch Math cards are used to assist in the learning during this station. Data is gathered on the progress each student makes toward their IEP math goals/objectives.
- Computer Station: When the students transition to the computer station, they work on IXL and Moby Max. These are standards based websites where students at any level can practice their academic skills.
- Leisure Time Station: This station is in the Cozy Corner of our classroom. Students can read their library book, color, draw or play cards or other educational games while at this station.
- Independent Station: When it is time for the students to visit this station, they return to their desks and complete work in their Independent Work Binders. These binders have a variety of worksheets that cover math, reading, writing, counting money, and telling time. The students can also spend this time working on class work they are behind on.
- Styer-Fitzgerald Station: When the students visit this station, I work with them on functional academics. The various skills we work on are: digital time telling, time management, counting coins and bills, calculator skills, computer skills, phone skills, and life skills such as check writing. We also work on their individual IEP goals that are not addressed at either the Edmark or Touchmath stations.
- Functional Social Studies and Science: The students have enjoyed learning about the watercycle! We will also learn about the First Thanksgiving lesson this week.
- Homework: The students will bring home spelling/writing homework as well as 2 math worksheets for homework every Monday. This is due the following Friday. PLEASE go over these words with your child throughout the week. When they study, it REALLY makes a difference in their spelling test grades!!! THANK YOU!!
As always, I have an open door policy. Any family member is more than welcome to come by and see their child in our classroom. We are located in room #124 in Zone D with Team 7-2.
Thank you for everything you do!!
Jody Hunsaker Russell, M.Ed.
Functional curriculum learning specialist & Webmaster
Fort Service Learning Magnet Academy
706.761.1954 cell
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__________________________________________________________________________- DISCLAIMER: The content of this schoolnotes page may not reflect exactly what is completed in the classroom this week. The work we do is solely dependent on the pace of the students. Thank you for understanding.
Monday, November 11th, 2019
Thank you so much for visiting my schoolnotes page :) Schoolnotes is a wonderful tool for parents/guardians to use throughout the school year. If you check it every Sunday, you will be able to stay abreast of what your child will be busy learning at FSLMA for the upcoming week.
During the week of November 11th through November 15th, Ms. Russell's super students will be busy doing the following:
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MONDAY: NO SCHOOL! HAPPY VETERANS DAY!
TUESDAY: Life Skills warm-up, Brain Gym/video segment, connections, academic rotations and pre-test in spelling and reading. Homework is dispersed today in the student's take home folders.
WEDNESDAY: Life skills warm up, Brain Gym/video segment, connections, academic rotations.
THURSDAY: Life skills warm up, Brain Gym/video segment, connections, academic rotations.
FRIDAY: Life Skills warm up, science lesson on pandas, connections, Spelling/Reading post-test. Homework is also due today.
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- Edmark station: The students are working hard on mastering both the word recognition and comprehenison portions of their Edmark lessons. Every week, they work on the following skills at the reading station: 1) They read their Story of the Week orally (word recognition and fluency) while also discussing elements of the story, such as the characters and setting, 2) They answer reading comprehension questions that ask who, what, where and why--these go along with their weekly story (verbally and written), 3) They practice reading key words, phrases and sentences out of the Edmark Manual (discrimination, word recognition and fluency), and 4) They complete Edmark comprehension worksheets that are linked to their independent reading level. These worksheets concentrate on picture/phrase matching and filling in the blank. In addition, data is gathered on each student's individual reading IEP goals/objectives while at the Edmark station.
- Touch Math Station: When the students work at the Touch Math station, they complete work that is aligned with their math IEP goals and objectives. Some of the students are working on counting, number identification, and single digit addition, while others are working on double digit addition/ subtraction with regrouping, multiplication and division. Manipulatives, number lines, dry eraser boards, and Touch Math cards are used to assist in the learning during this station. Data is gathered on the progress each student makes toward their IEP math goals/objectives.
- Computer Station: When the students transition to the computer station, they work on IXL and Moby Max. These are standards based websites where students at any level can practice their academic skills.
- Leisure Time Station: This station is in the Cozy Corner of our classroom. Students can read their library book, color, draw or play cards or other educational games while at this station.
- Independent Station: When it is time for the students to visit this station, they return to their desks and complete work in their Independent Work Binders. These binders have a variety of worksheets that cover math, reading, writing, counting money, and telling time. The students can also spend this time working on class work they are behind on.
- Styer-Fitzgerald Station: When the students visit this station, I work with them on functional academics. The various skills we work on are: digital time telling, time management, counting coins and bills, calculator skills, computer skills, phone skills, and life skills such as check writing. We also work on their individual IEP goals that are not addressed at either the Edmark or Touchmath stations.
- Functional Social Studies and Science: The students will begin another science lesson on animals this week. We will be learning everything about pandas!
- Homework: The students will bring home spelling/writing homework as well as 2 math worksheets for homework every Monday. This is due the following Friday. PLEASE go over these words with your child throughout the week. When they study, it REALLY makes a difference in their spelling test grades!!! THANK YOU!!
As always, I have an open door policy. Any family member is more than welcome to come by and see their child in our classroom. We are located in room #124 in Zone D with Team 7-2.
Thank you for everything you do!!
Jody Hunsaker Russell, M.Ed.
Functional curriculum learning specialist & Webmaster
Fort Service Learning Magnet Academy
706.761.1954 cell
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__________________________________________________________________________- DISCLAIMER: The content of this schoolnotes page may not reflect exactly what is completed in the classroom this week. The work we do is solely dependent on the pace of the students. Thank you for understanding.
Monday, October 28th, 2019
Thank you so much for visiting my schoolnotes page :) Schoolnotes is a wonderful tool for parents/guardians to use throughout the school year. If you check it every Sunday, you will be able to stay abreast of what your child will be busy learning at FSLMA for the upcoming week.
During the week of October 28th through November 1st, Ms. Russell's super students will be busy doing the following:
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MONDAY: Life Skills warm-up, science lesson on pandas, connections and pre-test in spelling and reading. Homework is dispersed today in the student's take home folders.
TUESDAY: Life Skills warm-up, Brain Gym/video segment, connections, academic rotations.
WEDNESDAY: Life skills warm up, Brain Gym/video segment, connections, academic rotations.
THURSDAY: Life skills warm up, Brain Gym/video segment, connections, academic rotations.
FRIDAY: Life Skills warm up, science lesson on pandas, connections, Spelling/Reading post-test. Homework is also due today. This afternoon, the students will get to experience their first PRIDE EVENT at FSLMA--Trunk or Treat!
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- Edmark station: The students are working hard on mastering both the word recognition and comprehenison portions of their Edmark lessons. Every week, they work on the following skills at the reading station: 1) They read their Story of the Week orally (word recognition and fluency) while also discussing elements of the story, such as the characters and setting, 2) They answer reading comprehension questions that ask who, what, where and why--these go along with their weekly story (verbally and written), 3) They practice reading key words, phrases and sentences out of the Edmark Manual (discrimination, word recognition and fluency), and 4) They complete Edmark comprehension worksheets that are linked to their independent reading level. These worksheets concentrate on picture/phrase matching and filling in the blank. In addition, data is gathered on each student's individual reading IEP goals/objectives while at the Edmark station.
- Touch Math Station: When the students work at the Touch Math station, they complete work that is aligned with their math IEP goals and objectives. Some of the students are working on counting, number identification, and single digit addition, while others are working on double digit addition/ subtraction with regrouping, multiplication and division. Manipulatives, number lines, dry eraser boards, and Touch Math cards are used to assist in the learning during this station. Data is gathered on the progress each student makes toward their IEP math goals/objectives.
- Computer Station: When the students transition to the computer station, they work on IXL and Moby Max. These are standards based websites where students at any level can practice their academic skills.
- Leisure Time Station: This station is in the Cozy Corner of our classroom. Students can read their library book, color, draw or play cards or other educational games while at this station.
- Independent Station: When it is time for the students to visit this station, they return to their desks and complete work in their Independent Work Binders. These binders have a variety of worksheets that cover math, reading, writing, counting money, and telling time. The students can also spend this time working on class work they are behind on.
- Styer-Fitzgerald Station: When the students visit this station, I work with them on functional academics. The various skills we work on are: digital time telling, time management, counting coins and bills, calculator skills, computer skills, phone skills, and life skills such as check writing. We also work on their individual IEP goals that are not addressed at either the Edmark or Touchmath stations.
- Functional Social Studies and Science: The students will begin another science lesson on animals this week. We will be learning everything about pandas!
- Homework: The students will bring home spelling/writing homework as well as 2 math worksheets for homework every Monday. This is due the following Friday. PLEASE go over these words with your child throughout the week. When they study, it REALLY makes a difference in their spelling test grades!!! THANK YOU!!
As always, I have an open door policy. Any family member is more than welcome to come by and see their child in our classroom. We are located in room #124 in Zone D with Team 7-2.
Thank you for everything you do!!
Jody Hunsaker Russell, M.Ed.
Functional curriculum learning specialist & Webmaster
Fort Service Learning Magnet Academy
706.761.1954 cell
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__________________________________________________________________________- DISCLAIMER: The content of this schoolnotes page may not reflect exactly what is completed in the classroom this week. The work we do is solely dependent on the pace of the students. Thank you for understanding.
Monday, October 21st, 2019
Thank you so much for visiting my schoolnotes page :) Schoolnotes is a wonderful tool for parents/guardians to use throughout the school year. If you check it every Sunday, you will be able to stay abreast of what your child will be busy learning at FSLMA for the upcoming week.
During the week of October 21st through October 25th, Ms. Russell's super students will be busy doing the following:
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MONDAY: Life Skills warm-up, Brain Gym/video segment, connections and pre-test in spelling and reading. Homework is dispersed today in the student's take home folders. The students will also complete the Columbus Day activity we began last week.
TUESDAY: Life Skills warm-up, Brain Gym/video segment, connections, academic rotations.
WEDNESDAY: Life skills warm up, Brain Gym/video segment, connections, academic rotations.
THURSDAY: Life skills warm up, Brain Gym/video segment, connections, academic rotations.
FRIDAY: Life Skills warm up, Brain Gym/video segment, connections, Spelling/Reading post-test. Homework is also due today.
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- Edmark station: The students are working hard on mastering both the word recognition and comprehenison portions of their Edmark lessons. Every week, they work on the following skills at the reading station: 1) They read their Story of the Week orally (word recognition and fluency) while also discussing elements of the story, such as the characters and setting, 2) They answer reading comprehension questions that ask who, what, where and why--these go along with their weekly story (verbally and written), 3) They practice reading key words, phrases and sentences out of the Edmark Manual (discrimination, word recognition and fluency), and 4) They complete Edmark comprehension worksheets that are linked to their independent reading level. These worksheets concentrate on picture/phrase matching and filling in the blank. In addition, data is gathered on each student's individual reading IEP goals/objectives while at the Edmark station.
- Touch Math Station: When the students work at the Touch Math station, they complete work that is aligned with their math IEP goals and objectives. Some of the students are working on counting, number identification, and single digit addition, while others are working on double digit addition/ subtraction with regrouping, multiplication and division. Manipulatives, number lines, dry eraser boards, and Touch Math cards are used to assist in the learning during this station. Data is gathered on the progress each student makes toward their IEP math goals/objectives.
- Computer Station: When the students transition to the computer station, they work on IXL and Moby Max. These are standards based websites where students at any level can practice their academic skills.
- Leisure Time Station: This station is in the Cozy Corner of our classroom. Students can read, color, draw or play cards or other educational games while at this station.
- Independent Station: When it is time for the students to visit this station, they return to their desks and complete work in their Independent Work Binders. These binders have a variety of worksheets that cover math, reading, writing, counting money, and telling time. The students can also spend this time working on class work they are behind on.
- Styer-Fitzgerald Station: When the students visit this station, I work with them on functional academics. The various skills we work on are: digital time telling, time management, counting coins and bills, calculator skills, computer skills, phone skills, and life skills such as check writing. We also work on their individual IEP goals that are not addressed at either the Edmark or Touchmath stations.
- Functional Social Studies: The students learned last week about who Christopher Columbus is and why we celebrate Columbus Day. This week, they will complete an activity called Columbus Day Fact Hunt.
- Homework: The students will bring home spelling/writing homework as well as 2 math worksheets for homework every Monday. This is due the following Friday. PLEASE go over these words with your child throughout the week. When they study, it REALLY makes a difference in their spelling test grades!!! THANK YOU!!
As always, I have an open door policy. Any family member is more than welcome to come by and see their child in our classroom. We are located in room #124 in Zone D with Team 7-2.
Thank you for everything you do!!
Jody Hunsaker Russell, M.Ed.
Functional curriculum learning specialist & Webmaster
Fort Service Learning Magnet Academy
706.761.1954 cell
___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________- DISCLAIMER: The content of this schoolnotes page may not reflect exactly what is completed in the classroom this week. The work we do is solely dependent on the pace of the students. Thank you for understanding.
Monday, October 14th, 2019
Thank you so much for visiting my schoolnotes page :) Schoolnotes is a wonderful tool for parents/guardians to use throughout the school year. If you check it every Sunday, you will be able to stay abreast of what your child will be busy learning at FSLMA for the upcoming week.
During the week of October 14th through October 18th, Ms. Russell's super students will be busy doing the following:
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MONDAY: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS--COLUMBUS DAY and TEACHER IN-SERVICE
TUESDAY: Life Skills warm-up, Brain Gym/video segment, connections and pre-test in spelling and reading. Homework is dispersed today in the student's take home folders. The students will also learn about Columbus Day, and who Christopher Columbus was during their social studies lesson.
WEDNESDAY: Life skills warm up, Brain Gym/video segment, connections, academic rotations.
THURSDAY: Life skills warm up, Brain Gym/video segment, connections, academic rotations.
FRIDAY: Life Skills warm up, Brain Gym/video segment, connections, Spelling/Reading post-test. Homework is also due today.
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- Edmark station: The students are working hard on mastering both the word recognition and comprehenison portions of their Edmark lessons. Every week, they work on the following skills at the reading station: 1) They read their Story of the Week orally (word recognition and fluency) while also discussing elements of the story, such as the characters and setting, 2) They answer reading comprehension questions that ask who, what, where and why--these go along with their weekly story (verbally and written), 3) They practice reading key words, phrases and sentences out of the Edmark Manual (discrimination, word recognition and fluency), and 4) They complete Edmark comprehension worksheets that are linked to their independent reading level. These worksheets concentrate on picture/phrase matching and filling in the blank. In addition, data is gathered on each student's individual reading IEP goals/objectives while at the Edmark station.
- Touch Math Station: When the students work at the Touch Math station, they complete work that is aligned with their math IEP goals and objectives. Some of the students are working on counting, number identification, and single digit addition, while others are working on double digit addition/ subtraction with regrouping, multiplication and division. Manipulatives, number lines, dry eraser boards, and Touch Math cards are used to assist in the learning during this station. Data is gathered on the progress each student makes toward their IEP math goals/objectives.
- Computer Station: When the students transition to the computer station, they work on IXL and Moby Max. These are standards based websites where students at any level can practice their academic skills.
- Leisure Time Station: This station is in the Cozy Corner of our classroom. Students can read, color, draw or play cards or other educational games while at this station.
- Independent Station: When it is time for the students to visit this station, they return to their desks and complete work in their Independent Work Binders. These binders have a variety of worksheets that cover math, reading, writing, counting money, and telling time. The students can also spend this time working on class work they are behind on.
- Styer-Fitzgerald Station: When the students visit this station, I work with them on functional academics. The various skills we work on are: digital time telling, time management, counting coins and bills, calculator skills, computer skills, phone skills, and life skills such as check writing. We also work on their individual IEP goals that are not addressed at either the Edmark or Touchmath stations.
- Functional Social Studies: The students will learn why we celebrate Columbus Day. They will watch an educational video about Christopher Columbus and complete a social studies assignment on this topic afterwards.
- Homework: The students will bring home spelling/writing homework as well as 2 math worksheets for homework every Monday. This is due the following Friday. PLEASE go over these words with your child throughout the week. When they study, it REALLY makes a difference in their spelling test grades!!! THANK YOU!!
As always, I have an open door policy. Any family member is more than welcome to come by and see their child in our classroom. We are located in room #124 in Zone D with Team 7-2.
Thank you for everything you do!!
Jody Hunsaker Russell, M.Ed.
Functional curriculum learning specialist & Webmaster
Fort Service Learning Magnet Academy
706.761.1954 cell
___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________- DISCLAIMER: The content of this schoolnotes page may not reflect exactly what is completed in the classroom this week. The work we do is solely dependent on the pace of the students. Thank you for understanding.
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