Michelle Thompson

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The purpose of a discipline plan is to establish and maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning for all students. It is my belief that students have a right to an education in an environment that makes them feel safe; is free from distractions and bullying. I make sure each student is aware of consequences for inappropriate behavior. If students choose to break rules or not follow procedures, I will address the student using the sequence of actions below. Some steps may be skipped depending on the severity of the offense.

Order of Consequences

Nonverbal cues/verbal warning
2nd Warning
Student conference with silent snack
Silent lunch with parent contact
Parent conference request (with administration)
Office Referral

Daily Behavior Card Chart:

Students will start on green with each teacher, each day. This gives them a chance to self-correct their behavior throughout the day. Students will remain on green for consequences #1 and #2. They will move their card to yellow for consequence #3. They will move their card to orange for consequences #4 & #5. When a student moves his/her card to red, they are on consequence #6. Cards are moved to green the following day. Consequences #4, #5, & #6 will be documented in their graded papers folder for parents to sign. Teachers will also keep a record of conduct in their grade book.

Reading Story: Animal Defense Academy

Reading Skills: compare/contrast

Vocabulary: see below

1. prowling: adj. moving or roaming quietly or secretly

2. carnivores: n. animals that eat the flesh of other animals

3. predators: n. animals that live by hunting other animals for food

4. decoy: n. something or someone used to draw attention away from another

5. monarch: n. a large orange and black butterfly found in North America

6. gland: n. a part inside the body that takes certain substances from the blood and changes them into chemicals that the body uses or gives off

7. prairie dogs: n. animals related to the squirrel that live in underground dens in the prairies of the western United States

8. scurry: v. to go or move in a hurry

9. texture: n. the look and feel of something

10. roost: v. to rest or sleep on a perch as a bird does

11. mucus: n. a slimy fluid that coats and protects the inside of the mouth, nose, throat, and other parts of the body

12. range: n. a variety of choices within a scale

For the classroom:

Lysol/Clorox Wipes (2)

2 Ply Kleenex Tissue Boxes (2)

Band Aids (1)

Copy Paper (3)

Zip Lock Bags (1-gallon size)

For the student:

1 1/2 Inch Binder with clear view cover (1)

Pencil Pouch

Scissors (intermediate size)

Mead Composition Notebook/100 pgs (4)

Page Protectors (1 pk)

Index Cards (3 pks)

Plastic/Pocket Notebook Dividers (1 pk of 5)

Handheld Sharpener

Dry Erase Markers

*Pencils

*Cap Erasers

*Crayons

*Colored Pencils

*Markers

*Glue Sticks

*Wide-ruled Notebook Paper

*Highlighters

Items with * will be used daily and will need to be replenished throughout the year.

English Skills: Adverbs comparative/superlative

Spelling Words: Suffixes -ist, -ous

1. activist 11. gracious

2. carnivorous 12. guitarist

3. cartoonist 13. journalist

4. cautious 14. marvelous

5. chemist 15. mysterious

6. colonist 16. numerous

7. cyclist 17. aptimist

8. ferocious 18. ridiculous

9. florist 19. venomous

10. furious 20. zoologist

CHALLENGE WORDS:

21. anonymous

22. courageous

23. psychologist

Writing: Paragraphs

Mrs. Thompson's Class Schedule

2024-2025

7:45-7:55 Homeroom/Character Ed.

7:55-8:05 Announcements

8:00-8:35 RISE Academy (intervention-protected)

8:35-9:00 Whole Group/Foundational Skills

9:00-10:05 Language/Small Group Instruction

10:05-10:10 P.E. Transition

10:10-10:50 P.E.

10:50-10:55 P.E. Transition

10:55-11:25 Language/Small Group Instruction

11:25-11:30 Change Classes

11:30-11:56 RISE Academy (Intervention-protected)

11:56-11:59 Transition to Lunch

11:59-12:22 Lunch

12:22-12:35 Brain Break/Bathroom

12:35-12:40 RISE Academy Wrap-up

12:40-1:05 Whole Group/Foundational Skills

1:05-2:40 Language/Small Group Instruction

2:40-2:50 Snack Break

2:50-3:12 Dismissal

9:20-10:05 Music/Wednesdays/Week A

9:20-10:05 Typing/Coding/Wednesdays/Week B

This is my 26th year in the classroom and I have loved every minute of it! I have experience teaching 1st, 3rd, 5th & 6th grades, in private and public schools. I am from Prattville and graduated from PHS in 1986. I have a husband, 4 sons, 2 daughters-in-law, and 5 grandchildren. I enjoy reading, puzzles, CFA , Coca Cola, Southern Bells Nutrition, and spending time with my family.

I believe in challenging students to reach their highest potential in a positive, nurturing environment. I am looking forward to a fabulous year working with you and your child!

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