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My name is Miss Phillips and I am honored to be your teacher this year. I received my Bachelor’s from Benedictine in Springfield in Elementary Education with endorsements in Language Arts and Social Studies. I obtained a Master’s degree from Benedictine University in Reading and Literacy K-12 with a Reading Specialist endorsement. I am a life-long learner, a mini doxie owner, and a new mommy to my baby girl named Harper.

I worked for 2 years at Waverly Junior High School teaching 6th grade. I also worked 1 year at Riverton as a long -term 4th grade sub. I look forward to a great year end of the year!

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thePhillips’ PostMiss Phillips’ 4th Grade Newsletter

About Miss Phillips

Objective Focused LearningMy goal for teaching this year is to engage parents in

the process. This means that I will be sending home newsletters that focus on the learning objectives I am teaching in the classroom. This will more clearly state how it is you can help your child learn the material. The other focus will be student organization. Students will be bringing home a planner nightly for your perusal and signature. It will include what we worked on (in student friendly terms) as well as a daily summary, which will serve as a conversation

WednesdaysAll year

Upcoming TestsMath: 05-05

PARCC TestingTuesday and Wednesday

Remember, we are out at 2:00 every Wednesday for teacher professional development.

SPRING 2016THE LOREM IPSUMS

There is no spelling this week due to PARCC testing. For word knowledge we will be working with vocabulary in context.

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Spelling/Word Knowledge Focus

Math FocusThis week we will be doing topic 16 review, topic 16 test, step up #1, step up #2, and step up #3.

Reading FocusThis week we will be creating our own books on student’s healthy eating habits.

Writing FocusThis week we will do a practice literary essay and free writing Fridays.

Science FocusThis week we will be doing an egg drop project.