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Team DescriptionTeam Members: Colleen Brady, Peggy Coutu, and Kris Gerson
Our community is comprised of
Mrs. Brady, Mrs. Gerson and Mrs. Coutu with students in grades 1 & 2.
We value an atmosphere that supports individual growth, as well as a true sense of community. In addition we are committed to the following:
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a classroom that fosters creativity and exploration
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opportunities to take risks with both academic and social growth
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reflective time with teachers, parents, and child to focus on the individual learning process
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teaching, celebrating, and reinforcing the values on which good character and self-esteem are based
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What will children learn? They will learn:
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that each child is an essential member of a family-like community
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how to use and extend opportunities for creativity and exploration
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skills to become:
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independent learners
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active learners
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a love and enjoyment of learning
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developmentally appropriate academic skills utilizing the following programs:
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math - Everyday Math, problem-solving strategies and supplemental materials
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reading - balanced reading program including instruction in phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension and spelling
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writing - foundational skills in written expression and grammar usage
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penmanship - manuscript print and cursive
- technology - basic operations and concepts of technology
- science – inquiry-based themes
- social studies – integrated thematic units–
- how to reach beyond oneself and deliberately contribute to the betterment of the whole
- values upon which good character and self-esteem are based
- how to celebrate one another and all
- an acceptance and appreciation of the differences and challenges of others
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