How
can I help you?
Welcome
back to school! I hope your summer was wonderful, and that you
are feeling refreshed and excited about the new year!
I
know this is a very busy time for you. Remember I'm here to be a
part of your support system. I can help you with back to school
projects, get acquainted activities, developing newsletters, or any of
your technology needs!
I'm
really looking forward to working
with you this year!
Melanie |
My
contact information
I
travel between four schools so catching me to schedule a planning time
may seem difficult. Below is my contact information. I have
also created an online form to help you and I facilitate our
planning. Once you complete the form, it will come straight to my
mailbox. I will be in touch with you immediately!
School
extension: 29804
E-mail: mlewis@amherst.k12.va.us
contact
form (No longer valid. Go to my contact page
please.)
Note:
the school extension is forwarded to my cell phone, please
do not hesitate to call me. I do not answer my phone immediately
but I do have voice mail and will call you back.
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My
Schedule
Monday
Pleasant View
Tuesday Temperance
Wednesday Central Elementary
Thursday Amherst Elementary
Friday Planning/Float
Day
Wonderful Web Sites
JAN BRETT'S DOLCH WORD LISTS
http://www.janbrett.com/games/
jan_brett_dolch_word_list_main.htm
(This is one link)
PRIMARY:
Beautifully illustrated lists of Dolch words. These are the 220
most frequently used words in the English language which must be
learned as "sight" words. Many of these words cannot be sounded
out.
75 IDEAS TO BUILD PARENT INVOLVEMENT AND SUPPORT
http://www.parent-institute.com/
educator/resources/75ideas/75-ideas.php
(This is one link)
TEACHERS & STAFF: Great ideas (many of them even
simple) to build parent involvement and support from the PARENT
INSTITUTE.
VISUAL THESAURUS
http://www.visualthesaurus.com
/online/index.html
(This is one link)
GRADES 3 AND ABOVE: You will want to use a newer computer
with this site. It takes a few minutes to load, but is well worth
the wait. The online version is free, but a little on the slow
side. A faster, desktop version can be purchased.
Wow! It is a great way for kids to learn about a valuable tool
like a thesaurus!
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Integration
Ideas: Call me!
 Locating lesson plans, units and
activities
Teacher/student
productivity
Dazzling classroom
lessons
Announcements and
assignments
Jeopardy and games to
review concepts
EASY daily learning
activities
Technology learning
centers
Graphical organizers
Graphing lessons and
activities
Brainstorming sessions
Classroom books and
talking books
Webquests
Virtual Field trips
Projects for improved
writing and reading
Student research
activities
More effective
student reports and projects
Electronic portfolios
Digital story telling
E-mail pals
Class web pages
(teacher or student)
Clay animation to
demonstrate concepts
keyboarding
"Furious
activity is no substitute
for understanding." (H.H. Williams)
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