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Welcome to Mrs. D'Amore's Class!

My name is Carrie D’Amore. I am a licensed Elementary Education teacher who is very passionate about Catholic education. I am certified K-8th grade and have loved being involved with education in one way or another as long as I can remember. I taught Kindergarten for 2 years and then 3rd grade for 5 years. I was promoted to be Dean of Academics for 1 year before beginning a family of my own. Being a teacher is part of what makes me tick!

I have been married for 22 years. Beginning in 2006, my husband Andrew and I had 3 children and I was blessed to have the ability to stay home for 12 years to teach, guide and care for them. In 2017, I was hired at Prince of Peace Catholic School in Lake Villa to be a part-time Kindergarten Assistant. I thoroughly enjoyed this role for 5 years, learning so much from the “mouths of babes”.

In 2023, I worked my way back into the classroom, teaching Kindergarten at Prince Of Peace Catholic School in Lake Villa.

I love watching each student learn at their own level and seeing the “lightbulb” go off for them; that ah-ha moment! I use small groups where possible to individualize learning. The number of rewards I receive as an educator are prolific.

This year, here at St. Joseph’s, I will teach third grade. My son Drew is here in 8th grade and my 2 daughters are Isabella-a Sophomore at Loras College and Lia-is a freshman at Creighton University.

Some of my hobbies include watching my kids play sports and going to professional sporting events. I really enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, taking our dog Luna on long walks and reading a good book.

I attended Saint Joseph College, in Rensselaer, IN and had the privilege of also being a student athlete, playing Division II soccer there.

Being an educator teaches me so much about myself and enriches my own love of learning.

I will give the students my best and look forward to getting to know them all better. I believe good communication is a necessity in any working relationship. Please do not hesitate to come to me with any questions or concerns you may have. I want to also mention that we are so very fortunate to have Mrs. Susan Bronken returning and Mrs. Andrea Graham as our Instructional Aides. Together we will make a great team for the continued success of your child’s learning experience!

*Always appreciated, but never expected-please see our Amazon Wishlist! We have so many fun things to do. It will update as we add items throughout the year. Thank you for your consideration!

My Teaching Philosophy

I believe that it is my utmost duty to inspire and challenge my students. I want them to thrive and feel safe in a fun learning environment where kindness is universal and all are accepted. Bullying will never be tolerated in my classroom and help will always be given to those who ask. My classroom will be a calm, quiet and comfortable place where mental health is nurtured and given light. I vow to maintain a positive attitude for my students as not only their teacher but as their role model. My students will be taught how to work together and communicate effectively. As a teacher, there will be various strategies that I will uphold to make a controlled and calm classroom environment. At the top of the list is RESPECT-for self, others and all property. As a teacher, I want to make an impact on my students and show them that they can do anything. Even if it becomes difficult they need to know that with a little bit of help and hard work, they can accomplish anything!

Specials Schedule:

Monday- Art,(Mr. Abbate) Media (Mrs. Hoglund and Mrs. Frels)

Tuesday-P.E. (please wear gym uniforms) Mr. Shute, Steam (Mrs. Delaney)

Wednesday-Music (Mr. Showstead)

Thursday-Library (Mrs. Hoglund and Mrs. Frels)

Friday- P.E. (please wear gym uniforms) Mr. Shute

Copy of 3rd Grade - D'Amore Schedule

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Week at a Glance: 10/20

**Due to the short week last week we did more unstructured lessons with a Halloween theme and finished some writing projects and our One and Only Ivan Lit Circle book!

Reading, Spelling and Writing: Unit 2 Week 3 Wolf Island (realistic fiction)

OBJECTIVES:

Learn more about themes concerning interactions by analyzing illustrations in realistic fiction
I can develop knowledge about language to make connections between reading and writing
Use elements of informational text to write a how-to-article
Students will learn how to identify compound words

Math: CHAPTER 4 Understand Multiplication

Lesson 1-use models to explore the meaning of multiplication

Lesson 2- relate multiplication and addition.
Lesson- 3 use arrays to explore and model multiplication
Lesson- 4 use arrays to multiply
Math Centers-addition, subtraction, multiplication

Religion: Unit 2 Session 6-Jesus, our Lord and Savior

Objectives:

Explain the meaning of the good soil and the seed in Jesus’ parable.
Explain why Jesus told parables
Describe ways we can serve God’s kingdom
Discuss how Saints Benedict and Scholastica served the Kingdom of God
Define monastery: a place where a group of monks work and pray together

Science:Chapter 2-Energy and its Forms

Lesson 2-How does energy change form?

crest- the distance between this and the midpoint shows how much energy a wave has
wavelength- can be measured by finding the distance between two crests
midpoint- the middle in rise of a wave
wave- energy can travel in this form
trough- the lowest point of a wave

Reminders:

*Thursdays are our Library day! Please return books for renewal or return and choose new ones.

Please-Charge your chrome book every night! Bring your Clever badge back!

Bring a healthy snack each day!

Spelling menus will be due every Friday (Choose 3 activities-time given in class to do. Students will finish at home if necessary.)

Students are expected to have done 40-45 minutes in each Reading and Math for I-Ready practice lessons every week! They are given plenty of time in class throughout the week, but can finish at home if the goal is not met.

Tuesday, October 14th:

Math: Chapter 3 Subtraction-test tomorrow. Review is coming home; please finish and retrurn the Fluency Practice pages.

Reading: 15 minutes-read for fluency!

Reminders:

-Tomorrow-bring $1 or more and donate to Breast Cancer Awareness to enjoy a dress down day!

-No School Thursday and Friday! Conferences Thursday!

-October Book Report (Character Traits) is due Monday, October 20th!

-40 minutes in both Math and Reading I-Ready/weekly!

-Bring a refillable water bottle; healthy snack; sweatshirt/jacket according to the weather!

-Please join us for our All School Masses (typically Tuesdays at 9:30), please signup on Membership Toolkit!

-Sunday Mass- Mrs. D'Amore most often goes to 11:00-I'd love to see you there!

Monday, October 13th:

**No Spelling this week!

**No My View reading story this week!

Math-Test Wednesday-Chapter 3 Subtraction.

Reading: 15 minutes!

Reminders:

-Wednesday-bring $1 or more and donate to Breast Cancer Awareness to enjoy a dress down day!

-No School Thursday and Friday! Conferences Thursday!

-October Book Report (Character Traits) is due Monday, October 20th!

-40 minutes in both Math and Reading I-Ready/weekly!

-Bring a refillable water bottle; healthy snack; sweatshirt/jacket according to the weather!

-Please join us for our All School Masses (typically Tuesdays at 9:30), please signup on Membership Toolkit!

-Sunday Mass- Mrs. D'Amore most often goes to 11:00-I'd love to see you there!

Week at a Glance: 10/13

Reading, Spelling and Writing: Unit 2 Week 3 Wolf Island (realistic fiction)

OBJECTIVES:

Learn more about themes concerning interactions by analyzing illustrations in realistic fiction
I can develop knowledge about language to make connections between reading and writing
Use elements of informational text to write a how-to-article
Students will learn how to identify compound words

Math:

Monday-Wrap up Chapter 3 Subtraction

Tuesday-Chapter 3 Review

Pgs. 179-181 Together pg. 179, Ind pgs. 180-81 (offer guidance/help) Go over answers.

Homework: review for test

Wednesday Chapter 3 Subtraction Test!

-Fun Math-Halloween pgs./Centers

Religion: Unit 2 Session 6-Jesus, our Lord and Savior

Objectives:

Explain the meaning of the good soil and the seed in Jesus’ parable.
Explain why Jesus told parables
Describe ways we can serve God’s kingdom
Discuss how Saints Benedict and Scholastica served the Kingdom of God
Define monastery: a place where a group of monks work and pray together

Science: Science:Chapter 2-Energy and its Forms

Lesson 2-How does energy change form?

crest- the distance between this and the midpoint shows how much energy a wave has
wavelength- can be measured by finding the distance between two crests
midpoint- the middle in rise of a wave
wave- energy can travel in this form
trough- the lowest point of a wave

Reminders:

I-Ready Diagnostic Results will be coming home Monday. Please watch for those to come home in your student's backpack.
Bring $1 or more to donate to Breast Cancer Awareness-dress down Wednesday, October 15th. Students who are out of uniform and do not have a donation will be sent to the office to call home for a change of clothes.
Conferences are October 16-Please sign up for a time to come chat!

No School October 17!

*Thursdays are our Library day! Please return books for renewal or return and choose new ones.

Please-Charge your chrome book every night! Bring your Clever badge back!

Bring a healthy snack each day!

Spelling menus will be due every Friday (Choose 3 activities-time given in class to do. Students will finish at home if necessary.)

Students are expected to have done 40-45 minutes in each Reading and Math for I-Ready practice lessons every week! They are given plenty of time in class throughout the week, but can finish at home if the goal is not met.

Math: Lesson 7 (odds) pgs. 175-176

Reading: 15 minutes!

Spelling- 3 menu activities, Test tomorrow-Unit 2, Week 2

REMINDERS:

Conferences are October 16-Please sign up for a time to come chat!
Bring $1 and dress down to donate to Breast Cancer Awareness-this is a Student Council activity.
No School October 17!

*Thursdays are our Library day! Please return books for renewal or return and choose new ones.

Please-Charge your chrome book every night! Bring your Clever badge back!

Bring a healthy snack each day!

Spelling menus will be due every Friday (Choose 3 activities-time given in class to do. Students will finish at home if necessary.)

Wednesday, October 8th:

Math: Lesson 6 (evens) pgs. 169-170

Reading: Elisha Otis's Elevator-read, answer questions, return/turn in!

REMINDERS:

Conferences are October 16-Please sign up for a time to come chat!
No School October 17!

*Thursdays are our Library day! Please return books for renewal or return and choose new ones.

Please-Charge your chrome book every night! Bring your Clever badge back!

Bring a healthy snack each day!

Spelling menus will be due every Friday (Choose 3 activities-time given in class to do. Students will finish at home if necessary.)

Tuesday, October 7th:

Math: Lesson 5 (odds) pages 163-164.

Reading: Listen to audio of Weird Friends with your book, and answer questions on page 291-My View (complete sentences).

REMINDERS:

Our Food Pantry collection is tomorrow-Please send in applesauce if you can! Thank you for your generosity!
Conferences are October 16-Please sign up for a time to come chat!
No School October 17!

*Thursdays are our Library day! Please return books for renewal or return and choose new ones.

Please-Charge your chrome book every night! Bring your Clever badge back!

Bring a healthy snack each day!

Spelling menus will be due every Friday (Choose 3 activities-time given in class to do. Students will finish at home if necessary.)

Monday, October 6th:

Math: Lesson 4 (evens) pgs. 157-158

Reading: 15 minutes! **(October book report due: 10/20)

REMINDERS:

Conferences are October 16-Please sign up for a time to come chat!
No School October 17!

*Thursdays are our Library day! Please return books for renewal or return and choose new ones.

Please-Charge your chrome book every night! Bring your Clever badge back!

Bring a healthy snack each day!

Spelling menus will be due every Friday (Choose 3 activities-time given in class to do. Students will finish at home if necessary.)

10/6 Week at a Glance:

Reading, Spelling and Writing:

Unit 2 Week 2 Weird Friends (Informational Text)

OBJECTIVES:

Learn more about informational texts and analyze the structure of an informational text.
I can develop knowledge about language to make connections between reading and writing
Use elements of informational text to write a how-to-article
R-controlled vowels

Math: CHAPTER 3 SUBTRACTION

Students will be able to-

Lesson 5-subtract 3 digit numbers with re-grouping
Lesson-6 subtract 4 digit numbers with re-grouping
Lesson-7 Subtract across zeros
Fluency Practice-subtraction

Religion: Unit 1 Session 5-Celebrating Ordinary Time (cont’d)

Students will understand:

Make thank you cards for Fr. Jake and Fr. Emmanuel for teaching the “little children” about Jesus. Mark 10: 13-16
Green is the color we see in church during ordinary time.
Being Like Jesus in the Community
Rejoice and Be Glad (thankful for our true life’s treasures)
Session 5 Wrap-Up

Science:Chapter 2-Energy and its Forms

Lesson 1- What are some forms of energy?

Hand out ‘Word to know” handout

energy- the ability to do work or cause change
electrical energy- the movement of electric charges
kinetic energy- the energy of motion
mechanical energy- the energy that motion or position gives to an object
potential energy- stored energy
sound energy- energy you can hear

Reminders:

Please send in applesauce for our Food Pantry Collection this Wednesday, October 8th!
Conferences are October 16-Please sign up for a time to come chat!

No School October 17!

*Thursdays are our Library day! Please return books for renewal or return and choose new ones.

Please-Charge your chrome book every night! Bring your Clever badge back!

Bring a healthy snack each day!

Spelling menus will be due every Friday (Choose 3 activities-time given in class to do. Students will finish at home if necessary.)

Students are expected to have done 40-45 minutes in each Reading and Math for I-Ready practice lessons every week! They are given plenty of time in class throughout the week, but can finish at home if the goal is not met.

Monday, October 6th:

Math: Lesson 4 pages 157-158 evens

Reading: 15 minutes

REMINDERS:

Wednesday, September 24th:

Math: Fluency Practice (evens) pg. 9

Reading: 15 minutes (*Some have comprehension questions to fix on pg. 195)

Science: Forces and Motion paragraph response due Thursday!

Spelling: test tomorrow Unit 1 Week 5, 2 spelling menu activities.

REMINDERS:

NO SCHOOL Friday!
October book report due: October 20th! *Bring your book to read when you can at school!
*Only 2 Spelling menu activities this week due to the short week!
Bring a refillable water bottle

Monday, September 29th:

Math: Lesson 2 (odds) pgs. 143-144

Reading: 15 minutes

REMINDERS:

NO SCHOOL- Friday, October 3rd-staff training
Science test-Chapter 1- Thursday!
October book report, due 10/20
Please bring a refillable water bottle
Please send a healthy snack!

Tuesday, September 30th:

Math: Lesson 3 (evens) pgs. 149-150.

Reading: 15 minutes-Close Read Plants and Fire

REMINDERS:

NO SCHOOL- Friday, October 3rd-staff training
Science test-Chapter 1- Thursday!
October book report, due 10/20
Please bring a refillable water bottle
Please send a healthy snack!

Wednesday, October 1st:

Happy 1st day of October!

Reading: Listen to the Audio and read along: Patterns in Nature

Spelling: test tomorrow/ 2 menu activities.

REMINDERS:

Library tomorrow-return books
No bus service tomorrow!
NO SCHOOL- Friday, October 3rd-staff training
Science test-Chapter 1- Thursday!
October book report, due 10/20
Please bring a refillable water bottle
Please send a healthy snack!

Week at a Glance: 9/29-10/2

Reading, Spelling and Writing: Unit 2 Week 1 Patterns in Nature

OBJECTIVES:

Learn more about informational texts and identify the main idea and details in an informational text
I can develop knowledge about language to make connections between reading and writing
Use elements of informational text to write a how-to-article
I will understand Singular and Plural noun

Math: CHAPTER 3 SUBTRACTION

Students will be able to-

Lesson 2- estimate differences using rounding to the nearest ten or hundred
Lesson 3- determine whether an estimate or an exact answer is needed to solve a problem
Check My Progress

Lesson 4 Model subtraction with re-grouping

Religion: Unit 1 Session 5-Celebrating Ordinary Time

Students will understand:

Green is the color we see in church during ordinary time.
Being Like Jesus in the Community
Rejoice and Be Glad (thankful for our true life’s treasures)
Session 5 Wrap-Up

Science: Chapter 1 Forces and Motion assessment (see email for study tips)

Reminders:

*Thursdays are our Library day! Please return books for renewal or return and choose new ones.

Friday, October 3rd-NO SCHOOL! Staff in training!

Please-Charge your chrome book every night! Bring your Clever badge back!

Bring a healthy snack each day!

Spelling menus will be due every Friday (Choose 3 activities-time given in class to do. Students will finish at home if necessary.)

Students are expected to have done 40-45 minutes in each Reading and Math for I-Ready practice lessons every week! They are given plenty of time in class throughout the week, but can finish at home if the goal is not met.