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 23 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 a freshman at Carmel Catholic High School and my 2 daughters are Isabella-a junior at Loras College and Lia-is studying nursing at CLC.
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!
Reading, Spelling and Writing: Unit 1 Week 1 Grandma and the Great Gourd (traditional tale/fiction)
Students will be able to-
*Audio of the story will be shared on Google Classroom (Reading) each week!
*The Spelling List and Spelling Menu will be shared on Google Classroom (Spelling) each week!
Math: Chapter 1: Place Value
Students will be able to-
Religion:
Session 1: Created to be Happy
Objectives:
Science: (We will begin Scienceand Social Studies next week)Intro to Science: What is a Scientist? What is Science?
Students will-
Reminders:
June 1-3: Our last 2 1/2 days together! Wow did this year fly!
Monday
Tuesday- Field Day
Students should wear their Spirit Run Shirts with any bottoms of their choice. (If you don't have that shirt, please wear a yellow shirt)
All students should wear gym shoes.
Please send a water bottle with your child.
We also recommend applying sunscreen before coming to school.
Wednesday- Last Day
We will celebrate Mass at 8:30am (PLEASE NOTE THE TIME)
Students should dress a little nicer for Mass!
Dismissal is at 10:00am.
There WILL BE bus service
Spirit Week and 10 Day Countdown
5/18- Comfy Clothes/PJs
5/19- Sports Team Day/Popsicles
5/20- Wacky Wednesday/Dance Party (Students can bring a change of clothes for Poetry Bee)
5/21- Career Day/Shaving Cream
5/22- Spirit Wear/Extra Recess
5/26- Popcorn Party
5/27- Buddy Read with other 3rd Grade Class (bring towel)
5/28- Minute to Win it Games
5/29- Dress Down Day/Movie
Reading, Spelling and Writing: The One and Only Bob
Reflect, infer, read for details/clarify, parts of speech, vocabulary, context clues, cause and effect.
Math: Chapter 14
Describe the shared attributes of quadrilaterals.
Use the guess, check, and revise strategy to solve problems.
Partition shapes into equal sections and write unit fractions to represent each area.
Review for test Tuesday 5/26
Religion: Faith, Hope, and Charity
Objectives:
Recognize that even the tiniest bit of faith enables us to receive God’s help.
Discuss how virtues help us lead good lives.
Identify Jeanne Jugan as a saint who devoted her life to serving others.
Define charity, hope, virtues.
Social Studies: Citizenship and Participation
Identify four ways for people to have a voice in their community.
Evaluate arguments for opposing positions on an issue.
Describe a step-by-step process for preparing to vote responsibly in an election.
Lesson 3: What are the life cycle of some animals?
Objective: Students will develop and use models to describe how some animals grow and change during their life cycles.
‘Words To Know’:
Reminders:
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.
Please send your child with a water bottle every day.
Please make sure your child’s chrome book is charged every night.
