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Welcome to Mrs. Warner's Website!
Desert Trails Elementary School Phoenix, Arizona
Purpose of this website is to provide information to the parents and students of Mrs. Warner's honors classes.
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Enter my extension when prompted: 34131
What is a Game Day Quiz (GDQ)?
Game Day quizzes are an opportunity for students to demonstrate their mastery of concepts learned in class and practiced in homework over the course of a week. (Sometimes, two weeks depending on the pace of the concept.)
Material for the GDQ comes directly from math homework practice. In reading, GDQ’s are usually review of grammar, Latin stems and/or vocabulary.
Math Practice Homework Choice:
A word on math practice homework: I have given students a choice… if they are comfortable with the concept and can show mastery of the top 10 hardest problems (of their choosing) the math practice homework then they do not have to complete the entire page of practice.
November 23, 2009:
Class |
Monday 11/23 |
Tuesday 11/24 |
Wed. 11/25 |
Thurs. 11/26 |
Friday 11/27 |
Upcoming |
4th RDG 9:05-9:50 |
Identify the parts of the plot in Chesterís Pigeon Ride. |
Write a Pre poem Please write final copy in your Caesar Folder.
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Happy Thanksgiving! |
Happy Thanksgiving! |
Happy Day Off! |
December 4 & 11 in class work day for Plot Rollercoaster.
Plot Rollercoaster due 01/08/10.
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6th RDG 9:50 ñ 10:30 |
Identify the parts of the plot in Threee Skeleton Key
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Use each of your Caeasr vocabulary words and stems in a sentence. Try to include more than one stem word in each sentence. |
Happy Thanksgiving! |
Happy Thanksgiving! |
Happy Day Off! |
December 4 & 11 in class work day for Plot Rollercoaster.
Plot Rollercoaster due 01/08/10.
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5th RDG 10:30 ñ 11:10
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Identify the parts of the plot in The Phantom Tollbooth
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Use each of your Caeasr vocabulary words and stems in a sentence. Try to include more than one stem word in each sentence. |
Happy Thanksgiving! |
Happy Thanksgiving! |
Happy Day Off! |
December 4 & 11 in class work day for Plot Rollercoaster.
Plot Rollercoaster due 01/08/10.
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5th Math 11:10 ñ 11:50
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Chapter 3 self check quizzesÖ skip 3-2. Do Chapter 3 test
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4-1 self check quiz
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Happy Thanksgiving! |
Happy Thanksgiving!
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Happy Day Off! |
Sports Stats Project due December 4.
Applications & Connections Course 1 2001 Edition
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6th Math 12:50 ñ 1:30 |
Problem Solving Practice Page 149 # 7-12 |
Chapter 4 self check quizzes 4-1 ñ 4-5 |
Happy Thanksgiving! |
Happy Thanksgiving! |
Happy Day Off!
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Sports Stats Project due December 4.
Applications & Connections Course 1 2001 Edition
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4th Math 1:30-2:10 |
Practice: Page 6-1
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Practice: Page 6-1
No class due to special event. |
Happy Thanksgiving! |
Happy Thanksgiving! |
Happy Day Off! |
Sports Stats Project due December 4.
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November 16-20, 2009:
Class |
Monday 11/16 |
Tuesday 11/17 |
Wed. 11/18 |
Thurs. 11/19 |
Friday 11/20 |
Upcoming |
4th RDG 9:05-9:50 |
Latin Stem: Super Write two super similes ____ is as superstitious as |
Study Island |
Finish reading: The Monster that Grew from Jr. Great Book.
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Create: Pre Stem character & comic strip featuring pre, spec and super |
Reading Response due |
Plot Rollercoaster due 01/08/10. |
6th RDG 9:50 ñ 10:30 |
Simple subject/predicate practice worksheet.
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Study Island |
Read: A Dayís Wait Page 299 ñ 302
Page 303 # 1-3 in learning log.
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Complete subject/predicate practice worksheet.
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Reading Response due |
Plot Rollercoaster due 01/08/10. |
5th RDG 10:30 ñ 11:10
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Simple subject/predicate practice worksheet.
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Study Island |
Read: Thank you Míam in Jr. Great Book page 8 - 15
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Complete subject/predicate practice worksheet.
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Reading Response due |
Plot Rollercoaster due 01/08/10. |
5th Math 11:10 ñ 11:50
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Rest your brain for Math Olympiad.
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Study Island |
Practice: Page 108 # 10 - 23
Page 110 #9 - 22 |
Study Island
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Sports Stats Project due December 4.
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6th Math 12:50 ñ 1:30 |
Rest your brain for Math Olympiad. |
Study Island |
Practice: Prime/Composite Page 140 # 14 ñ 39 odd |
Practice: Page 144 -Patterns/Functions 10 ñ 29 odd & #33
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Sports Stats Project due December 4.
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4th Math 1:30-2:10 |
Practice: Page 70 # 9 ñ 29 odds
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Practice: Page 73 # 4-15 |
Practice: Page 76 # 15 ñ 45 odds |
Practice: Page 82 1-20 |
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Sports Stats Project due December 4.
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About Mrs. Warner
August 17, 2009
Dear Desert Trails Parents:
I am thrilled to be your child's honors teacher. Gifted education is my passion and empowering, challenging and supporting gifted students has been my professional goal since entering the education field nearly 10 years ago. I have been a gifted cluster teacher in 1st, 3rd and 6th grade at Cactus View Elementary School prior to joining the Desert Trails team. Before becoming a classroom teacher, I completed many long-term substitute teaching assignments in a variety of Paradise Valley schools and disciplines.
As a promoter of life-long learning, I earned a Journalism degree from Grand Canyon University in 1991 and worked in sports/media relations prior to being a stay at home mom and substitute teacher. In 2005, I added a teaching certificate to my resume and in 2007, a master's degree in curriculum, instruction and assessment. In July 2008, after completing advanced hours in gifted education, I eagerly added a gifted endorsement to my teaching credentials. I am also certified in Structured English Immersion (SEI) strategies.
In the last two years, I presented at the Arizona State Gifted Conference and led professional development classes for Paradise Valley and Deer Valley educators that promoted teaching gifted students in the regular classroom as well as meeting the needs of the gifted student. Additionally, I have been fortunate to attend national conferences such as Supporting the Needs of the Gifted (SENG), KAGEN Cooperative Learning and most recently this past June as a PV nominee, the Phil Mickelson/Exxon Mobil Teacher's Academy. The Mickelson Academy promotes critical thinking, problem-solving and higher-level math and science instruction for third through sixth grade students.
As a teaching professional, I believe:
-~ children learn most naturally through curriculum integration
-~ social interaction with others is vital
-~ children thrive in a fun, structured and nurturing environment
-~ brain-based learning is essential to retaining knowledge
-~ children should be actively involved in the learning process
-~ expectations must be high and attainable
-~ and children are responsible for their own actions.
In addition, my teaching philosophy is that students must be provided experiences that promote inquiry and higher-level thinking in order to own, apply and retain their learning. My classroom culture is one that fosters cooperative learning that is empowering and encouraging. I believe collaboration with parents and colleagues is paramount for student, teacher and school success.
Personally, my husband Dave and I are parents of two amazing daughters. Both have been recipients of gifted education curriculum at the elementary school level and are now International Baccalaureate students. My youngest, Shea is a 7th grade IB student at Vista Verde Middle School and Nathalie is a 9th grade IB student at North Canyon High School. As a family, we enjoy traveling, sporting events, technology, music and our spoiled puppy, Abbey.
Finally, I have very high expectations both academically and behavioral for each of my students. I am anticipating a wonderful year of discovery and success as we team to encourage your child's learning.
I thank you in advance for your home efforts and support. Please feel free to contact me at 602-449-4100 or email at ewarner@pvschools.net.
Most Kindly,
ElizaBeth Warner
Check out some past work!
(Sorry this is still from last year! It is still fun to look at!)
The winners of the 1st ever 6th grade Ocean Idol Competition:
dke-only.mov
And a sampling of our cell projects:
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Site last updated: 9/1/09
