Katherine Helm

Continue to check this webpage for weekly updates in our Functional Reading class.

Inspiring excellence and success for every student, every day.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at [email protected]

HomeBase Class - Krispy Kreme Team

Functional Reading Class
3A - 6th Grade
4B - 7th/8th Grade

May4-8
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"May the 4th be with you!" - May 4th is Star Wars Day!

Google Hangout/Meet - Monday, May 4th at 10am-11am
This is a time where you can pop-on to say hey to me and to see your classmates. This is also a time to ask any questions you may have. I'd love to see you and say "HI!" I'll post the Meeting Nickname/Link on Google Classroom right before the meeting. I can't wait to see you!


My "virtual offi
ce hours" are:

Monday 9am-11am
Tuesday 9am-11am
Wednesday 9am-11am

You can join Remind for easy messaging/texting by texting @mrshelm19 to 81010

or you can use the link:

https://www.remind.com/join/mrshelm19


Homeroom/Krispy Kreme Team - 
Continue to check Google Classroom!

3A & 4B Reading Class - Continue to check Google Classroom & read!!

April 27-May 1

Google Hangout/Meet - Wednesday, April 29th at 10am-11am
This is a time where you can pop-on to say hey to me and to see your classmates. This is also a time to ask any questions you may have. I'd love to see you and say "HI!" I'll post the Meeting Nickname/Link on Google Classroom right before the meeting. I can't wait to see you!

My "virtual office hours" are:
Monday 9am-11am
Tuesday 9am-11am
Wednesday 9am-11am


You can join Remind for easy messaging/texting by texting @mrshelm19 to 81010

or you can use the link:

https://www.remind.com/join/mrshelm19


Homeroom/Krispy Kreme Team - 
I've added you to a Google Classroom class. Make sure you accept the invitation so that you can connect with our advisory group!!

3A & 4B Reading Class - I've posted some assignments for you to continue your learning! Check them out. Let me know if you have any questions. Best thing you can do during this time... READ! Read anything! Read a book, read articles online, read recipes, just READ! :)



April 20-24

working from home
My "virtual office hours" are:
Monday 9am-11am
Tuesday 9am-11am
Wednesday 9am-11am


You can join Remind for easy messaging/texting by texting @mrshelm19 to 81010 

or you can use the link:

https://www.remind.com/join/mrshelm19


Homeroom/Krispy Kreme Team -
I've added you to a Google Classroom class. Make sure you accept the invitation so that you can connect with our advisory group!!

3A & 4B Reading Class - I've posted some assignments for you to continue your learning! Check them out. Let me know if you have any questions. Best thing you can do during this time... READ! Read anything! Read a book, read articles online, read recipes, just READ! :)


April 6-10
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My "virtual office hours" are:
Monday 9am-11am
Tuesday 9am-11am
Wednesday 9am-11am


Homeroom/Krispy Kreme Team - I've added you to a Google Classroom class. Make sure you accept the invitation so that you can connect with our advisory group!!

3A & 4B Reading Class - I've added you to a Google Classroom. Make sure you accept the invitation. I've posted a video to say "Hey!" and I've posted the assignments for this week. Let me know if you have any questions or need anything!!


March 30-April 3
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Due to COVID-19, we will not be in school for the remainder of the school year 
Please stay home and stay healthy!!

I will be available via email ([email protected]) during this time. 
Please email if you need anything!

Homeroom & Functional Reading Classes - I have invited you to a Google Classroom. Please join it for updates, announcements and assignments.

Stay tuned for more information that will be posted by next week.

During this time... please READ!! Read your chapter books, on Epic.com, passages on ReadTheory.com, articles online, etc. Read, read, read to keep your skills up! 

You can also practice your reading and comprehension skills on Literably.com.

Use this website to practice your Fry Words: https://sightwords.com/sight-words/fry/

Sight Word practice and games! https://www.education.com/games/sight-words/

MobyMax- log in through Clever to do sight word practice

I'll miss seeing you during this time... make me proud during this crazy time by reading a lot and practicing your Fry words!!!


March 16-27
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Due to COVID-19, we will not be in school from March 16-27.
Please stay home and stay healthy!!

I will be available via email ([email protected]) during this time.
Please email if you need anything!


During this time... please READ!! Read your chapter books, on Epic.com, passages on ReadTheory.com, articles online, etc. Read, read, read to keep your skills up!

You can also practice your reading and comprehension skills on Literably.com.

Use this website to practice your Fry Words: https://sightwords.com/sight-words/fry/

Sight Word practice and games! https://www.education.com/games/sight-words/

MobyMax- log in through Clever to do sight word practice

I'll miss seeing you during this time... make me proud over these next 2 weeks by reading a lot and practicing your Fry words!!! See you when we're back in school!


March 9-13
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We are going to combine March Madness and Read Across America! We will read various Dr. Seuss books and vote on our favorite. We will have a March Madness tournament bracket to see which book is the winner!!

We will have a mini-lesson on the "Sammy Loves Flying Zebras" rule!


March 2-6
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Wow! It's already March!!

This week, we will celebrate Read Across America because
Dr. Seuss' birthday is on March 2nd!!

We will also learn the "Sammy Loves Flying Zebras" rule for spelling with double letters at the end of a word!


February 24-28
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Can you believe February is almost over?!

Our STEM project this month will be in honor of Black History Month! This will be at the end of the week. 

We haven't had snow yet... so we may be doing some of our reading class with snow!! ;) You'll have to wait and see what I mean!


February 17-21
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It's cold... but will we ever get snow?!

February 10-14
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February 3-7
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January 27-31
Spirit Week!!
Monday: Pajama day! #IWokeUpLikeThis
Tuesday: Hat day! (not hood day...)
Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday!
Thursday: Sports day! Wear your favorite jersey or represent your favorite team somehow!
Friday: LMS Pride! Wear red, white & blue!


January 20-24
We are continuing with the Sonday System. We will also finish reading "Wish" soon...!

January 13-17


Be ready for a Red Word quiz!!



January 6-10
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Welcome back!! Happy New Year!! It's 2020!!
Did you read over break?? I hope you did!!
We will be working on goals for 2020 and in our reading class. We will continue with the Sonday System.


December 16-20 
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You had a "Snow" Day last Friday!! Only a few more days until break...!!!

We will continue working on the Sonday System and Fry Words. You can work on reviewing Fry words at home! Here is a great website that lists out ALL the Fry words and has some activities too!

https://sightwords.com/sight-words/fry/

We will also complete our December STEM this week!!!


December 9-13

Only 2 weeks until Winter Break!!! Will we get snow before then???

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We only have about 10 chapters left in Wish!!

We will continue working on the Sonday System and Fry Words. You can work on reviewing Fry words at home! Here is a great website that lists out ALL the Fry words and has some activities too!


https://sightwords.com/sight-words/fry/


December 2-6


Only 3 weeks until Winter Break!!!

We will continue working on the Sonday System and Fry Words. You can work on reviewing Fry words at home! Here is a great website that lists out ALL the Fry words and has some activities too!

https://sightwords.com/sight-words/fry/


November 25-26
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We only have school on Monday & Tuesday and
then we have Thanksgiving Break Wednesday-Friday!!!


We will complete a Thanksgiving STEM project focusing on the 4 C's of STEM: Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity. You will work with your group to plan, design, create and problem solve!



November 18-22
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Come ready to talk about what you're thankful for!! We'll do a mini STEM to start off the week. 

We are going to keep working with the Sonday System. You all have been working so hard! I'm proud of you!!


November 11-16

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This week we will continue with our stations.
You need to finish the choice board by Friday!

Please remember to be reading at home! You can check out a book from our classroom library!


November 4-8
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Monday, November 4th - NO SCHOOL for students! Conference Day.
Stop by LMS between 12-7pm. I look forward to seeing you then!

Tuesday, November 5th - NO SCHOOL! Election Day!

Thank you for being so awesome while I was out last week. You guys rock!!

This week we will continue with our stations. You need to finish the choice board by next Friday!


October 28 - November 1

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I will be out Wednesday & Friday. You will have a sub. I look forward to hearing how awesome you were when I get back!!

This week, we are completing our October STEM Challenge!! Come ready to collaborate with your group to create something fun for the Halloween season!!


October 14-18

Friday October 18th - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS!

We will be continue our read-aloud book called "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor. Please be sure to bring a silent reading book to class each day!!

We will continue our stations! Come ready to learn!!


October 8-11
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Monday October 7th - NO SCHOOL for students! Enjoy your day off!

We will be continue our read-aloud book called "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor. 
Please be sure to bring a silent reading book to class each day!!

We are going to continue going over short/long vowel sounds. We will continue our stations! Come ready to learn!!


September 30-October 4

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Since it's the end of September... we need to do our STEM project for the month! 3A started theirs on Friday. 4B will start and complete their projects on Monday! Come ready for a Fall Leaf Fiasco!!

We will be continue our read-aloud book called "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor. 
Please be sure to bring a silent reading book to class each day!!

We are going to go over short/long vowel sounds. We will continue our stations! Come ready to learn!!


September 23-27
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This week, we will be starting a read-aloud book called "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor. Please be sure to bring a silent reading book to class each day!!



September 16-20
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No School Friday the 20th!! Enjoy your 3-day weekend!

We are continuing our foundational skills of blends and reviewing digraphs.

Please be sure to bring a silent reading book to class each day!!



September 9-13

We will continue a few more mini-lessons on short/long vowel sounds, digraphs and blends. We are going to go over r-blends, l-blends, s-blends, and w-blends. You guys are doing great so far in learning these foundational skills!!


September 3-6
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It's already September!!
Monday, September 2nd - Labor Day - No School!

We will continue a few more mini-lessons on short/long vowel sounds, digraphs and blends. I want you to feel confident in these fundamental skills in order for us to continue on with other skills!


August 26-30
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We will continue testing with the Sonday System (our reading curriculum) so that I know where you are in your reading skills. This helps me to know what I need to teach you this year!

We will also have a few mini-lessons on short/long vowel sounds, digraphs and blends. It's going to be a great year!!

 

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Welcome! My Name Is...

Mrs. Katherine Helm

Welcome to Fundamental Reading 6th, 7th & 8th Grade!

This is my third year teaching! I graduated from Liberty University (Go Flames!) May 2017 with a B.S. in Elementary and Special Education. I also have a minor in American Sign Language. I have wanted to be a teacher since I was in 1st grade and am so excited to continue teaching, but now at a new school - Liberty Middle!

A little bit about me...
I grew up as an Army "Brat" so moving around and adjusting is normal for me. However, I am excited that Lynchburg is now HOME for me! My hubby (Tim) and I have been married since May 27, 2017. We met at Liberty University during our freshman year (2013). We love exploring Lynchburg together. When I am not teaching, I am probably enjoying a donut or tea, reading, or taking a hike in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains with Tim! Oh! And now I have the cutest kitten, so I'll probably be cuddling with her!!

A few favorites...
Drink: Sweet or hot tea
Candy/Snack: Dark chocolate, donuts, or Chex Mix
Color: Purple
Animal: Cats!!
Sports Teams: NY Yankees, NY Giants, and the Washington Capitals

Contact Me!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
[email protected]