Welcome to Mrs. Murphy’s Class TEAM CREATE

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Philosophy of Education Student centered learning. Emphasis on team and individual growth. Align curriculum with state, district and common core standards. To create memorable lessons. To be emotionally supportive and create a safe environment for all students. To try to inspire life long learners.

Behavior system Paws Laws Lion pride chart Tallies for a party Murphy’s Law Follow school wide discipline system Bully prevention- Parents will be notified when necessary Physical aggression will not be tolerated

Student Expectations They will always try their hardest. They will take responsibility for their learning. They will show up to school ready and with a positive attitude. They will make an effort to improve throughout the year by setting goals. Students will uphold the 6 pillars of character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Leadership

Parent Expectations Assignment Notebook Check Homework Sign Reading logs Sign Contest slips Contact me with concerns Support your child Send child with healthy snack

Communication newsletters/ email blast You may contact me by phone or email. tmurphy2@lisle202.org 630-493-8143 You may also send notes with you child.

My Website www.lisle202.org Schiesher 4th grade- Find general fourth grade resources here Murphy- Find class information here

Folder system One folder to leave home and bring back. Look at it every night. Contains information about upcoming events, projects, homework, test and quizzes. If the folder and assignment notebook don’t come home daily then there is a problem!

Homework Should be homework Monday- Thursday Students missing homework may be held in for recess to finish it. A note may come home to be signed by the parent. What to expect: Math, Social Studies, Reading, Word Work, Writing Reading logs are due every Friday, signed by a parent or guardian.

Absent? Students may be kept in for recess after the day of absence to help keep them aligned with the class. Rules vary depending on the time of absence. It is the student’s responsibility to ask for extra help. I am usually available before school, at recess, and after school.

Grading Students will be assessed by tests, quizzes, homework, observations, individual conferring, participation and projects. Report cards will be issued about every 12 weeks.

Daily Schedule Check in Math Break/Healthy Snack Specials –Art/Gym/Music/Computer Lab Social Studies/Science/Second Step Read Aloud Recess/Lunch Mini Lesson-reading Reading- IDR/Shared Mini lesson Writing Word Work Check out

Red Hot Reading Club Requirements Reading log (weekly) Pages read Days read (min. of 50 days) AR Test (5) Reading goal at least 500

Don’t Forget Monday- Gym Tuesday- Art Wednesday- Gym and Music Thursday- Music and Technology Lab Friday- Gym, Book check out, and Science Lab A healthy snack everyday. Sign reading logs and contest slips. Always check assignment notebook.

Thank you for all your support!