Valerius Meet the Teacher Night September 10 th 2015
Teacher Info: This is my twelfth year of teaching My husband and I have two kids. Emma is 16 and JT is 11 I graduated from Iowa State in Elementary Education and I have my Reading Endorsement
Classroom Expectations Code of Conduct Respectful Responsible Safe Clipstick No cell phone use at school Kindness Bucket Snack in the morning – See district “Healthy snack list”
Reading and Math 5 th grade Scholar page (Moodle) Ed Connect Reflex Math Weekly Spelling
Homework Policy and Plan Read for 30 minutes each night and 30 minutes over the weekend Books, magazines, newspapers Math Study Links- Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays Planners signed each night Take Home Folder should come home every Friday with papers and notes from the week. Projects- time will be given in class to complete
Parent Communication Plan How I will communicate with parents: Expect a bi-weekly about upcoming events and updates about what we are learning Homework-Daily Planners Behavior incidents/consequences- or phone call if a situation needs to be discussed Field Trips Jester Park September 28 BizTown October 22 Civic Center April 14 Band lessons started September 1
Parent Communication Plan How Parents can most easily communicate with me: for non-time sensitive needs (24 hour turn around is our goal) My Call office for immediate needs ( ). During instructional time: Mrs. Mitchell will get a message to the classroom During plan or before/after school: Mrs. Mitchell will transfer a call back to the classroom. Planner: feel free to write a note in planners
Getting involved: PTO homeroom parent: Maryann Huey Parties (2:45-3:30 pm) Spirit Party - Friday, September 18 Winter Party - Wednesday, December 23 Friendship Party - Friday, February 12 In the Gym Tonight: Class party Dues ($5); Signing up to help/bring treats Spirit Wear Volunteer Opportunity Sign-ups PTO meetings 1st Thursday of the month - 7:00-8:15 pm in the Media Center Next meeting: Thursday, October 1 Special Presentation: Mr. Steve Bass, Urbandale Schools Superintendent
Getting Involved PRIMARY FUNDRAISERS Read-a-Thon (October) Family Fun Night (February) Fall/Spring Book Fairs (Nov/Mar) – for library materials SUPPLEMENTARY FUNDRAISERS Spirit Wear (September) HyVee Shop and Share/Market Fresh Grill Nights (Sept, Nov, Jan, Mar) Gift Card Reward Program (2nd Monday monthly) Boxtops/Campbell’s Soup Labels (ongoing) Valerius PTO has a website, facebook page and address for improved communication (if you do not receive any PTO s, please let us know that you want to opt in for communication)
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