2.  Graduated from Carlow University in 1989 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education  Certification is Early Childhood and Elementary Education (preschool-6 th grade)  Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Clarion University in 2010

3.  This is my 25 th year of teaching  I taught 7 years in the Dioceses of Greensburg, grades kindergarten – 8 th  I have taught for the Latrobe School District for 18 years in grades 5 th and 6 th  Please feel free to contact me at anytime during the school year with questions or concerns  Email: teresa.shimko@glsd.usteresa.shimko@glsd.us  Phone: (724) 834-7399

4.  www.glsd.uswww.glsd.us  Mt. View Webpage  MES link  Mrs. Shimko’s Webpage  GO Math!  Book Pages  Practice Book Pages  Student Login – username 21shimtere - password gLlunchcode

5.  Bring all your materials (pencils, tablets, assignment book, and books) to class  Enter quietly, sit down, and get out your materials for the class  Raise your hand and wait for permission before speaking or leaving your seat  Keep hands, feet, objects, and unkind comments to yourself  Follow directions the first time they are given

6.  “Journey to Good Behavior”  Class rewards  Classroom Rule- RESPECT  Take Home Folder  Check “Take Home Folder “ nightly  “Bring Back” and “Leave at Home”  Graded papers sent home on Wednesday  Sign papers and return by Friday  No signature on Friday-loss of 5 minutes of recess  Homework Policy  Missing or incomplete work  Highlighted assignment for parent signature (see example)  Complete assignment  After two Missing or incomplete assignments loss of recess

7. Sign here!

8.  Go Math!  Chapter tests – Word problems  Mad Minutes  Every Day Counts  Binder

9.  Professor Peabody  Process Skills- observing, communicating, comparing, ordering, categorizing  Science Kits  Motion and Design  Food Chemistry  Microworlds  Binder

10.  Beginning on 9/17 – Tuesday and Thursday  Starting promptly at 8:35-9:05  Open Invitation  Is tutoring for me?  Correction on a test  Make-up test/quizzes  Help on any current math skills

11.  Ideas for good study habits:  Choose a quiet place  Supplies- pencil, crayons, scissors, glue  Give encouragement  Refer to class notes and lessons  Fun and helpful websites for Parents and Students:  www.mathslice.com www.mathslice.com  www.multiplication.com www.multiplication.com  www.funbrain.com www.funbrain.com  Remind 101 What is it? -A safe way for teachers to quickly communicate information to parents.

14.  Complete the crossword puzzle with parents  Have FUN!  Visit your Encore teacher  Visit the Spirit Wear Sale