2. So, who is Mr. Meyers? Educator for 21 years Worked in LCPS for 11 years, all in 4 th grade 4th year at NLE Taught in middle school (6-8 th grade) U.S. Navy veteran

3. Schedule Posted on-line/outside of class Daily Specials (also posted online and outside of class) Attendance & Punctuality is extremely important.

4. Curriculum Self-contained; Switching for Math Course syllabi (online) 9 week plans (online) Newsletters (online) “Mixed Ability” Grouping: (Reading and Math)

5. Homework Posted online daily Written in student Agenda (copied from Assignment Board) Requires parent signature Examples: - 20 minutes of reading nightly - Daily Math homework - Spelling Words - Intermittent Science and Virginia Studies

6. How Can You Help? At Home: Math facts Appropriate book selection Homework support In the classroom: Volunteering (in school/at home)..training will take place on 9/16 @ 8AM. Additional supplies Making sure that your child had items to be turned in when due Join our PTO!

7. Grading & Report Cards Letter grades assigned (subjects) Numbers (achievement/effort) “Progress Report” (Quarters 1-3) vs. “Report Card” (Quarter 4) Parent Portal through Phoenix

8. 4 th Grade Projects Projects: “ All About Me,” Biography Poster, and Multi-Cultural Presentation (with food!) Oral presentations - Formal & Informal - VA Studies and Language Arts

9. Class Rules & Discipline

10. Our Class Rules Try your best, but always challenge yourself. Complete all homework. Respect everyone and everything at all times. If you want to share, please raise your hand. Always use proper line procedures.

11. Discipline 1. Reminder. 2. Warning. 3. Note in Agenda. Note: Students can work these off throughout the day. Continuous behavior issues: Loss of privileges Conference “Behavior Plan” Student sent to NLE admin

12. Reward System 1. “Lunch Bunch” (Individual/Class) 2. “Fun Fridays” 3. Individual rewards

13. Field Trips Richmond!!! In-school: “Jamestown Outreach!” In-class “virtual field trips” via Google Earth!

14. Communication Register for electronic communication School newsletter Class newsletter Email Phone Conferences

15. Food Policy Healthy snacks, please. Birthday treats: No food, as per LCPS policy (pencils, erasers, etc. are fine.) Class parties: Winter, Valentine’s, and End of the Year Nothing with nuts, please.

16. Food Policy Lunch invitations: Send note/e-mail in advance Must order from cafeteria or bring a hand-packed lunch. (New) No restaurant/fast food is to be brought in.

17. Illness 24 hour wellness policy Clinic check-in upon return Medication and cough drops: Please give to our nurse.

18. Transportation Transportation changes: Please let us know as soon as possible. Early dismissal: Please contact the Office directly, as I may not be able to check e-mail at certain times.

19. T-Shirt

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21. September 22, 2015 I’m having “hip replacement” surgery. Long-term substitute: Mrs. Kristen Roberts (18 years experience, mostly in 4 th grade, and taught in Henrico County)...she will be a wonderful addition to NLE 4 th grade!

22. Questions?

23. “Thank You” for taking the time to come to this afternoon’s “Back to School” session. ~ ~ ~ I am looking forward to having a great school year!!!