1. Valerius Meet the Teacher Night September 10 th 2015

2. 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

3. 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”

4. Reading and Math 5 th grade Scholar page (Moodle) Ed Connect Reflex Math Weekly Spelling http://urbandaleschools.com

5. 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

6. Parent Communication Plan How I will communicate with parents: Expect a bi-weekly email about upcoming events and updates about what we are learning Homework-Daily Planners Behavior incidents/consequences-email 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

7. Parent Communication Plan How Parents can most easily communicate with me: Email for non-time sensitive needs (24 hour turn around is our goal) My Email: Lockwoodgarciaj@Urbandaleschools.com Call office for immediate needs (457-6500). 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

8. 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

9. 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 email address for improved communication (if you do not receive any PTO emails, please let us know that you want to opt in for communication) —http://www.urbandaleschools.com/schools/valerius-elementary/pto/http://www.urbandaleschools.com/schools/valerius-elementary/pto/ —www.facebook.com/valeriuselementary —valeriuspto@gmail.com

10. Questions?