1. Mathematics 2014-2015 Ms. Targe

2. Background  First and foremost, it is an honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to teach at Our Lady of Lourdes. .B.S. in Adolescent Mathematics Education from SUNY Cortland in Cortland, NY.  NYS Certified Mathematics Teacher  I have worked with 7 th -11 th grade mathematics in the past  I worked for Copiague School District as a Geometry Teacher and co-taught for 7 th and 8 th grade

3. Homeroom Procedures  Punch cards for lunch can be picked up from the office. $40/10 and $80/20 lunch  Devices may not be used in homeroom.  Uniform  Hot lunch starts immediately. The menu can be accessed on the school website.  Attendance-an absent child must have a note the day they return to school. With 18+ days absent a student can be retained. Template on school website. Lateness-announcements begin at 8:15. 3 instances of lateness result in a lunch detention  Walkers must have a walker note for a particular day. If children are walkers everyday one note will suffice. If two students are going home together both must have a note.

4. Homeroom Procedures  Crates are to hold books and supplies. They must be kept neat.  Pendaflex folders are meant for homework and loose papers. They will be labeled.  Agenda books are $5 can be purchased at school  Please make sure children have a jacket for outside recess  Bring sports equipment to play with at recess.  Uniform  Class Parents sign sheet if you are interested!  Must have Virtus training 2 weeks to clear  Paperwork - school technology, own technology, handbook, nurse  8 th grade events-High School Night Wednesday, October 8, 2014 in the Parish Center  Questions?

5. Questions  If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me! I will do my best to respond in a timely manner.  My email is ltarge@ollschool.org ltarge@ollschool.org  THANK YOU! HERE’S TO A WONDERFUL YEAR!

6. Expectations  Be Positive!  Be respectful of teachers and other students! Follow the Golden Rule!  Students should come to class prepared and with assignments completed.  Participate in class discussions and interactive and group activities.  Don’t engage in side conversations while class is in session.  Technology should be used for educational purposes only.

7. What to bring to mathematics  2" Binder (one binder shared between Math & Science)

8. Homework  Homework will be checked and sometimes collected and graded.  Students must hand in the assignment at the time it is being collected.  Homework will be marked as late if it is not presented when I’m collecting it.  Homework will be posted on the website by 3:30 pm.

9. Grading Rubrics 4 th and 5 th Grade  4 thorough and consistent  3 understanding of grade level standards  2 partial understanding of grade level standards  1 minimal understanding  *Grade 6 is able to earn a 5 outstanding goes beyond grade level standards 7 th and 8 th Grade  E Above Grade Level  A Outstanding  B Strong Understanding  C Meets Standard  D Below Standard  F Severely Below Standard

10. Questions  If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me! I will do my best to respond in a timely manner.  Email will be disabled from September 6- 9 th  My email is ltarge@ollschool.org ltarge@ollschool.org  THANK YOU! HERE’S TO ANOTHER WONDERFUL YEAR!