1. Welcome to your new class!

2. Hello! Hello, hello! It’s a brand new year. Filled with fun and learning, Nothing to fear. Sit back and listen, Lend me an ear, We are your teachers for the rest of this year!

3. I am Mrs. Le’Roy

4. All about me! I have taught 2 nd through 5 th grade and this will be my 9 th year to teach at Jefferson Elementary. I graduated from U. M. H. B. with my Bachelor’s in Education & my Master’s in Education Administration. Beware because I could be your principal one day. I teach math and science. It’s funny if you think about it because when I was little I loved science, but hated math. I love chocolate, movies, video games, and super heroes. I am married to my husband Israel Le’ Roy and have 2 children: Isabella who is 3 years old and Jacob who is 1 year old. Saving the best for last, I am also BEST FRIENDS with your ELA teacher Ms. Ray.

5. I am Ms. Ray

6. All about me! I’ve taught k-5. Minus second grade I graduated from U. M. H. B. with my Bachelor’s in Education & my Master’s in Education Administration from Central Texas A & M. I have a son named Tyler Ray Garcia. He plays in the THS band. My daughter is Kaylee Renee Garcia, and she attends UT. I have a second job teaching reading and writing at Temple College I love to shop and drink Dr. Pepper!

7. I am Mr. Peters

8. All about me! I’ve taught 4 th and 5 th grade. I graduated from U. M. H. B. with my Bachelor’s in Education & I am getting my Masters in Math Instruction and Curriculum from Concordia University.. I have a daughter named Sarah-Lynn. I have a huskie named Jax. I love to drink coffee and eat jelly beans

9. I am Mr. Diserens

10. All about me! I’ve have taught 2 nd, 4 th, and 5 th grade. This is my 18 th year teaching. I graduated from U. M. H. B. in 1998 and started teaching in 1999. My sons, Holden and Zakk, went to Jefferson. I love music. My family plays as a band in Jefferson talent show every year. We rock …..usually. I love to hike and camp with my kids.

11. I am Ms. Harper

12. All about me! I’ve taught 16 years for Temple ISD. I graduated from University of Texas with my Bachelor’s in Nursing & worked at Scott & White Hospital. In 1999 I decided to leave and become a teacher. I love reading about United States History especially the Civil War. I also enjoy reading, puzzles, playing with my cats, and volunteering at the church.

13. Cross the Line!!

14. Classroom Rules

15. Follow all directions the first time they are given. Be kind to each other & respect people and their property. Be honest and prepare to do your absolute best. Listen to your teacher & raise your hand and wait before speaking.

16. Importanttimes

17. Reading Tutoring 7:10 am to 7:50 am

18. Tardy Bell 7:45 am

19. Lunch 12:35pm

20. Dismissal 3:00 pm

21. Math Tutoring 3:15 pm to 4:00 pm

22. Movement & Participation for Classes

23. Movement & Participation for class … Since this year you only get one shot to pass the STAAR tests, we recommend that you do the following: – Buckle down and pay attention. You’re in for the long haul. It’s going to be a tough journey but if everything was easy do you think we would have what we have. – Move with speed and grace and most importantly don’t hold everyone up. Time is precious this year and if you slow down you might actually miss important information. Then it will be your luck that what you missed in class was actually what you needed to answer that one last question. – Be respectful. You never know who’s help you’re going to need in order to succeed in these classes.

24. This year’s subjects

25. Math We will have a daily grade twice a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This will be all year unless concepts learned change midweek. We will have tests on Monday as well as math fact quizzes on specific weeks. These will count for grades. We will practice STAAR based math questions through out the year.

26. ELA We will be reading many novels in 5 th grade. 5 th grade Comprehension will involve Higher Order Questioning and thinking skills. (Thinking Critically) We will focus on Latin & Root Words Spelling & Vocabulary will be a huge component of our curriculum as well.

27. Social Studies Type information here

28. Science & Lab We will do warm-up and a TEKSING type file folder to cover all science TEKS for the year. This will help prepare us for the October benchmark. Also we will be answering a lot of benchmark type questions in our Motivational Science workbook. These will count as daily grades. Finally we will have tests and vocabulary quizzes for the year. Being able to work in the science lab is a privilege not a right. Follow all rules laid out by the lab instructor and treat equipment and partners with care. There will be several opportunities for lab based projects. There will be consequences assigned if kicked out of the lab or breaking the lab’s, classes’, or school’s rules.

29. Computers Being able to work on the computer is a privilege not a right. Follow all rules laid out by the lab instructor and treat these machines with care. There will be several opportunities for computer based projects. There will be consequences assigned if kicked out of the lab or breaking the lab’s, classes’, or school’s rules.

30. Homework

31. Homework Homework will be assigned every night for math, unless I change my mind. We shall see. IT will be up to the student to read their library books every night and take at least 2 AR tests for a reading grade by Friday every week. S.S. & Science homework once a week. If homework is not completed by Friday at 8:00 am students will receive a lunch detention. If it is received on the next Monday, 15 points will be deducted. If it is not turned in by Monday, it will receive a grade of “0.”

32. What happens when I am absent?

33. When you are absent … Make sure to turn in any absent notes to Mrs. Ballard with your first & last name, grade, and homeroom teacher’s last name. Do this before you come to class. – Ex. Michelle Awesomeness Mrs. Le’Roy 5 th grade It is your responsibility to ask the teacher for any make- up work and homework grades. Also any notes you missed.

34. What happens when I am tardy?

35. When you are absent/tardy … In order to be on time make sure you arrive and have eaten breakfast by 7:30 am. Especially if you are bus, because most of the buses arrive by 7:15 am. The only way bus students can be not counted tardy is if the office notifies the teacher. Otherwise it is your responsibility to be in your seat by the tardy bell. If you are in the hallway or anywhere else except your seat you will be counted tardy. All tardy slips will be handed into your homeroom teacher.

36. What are the consequences for repeated Tardies and Absences?

37. Repeated Tardies / Absences … After 5 tardies you will receive a lunch detention and so on counting by 5s. Phone calls will be made home about excessive tardies and absenteeism. If students are tardy or miss too much school and cannot complete or turn in any required work, extracurricular activities may be cut including fieldtrips.

38. Now a word from Kid President …

39. Anyquestions?

40. Well then … Let’s begin