Welcome to Mrs. Dyson’s 5th Grade Reading Class

“There are no speed limits on the road to success.”

About Mrs. Dyson

• I am married to D’Query Dyson Sr• I have two sons D’Query Jr and Izaiah Dyson• I live in Magnolia, MS • I enjoy helping others and shopping.

Education

• In May 2009, I graduated from South Pike High School

• In Dec 2011, I graduated from Southwest Community College with an Associates in Child Development.

• In December 2014, I graduated from Jackson State University with a Bachelor’s in Childcare and Family Education

• I am currently attending Belhaven University to receive my certification.

Classroom Rules

• Respect others• Be responsible• Be prepared• Give your best effort• Ask for help if needed• Complete your work on time

Entering the Classroom

• Be on time.• Enter the classroom quietly.• Sit in your assigned seat.• Unpack your belongings quietly.• Wait for further instruction.

During Instruction

• Pay attention at all times• Raise your hand and wait to be called on

before you speak• No talking OR playing during instruction

Leaving the Classroom

• Be sure your work station is clean• When the bell rings, I will dismiss you• Exit quietly

Attendance• Missing School = Missing Out• You are expected to attend school each day• If you are tardy or absent, you must have a note to come to

class• If you are absent, you are responsible for completing missed

assignments• If you miss a test, you will be allowed to make up the test on a

scheduled day

Consequences

• 1. Verbal Warning• 2. Teacher-Student conference• 3. Parental Contact• 4. Office Referral

Grading Scales

Grading• 90 – 100 A• 80 – 89 B• 70 – 79 C• 60 – 69 D• 0 – 59 F

*There will be opportunities to earn bonus points.

Remember

• You can do anything you put your mind to.• Hard work will pay off.• Knowledge is power.• Education is key.

We are going to have a great school year. I am so excited, and I hope you are too!

Getting to Know You• Each student will receive an index card.• Write your first and last name on the back of the

index card.• Write the complete sentences and fill in the blanks.• I will collect index cards at the end of the class

period.

My Life in NumbersI am _________ days old.

I am _________ weeks old.

I am _________ months old.

I spend _____________ (minutes a day/hours a week) doing (my favorite activity).

I read about ________ books this summer. My favorite was (title of book).

_____% of my siblings are older/younger than me.

My favorite subject is ___________________.

My favorite math activity is __________________.

I make up (fraction) of the kids in my house.

I like to get ______ hours of sleep at night.

**My room is ________ square feet.**