NLE

2014- 2015

My Biography

• Educator for 20 years. • Worked in LCPS for 10 years, all in

4th grade.• 3rd year at Newton-Lee.• I’ve also taught in middle school

(6-8th grade).• U.S. Navy veteran.

Schedule

• Posted on-line and outside of class.

• Daily Specials (Also posted online and outside of class).

• Attendance & Punctuality is extremely important.

Curriculum (Available Online)

• Course syllabi • 9 week plans• Newsletters (online)• Self-contained; switching for Math

(mixed ability/flexible grouping)

Homework• Posted online daily• Written in student agenda• Parent signature (if needed)• Up to 40 minutes– 20 minutes nightly reading– Math Homework M-Th– Reflex Math 3x a week at home (Checked Fri AM)– Word Study– Intermittent Science and Virginia Studies

How Can You Help?

How to help your child:• Math facts (Reflex Math

3 times a week = required homework)

• Appropriate book selections

• Project guidance• Homework support

How to help in the classroom:• Volunteering in school

and in the classroom• Getting things turned in

when due• Additional supplies

(packet)• JOIN PTO!

How Can You Help?

NLE Volunteer Training• Wednesday, 9/10/2014 and

Friday, 9/12/2014. • 8:00-9:00AM

Grading & Report Cards

• Letter grades assigned (subjects)• Numbers (achievement/effort)• “Progress Report” (Quarters 1-3)

vs. “Report Card” (Quarter 4)

4th Grade Projects

• Projects: “All About Me,” Biography Poster, and Multi-Cultural Presentation (with food!)

• Oral presentations: - Formal & Informal - VA Studies and Language Arts

Class Rules & Discipline

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.

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

Reward System

1. “Lunch Bunch” (Individual/Class)

2. “Fun Fridays”

3. Individual rewards

Field Trips

• Focus is on Social Studies and Science.

• Richmond!!!• In-school field trips (“Jamestown

Outreach”)• In-class “virtual field trips”

Communication

• Register for electronic communication tonight (form)

• School newsletter• Class newsletter• Email• Phone• Conferences

FUTURA

• FUTURA will take place on Wednesdays this year

T-Shirt

Close Up of T-Shirt

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

• Allergies…NUT FREE CLASSROOM this year!

Food Policy

• Lunch invitations:• Send note or e-mail in advance.• Must order from cafeteria or bring

a hand-packed lunch.• (New) No restaurant/fast food is

to be brought in.

Illness

• 24 hour wellness policy• Clinic check-in upon return• Medication/Cough drops are to be

given to the Nurse.

Transportation

• Transportation changes: Please let us know as soon as possible.

• Office: “Reduction in bus passes”• Early dismissal: Please contact the

Office directly, as I may not be able to check e-mail at certain times.

Reminders

• Make sure to sign papers on back table.

• Forms in packet are due by this Friday, please.

• $17 check for “VAS Weekly” and class T-shirt due this Friday, too.

• Classroom items: Books and book series (Scholastic).

Questions?

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!!!