So, who is Mr. Meyers?

• Educator for 21 years • Worked in LCPS for 11 years, all in

4th grade• 4th year at NLE• Taught in middle school (6-8th

grade)• U.S. Navy veteran

Schedule

• Posted on-line/outside of class • Daily Specials (also posted online

and outside of class)• Attendance & Punctuality is

extremely important.

Curriculum

• Self-contained; Switching for Math• Course syllabi (online)• 9 week plans (online)• Newsletters (online)• “Mixed Ability” Grouping:

(Reading and Math)

Homework

• Posted online daily• Written in student Agenda (copied

from Assignment Board)• Requires parent signature• Examples: - 20 minutes of reading nightly - Daily Math homework - Spelling Words - Intermittent Science and Virginia Studies

How Can You Help?

At Home:• Math facts• Appropriate book selection• Homework support

In the classroom:• Volunteering (in school/at

home)..training will take place on 9/16 @ 8AM.

• Additional supplies• Making sure that your

child had items to be turned in when due

• Join our PTO!

Grading & Report Cards

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

vs. “Report Card” (Quarter 4)• Parent Portal through Phoenix

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

• Richmond!!!• In-school: “Jamestown Outreach!”• In-class “virtual field trips” via

Google Earth!

Communication

• Register for electronic communication

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

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

• Nothing with nuts, please.

Food Policy

• Lunch invitations:• Send note/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 and cough drops:

Please give to our nurse.

Transportation

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

• Early dismissal: Please contact the Office directly, as I may not be able to check e-mail at certain times.

T-Shirt

Close-up of T-shirt

September 22, 2015

• I’m having “hip replacement” surgery.

• Long-term substitute: Mrs. Kristen Roberts (18 years experience, mostly in 4th grade, and taught in Henrico County). ..she will be a wonderful addition to NLE 4th grade!

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!!!