Mrs. CapristoEducation
National Louis University
Teaching experience
Hobbies
Role in our class this year
Philosophy of EducationStudent centered learning.Emphasis on team and individual growth.Align curriculum with state, district and
common core standards.To create memorable lessons.To be emotionally supportive and create a
safe environment for all students.To try to inspire life long learners.
Behavior systemPaws Laws Lion pride chartTallies for a party.2 strikesMurphy’s Law ticketsFollow school wide discipline system.Bully preventionParents will be notified when necessary.Physical aggression will not be tolerated.
Student ExpectationsThey will always try their hardest.They will take responsibility for their
learning.They will show up to school ready and with a
positive attitude.They will make an effort to improve
throughout the year.Students will uphold the 6 pillars:
Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Leadership
Parent ExpectationsAssignment NotebookCheck HomeworkSign Reading logSign Contest slipsContact me with concernsSupport your child
CommunicationWeekly newsletter/ email blastYou may contact me by phone or [email protected] may also send notes with you child.
My Websitewww.lisle202.org
Schiesher
4th grade- Find general fourth grade resources here
Murphy- Find class information here
Folder systemOne folder to leave home and bring back.Look at it nightly.Contains information about upcoming events,
projects, homework, test and quizzes.If the folder and assignment notebook don’t
come home daily then there is a problem!
HomeworkShould be homework Monday- ThursdayStudents missing homework will be held in
for recess to finish it.A note will come home to be signed by the
students parent.Check out website for homework updates.What to expect:
Math, Social Studies, Reading, Word WorkReading logs are due every Friday, signed by a
parent or guardian.
Absent?Students may be kept in for recess after the
day of absence to help keep them aligned with the class.Rules vary depending on the time of absence.It is the student’s responsibility to ask for extra
help.I am usually available before school, at recess,
and after school.
GradingStudents will be assessed by tests, quizzes,
homework, observations, individual conferring, participation and projects.
Report cards will be issued about every 12 weeks.
Daily ScheduleCheck inMathBreak/Healthy SnackSocial Studies/Science/Second StepSpecials –Art/Gym/Music/Computer LabRead Aloud/Class MeetingRecess/LunchIDRMini Lesson/Making MeaningReading- Guided/Lit Circles/Daily 5WritingWord WorkCheck out
Red Hot Reading Club Requirements
Reading log (weekly)Pages read Days read (min. of 50 days)AR Test (5)Reading goal at least 500
Don’t ForgetMonday- Gym and MusicTuesday- Art Wednesday- Gym and MusicThursday- Book check Out and Book ReturnFriday- Gym and Science Lab
A healthy snack everyday.Sign reading logs and contest slips.Always check assignment notebook.