Maple Intermediate School

Maple Intermediate School Meet the Teacher August 16, 2013 9am -11am 2013-2014 Syllabus

Agenda • Meet Mrs. Meng • Classroom Schedule • Classroom policies • Q & A

Mrs. Meng • Bio~ • Veteran of the United States Army • Started in North Olmsted in 1998 after graduating from Cleveland State University with a BS in Ed. • MA Ed. in Administration from Baptist Bible College in PA • Additional 45 Graduate Level Credits • Successfully completed “Master Teacher Portfolio” 2012-2013 School Year • State Certified Teacher Mentor • Love to read and spend time with my family and friends.

Patti Wilding Bio: --Graduated from Youngstown State University with bachelor and Masters degrees in Education --Began teaching gifted students for Columbiana County ESC --Taught both 4th and 5th grades at Pine Intermediate for eight years prior to coming to Maple --Love cooking, reading, entertaining, and spending time with family

Class Schedule

Classroom Textbook Textbooks Our science program does not have a textbook, therefore students are encouraged to take good notes and keep their binders very organized. The binder will serve as a textbook when it is time to prepare for quizzes and tests. All main textbooks (language arts, math, and social studies) are expected to be covered with paper or cloth covers. Do not use contact paper or sticky book covering materials. Although they say that they do not stick and damage books, they have in the past. ANY & ALL BOOKS ARE ABLE TO BE TAKEN HOME, BUT THEY MUST COME BACK TO SCHOOL THE FOLLOWING DAY. Be aware that the Math and Reading Texts are available on line Book Adventure Silent Reading Book Your child should always have at least one silent reading book in their desk to read during BA Reading and free time.

Classroom Supplies CORE SUBJECTS Each core subject is to be color-coded the following way: RED- Language Arts YELLOW- Math GREEN- Science BLUE- Social Studies PURPLE or ORANGE- Take Home Folder Please make sure that your child is always prepared with necessary supplies. They should always have plenty of paper and at least two pencils ready each day. It is a great idea to periodically ask your child if they need to replenish any of their supplies. Keep in mind that Maple has a Student Council-run school store open daily each morning.

Behavior Policy Follow Maple’s 3R’s of Good Behavior at all times 1. Follow all directions the first time given. 2. Raise hand and wait for permission to speak. 3. Remain seated unless you have permission to do otherwise. 4. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. 5. Respect others and classroom equipment

Behavior Policy If You Choose to Break a Rule... • First Time:Verbal Warning • Second Time:Student will move name card to “Yellow Face” row of character chart • Third Time: Move name card to “Red Face” row of character chart and earn Detention and Parent Notification • Fourth Time/Severe Disruption: Office Referral

Behavior Policy Detentions… • Any student receiving a detention will serve that day or the day that follows. • Parents will be notified by way of detention stamp in the agenda, the agenda must be signed and returned the following day. • Detentions are served during recess. • Every 4th detention will be an office referral to Mr. Alexandrou. At this point, he will contact parents to arrange for a 30 min. or 45 min. after school ADP (detention). • Emergency removals from the classroom will be automatic referrals to Mr. Alexandrou.

Homework Policy • Homework will be assigned NIGHTLY. The time it takes to complete will vary per student based on their skill level. This does not include practicing math flashcards, and reading each night. • Daily work not finished in class is to be taken home as homework. It is to be completed and due the next morning. • If it is not finished the next day a grade of zero will be earned. • Each homework assignment must be checked, corrected with parent’s help, and signed by parent to be considered completed… If these steps are not taken a detention will be served even though assignment may have been turned in • Late work will not be accepted unless it is due to illness or a death in the family

Absent Work Policy • If your child is absent from school, it is their responsibility to meet with the teacher upon their return. All of the worksheets for the day(s) that they missed will be provided. • Work is to be made up at home or during recess if desired. The number of days your child was absent will be the number of days that he/she has to complete the work. If work is provided in advance, it is expected to be completed and returned the first day back at school. • Please check the online grade book on a weekly basis for missing assignment grades and to monitor your child’s progress • No notice will be sent home about missing assignments because of the availability to parents to check online

Planner or Agenda Policy • Planners are the responsibility of the student. Each day, students are expected to write their homework and other important information in their planner. Please note: teacher will not check planners each day to ensure students have written in them. Planners are only checked each morning for signatures. If a student is missing assignments and signature for multiple days, a detention will be issued and the parents will be contacted. • Students should share their planners with their parent/guardian and have them sign it each day signifying that all of the work has been done. Please do not sign the planner unless you are sure that all of your child’s work has been completed.

Reward Policy • STUDENTS EARN MARBLES IN CLASSROOM JAR • Following directions immediately • Completing assignments on time • Hallway praise from adults in the building • Moving respectfully through the building and classroom while others are working • Making good use of time • Acts of Kindness • Taking good care of work space and supplies • Being prepared by having proper materials and supplies • Working quietly and not disturbing others that are working

Reward Policy • What Students Get For Filled Marble Jar: • Extra Recess for 15 minutes • Homework Pass • “Doodle Time” • 5 filled marble jars = classroom party option: • Popcorn • Cookie • Pretzel • Popsicle • Doughnut

Reward Policy • Eagle Pride-Students earn Eagle Pride each quarter. Those students earning less than three detentions and with less than five missing or late assignments will have their names posted and participate in a school-wide reward activity. In the past this has involved edible treats, Rockin’ Recess and special assemblies!

Book Adventure • Each student is given an ID for the web site. • Requires students to read two chapter books a month. • After reading the students are required to take an online quiz and complete a book summary. The due dates are the 15th and 30th of each month . • This will count towards a grade in Language Arts. • Some books are available in Maple’s Media Center others you will need to go to the public library. • www.bookadventure.com

Book AdventureRewards • Book Adventure Prizes -issued by individual teacher for classroom milestones (points or books read) • 16 book challenge – treat in the cafeteria • 40 book challenge – pizza party at the end of the year • 100 book challenge – Malley’s walk for ice cream

Friday Folder Your child’s class work will be brought home each Friday in their take home folder. There are two sides to the folder: Keep at Home and Sign and Return. Please go through each paper with your child, reviewing and questioning them about their work and what concepts we are/were exploring in class. If students received intervention on a paper it might need signed and returned. Sometimes papers are sent home to be corrected and returned. Please check carefully and return any papers that need returned. Before papers are brought home students will choose one to keep at school in their portfolio to display on the portfolio wall and then to be kept in their portfolio folder. Please be aware that those papers will come home at the end of the school year as a keep sake of your child’s growth and progress for fourth grade.

Communication There are three ways that you can get a hold of me: email, a letter in the planner, or leaving a message with Mrs. May our school secretary. • By email.: Jennifer.Meng@nocseagels.org • Patti.Wilding@nocseagles.org • By phone: School number is 440-779-3533 • Email me through the new.schoolnotes.com web site

new.schoolnotes.com Check students homework assignments, daily schedule, useful websites, and classroom rules: Type in URL: http://new.schoolnotes.com • When you get there click on – Students • Then type in 44070 • Click on your teacher’s name • Check it often and be sure to email if you have questions or concerns

Sign and Return In order to achieve success this school year we will need to work together as a team. Please print this form and sign and return this page after you have read this syllabus and discussed it with your child. It is your child’s responsibility to return this page to school on or before August 28th 2013. Student Agreement Student: I have read the policies I understand them. I will honor them while in all my classes. Student Signature: __________________________ Date: _________ Parent or Guardian Agreement Parents: I have read and discussed all the information in this syllabus with my child. My child and I have discussed the policies I and I will support them. Parent Signature: __________________________ Date: _________ Email Address: _____________________________________________

Teacher Agreement Teachers: I will be fair and consistent in administering the policies presented in this syllabus. I am looking forward to working with all of you and are positive that together we can build a successful and productive school year. Teacher’s Signature: Mrs. Meng

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Maple Intermediate School