Welcome to Mrs. Syfert's class!

1. Welcome to 
Mrs. Syfert's class!

2. Let me introduce myself... 10th year teaching Graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill This is my second year teaching here at Crestdale. Go Heels!

3. Daily supplies needed: - a one inch 3 ring binder (to be used only for Language Arts) - plenty of loose leaf notebook paper - agenda - pencil or pen for notetaking - highlighter - EXPO (dry erase) marker - markers or colored pencils - independent novel

4. Daily Procedures When you enter the classroom, you will see the Objective and Homework both on the white board and the Smartboard Write homework into agenda Date notes, copy Objective and begin warm up Any notes for the day should be taken on this page If I write it on the Smartboard, it needs to be in your notes! Bring all your needed materials because you will NOT be allowed to go to your locker to get your book, homework, etc.

5. August 25, 2014 Intro to class / Acrostic name poem Homework: Acrostic name poem due Thursday! Bring Summer Reading book for Friday's class. Return all signed forms and bring school fees. Objective: I will understand classroom rules and procedures and define acrostic. Warm Up (in your composition book) Take out a clean sheet of paper and markers if you have them.

6. Materials we will be using... Literature textbook (Holt McDougal) Novels: Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli (1st quarter) fiction Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen (2nd quarter) - realistic fiction The Call of the Wild by Jack London (3rd quarter) - 
classic literature

7. Reading, writing, 
vocabulary within 
context, grammar, 
speaking and listening 
are concepts 
incorporated throughout all units.

8. Breakdown of grading

9. Grading Policy: The purpose of collecting grades is to assess students' mastery of 
content and skills, not just effort.  Make-up work will be accepted when a student is absent. Arrangements 
for completing the work should be made as soon as possible; the student is 
given 5 days to do so. Arrangements must include a schedule for completion of the work. Students are encouraged to check my wiki or call classmates when absent to stay on top of class assignments. If you forget to turn in homework, you will need to fill out a pink slip for my records.  Late work will be accepted, but a deduction of 10 points will be given for each late day.

10. Classroom expectations Follow rules of behavior and instructions the first time they are given Speak respectfully and only when given permission Keep your hands and feet to yourself Stay in your seat Do your best - put forth effort and take pride in your work No gum or candy

11. Tutoring Tutoring will be offered on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:00 - 8:30. Students need to notify me in advance and should bring something specific to work on. Tutoring is NOT a time for babysitting!

12. Contact info... Check my teacher wiki site, 
http://emeselsyfert.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/ for class information, including daily lessons and notes. You can also access my site through the Crestdale website under the "faculty and staff" tab. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/crestdaleMS/Pages/Default.aspx Smartboard presentations from that day's lesson will be available in Powerpoint format on my wiki. If you have questions, email me at 
emesel.syfert@cms.k12.nc.us.

13. Questions?

14. Acrostic name poem http://www.kcll.org/sites/default/files/Name%20Change.PNG

15. Hmm...What is an acronym anyway?

16. Your assignment is to come up with an acrostic poem about you, using both your first and last name. Each description must be a complete sentence. http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20121101195935/battlefordreamisland/images/9/95/Pencil_17.png

17. E - M - E - S - E -

18. E - Every morning I get my two sons Spencer and Reese ready for school and daycare.

19. M - My husband and I went to the Bahamas over Spring Break to celebrate our 11th wedding anniversary, and we got to swim with dolphins - very fun!

20. E - English was my major at UNC-Chapel Hill, which is why I enjoy teaching Language Arts. http://www.graphicsdb.com/data/media/573/Go_Tarheels.gif

21. S - Since I am highly sensitive to smells, I ask that you please not put on or spray any perfume, AXE, body lotion, etc. in my class. http://breakfastontherunway.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/perfume-e-card-for-blog.jpg http://www.providencejournal.com/incoming/20130509-perfume-illustration-620.jpg.ece/BINARY/w620x413/perfume-illustration-620.jpg http://museinwoodenshoes.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/perfumecloud_thumb.jpg

22. E - England is a country I have been to before, and visiting Stonehenge was the best part of the trip. http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/content/properties/stonehenge/gallery-for-stonehenge/EH--Stonhenge--0174-2013.jpg

23. S - Y - F - E - R - T-

24. S - S'mores over an open fire are my all time favorite dessert...yum! http://hitched-events.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/smores.jpg

25. Y - Yesterday my brother in law completed the Ironman challenge - 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a marathon 26.2-mile run, raced in that order and without a break! http://www.triathlonbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/130613_Ironman-logo.jpg?e00db3

26. F - French is a language that I speak and so is Hungarian.

27. E - Every time I eat Altoids I sneeze...it's true! http://toomanysweetaddictions.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/altoids.png

28. R - Rarely do I ever sleep in past 6:30 in the morning, mostly because we have a crazy spastic 5 month old kitten named Oreo, who believes in early morning mattress gymnastics.

29. T - Teaching is the job I have been doing for 10 years, and this will be my second year teaching here at Crestdale. http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/crestdaleMS/PublishingImages/Other/Wildcats%20Logo%20-%20full%20color.jpg

30. E - Every day I get my two sons Spencer and Reese ready for school and daycare. M - My husband and I went to the Bahamas over Spring Break to celebrate our 11th wedding anniversary, and we got to swim with dolphins - very fun! E - English was my major at UNC-Chapel Hill, which is why I enjoy teaching Language Arts. S - Since I am highly sensitive to smells, I ask that you not put on or spray any perfume, AXE, body lotion, etc. in my class. E - England is a country I have been to before, and visiting Stonehenge was the best part of the trip.

31. S - S'mores over an open fire are my all time favorite dessert...yum! Y - Yesterday my brother in law completed the Ironman challenge - 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a marathon 26.2-mile run, raced in that order and without a break! F - French is a language that I speak and so is Hungarian. E - Every time I eat Altoids I sneeze...it's true! R - Rarely do I ever sleep in past 6:30 in the morning, mostly because we have a crazy spastic 5 month old kitten named Oreo, who believes in early morning mattress gymnastics. T- Teaching is the job I have been doing for 10 years, and this will be my second year teaching here at Crestdale.

32. And now... Tell me interesting things about YOU! Each line needs to be specific to YOU! Limit "favorites" to one sentence and NO favorite colors! Remember, all descriptions must be in complete sentences. Finish this for homework if you do not finish in class. We will present these on Thursday. If you want to make a poster, include pictures or drawings that would be great!