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Welcome To The Team of Mrs. Meltebrink and Mrs. Tharp

Join us in welcoming Mrs. Meltebrink and Mrs. Tharp to the elementary education team! Get to know their background and teaching approach for your child's academic success. Stay informed through our website and contact us for any queries. Let's make this school year a great one together!

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Welcome To The Team of Mrs. Meltebrink and Mrs. Tharp

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  1. Welcome To The Team ofMrs. Meltebrink and Mrs. Tharp

  2. Mrs. Kara Meltebrink • Miami University - Bachelors in Elementary Ed. • Xavier University – Masters In Administration • Taught 6th grade at Mercer 7 years • 4th year teaching 4th grade • Married to Bill Meltebrink • 2 children-Billy 4 ½ & Steven 2 ½

  3. Mrs. Lauren Tharp • Attended Ball State University and received my B.S. in elementary education • Currently attending Xavier University for masters • 10th year teaching, have taught in various grade levels, 4th year teaching 4th grade • Married to Clay Tharp, 2 daughters Emma 2 and Ava 4 months

  4. Reading/L.A. • Reading Street – Scott Forsman • Work on reading skills, grammar, and writing • 6+1 Writing Traits/Writing Workshop • Mystery Reader – please refer to the sheet that comes home

  5. Spelling • Working with words through brand name phonics • Given words on Friday, activities through the week, test on Thursday • Between 30-40 words given but not all words are tested

  6. Science • Focus studies on scientific method, measurement, matter, physical and chemical changes, cells, classification, plants, ecosystems, weather and Earth’s changes, Nutrition and Growth/Development • 2 Science Experiments (1st 2 grading periods) • Science Fair is encouraged but not required - no extra credit will be given

  7. Math • Investigations • Balanced Math Program, teach Ohio standards • Zip Strips • Lots of writing in math – gets students’ thinking of the process and strategies used, not just the answer.

  8. Social Studies • Based on Ohio History • One week notice will be given for tests • Study guide provided before the test • Many interactive activities throughout the year 

  9. Planner and Homework • Students write assignments daily in their planners • Important information is also written in planner • Form of communication between school & home • Planner does NOT need to be signed every night • Homework should be no more than 30-45 minutes per night • Student’s responsibility to make sure ALL homework gets home and is complete

  10. Accelerated Reader-AR • Students will read independently for at least 20 minutes each school day • Each student will be given a reading range and point goal to reach each quarter • When finished with a book, students will take a comprehension quiz over the story and receive points based on their score • An AR score will be given as part of their reading grade

  11. Grading System • Letter grades – refer to grading comparison sheet in handbook • mygradebook.com allows you to go online and check your child’s progress • 1 password and 2 classwords – will be sent home soon

  12. Rules and Logical Consequences • Follow Responsive Classroom Philosophy • Classroom rules will be coming home

  13. Website • Find our website here: http://teacherweb.com/OH/MercerElementarySchool/Meltebrink/it is also linked through the Mercer website • Here you can find homework, classroom, and additional information • Encourage your child to check this every night

  14. Birthday Celebrations • We would love to celebrate your child’s birthday with a song but Mercer will have a no snack/treat policy this year.

  15. Parent Volunteers • You will be contacted as needed

  16. Contact Information • Please allow us 24 hours to get back to you • Mrs. Kara Meltebrink- kara.meltebrink@foresthills.edu • Mrs. Lauren Tharp – lauren.tharp@foresthills.edu

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