Welcome

1. Welcome To Ms. Lipovsky’s Language Arts Class

2. About Ms. Lipovsky • Graduated from Misericordia University in Dallas, Pennsylvania • Majored in Elementary Education • Pursuing a Master’s degree through Wilkes University • Played Soccer in college • From Loudoun County originally, and went to Loudoun County Public Schools • Has coached at various levels in and around Loudoun County • Leads the Soccer/Basketball club at Stone Hill

3. Curriculum • Five strands of instruction • Writing • Research • Literature • Communication • Vocabulary skills

4. Materials Needed Bring the following supplies each day: • Loose leaf paper • Composition book • Agenda (furnished by the school) • Binder with 5 dividers • Pencil Pouch with • Pencils • Pens • Colored pencils • Scissors • Glue sticks • KLEENEX

5. Student’s assignments will be graded as: • Reading • Writing

6. Language Arts 6Formative Grading Scale 4- A+ - Expert (exceeds the standard) 3- B+ - Proficient (meets the standard) 2- C+ - Basic (progressing on standard) 1 - D+ - Novice/In Training (inconsistent knowledge of expectations) 0 - No Evidence of Learning

7. Reading Log • Students are required to maintain a reading log • I do not check it every day • I will check it occasionally to see if they are keeping up on it • Parents are not required to initial

8. Homework • Homework reinforces skills taught in school, prepares students for upcoming lessons or tests, teaches responsibility and organization, and develops positive study habits. • Homework may be assigned Monday through Thursday. No homework on Fridays. • Homework is reviewed the following class period • Students are asked to read 20 minutes each night. I do not always put that on the agenda, but it is a standing assignment.

9. Language Arts 6Summative Grading Scale A+  98-100 A     93-97 A-   90-92 B+   87-89 B   83-86 B- 80-82 C+  77-79 C    73-76 C-  70-72 D+ 67-69 D 63-66 D- 60-62 F 59 and below

10. Clarity • Parents and Students will be allowed access to information concerning assignments and grades • Clarity is opening in October.

11. Calendar • Please check my calendar on the Stone Hill Website for questions concerning due dates and assignments. • It is updated daily.

12. Absent? • Students must check the Absent folder in the classroom for missing assignments. • They should schedule a time to meet with me to get caught up on the work they missed.

13. Remind 101 • Students and parents may sign up for this form of communication. • You will receive reminders via text or email about assignments and tests. • You can not send texts back to me. • Send @mslipoto 703-596-1448

14. SAMS • Occurs every “A” day for 30 minutes during Language Arts class • Mrs. Beatriz Holmes • Beatriz.Holmes@lcps.org

15. Resource • Allows students -to make up missing assignments -receive extra help from teachers -get ahead on homework

16. Agenda • Agendas are checked every day to ensure assignments are written down • I initial every day • Also serves as a pass

17. Retakes • Students may retake an assessment if they scored a 69% or below on their first attempt • They must be up to date on ALL other assignments (homework, classwork, projects) • Schedule a time to be re-taught the material misunderstood • This may occur BEFORE school, AFTER school, or at RESOURCE

18. Library • Students have the opportunity to go to the library during Language Arts • This occurs approximately every 2 weeks • There are many other opportunities to visit the library • During lunch • Before and after school • Resource

19. Communication • Concerns or Questions • (703-669-1450) • -Elizabeth.Lipovsky@lcps.org