Mrs. Handlin & Mrs. Lobrano2015-2016

Background:• Graduated from Northshore High

School• Student taught here at Little Oak 3

years ago and am VERY EXCITED to be back!

• Taught in Jefferson Parish for 2 years• Experienced in working with students

of varying abilities including Special Education as well as those needing behavioral support.

Credentials:• Bachelor of Science in Elementary

Education; certified grades 1-8.• Master of Art in Education/Teacher

Leadership

About Mrs. Lobrano

I have a BA in education. I am National Board certified.

I have been teaching 4th grade for eight years now.

About Mrs. Handlin

• Be Respectful• Be Responsible• Be Positive• Be Safe

School Wide Rewards for Excellence: Classes earn Oak Tree Dollars; the class with the most

Oak Tree Dollars at the end of the month earns a class party.

Students may be rewarded individually by receiving Golden Acorns.

Students who uphold the expectations may also attend Friday Fun Night

Students maintaining straight “A’s” on their report card are provided a special lunch for their achievement.

School Expectations

• Follow Directions quickly and quietly• Raise your hand for permission to speak• Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat• Make smart choices• Make your dear teacher HAPPY!

Classroom Rules

• We believe that communicating clear expectations and providing a highly structured classroom is imperative in supporting students in all aspects of their education and personal well being!

• Each morning your child is expected to:• Come in and sit down quietly• Take their planner out and copy the necessary

information from the board• Begin their morning work• If a student is working ahead of the class early

finisher activities may be retrieved from the turquois bin located on the shelves.

Classroom Management

Mrs. Lobrano’s Homeroom:

Monday: 10:40-11:15 Library

Tuesday:10:40-11:15 PE

Wednesday: 1:15-1:55 Music

Thursday: 1:25-2:00 PE

Friday: 9:05-9:45 Music

Our Schedule

Mrs. Handlin’s Homeroom:

Monday:12:50-1:25 Library

Tuesday:10:15-11:15 PE

Wednesday:1:15- 1:55 Music

Thursday:1:25-2:00 PE

Friday:9:05-9:45 Music

Our Schedule

Mrs. Lobrano

Grading Percentages

Subject Assessments Classwork & Activities

Homework

Math 70% 20% 10%

Science 60% 40% NA

Social Studies 60% 40% NA

*Students will not receive homework for Science or Social Studies outside of completing assignments not completed in class and studying for upcoming assessments.*

Mrs. Handlin

Grading Percentages

Subject Assessments Classwork & Activities

Homework

Language 80% 10% 10%

Reading 70% 30% NA

Social Studies 60% 40% NA

*Students will not receive homework for Reading or Social Studies outside of completing assignments not completed in class and studying for upcoming assessments.*

Grading Scale

93-100 A

85-92 B

75-84 C

67-74 D

0-66 F

Here at Little Oak we strive to focus on the great things our students are doing rather than

emphasizing the areas needing refinement through reward which include:

Verbal Praise Moving up their clip for a chance to be

teacher for a day Class tickets redeemable for prize or

privilege Golden Acorn

Positive note/phone call home

Recognizing Positive Behavior

Behaviors needing extra support and redirection through correction will be done in

the following order:

Verbal Warning and recognition of more positive behavior choices.

Moving their clip down.*Students may move their clip back up if behavior is corrected*

Signing of the behavior log.

Teacher Behavior Report. *Following three behavior log entries in a one school week period.*

-ANY MAJOR OFFENCE WILL BE HANDLED BY THE OFFICE-

Supporting Positive Changes

Meeting the individual academic needs of our students is just as important to us as it is to you! Our instructional approaches are designed to allow each of our students

the opportunity to reach their greatest potential.

In doing so students will:

• Be provided differentiated activities based on learning style and skill level

• Utilize manipulatives (ex. Base ten blocks)• Work in collaborative learning groups• Participate in center activities • Utilize technology (computer/promethean)• Create and utilize interactive notebooks

Instruction

Homework is sent home for Math NIGHTLY!

Homework

• Students will be given at least one week notice prior to a test. Study guides are also sent home well ahead of time; we push for one

week prior!• We strive to schedule test to where students

are not having to prepare for more than one assessment on the same day. Unfortunately this may occasionally require a Monday test

date. (ex. Next Monday students have a math test on place value).

• Test dates are also shared on our website and sent home in the weekly news letter.

• Testing formats vary (ex. Water Cycle Assessment)

Tests

In order for us to provide you and your child a positive experience this year communication is

essential!

Methods of Communication:

Teacher web Daily Planners Email Class Dojo Take-home folders Remind Text App

Communication

Each week between Friday and Monday afternoon you may access the weekly updates as well as upcoming events via

Teacher Web.

Teacher web can be accessed two way:1. By clicking on the picture of you teacher located on the

schools website (http://littleoakmiddle.stpsb.org/) 2. By entering teacherweb.com, entering in the appropriate

geographical information, selecting Little Oak Middle in the drop down followed by selecting “Mrs. Handlin”. For your convenience our Teacher Web sites have been linked.

Teacher Web

Each day the students record our daily plans including homework into their planners. Important upcoming

events such as tests are also recorded here.

The information provided on teacher web is our weekly plan. Sometimes students need an extra day of

instruction; the information in their planners is a day by day of how our week is progressing.

Please check planners nightly with your child.

Daily Planners

• Take-home folders include graded work completed by the student the week prior.

• Please sign the folder each week.

• Items receiving a “D” or “F” must be signed and returned at your earliest convenience.

• Folders are sent home on Wednesday of each week unless otherwise stated.

*This week they will go home on Thursday*

Take-home Folders

4th Grade Parents &

Students:

This year, we are trying a

new classroom

management tool called

ClassDojo. ClassDojo is a

web based program which

allows teachers to track

students’ behaviors

(positive AND negative) easily and effi ciently. The program is based on points, and

students can be given positive points f or things like being on task, being respectful,

participating, or working hard. On the other hand, points can be taken away if

students are off task, talking out, or unprepared. Our goal is to f ully implement the

program right away, but please bear with us as we are learning as we go!

Af ter students have been added to the system,

there is a student access code we will give to each

student so that they can log on to the website. On

the site, they are able to see how many points they

have, which positive behaviors were noted, and which

negative behaviors they need to work on. Quarterly,

students will be able to “cash in” on their points f or

diff erent prizes and coupons.

One of the greatest f eatures of ClassDojo is that it allows us to send parents a

“behavior and skills report” every Friday by e-mail. All you need to do is use the

parent access code to get signed up. Our hope is that this will help you better

understand the progress of your student’s behavior on a week-to-week basis.

Please contact us if you have any questions!

~Mrs. Handlin and Mrs. Lobrano

Class Dojo

Remind is a way for us to communicate any changes, updates and reminders safely and efficiently.

Our numbers are never exchanged. If interested in enrolling (its free) either visit

https://www.remind.com/ or download the Remind app to you smartphone.

The class codes for access is as follows:

81010Or

Text: @eleamh to (985)224-0550

Remind Text App

• Please send lunch money in an envelope with you child’s name, teacher’s name, and lunch number (student ID) or you may also pay online.

• Changes in transportation need to be in writing. Weekly update is sent home on Monday.

• Take-home folders go home on Wednesday unless otherwise specified.

• Please make sure your child is using his or her planner.

• Stay current and check your child’s grades online.

House Keeping

Communication Links:www.teacherweb.com

http://littleoakmiddle.stpsb.orghttps://www.remind.com/

https://www.classdojo.com/

Instructional Support Links:www.mathlibs.org

www.funschool.com www.mathplayground.com

www.aaamath.com

Resources

We are excited for this opportunity to meet you all! To ensure each family is given proper opportunity and time to introduce themselves please keep in mind:

Questions regarding supplies, classroom policies, procedures and other general topics are welcomed and encouraged!

If you would like to speak about your child specifically and any concerns you may have in reference to your child please take the opportunity to request a conference. There is a sheet located on the back desk if you wish to do so.

Please be Courteous

Thank you for coming!

“Team Work Makes the Dream Work!”