so, who is mr. meyers? educator for 21 years worked in lcps for 11 years, all in 4 th grade 4th year...
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So, who is Mr. Meyers?
• Educator for 21 years • Worked in LCPS for 11 years, all in
4th grade• 4th year at NLE• Taught in middle school (6-8th
grade)• U.S. Navy veteran
Schedule
• Posted on-line/outside of class • Daily Specials (also posted online
and outside of class)• Attendance & Punctuality is
extremely important.
Curriculum
• Self-contained; Switching for Math• Course syllabi (online)• 9 week plans (online)• Newsletters (online)• “Mixed Ability” Grouping:
(Reading and Math)
Homework
• Posted online daily• Written in student Agenda (copied
from Assignment Board)• Requires parent signature• Examples: - 20 minutes of reading nightly - Daily Math homework - Spelling Words - Intermittent Science and Virginia Studies
How Can You Help?
At Home:• Math facts• Appropriate book selection• Homework support
In the classroom:• Volunteering (in school/at
home)..training will take place on 9/16 @ 8AM.
• Additional supplies• Making sure that your
child had items to be turned in when due
• Join our PTO!
Grading & Report Cards
• Letter grades assigned (subjects)• Numbers (achievement/effort)• “Progress Report” (Quarters 1-3)
vs. “Report Card” (Quarter 4)• Parent Portal through Phoenix
4th Grade Projects
• Projects: “All About Me,” Biography Poster, and Multi-Cultural Presentation (with food!)
• Oral presentations - Formal & Informal - VA Studies and Language Arts
Class Rules & Discipline
Our Class Rules
• Try your best, but always challenge yourself.
• Complete all homework.
• Respect everyone and everything at all times.
• If you want to share, please raise your hand.
• Always use proper line procedures.
Discipline
1. Reminder.2. Warning.3. Note in Agenda.Note: Students can work these off throughout the day.
Continuous behavior issues:•Loss of privileges•Conference•“Behavior Plan”•Student sent to NLE admin
Reward System
1. “Lunch Bunch” (Individual/Class)
2. “Fun Fridays”
3. Individual rewards
Field Trips
• Richmond!!!• In-school: “Jamestown Outreach!”• In-class “virtual field trips” via
Google Earth!
Communication
• Register for electronic communication
• School newsletter• Class newsletter• Email• Phone• Conferences
Food Policy
• Healthy snacks, please.• Birthday treats: No food, as per
LCPS policy (pencils, erasers, etc. are fine.)
• Class parties: Winter, Valentine’s, and End of the Year
• Nothing with nuts, please.
Food Policy
• Lunch invitations:• Send note/e-mail in advance• Must order from cafeteria or bring
a hand-packed lunch.• (New) No restaurant/fast food is
to be brought in.
Illness
• 24 hour wellness policy• Clinic check-in upon return• Medication and cough drops:
Please give to our nurse.
Transportation
• Transportation changes: Please let us know as soon as possible.
• Early dismissal: Please contact the Office directly, as I may not be able to check e-mail at certain times.
T-Shirt
Close-up of T-shirt
September 22, 2015
• I’m having “hip replacement” surgery.
• Long-term substitute: Mrs. Kristen Roberts (18 years experience, mostly in 4th grade, and taught in Henrico County). ..she will be a wonderful addition to NLE 4th grade!
Questions?
“Thank You” for taking the time to come to this afternoon’s “Back to School” session.
~ ~ ~ I am looking forward to having
a great school year!!!