August 10, 2001
Dear Students and Parents,
Welcome to the sixth grade at Halcyon! It is only our second year of existence, and already we are changing. I am so excited about this year! Listed below is pertinent information about my class. You may forward any questions/concerns to teachingsix@hotmail.com
I look forward to meeting you soon (August 27th).
RULES/EXPECTATIONS
1. Follow directions from your teacher the FIRST time.
2. Raise your hand and wait to be called on while others are talking.
3. Have all materials ready at the start of class.
4. Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
5. Respect yourself and all others.
CONSEQUENCES
Based on the severity of the offense, the student will receive one of the following consequences:
1. Verbal or written warning to be filed
2. Student/Teacher Conference (documented in file)
3. Phone call to parent
4. Student/Teacher/Parent Conference
5. Student/Administrator Conference
6. Office Referral
REWARDS
If the above rules/expectations are followed consistently, the child/class may receive one of the following:
1. Individual awards-given by teacher
2. Team Awards
3. Field Trips
4. Phone call or note home (a positive one)
5. Movie/Popcorn celebration
6. FAC-Friday Afternoon Club
FOLLOW THE THREE R'S: BE RESPECTFUL, BE RESPONSIBLE, AND BE READY! :)
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE
These classroom procedures were carefully planned to form a routine for the class so that maximum time can be spent on learning! The teacher can alter them when necessary. Procedures teach responsiblity! All students are expected to quickly learn and practice them daily!
1. Always enter each classroom prepared for the day with ALL supplies (notebook, paper, textbook, pencil, eraser, etc...)
2. Begin morning assignment immediately each morning. The assignment will be posted daily in the same place.
3. All pencils MUST be sharpened first thing before class.
It is highly suggested to use a manuel sharpener at your desk.
4. No one goes to the trash can until the END of class.
5. Bathroom passes are kept next to the door. Only one student may leave the classroom on an emergency bathroom pass.
6. Students MUST walk in a straight line not touching the wall and respecting personal space always. No talking in the hall.
7. All work to be turned in MUST be on loose-leaf paper with name and date on EACH sheet. It is not my responsiblity to search for the unidentified paper's owner.
8. Noise level in the lunchroom must be kept to a whisper.
9. Excused absentee work will be filed in MAKE UP FOLDER. It is the child's responsibility to find the work, complete it, and turn it into the teacher. If a student misses any amount of class time for ANY REASON, he/she is responsible for the missed work and homework.
10. Students are to be silently working when a visitor enters the classroom. No one is to interupt unless there is any emergency.
11. When the teacher is late or absent, students are to line up next to the door silently until an adult lets them enter the room. Once inside, follow daily routine. Students are encouraged to always have reading material for pleasure.
12. ONLY the teacher dismisses students. Bells tell teachers when to stop teaching.
13. Students MUST work together in groups without hesitation or argument on a daily basis. By working together we will help each of us to SUCCEED!
**Please make me aware of any medications your child will be taking at home or school while in my class.
**Please make me aware if you wish your child not to be photographed for scrapbooks, memory books, bulletin boards, and web pages. No names will ever be placed under photographs on the Internet.
**Please make me aware if you DO NOT allow your child to use the computer in the classroom or lab for developing programs on the Internet.
GRADING POLICY
1. Grading scale is A=100-91
B=90-82
C=81-73
D=72-64
F=63 and below
2. All grades will be sent home on the school schedule about every 4.5 weeks. Papers need to be signed and returned to be kept in teacher's file. If there is doubt you are receiving ALL of the papers, it is your responsibility to contact the teacher for confirmation.
3. Homework calendars are available upon student request. The student is responsible for copying the homework from the board daily. Please ask your child for the assignments daily. Notes and reminders will also be posted here.
4. Homework is checked daily and is 25% of the final grade. You should refer to the class web page to confirm any assignments. It can be found at www.schoolnotes.com
5. Graded assignments are broken down into
a) Unit or Chapter Test=50%
b) Daily grades=25%
c) Homework=25%
All criteria for the above grades will be provided to the student before the task is completed. All tests are announced at least two days before test day. The day before will be spent on test review and preparation.
6. Daily grades could include any of the following: book reports, notebook checks, board work, participation, projects, group work, and workbooks.
7. Every student is expected to be ORGANIZED AND RESPONSIBLE for his/her own grades. Completing the work is not the end. The work must be turned in on time to the teacher. No excuses will be accepted for irresponsiblity.
8. When a student is absent, a written excuse is REQUIRED to make-up work. It is his/her own responsibility to complete the work immediately upon return to class.
9. It is the parent's responsibility to view all grades and take any necessary action afterwards. Please do not wait until the end of the grading period to voice your concern.
10.There may be some opportunities for extra credit throughout the year. All students are encouraged to take advantage of this chance to improve his/her grades. Extra credit WILL NOT be offered or accepted during the last two weeks of each grading period.
**At NO TIME will student's grades be based on behavior in the classroom!
**The teacher will help locate needed tutors if necessary. Please put your request in writing.
SUPPLIES NEEDED
Items to leave in the classroom: colored pencils, crayons (12 count), scissors, ruler, liquid glue, constuction paper (1 pack), Kleenex (2 packs), Hand gel sanitizer, Paper towels (2 packs)
These items will be compiled and used as classroom material.
Items to keep in locker: notebook for EACH subject (tablet or folder), loose-leaf paper for work to be turned in to teacher, hand held pencil sharpener, pencil AND eraser, protractor, compass, IBM computer disk labeled with child's name and homeroom, RED homework folder/tablet
NOW A LITTLE ABOUT YOU TEACHER:
My name is Mrs. Crews and I am 32 years old. I am married to a wonderful man named Chuck and we have two super children. Sydni is our six year old daughter that attends first grade at Forest Avenue Magnet. Her little brother, Wilson is only three and goes to daycare. This is my seventh year teaching and I love teaching sixth graders. I graduated from Auburn University and I love football and basketball. My other hobbies include designing scrapbooks, reading, skiing, and traveling.
I spent a lot of my summer time planning to teach you. I went to many learning workshops to prepare myself for this job. My family traveled to Birmingham, Mobile, the beach, the lake, Auburn, and all the way to Texas! My goal this summer was to spend as much time possible with my two children. It was fun!
The community and parents have very high expectations for Halcyon Elementary this year. I plan to exceed all of those standards. Not only do I plan to teach academics, but also I hope to share life long memories with my sixth graders. I want to make coming to school fun! It's going to be a fantastic year!
Welcome,
Mrs. Crews
PS Students report to school on August 27th at 7:45 am.
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