Welcome to 6th Grade Language Arts Mrs. Sullivan Curriculum Night Van Hoosen 2011-2012
All About Me Oakland University Teaching Experience Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, May 2010 Endorsement in Language Arts Teaching Experience North Hill Elementary, Fourth Grade Student Teaching Permanent 4th grade Guest Teacher Additional Teaching Experience Long Meadow Elementary, Literacy Summer Camp HT Burt Elementary, First Grade Walt Whitman Elementary, Sixth Grade Pontiac Academy of Excellence, Third Grade United Oaks Elementary, Kindergarten Teaching Related Experience Holly Day Treatment, Social Work Internship Ennis Center for Children, Mental Health Internship
All About Me Live in Oakland Township Married with a 10 year old son Hobbies: Traveling Reading Skiing Family
My Educational Philosophy Every Child has the ability to learn Everyday is a new day. Starting with a clean slate Create a positive learning environment Set high expectations for each student Encourage responsibility and independence
Class Website www.rochester.k12.mi.us Middle Schools Schools School Menu Van Hoosen Mrs.Sullivan Classroom News Reminders, assignments and updates. Great resources for additional practice.
Communication Class Website Planners Notes Parent/Teacher Conferences Email Report Cards Progress Reports
Our Curriculum www.michigan.gov/k-12 State National Grade Level Content Expectations State Common Core State Standards National www.michigan.gov/k-12
Learning Targets Distributed Quarterly Posted on the classroom web site Aligns with the Common Core Standards and Quarterly Assessments
Homework Policy Incentives Missing Assignment Homework builds responsibility, self-discipline and good time management skills. Occasionally golden raffle tickets may be handed out for homework completion. Incentives For each missing assignment students will receive an incomplete homework form that needs to be signed by a parent or guardian and returned the following day. Missing Assignment After three missing assignments, a phone call home to a parent or guardian will be made by the student. A plan will be considered. Three Missing Assignments If a problem with homework completion continues a plan will be put into place and will be closely monitored.
Absences What should I do when my child is absent? Absence Do not worry Check my classroom web page. Email me. Exceeds 2 days, may request homework from the office. What should I do when my child is absent? Student is responsible for checking the absence folder and with their absence buddy once they return. Allowed one day per each day absence to complete and turn in assignment. Absence (Due to Illness) Must request homework five days prior to absence. Make-up work is due the first day of return. (Due to pre-planned Circumstances)
Language Arts Binder Learning Targets Grammar Spelling Vocabulary Reading Writing miscellaneous
Technology Computers Smart Boards Overhead Document Cameras Web-Quests Virtual Field Trips Podcasts
Our Motto: "Work Hard; Be Nice!" Classroom Rules Our Motto: "Work Hard; Be Nice!" Be Prepared Do Quality Work Work Hard Respect Yourself and Others Respect Property Be Nice
Move Student away from others Discipline Students can earn raffle tickets for positive behavior and participation. These tickets can be used in a drawing. Positive Reinforcement Warning Non-verbal or Verbal Move Student away from others Detention Phone Call Home Create a plan
Please visit myRCS often to view grades Grading Citizenship Behavior Participation Letter Daily Work Quiz or Tests Presentations Individual & Group Projects Observations Student interviews Please visit myRCS often to view grades
Parent Involvement Volunteer in the school “A child’s first and most influential teacher is the parent” -unknown Volunteer in the school Check planner and classroom website regularly Help/monitor homework Join the PTSA Attend school functions Feel free to contact me at anytime with question and/or feedback
Available for Purchase Class Novels Available for Purchase $4.00 Checks payable to Scholastic
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