Mrs. Hewlett’s 5th Grade Class Welcome Students!

Welcome to 5 rd Grade!  This is an important year for you!  I will give you an introduction to 5th grade and to our classroom.  If you have any questions during my presentation, please raise your hand and wait to be called on.

All About Me  My Background  I grew up in Meade County.  I attended UK, GGU, WKU. I have 2 bachelor degrees and 2 masters degrees. YOU are never too old to learn!!!  I lived in California for 12 years  I was in banking for 17 years before becoming a teacher.  My Experience  I have taught 1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd, 6th, and 5 th grades and have substituted in all grades.

My Family My husband is Tom. We have been married 30 years!!!!!  My sons are Paul and Matthew. Paul will be a sophomore at UK. Matthew is a sophomore at MCHS. He is on the golf and tennis team

We love to golf and to travel. I love spending time with my family. You will see pictures by my desk.

Interests  I love to read, run(2-3 miles daily), and golf.  I love spending time with my family.  I am a UK fan!!  I enjoy watching a lot of different sports, but my favorites are golf, football and basketball.  I am a health nut.  I love learning about new technology.

Dislikes  Spiders!!! (I scream!!)  Poor excuses  People that always say “I can’t.” If you put your mind to it…YOU can.  Laziness  Too many snow days

Goals  To give you the academic tools you need to progress to 6th grade.  To provide a safe and positive learning environment.  To have fun while we learn.  To make new friends and discover new interests.  To instill a love of math, reading and technology.  And to instill a love of learning!!

Class Rules  Respect others.  Listen to directions the first time they are given.  Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak.  Stay in your seat unless you have permission to do otherwise.  Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

Homework  Homework policy  You are responsible for turning in your homework on time.  Late homework will result in lost behavior points; which could affect the following:  Friday Free Time  9 weeks Reward  Academic Excellence

Work Hard, Play Hard  If we work real hard, we will have rewards thru out the year. Plus at the end of the year we have all sorts of fun activities. We tie-dye shirts, make chalk, make bubbles with bubble wands and most fun of all a huge water balloon fight!!

Message from Mrs. Hewlett  I look forward to seeing and teaching you each day. My goal is to keep you safe, challenge you to do your best, and help you to be successful.  Let’s work together to make this your best school year yet!!

Mrs. Stith Mrs. English Mrs. Priest Retired Mrs. Pike Ms. Esarey Mrs. Hewlett Not pictured: Mrs. Bruington Ms. Montgomery

Let’s Have a Great Year!