1. Welcome to Mrs. Murphy’s Class
TEAM CREATE

2. COD WIU National Louis Certification Background Hobbies Coach
Education
COD
WIU
National Louis
Certification
Background
Hobbies
Coach

3. Mrs. Capristo and Mrs. Poremba
Education
Teaching experience
Hobbies
Role in our class this year

4. Philosophy of Education
Student centered learning.
Emphasis on team and individual growth.
Align curriculum with state, district and common core standards.
To create memorable lessons.
To be emotionally supportive and create a safe environment for all students.
To try to inspire life long learners.

5. Behavior system Paws Laws Lion pride chart Tallies for a party
Murphy’s Law
Follow school wide discipline system
Bully prevention-
Parents will be notified when necessary
Physical aggression will not be tolerated

6. Student Expectations They will always try their hardest.
They will take responsibility for their learning.
They will show up to school ready and with a positive attitude.
They will make an effort to improve throughout the year by setting goals.
Students will uphold the 6 pillars of character:
Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Leadership

7. Parent Expectations Assignment Notebook Check Homework
Sign Reading logs
Sign Contest slips
Contact me with concerns
Support your child
Send child with healthy snack

8. Communication newsletters/ email blast
You may contact me by phone or .
You may also send notes with you child.

9. My Website www.lisle202.org Schiesher
4th grade- Find general fourth grade resources here
Murphy- Find class information here

10. Folder system One folder to leave home and bring back.
Look at it every night.
Contains information about upcoming events, projects, homework, test and quizzes.
If the folder and assignment notebook don’t come home daily then there is a problem!

11. Homework Should be homework Monday- Thursday
Students missing homework may be held in for recess to finish it.
A note may come home to be signed by the parent.
What to expect:
Math, Social Studies, Reading, Word Work, Writing
Reading logs are due every Friday, signed by a parent or guardian.

12. Absent?
Students may be kept in for recess after the day of absence to help keep them aligned with the class.
Rules vary depending on the time of absence.
It is the student’s responsibility to ask for extra help.
I am usually available before school, at recess, and after school.

13. Grading
Students will be assessed by tests, quizzes, homework, observations, individual conferring, participation and projects.
Report cards will be issued about every 12 weeks.

14. Daily Schedule Check in Math Break/Healthy Snack
Specials –Art/Gym/Music/Computer Lab
Social Studies/Science/Second Step
Read Aloud
Recess/Lunch
Mini Lesson-reading
Reading- IDR/Shared
Mini lesson
Writing
Word Work
Check out

15. Red Hot Reading Club Requirements
Reading log (weekly)
Pages read
Days read (min. of 50 days)
AR Test (5)
Reading goal at least 500

16. Don’t Forget Monday- Gym Tuesday- Art Wednesday- Gym and Music
Thursday- Music and Technology Lab
Friday- Gym, Book check out, and Science Lab
A healthy snack everyday.
Sign reading logs and contest slips.
Always check assignment notebook.

17. Thank you for all your support!