1. Evening Work
Find your child’s desk and read through their Superhero Pennant.
Take a seat in your child’s chair, or please find a seat available around the room or a comfortable place to stand.

2. Mr. Fennessy
Grade 4

3. Educational Background
College:
Merrimack College
May 2012
Elementary Education
History/Political Science
Graduate School:
Lesley University
December 2015
Literacy (K-8)

4. Teaching Experience Chicago, IL 2012 - 2013 Augustinian Volunteer
St. Margaret of Scotland School
Computer Teacher, K-8
Attleboro, MA
Wamsutta Middle School
Grade 5: ELA & Social Studies
Norwell, MA
Present
Vinal Elementary School
Grade 4

5. Standard Expectations
Daily Routines & Responsibilities
Classroom Rules
Follow C.A.R.E.S.
Quality Work
Best Effort
(Calm Classroom)

6. Students At
Work

7. Philosophy of Education
“I believe that actively working with the students, as will the students with the teacher, about what the situation was, why it occurred, and what can be done to prevent the event from happening again, allows for students to develop both their communication and listening skills. Ultimately, this leads to having and showing respect to all those whom we come in contact. These skills can be generalized and transferred to all aspects of life. Providing opportunities for students to develop physically, socially, and emotionally promotes character building for the individual student.”

8. A separate homework night will be held in late October.
Homework Policy
The following characteristics should be present in all homework as they are fundamental to its effectiveness:
Purposeful - All homework assignments are meaningful. Students must understand the purpose of the assignment and why it is important in the context of their academic experience.
Efficient - Homework should not take an inordinate amount of time and should require thinking. Well-structured assignments are adequately difficult to the individual student.
Ownership - Students who feel connected to the content and process of the assignment learn more and are more motivated. Connecting assignments with student interest is also essential for promoting ownership.
Competence - Students should feel competent in completing homework. Homework that students can’t do without help is not effective homework. Students are discouraged when they are unable to complete their homework. Homework should be differentiated so it is at the appropriate level of difficulty for individual students.
Goal Oriented - Student, parent, and teacher should set measurable goals related to learning standards and homework is used as a vessel to meet such goals.
A separate homework night will be held in late October.

9. Nightly Reading = at least 20 minutes
Nagy & Herman, 1987

10. Homework Binder Organization Monthly Calendar Take Home Folder
Class-wide assignments
Finished work
Notices

11. Sign Ups Classroom Parent Sign up near the classroom door
First come, first serve basis
Contact with families related to upcoming events
Library Volunteers
Organized in a Sign Up Genius
The signup link is available on the Library website

12. Communication How to contact me:
Meeting / Phone Call
Home-School Communication
updates
Weekly (usually Fridays)
Special Events / Important Information or Reminders

13. Teacher Page https://www.norwellschools.org/Domain/534 NPS website
Vinal School
Teacher Pages
Brendan Fennessy

14. Other Others
Yardsticks Pamphlet - Common developmental characteristics for various ages (8-10)
Thank you for the supplies!
Your children are wonderful!
“Building Bridges” questionnaire
Superhero Pennants
Thanks for coming in!