1. To Ms. Lipovsky’s Language Arts Class
Welcome
To Ms. Lipovsky’s
Language Arts Class

2. About Ms. Lipovsky
Graduated from Misericordia University in Dallas, Pennsylvania
Majored in Elementary Education
Master’s degree in Classroom Technology from Wilkes University in Wilkes-barre, Pennsylvania
Played Soccer in college
From Loudoun County originally, and went to Loudoun County Public Schools
Has coached at various levels in and around Loudoun County

3. Curriculum Five strands of instruction Writing Research Literature
Communication
Vocabulary skills

4. Materials Needed Bring the following supplies each day:
Loose leaf paper
Composition book
Binder with 5 dividers
Pencil Pouch with
Pencils
Pens
Colored pencils
Scissors
Glue sticks
KLEENEX (optional)

5. Student’s assignments will be graded as:
Reading
Writing
Oral Communication

6. Language Arts 6 Formative Grading Scale
4- A+ - Expert (exceeds the standard)
3- B+ - Proficient (meets the standard)
2- C+ - Basic (progressing on standard)
1 - D+ - Novice/In Training
(inconsistent knowledge of expectations)
No Evidence of Learning

7. Language Arts 6 Summative Grading Scale
B+  
B   B
C+ 
C   
C-  D D D
F and below

8. Reading Log Students are required to maintain a reading log
I do not check it every day
I will check it occasionally to see if they are keeping up on it
Parents are not required to initial

9. Homework
Homework reinforces skills taught in school, prepares students for upcoming lessons or tests, teaches responsibility and organization, and develops positive study habits.
Homework may be assigned Monday through Thursday. No homework on Fridays (usually).
Homework is reviewed the following class period
Students are asked to read 30 minutes each night. I do not always put that on the agenda, but it is a standing assignment.

10. Absent?
Students must check the Absent folder in the classroom for missing assignments.
They should schedule a time to meet with me to get caught up on the work they missed.

11. Resource Allows students -to make up missing assignments
-receive extra help from teachers
-get ahead on homework

12. OTTW
One to the World
District initiative to encourage students to think beyond our classroom, to discover, explore and learn from the world.
BYOT or Bring Your Own Technology is a key component

13. First OTTW lessons A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park
Based on a true story of life in the Southern Sudan and the importance of determination, courage, kindness and water.

14. Phoenix
Parents and students are allowed access to information concerning assignments and grades.
The address used by staff is linked to the Phoenix address. Please check for accuracy.

15. Remind
Students and parents may sign up for this form of communication.
You will receive reminders via text or about assignments and tests.
You can not send texts back to me.

16. How to sign up Text the message @lipovs to the number 81010.
If you’re having trouble with 81010, try to (703)

17. Additional ways to Communicate
Concerns or Questions
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18. Retakes
Students may retake an assessment if they scored a 69% or below on their first attempt (teacher initiated)
Students may retake an assessment if they score between a 70% and 79% (student initiated)
80% or above = NO RETAKE
They must be up to date on ALL other assignments (homework, classwork, projects)
Schedule a time to be re-taught the material misunderstood
This may occur BEFORE school, AFTER school, or at RESOURCE

19. Library
Students have the opportunity to go to the library during Language Arts
This occurs approximately every 2 weeks
There are many other opportunities to visit the library
During lunch
Before and after school
Resource

20. Ways to support the class
Extra books at home? Consider donating for the class. We will find a home for books.
Need fresh books?
Order on line from Scholastic.com
or use student fliers. Our class
code is LJKKX
All proceeds are used for the classroom
Library.

21. Where do I go during block 5,6 or 8?
Please go to the cafeteria where the PTO and school administration will be located.