Mr. John Hayes, a 4th grade instructor at Der Blunderbussen Academy, presented the school's policies and upcoming events to parents. He outlined classroom rules and consequences, homework policies, grading procedures, and several upcoming fundraisers. He requested parent volunteers for activities and informed parents that progress reports would be issued every 10 weeks. The presentation concluded with an opportunity for parents to ask questions.

1. Home of the Swedish Chefs2010 – 2011 Open House PresentationDer Blunderbussen Academy

2. Mission StatementMy mission as an instructor at Der Blunderbussen Academy is to provide the best education possible for my students, utilising the best, latest, and greatest methods and tools available to educators today.

3. Tonight, we’re going to cover…A Little About MeOur Rules and ConsequencesPolicy on HomeworkOn Grading and Progress ReportsUpcoming FundraisersOn Parent VolunteersQ&A With The Parents

4. A Little About MeMr John HayesRoom A194th Grade Instructor07:00 – 16:002754 Blunder Pl.Hamilton, ONL8T 3Z2905-694-0190 x119I was born and raised in North Tonawanda, NY, and received my Bachelor of Arts in education from SUNY Buffalo in 2007.I came to Hamilton in late 2007, and have been working for Der Blunderbussen Academy ever since.I’m promise I’m not some evil maniac; I’m a good, experienced instructor, so long as you actually want to learn.

5. Our Rules and ConsequencesDisrupting the class – 1st time: Warning. 2nd time: Call home. 3rd time: Referral to the office.Throwing objects whether or not they hit anyone – Any time: Call home and referral to the office. Any foul language or inappropriate behaviour – 1st time: Warning. 2nd time: Call home. 3rd time: Referral.Acts of violence – Any time: Call home and referral to the office.In the event you’re sent to the office, the vice principal may take further disciplinary action, depending on the severity of the offence, and any prior disciplinary action taken against you.

6. Policy on HomeworkAll homework is expected to be turned in on time.Extensions will be given ONLY in the event of verified illness or family emergency.Late work will be accepted up to 5 school days late, at a 10% penalty per day late.If you turn in an assignment three days late, the maximum grade you can get is a 70% C.Any poorly-done or incomplete assignments will not be accepted, and returned, pending revision. The late turn-in penalty will apply.

7. On Grading and Progress ReportsGrading PolicyProgress ReportsHomework assignments: 10% of overall grade.Tests and quizzes: 10% of overall grade.Minor class projects: 10% of overall grade.Major class projects: 20% of overall grade.Final exam: 50% of overall grade.Every 10 weeks, progress reports will be sent home with students.They must be signed by their parents and returned within one week of being sent home.This is to verify that all parents know exactly how their children are doing.

8. Upcoming FundraisersWinter Scented Candle Sale from 08 February 2010 – 22 February 2010.Der Blunderbussen Academy’s 16th Annual Flappenjackken Flipfloppen on Saturday 27 March 2010.Spring Scented Candle Sale from 01 April 2010 to 14 April 2010.Der Blunderbussen Academy’s 3rd Annual Swimmenlappen on 26 April 2010.

9. On Parent VolunteersWe will be needing parent volunteers for upcoming fieldtrips, fundraisers, and social events.All are welcome, just request a volunteer information form.Return this form at your own leisure.Not all volunteers will be needed for all events.You shall be contacted in one way or another if we need your help.Don’t hesitate to call me if you have any questions or concerns.

10. Q&A With the ParentsThink! What would you like to know?What haven’t I discussed that you’d like to learn more about?What concerns do you have?What miscellaneous questions do you have?Any questions are welcome; just keep them school appropriate!So… ask away!

11. Thank YouJust a reminder, refreshments are in the cafeteria.There are presentations about our extracurricular activities in the Media Centre.Thank you all for coming!