The document summarizes information for Meet the Teacher Night for the EXMO Team at an elementary school. It introduces the EXMO Team teachers and provides an overview of their educational backgrounds and goals for the year. It also outlines expectations and information for subjects like social studies, language arts, math, and science.

1. Welcome to Meet
the Teacher Night
The EXMO Team
Rina Almarez, Sarah Beth Haigler,
Shannon Taliaferro,
& Sarah Weatherford

2. Introduction
 ExMo Team in the Cafeteria
 Cross-teamers-please feel free to
leave as needed
 Podcast
will be available on the ExMo
team website later this week

3. S.S.
Mrs.Weatherford-weathes@hpisd.org
SMU- History & Sociology; currently
pursuing Master of Liberal Studies -
Humanities

4. S.S.
• Study of all seven continents and highlights
of countries in each
• A+ Maps
• Daily Geography/Mystery Countries and
Pictures
• Food and Drink for almost every Unit of
Study (no nuts )

5. S.S. Assessments
 Tests & Projects  Google Site
(3x)  bit.ly/exmosocialstudies
 Quizzes (2x)  Google Calendar
 Daily (1x)  Class Documents
 Resources online
 DG/M
 Classwork  Textbooks
 Homework

6. S.S.- Parent Involvement
 Guest Speakers
 China Day Sign-ups
 December
 6-8parents/shift
 Woks, utensils, food
 All support is greatly appreciated!

7. LA
 B.A.,Southern Methodist University
 Masters in Elementary Education,
Texas A&M Commerce
 Adjunctprofessor at DBU,
College of Education

8. LA
I’m passionate about continuing my
professional growth as a means to . . .
*promote pleasure reading among kids
*smoothly integrate technology to educate
students in “21st century
literacy”
*design engaging lessons with depth and
complexity to challenge students, teach
thinking, and encourage creativity

9. LA - Goals
Goal – students will understand why
they are learning skills and concepts
in L.A., see how the concepts/skills
are connected, and have authentic
opportunities for application
Goal – students will fall in love with at
least one book this year

10. LA - Expectations
 Students come prepared for class
 Students will produce Quality Work
that reflects thinking, creativity, and
pride

11. LA – Team-up
 When your student reads, you read.
 Read aloud with your student – this
makes it a shared experience and
allows you to help AND be in the know
 Encourage your student to put
maximum effort into work rather than
focusing on just “getting it done”

12. Parent Recs
I Hear America Reading – Jim Burke
 Readicide – Kelly Gallagher
 Queen Bees & Wannabes – Rosalind Wiseman
 The Essential 55 – Ron Clark

13. Math
 B.A. in Elementary Education – Baylor
University
 M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction in
Mathematics – Baylor University

14. Math – 1st & 2nd Periods
 New Math concepts!
 Creative projects and the use of
technology
 Math Binder
 Online Textbook

15. TAG Math – 4th & 5th Periods
 We follow the 7th grade curriculum
 Supplement with creative projects
and the use of technology
 Math Binder
 Online Textbook

16. General Math Information
 Course Syllabus
 Grading
 haigles@hpisd.org
 mis.hpisd.org
 Post daily homework assignments on
webpage
 Post quizzes, tests, and major
projects on Google calendar

17. Science
 Mrs. Almarez – almarer@hpisd.org
 BS in Biomedical Science
 Texas A&M University
 M.Ed.
in Educational Technology
Leadership
 Lamar University

18. Science
 6th
Grade is the year to love science!
 Science and girls vs. Science and boys
 Course Overview
 TAG is the 6th grade curriculum
supplemented with additional projects
and assignments.
 Amusement Park Ride
 Extreme Fitness

19. Science
 Unit 1: Lab Skills and Measurement
 Unit 2: Chemistry
 Unit 3: Biology
 Unit 4: Ecology
 Unit 5: Earth
 Unit 6: Energy
 Unit 7: Space
 Unit 8: Engineering

20. Science
Grades Extracurricular
 Tests & Projects (3x)  Visioneering
 Quizzes (2x)  Engineering competition
held at SMU in the
 Daily (1x) Spring semester
 All students are
 Laboratory Time encouraged to join the
 40% or more/week team! More info to
come
 Robotics Club
 Open to 5th – 8th grade
students

21. Learner of the Future
 Academically prepared
 Critical, innovative thinker
 Effective communicator
and collaborator
 Motivated, confident, and
resilient
 Responsible and engaged
citizen
 Globally competent

22. Rachel’s Challenge
 Rachel Joy Scott – first victim of
Columbine High School shooting
 Call for KINDNESS and COMPASSION
 FOR Club
 September 20th – launch
 Community Event at 7:00 pm

23. Essential 55
 Character Education for the ExMo Team,
in addition to Cool Kids
 During Advisory class
 “…for discovering the successful student
in every child.” (Ron Clark, 2003)
 “…from bathroom manners to human
interactions.”

24. Blue Cards
Communication is the key!
Com cards are a great tool!
•It’s a visual.
•It can serve as a foundation for
conversations with your student about their
strengths and weaknesses.
•It gives parents a peek into the daily life of
a student.

25. Responsibility
Responsibility is a learned behavior.
People learn best from experience.
Consequences are a part of learning.
6th grade is a wonderful opportunity to learn from
experience and learn how to respond to
consequences!

26. Email
 We encourage students to email
teachers with questions or concerns
about school work.
 This promotes self-advocacy skills
and taking responsibility for their
learning.

28. Google Calendar
 ExMoTeam
Calendar
 Team and school
events
 ContentArea
Calendars
 Tests,
quizzes,
assignments, &
homework

29. Make up work
 Email Advisory teacher when absent
 Teachers will work with students to
help them catch up on the work that
was missed
 Students have one day for every day
absent to complete make-up work
 3 days or more- work is collected and
available for pick-up in MIS
Counseling Office

30. Advisory
 Quiet working environment
 Work on homework – encouraged to
complete math while they have access to
Miss Haigler
 Visit teachers to receive one-on-one help
 Visit the library
 Work on the computer
 Clean out locker

31. Digital Devices
 Tech Boot Camp
 Cell Phone Parking
 E-readers
 iPads & laptops

32. Birthday Treats
Optional!
• When: Advisory - you may drop them off early in the day or bring
them to advisory at 3:25. We will actually celebrate around 3:25.
• What: Nothing with nuts or peanut butter and please nothing messy
(such as hot fudge sundaes!) – cakes/brownies pre-cut, please –
consider sending a few gluton-free options
•*How: Please let the advisory teacher know you’re bringing treats for
the class so she can plan accordingly.
• Who: Every student in the class (and the teacher, too!).
• Safety: When you bring the treats, you’ll need to sign in at the office.
You are welcome to stay while we sing “Happy Birthday” to your
student and pass out the treats, but please know that after celebrating,
we will return to our quiet, productive advisory time.

33. Save These Dates!
 Open Team Meetings (Weds., 11:30-12:00)
Oct.3rd (5/6 AR)
Jan.9th (5/6 AR)
Mar.20th (5/6 AR)
 Spring Open House – TBA

34. Room Mothers
 TBA 

35. Follow Us on Twitter
Rina Almarez = mrsalmarez
Sarah Beth Haigler = MissHaigler1
Shannon Taliaferro = mstaliaferrola
Sarah Weatherford = mrssweatherford
Text to: 40404
Message: is “follow” plus the teacher
username
EX: follow DrHitzelberger

36. Disney
•Educational trip to
Orlando to reinforce
6th grade content and
preview 7th grade
content.
•June 2013
•5 days

37. Thanks for joining us
this evening!