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- 2. Welcome to Belhaven Elementary 4th Grade! 2016-2017 Ms. Potts Science and Social Studies
- 3. - MY NAME IS HEATHER POTTS. - I GREW UP IN VICKSBURG, MS. - I HAVE LIVED IN SEVERAL DIFFERENT PLACES, BUT MISSISSIPPI WILL ALWAYS BE MY HOME. - I HAVE BEEN A NURSE FOR 13 YEARS, BUT AM PRACTICING ONLY ON A VOLUNTEER BASIS NOW. - I HAVE A BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX AND AM CURRENTLY SEEKING MY MASTERS DEGREE IN TEACHING. - I AM THE MOTHER OF 3 BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTERS WHO ARE MY WORLD. ( 18 YEAR-OLD TWINS MOLLY AND ARIEL AND 11 YEAR-OLD EMMA) A LITTLE ABOUT ME
- 4. Mission Statement * It is my personal mission to instill in all students the belief that they can achieve anything they want to. * I want them to understand that they have worth and value. * I want all children to know that no matter what they have been told or been through, they can achieve their personal best and grow into productive adults who are integral parts of society and can improve the world around them. * I will recognize each individual’s talents, abilities, learning styles, and desires, and build upon them, maximizing their strengths and minimizing their weaknesses.
- 5. Philosophy of Education * My teaching style is creative. I use mixed methods that will promote learning for visual learners, aural learners, and tactile learners. Each of us has our own individualized learning style, is a valuable asset. As a teacher, it will be important for me to utilize a wide spectrum of options so each student’s learning styles are implemented. In this way, they are more likely to enjoy the process and apply the content in present and future situations. * The classroom must be free of judgment, conducive for thinking out of the box, taking chances, and willing to experience failure. * It is my goal to teach students to work well individually and with others. I want them to learn to be self-confident, self-sufficient, self-disciplined children who are able to communicate well, take chances, are willing to fail, but strong enough to get back up when they do. * I would like to be remembered as a teacher who valued her students and gave them the strength to believe in themselves and follow whatever dreams and ambitions they may have.
- 6. A STUDENT MUST BE IN THE CLASSROOM BEFORE THE SECOND BELL RINGS AT 8:00 OR THEY WILL BE COUNTED TARDY. THREE TARDIES COUNT AS ONE ABSENCE. A STUDENT MUST BE PRESENT FOR 60% OF THE DAY TO BE COUNTED IN ATTENDANCE FOR THE DAY. *** THERE WILL BE ATTENDANCE INCENTIVES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR !!! MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD IS HERE SO THAT THEY CAN PARTICIPATE!!! *** ATTENDANCE POLICY
- 7. * DRESS CODE WILL BE ENFORCED * THE BASICS: 1) UNIFORM MUST BE WORN UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. 2) SHIRT MUST BE TUCKED IN AT ALL TIMES AND BUTTONED TO AT LEAST THE SECOND BUTTON. 3) SHOES MUST BE TIED. 4) PANTS MUST FIT AND MAY NOT “SAG” DRESS CODE
- 8. RULES TO “BEE” COOL IN SCHOOL “BEE” POLITE “BEE” PROMPT “BEE” PATIENT “BEE” POSTIVE “BEE” PREPARED “BEE” PRODUCTIVE
- 9. THE FOLLOWING IS THE GRADING SCALE I WILL USE: 100 - 97 = A+ 94 - 96 = A 90 - 93 = A- 87 - 87 = B+ 84 - 86 = B 80 - 83 = B- 77 - 79 = C+ 74 - 76 = C 70 - 73 = C- 65 -69 = D BELOW 65 = F GRADING
- 10. * MY DESIRE IS THAT EVERY STUDENT UNDERSTANDS AND LEARNS THE MATERIAL. * IF YOUR CHILD DOES NOT PASS A TEST, HE/SHE WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO RETAKE THAT TEST WITHIN ONE WEEK DURING THEIR RECESS PERIOD. RETAKES
- 11. STUDENTS WILL BE ALLOWED 3 DAYS PER 1 DAY MISSED TO MAKE UP ANY WORK WHILE ABSENT. *** IF YOUR CHILD WILL BE ABSENT FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME FOR SOME REASON, PLEASE CONTACT ME BY EMAIL AND I WILL EMAIL ASSIGNMENTS AND READING MATERIAL TO PREVENT HIM/HER FROM GETTING ANY FURTHER BEHIND THAN NECESSARY. *** MAKE-UP WORK
- 12. THERE WILL BE NO HOMEWORK ASSIGNED IN EITHER SCIENCE OR SOCIAL STUDIES FOR MY CLASSES. THE EXCEPTIONS TO THIS WILL BE: A) WORK NOT COMPLETED IN CLASS B) MAKE-UP WORK C) EXTRA CREDIT D) ANNUAL MANDATORY SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT HOMEWORK
- 13. CHEATING • * CHEATING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES…PERIOD! • ANY STUDENT CAUGHT CHEATING WILL : • 1) RECEIVE A “0” FOR THAT ASSIGNMENT • 2) BE SENT TO THE OFFICE IMMEDIATELY • 3) CALL THEIR PARENT(S) THEMSELVES TO TELL THEM WHAT HAS OCCURRED • 4) FACE POTENTIAL SUSPENSION FROM SCHOOL
- 14. * I BELIEVE A STUDENT’S SUCCESS TAKES A TEAM. * STUDENTS, PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND ADMINISTRATORS ARE PART OF THAT TEAM. * I WILL SEND HOME MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS TO RECOGNIZE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS, LET YOU KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE COMING MONTH, AND IF THERE ARE FUTURE HAPPENINGS TO PLAN FOR. * THERE WILL BE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR; PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING IN THE CLASSROOM OR ON FIELD TRIPS. * I AM MORE THAN HAPPY TO TALK WITH OR MEET WITH YOU BEFORE SCHOOL OR DURING MY PLANNING PERIOD IF YOU WOULD LIKE. * PLEASE, FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS YOU MAY HAVE. PARENT/TEACHER TEAM
- 15. CLASS PARTIES WE WILL HAVE CLASS PARTIES TO CELEBRATE THE FOLLOWING: * THANKSGIVING * CHRISTMAS * VALENTINE’S DAY * EASTER * MAY DAY WE WILL ALSO HAVE A MONTHLY CLASS “BEE”-DAY PARTY TO CELEBRATE ALL BIRTHDAYS IN THAT MONTH. YOU ARE WELCOME TO SEND TREATS, SNACKS, OR GOODIES FOR YOUR CHILD’S BIRTHDAY OR FOR THE OTHER CELEBRATIONS; HOWEVER, THEY MUST BE STORE BOUGHT OR PREPARED. *** WE UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS NOT “AS FUN” OR MAY NOT TASTE AS GOOD AS HOMEMADE, BUT IT IS NECESSARY DUE TO THE PREVALENCE AND SEVERITY OF FOOD ALLERGIES SOME MAY HAVE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING IN THIS MATTER. ***
- 16. I CANNOT WAIT TO GET STARTED! LET’S MAKE THIS THE BEST YEAR EVER!