Maple Intermediate School
2014-2015 Syllabus
Agenda
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Meet Mrs. Meng
Classroom Schedule
Classroom policies
Q&A
Mrs. Meng
• Bio~
– Veteran of the United States Army
– Started in North Olmsted in 1998 after graduating
from Cleveland State University with a BS in Ed.
– MA Ed. in Administration from Baptist Bible
College in PA
– Additional 45 Graduate Level Credits
– Successfully completed “Master Teacher Portfolio”
2012-2013 School Year
– State Certified Teacher Mentor
– Love to read and spend time with my family and
friends.
Patti Wilding
Bio:
--Graduated from Youngstown State University
with bachelor and Masters degrees in Education
--Began teaching gifted students for Columbiana
County ESC
--Taught both 4th and 5th grades at Pine Intermediate
for eight years prior to coming to Maple
--Love cooking, reading, entertaining, and spending
time with family
Class Schedule
8:17-8:35
8:35–10:05
10:05-10:45
10:45-11:30
11:30-12:15
12:15-1:40
1:40-2:20
2:20-3:12
Homeroom
L.A.
S.S.
Recess/Lunch
Intervention
Math
Science
Specials/Dismissal
Classroom Textbook
Textbooks
Our science program does not have a textbook, therefore students are encouraged to take good
notes and keep their binders very organized. The binder will serve as a textbook when it is time to
prepare for quizzes and tests.
All main textbooks (language arts, math, and social studies) are expected to be covered with paper
or cloth covers. Do not use contact paper or sticky book covering materials. Although they say that
they do not stick and damage books, they have in the past.
ANY & ALL BOOKS ARE ABLE TO BE TAKEN HOME, BUT THEY MUST COME BACK TO
SCHOOL THE FOLLOWING DAY. Be aware that the Math and Reading Texts are available on
line
Book Adventure Silent Reading Book
Your child should always have at least one silent reading book in their desk to read during BA
Reading and free time.
Classroom Supplies
CORE SUBJECTS
Each core subject is to be color-coded the following way:
RED- Language Arts
YELLOW- Math
GREEN- Science
BLUE- Social Studies
PURPLE or ORANGE- Take Home Folder
Please make sure that your child is always prepared with necessary supplies.
They should always have plenty of paper and at least two pencils ready each day.
It is a great idea to periodically ask your child if they need to replenish any of their
supplies. Keep in mind that Maple has a Student Council-run school store open
daily each morning.
Behavior Policy
Follow Maple’s 3R’s of
Good Behavior at all times
1. Follow all directions the first time given.
2.Raise hand and wait for permission to speak.
3.Remain seated unless you have permission to do
otherwise.
4.Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
5.Respect others and classroom equipment
Behavior Policy
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If You Choose to Break a Rule...
First Time: Verbal Warning
Second Time: Student will move name card to
“Yellow Face” row of character chart
Third Time: Move name card to “Red Face”
row of character chart and earn Detention
and Parent Notification
Fourth Time/Severe Disruption: Office
Referral
Behavior Policy
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Detentions…
Any student receiving a detention will serve that day
or the day that follows.
Parents will be notified by way of detention stamp in
the agenda, the agenda must be signed and returned
the following day.
Detentions are served during recess.
Every 4th detention will be an office referral to Mr.
Alexandrou. At this point, he will contact parents to
arrange for a 30 min. or 45 min. after school ADP
(detention).
Emergency removals from the classroom will be
automatic referrals to Mr. Alexandrou.
Homework Policy
– Homework will be assigned NIGHTLY. The time it takes to
complete will vary per student based on their skill level. This
does not include practicing math flashcards, and reading each
night.
– Daily work not finished in class is to be taken home as
homework. It is to be completed and due the next morning.
– If it is not finished the next day a grade of zero will be
earned.
– Each homework assignment must be checked, corrected with
parent’s help, and signed by parent to be considered
completed… If these steps are not taken a detention will be
served even though assignment may have been turned in
– Late work will not be accepted unless it is due to illness or a
death in the family
Absent Work Policy
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If your child is absent from school, it is their responsibility to meet
with the teacher upon their return. All of the worksheets for the
day(s) that they missed will be provided.
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Work is to be made up at home or during recess if desired. The
number of days your child was absent will be the number of days
that he/she has to complete the work. If work is provided in advance,
it is expected to be completed and returned the first day back at
school.
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Please check the online grade book on a weekly basis for missing
assignment grades and to monitor your child’s progress
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No notice will be sent home about missing assignments because of
the availability to parents to check online
Planner or Agenda Policy
• Planners are the responsibility of the student. Each day,
students are expected to write their homework and other
important information in their planner. Please note: teacher
will not check planners each day to ensure students have
written in them. Planners are only checked each morning
for signatures. If a student is missing assignments and
signature for multiple days, a detention will be issued and
the parents will be contacted.
• Students should share their planners with their parent/guardian
and have them sign it each day signifying that all of the work
has been done. Please do not sign the planner unless you are
sure that all of your child’s work has been completed.
Reward Policy
STUDENTS EARN MARBLES IN CLASSROOM JAR
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Following directions immediately
Completing assignments on time
Hallway praise from adults in the building
Moving respectfully through the building and classroom while
others are working
Making good use of time
Acts of Kindness
Taking good care of work space and supplies
Being prepared by having proper materials and supplies
Working quietly and not disturbing others that are working
Reward Policy
What Students Get For Filled Marble Jar:
• Extra Recess for 15 minutes
• Homework Pass
• “Doodle Time”
• 5 filled marble jars = classroom party option:
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Popcorn
Cookie
Pretzel
Popsicle
Doughnut
Reward Policy
Eagle Pride-Students earn Eagle Pride each
quarter. Those students earning less than three
detentions and with less than five missing or late
assignments will have their names posted and
participate in a school-wide reward activity. In the
past this has involved edible treats, Rockin’
Recess and special assemblies!
Book Adventure
• Each student is given an ID for the web site.
• Requires students to read 25 books a quarter.
• After reading the students are required to take an
online quiz. Passing scores are 70% or higher.
Once a quiz is passed the title can be added to the
Bingo Card. Students will be required to complete a
Self Selected Reading Bingo Card each Quarter.
• This will count towards a grade in Language Arts.
• Students will have 25 minutes during L.A. to read. If
additional time is needed, students will need to read
at home.
• Some books are available in Maple’s Media Center
others you will need to go to the public library.
• www.bookadventure.com
Book Adventure
Rewards
• Book Adventure Prizes -issued by individual
teacher for classroom milestones (points or
books read) per quarter
• 13 book challenge – treat in the cafeteria
• 25 book challenge – pizza party at the end of
the Quarter (Up to 4 pizza parties per year)
• 100 book challenge – Malley’s walk for ice
cream
Friday Folder
Your child’s class work will be brought home each Friday in their take
home folder. There are two sides to the folder: Keep at Home and Sign
and Return. Please go through each paper with your child, reviewing and
questioning them about their work and what concepts we are/were
exploring in class. If students received intervention on a paper it might
need signed and returned. Sometimes papers are sent home to be
corrected and returned. Please check carefully and return any papers
that need returned.
Some papers will be kept in a L.A. portfolio to show growth over time.
These items will be shared at conference and again at the end of the year!
This year I will be keeping math assignments in the math journal book as
much as possible. I will collect the book, mark the grade, and hand it
back to your child. The math journal will come home on Friday so that
you can see your child’s progress and review any concepts that need
reviewed. Please keep the papers in the journal as the concepts repeat
and these papers may be helpful to figuring out future assignments and
Communication
There are three ways that you can get a hold of me:
email, a letter in the planner, or leaving a message
with Mrs. May our school secretary.
• By email.: Jennifer.Meng@nocseagels.org
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Patti.Wilding@nocseagles.org
• By phone: School number is 440-779-3533
• Email me through the http://meng4thgrade.weebly.com
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Sign and Return
In order to achieve success this school year we will need to work together as a team. Please print
this form and sign and return this page after you have read this syllabus and discussed it with your
child. It is your child’s responsibility to return this page to school on or before August 28th 2014.
Student Agreement
Student: I have read the policies I understand them. I will honor them while in all my classes.
Student Signature: __________________________
Date: _________
Parent or Guardian Agreement
Parents: I have read and discussed all the information in this syllabus with my child. My child and I
have discussed the policies I and I will support them.
Parent Signature: __________________________Date: _________
Email Address: _____________________________________________
Teacher Agreement
Teachers: I will be fair and consistent in
administering the policies presented in this
syllabus. I am looking forward to working
with all of you and are positive that together
we can build a successful and productive
school year.
Teacher’s Signature: Mrs. Meng
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