TEAM TOGETHER

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National LouisCertificationBackground

HobbiesCoach

Mrs. CapristoEducation

National Louis University

Teaching experience

Hobbies

Role in our class this year

Philosophy of EducationStudent centered learning.Emphasis on team and individual growth.Align curriculum with state, district and

common core standards.To create memorable lessons.To be emotionally supportive and create a

safe environment for all students.To try to inspire life long learners.

Behavior systemPaws Laws Lion pride chartTallies for a party.2 strikesMurphy’s Law ticketsFollow school wide discipline system.Bully preventionParents will be notified when necessary.Physical aggression will not be tolerated.

Student ExpectationsThey will always try their hardest.They will take responsibility for their

learning.They will show up to school ready and with a

positive attitude.They will make an effort to improve

throughout the year.Students will uphold the 6 pillars:

Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Leadership

Parent ExpectationsAssignment NotebookCheck HomeworkSign Reading logSign Contest slipsContact me with concernsSupport your child

CommunicationWeekly newsletter/ email blastYou may contact me by phone or email.tmurphy2@lisle202.org630-493-8143You may also send notes with you child.

My Websitewww.lisle202.org

Schiesher

4th grade- Find general fourth grade resources here

Murphy- Find class information here

Folder systemOne folder to leave home and bring back.Look at it nightly.Contains information about upcoming events,

projects, homework, test and quizzes.If the folder and assignment notebook don’t

come home daily then there is a problem!

HomeworkShould be homework Monday- ThursdayStudents missing homework will be held in

for recess to finish it.A note will come home to be signed by the

students parent.Check out website for homework updates.What to expect:

Math, Social Studies, Reading, Word WorkReading logs are due every Friday, signed by a

parent or guardian.

Absent?Students may be kept in for recess after the

day of absence to help keep them aligned with the class.Rules vary depending on the time of absence.It is the student’s responsibility to ask for extra

help.I am usually available before school, at recess,

and after school.

GradingStudents will be assessed by tests, quizzes,

homework, observations, individual conferring, participation and projects.

Report cards will be issued about every 12 weeks.

Daily ScheduleCheck inMathBreak/Healthy SnackSocial Studies/Science/Second StepSpecials –Art/Gym/Music/Computer LabRead Aloud/Class MeetingRecess/LunchIDRMini Lesson/Making MeaningReading- Guided/Lit Circles/Daily 5WritingWord WorkCheck out

Red Hot Reading Club Requirements

Reading log (weekly)Pages read Days read (min. of 50 days)AR Test (5)Reading goal at least 500

Don’t ForgetMonday- Gym and MusicTuesday- Art Wednesday- Gym and MusicThursday- Book check Out and Book ReturnFriday- Gym and Science Lab

A healthy snack everyday.Sign reading logs and contest slips.Always check assignment notebook.

Thank you for all your support!