Dear Parents/Guardians,
My name is Hillary Kerr and I will be your child’s
grade four homeroom teacher for the 2016-2017 school year. I graduated from
Brock University’s Concurrent Education program for the Intermediate Senior
division, with teachables in History and Drama. After I graduated teachers
college I soon became qualified to teach the Junior division through Brock
University’s Additional Qualification course. I am a new teacher but I will use
all of my knowledge and passion to ensure a great school year for my students
and for you.
I plan to create a 21st century classroom
in which we balance teacher directed learning with student directed learning. I
hope to use a variety of tools and resources throughout the year to get the
students active within their education.
I do have specific academic expectations of the
students, which correlate with the Achievement Chart within the Language
curriculum. Students will be evaluated based on their Knowledge and
Understanding, Thinking, Communication, and Application skills.
Along with the learning expectations I have daily
classroom expectations, which are listed on a bulletin board in the classroom.
I expect all students to be on time for class and to give notice prior to their
absences. Students must be respectful to one another, as there is a zero
tolerance for bullying policy. I expect the students to be respectful of myself
and the other teachers they interact with. In return I will always respect the
students and their individual needs. I will do my best to help the students as
individuals and create an environment in which all students can succeed.
The school follows the balanced school day system and
ten-day class cycle. Students are expected to have their agendas signed every
night along with other documents sent home. Additional copies will be added to
the class website in case they disappear in their backpacks. Please do your
best to return the documents in a timely manner.
Throughout the year I do hope to see your faces
around the classroom, as you are always welcome to contact me about any issue
and to volunteer within the school. We are always grateful for your help and
support!
There is a parent teacher night coming up soon, and I
look forward to meeting you all then!
Miss Kerr
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