Thursday Sept. 5, 2019- Homework and due dates

Paper bag assignment- Due Mon. Sept. 9

Parent Survey- Due Thursday Sept. 26

Letter to me (teacher)- Due Friday Sept. 6
- learning style
- social things you want me to know about-- friends, maybe enemies
- Academic goals
- How can I help you be successful?

This is my favourite "Getting to Know Me" assignment.  This is your first opportunity for you to share some things about yourself that we as a class might not know.  This is also my first opportunity to see you present something in front of your classmates.  I would like for you to brainstorm a list of things that express who you are, or things you like to do.  Collect 4 -5 items around your home that represents YOU!  Put them in the bag, bring them to school on Monday September 9th, and be ready to share your treasures.  (Examples of artifacts:  a favourite book, hobby/sport, picture, movie, artwork, game, journal, poem, award, etc.)  I will also be participating in this activity so you will learn more about me too! Remember, your objects MUST fit in your bag, and you may decorate your bag if you wish. 

Enjoy collecting some fun artifacts that help explain all about you! Be ready to present on Monday Sept. 9, 2019.  

September 5th, 2019.

Dear Parents/Guardians and Grade 6 Students,

This will be an exciting year for you in Grade 6 and will bring both challenges and rewards as I prepare you for the years to come.  Parents/guardians, I look forward to meeting you at our Meet the Teacher Night on Sept. 26^th, where you can find out what we have planned for this year.  At this time, I will give you an overview of the upcoming program and answer any questions you might have about the year ahead.  You will notice from your timetable that I will be teaching the following subjects in our homeroom: Language, Health, Visual Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies, Drama, Dance, and Phys Ed.

Throughout the year, my goal is to keep you well informed about what we are learning in our class.  Keeping the lines of communication open is a key factor to having a successful experience at school.  Our blog will be a very helpful tool in relaying information.  Both parents and students may access the classroom’s blog for a quick daily update on homework, announcements, web links, upcoming assignments/projects, schedules, wish lists, etc.  www.lummiss1920.blogspot.com

Although it is the students’ responsibility to keep up with classroom work, it would be a great help if you could do regular ‘check-ins’ when needed.  Speaking of responsibilities students of 6, you WILL have homework!  However, I do not have a separate homework program. Student’s homework will consist of finishing class work, ongoing projects, and daily reading.  Due dates will be made very clear so plan your time wisely!  I will also expect each student to be reading a book of his or her choice daily at school and at home.

Throughout our first week your child will give me some insight into their lives.  To better my understanding of the Grade 6 families that make up our classroom, I am kindly asking you to take a few minutes to complete this PARENT SURVEY and return it to me by September 26^th (do your best!).  If there is a part of this survey that you would prefer not to answer, that is perfectly fine - my intention is not to invade your privacy.

Because you are sharing some insight into your family, I feel that it is only fair that I reciprocate.  My name is Jen Lummiss and I am very excited to be teaching grade 6 for my 3^rd year in a row.  I first began my teaching career 12 years ago as a grade 1 teacher, over the years I have had the opportunity to teach every grade and almost every split grade. As a child, I moved to Stouffville in grade 2 with my family where I attended the local elementary and high school.  My interests include my two children Mackenzie (6) and Hudson (3), running marathons and half marathons, weight lifting, basketball, volleyball, swimming, singing and guitar, history, literature, the theatre and my family (including Wyatt, my dog).

I am looking forward to getting to know each of you.  Please do not hesitate to call if you have a question or concern.

Sincerely,

Jen Lummiss

Grade 6 Homeroom Teacher Rm. 300

Rick Hansen Public School

905-841-6225 ex. 300

jennifer.lummiss@yrdsb.ca

Child’s Name:__________________________________________________________             

Parents’/Guardians’:

Name(s): Mom: __________________________ Dad: _______________________________

Brothers’ or sisters’ names, grade/age and school attending:

_________________________________________________________________________________

Step-parent(s), if any:

____________________________________________________________________

When are the best times to reach you: ________________________________________

Do you have any skills/hobbies that you would be interested/willing to share with our class?                   

YES                 NO                    Skill or hobby:

Are you available to assist on field trips or within the classroom?               Times available:

Has there been any recent illness, deaths, or traumatic events that might affect your child’s behaviour/ performance in school?   YES                 NO                            

Please describe briefly: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Does your child have any medical conditions that I should be made aware of?

YES                 NO                    Condition: ___________________________________________________________

Please list any sports or interest groups that your child participates in:

____________________________________________________________________________

Please list any hobbies that your child enjoys:

________________________________________________________________________________

Please indicate any holidays/vacations that your child will be absent from school on.

___________________________________________________________________________________

How much time for homework do you feel is appropriate for students of this age?

Hours/minutes:

Does your child have a set bed time?                  YES                 NO                   Time:

Does your child read daily outside of school activities: YES                NO             

What types of literature are accessible in your house?  (i.e. novels, newspapers, magazines, etc.)

Does your child have a special place to do his/her homework? YES               NO

Location:

Is the homework area free from distractions such as TV, video game, telephone or radio?  YES        NO

Does he/she have a special time for doing homework? YES                 NO                             Times:

Is there someone available to help your child with homework, assignments etc.?   YES     NO    

Who:

Do you believe that your child should take on increased responsibility for their learning?

YES                 NO

Should they be expected to complete all assignments and submit them on time?

YES                 NO

Should there be appropriate consequences if they fail to submit assignments on time?

YES                 NO

Should grade 6 students be responsible for communicating their marks and daily experiences with their parents? YES                     NO     How will you promote this? 

Thank you for helping me learn more about your child by completing this survey.  I look forward to teaching your Grade 6 student and providing him/her with a creative and memorable academic school year!

THANK YOU J