Social Studies2014-2015

Ms. Costello soon to be Mrs. Dietz

Background

First and foremost, it is an honor and a privilege to have the opportunity to teach at Our Lady of Lourdes. I am a graduate of Catholic schools.

.B.A. in History and Adolescent Education from St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue, NY.

NYS Certified Social Studies TeacherI have worked with 7th and 10th grade social

studies in the past.I worked as an early childhood teacher at a

Christian non-profit organization in Eastern Kentucky.

Homeroom Procedures

Punch cards for lunch can be picked up from the office. $40/10 and $80/20 lunch

Devices may not be used in homeroom. Uniform Hot lunch starts immediately. The menu can be accessed on

the school website. Attendance-an absent child must have a note the day they

return to school. With 18+ days absent a student can be retained. Template on school website. Lateness-announcements begin at 8:15. 3 instances of lateness result in a lunch detention

Walkers must have a walker note for a particular day. If children are walkers everyday one note will suffice. If two students are going home together both must have a note.

Homeroom Procedures

Crates are to hold books and supplies. They must be kept neat. Pendaflex folders are meant for homework and loose papers.

They will be labeled. Agenda books are $5 can be purchased at school Please make sure children have a jacket for outside recess Bring sports equipment to play with at recess. Uniform Class Parents sign sheet if you are interested! Must have Virtus training 2 weeks to clear Paperwork- school technology, own technology, handbook,

nurse 8th grade events-High School Night Wednesday, October 8, 2014

in the Parish Center Questions?

Questions

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me! I will do my best to respond in a timely manner.

My email is tcostello@ollschool.orgTHANK YOU! HERE’S TO A

WONDERFUL YEAR!

What to bring to Social Studies

4th and 5th grade: 3-subject spiral notebook with perforated pages, 2-pocket folder

6th through 8th grade: 2” looseleaf binder, 2-pocket folder

Folder. I anticipate a number of handouts. 3 hole punch (suggested) will help to organize handouts.

Can be left at home/in cratePen or Pencil (Pencil suggested for 4th Grade)Textbooks will mostly be left in crateOnline resources can be found under Social Studies

Resources on the class page

Expectations

Be Positive!Be respectful of teachers and other students!

Follow the Golden Rule!Students should come to class prepared and with

assignments completed.Participate in class discussions and interactive

and group activities.Don’t engage in side conversations while class is

in session.Technology should be used for educational

purposes only.

Homework

Homework will be checked and sometimes collected and graded.

Students must hand in the assignment at the time it is being collected.

Homework will be marked as late if it is not presented when I’m collecting it.

Homework will be posted on the website by 3:30 pm.

Grading Rubrics

4th and 5th Grade 7th and 8th Grade

4 thorough and consistent

3 understanding of grade level standards

2 partial understanding of grade level standards

1 minimal understanding *Grade 6 is able to earn a 5

outstanding goes beyond grade level standards

E Above Grade Level

A Outstanding

B Strong Understanding

C Meets Standard

D Below Standard

F Severely Below Standard

Questions

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me! I will do my best to respond in a timely manner.

Email will be disabled from September 6-9th

My email is tcostello@ollschool.orgTHANK YOU! HERE’S TO ANOTHER

WONDERFUL YEAR!