Welcome to Mrs. Syfert's class!

Let me introduce myself...

10th year teaching Graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill This is my second year teaching here at Crestdale.

Go Heels!

Daily supplies needed:

- a one inch 3 ring binder (to be used only for Language Arts)- plenty of loose leaf notebook paper- agenda- pencil or pen for notetaking- highlighter- EXPO (dry erase) marker- markers or colored pencils- independent novel

Daily Procedures 

When you enter the classroom, you will see the Objective and Homework both on the white board and the SmartboardWrite homework into agendaDate notes, copy Objective and begin warm upAny notes for the day should be taken on this pageIf I write it on the Smartboard, it needs to be in your notes!Bring all your needed materials because you will NOT be allowed to go to your locker to get your book, homework, etc.

August 25, 2014 Intro to class / Acrostic name poem

Homework: Acrostic name poem due Thursday! Bring Summer Reading book for Friday's class. Return all signed forms and bring school fees.

Objective: I will understand classroom rules and procedures and define acrostic.

Warm Up (in your composition book)Take out a clean sheet of paper and markers if you have them.

Materials we will be using...

Literature textbook (Holt McDougal)

Novels:Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli (1st quarter) fiction Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen (2nd quarter) - realistic fictionThe Call of the Wild by Jack London (3rd quarter) - classic literature

Reading, writing, vocabulary within context, grammar, speaking and listening are concepts

incorporated throughout

all units.

Informal Assessments(classwork, homework, unannounced quizzes)

35% of quarter grade

Formal Assessments (tests, projects, writing assignments, announced quizzes)

65% of quarter grade

Breakdown of grading

Grading Policy:

  The purpose of collecting grades is to assess students' mastery of content and skills, not just effort.

 Make-up work will be accepted when a student is absent. Arrangements for completing the work should be made as soon as possible; the student is given 5 days to do so. Arrangements must include a schedule for completion of the work. Students are encouraged to check my wiki or call classmates when absent to stay on top of class assignments.

If you forget to turn in homework, you will need to fill out a pink slip for my records.

 Late work will be accepted, but a deduction of 10 points will be given for each late day.

Follow rules of behavior and instructions the first time they are givenSpeak respectfully and only when given permissionKeep your hands and feet to yourselfStay in your seatDo your best - put forth effort and take pride in your workNo gum or candy

Classroom expectations

Tutoring will be offered on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:00 - 8:30. Students need to notify me in advance and should bring something specific to work on. Tutoring is NOT a time for babysitting!

Tutoring

Contact info...

Check my teacher wiki site, http://emeselsyfert.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/for class information, including daily lessons and notes. You can also access my site through the Crestdale website under the "faculty and staff" tab.

http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/crestdaleMS/Pages/Default.aspx

Smartboard presentations from that day's lesson will be available in Powerpoint format on my wiki.

If you have questions, email me at emesel.syfert@cms.k12.nc.us.

Questions?

Acrostic name poem

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Hmm...What is an acronym anyway?

Your assignment is to come up with an acrostic poem about you, using both your first and last name.

Each description must be a complete sentence.

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E - M - E - S - E -

E - Every morning I get my two sons Spencer and Reese ready for school and daycare.

M - My husband and I went to the Bahamas over Spring Break to celebrate our 11th wedding anniversary, and we got to swim with dolphins - very fun!

E - English was my major at UNC-Chapel Hill, which is why I enjoy teaching Language Arts.

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S - Since I am highly sensitive to smells, I ask that you please not put on or spray any perfume, AXE, body lotion, etc. in my class.

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E - England is a country I have been to before, and visiting Stonehenge was the best part of the trip.

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S - Y - F - E - R - T -

S - S'mores over an open fire are my all time favorite dessert...yum!

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Y - Yesterday my brother in law completed the Ironman challenge - 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a marathon 26.2-mile run, raced in that order and without a break!

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F - French is a language that I speak and so is Hungarian.

E - Every time I eat Altoids I sneeze...it's true!

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R - Rarely do I ever sleep in past 6:30 in the morning, mostly because we have a crazy spastic 5 month old kitten named Oreo, who believes in early morning mattress gymnastics.

T - Teaching is the job I have been doing for 10 years, and this will be my second year teaching here at Crestdale.

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E - Every day I get my two sons Spencer and Reese ready for school and daycare.M - My husband and I went to the Bahamas over Spring Break to celebrate our 11th wedding anniversary, and we got to swim with dolphins - very fun! E - English was my major at UNC-Chapel Hill, which is why I enjoy teaching Language Arts. S - Since I am highly sensitive to smells, I ask that you not put on or spray any perfume, AXE, body lotion, etc. in my class. E - England is a country I have been to before, and visiting Stonehenge was the best part of the trip.

S - S'mores over an open fire are my all time favorite dessert...yum! Y - Yesterday my brother in law completed the Ironman challenge - 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a marathon 26.2-mile run, raced in that order and without a break!F - French is a language that I speak and so is Hungarian.E - Every time I eat Altoids I sneeze...it's true! R - Rarely do I ever sleep in past 6:30 in the morning, mostly because we have a crazy spastic 5 month old kitten named Oreo, who believes in early morning mattress gymnastics. T - Teaching is the job I have been doing for 10 years, and this will be my second year teaching here at Crestdale.

And now...

Tell me interesting things about YOU! Each line needs to be specific to YOU! Limit "favorites" to one sentence and NO favorite colors! Remember, all descriptions must be in complete sentences. Finish this for homework if you do not finish in class. We will present these on Thursday. If you want to make a poster, include pictures or drawings that would be great!