Mr. Fisher's Expectations

On the eve before school starts I am keenly aware that I have butterflies. I also know that your kids are probably having trouble falling asleep tonight. Summer is over! That means I will be ready, ready or not. I know the first day is always busy and exciting, and there will be questions, so please e-mail me or call me. I have a few parents that have already volunteered, thank-you, I will let you know where and when I need you by next week. Now first things first, a couple of words about this year.

Who I am:

The oldest of six children I have grown up and lived most of my life in many areas of Utah. I currently live in Brigham City.

I love to play sports especially soccer which I play on a consistent basis, and which I have coached competitively. I enjoy camping, reading, studying art, history, German, Geocaching and working with computers. I particularly enjoy spending time with my wife Tifani and our children, T.J. Daniel, Charlotte, & Matthew.

I previously taught at Thomas Edison Charter School, where I taught 5th grade, Technology & Physical Education for six years.  It has been nice to be closer to home, and I love Century - the staff, the parents and of course the students.

I am looking forward to a very successful third year at Century Elementary. 

What I expect:


Classroom Rules

Follow Directions first time given.

Respect yourself and others.

Be in the proper place.

Take care of property & equipment.

Do your best!

Goals For Parents

1. Maintain an open line of communication with the teacher. “Let me know!”

2. You are encouraged to volunteer at the school.

3. Help Me, to help your child have a successful year!

4. Provide a time and place free from distractions for your child to do homework.

5. Make sure your child is reading daily and completing any unfinished class work. Please ensure that they have spent 20—40 minutes on homework each night.

Classroom Goals

1. To have positive interactions with each student!

2. To develop an attitude of respect and citizenship for all individuals and property.

3. To teach students character and academic success in their education, and in their life.

4. To help each student be better prepared to thrive in the twenty-first century as leaders.

What I teach:

Curriculum

The curriculum will be based on the Utah State Core and the new Common Core Standards which contains the following subjects: Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, Science, Art, Physical Education, Health, and Computers/technology. We will be using the McGraw Hill “Treasures” Language-Arts Program  and the Scott Foresman Math series.

I also supplement the curriculum with proven methods of teaching that are research based, including Daily Grams and Easy Grammar, Spalding, Science Studies Weekly (I hope to also use World Community Studies Weekly), SpyHop using the iDEA curriculum, and The Leader in Me (which I will introduce in detail in another blog this week). 

More later, hope your first day is bliss.
Thanks,
Mr. Fisher
http://mrfishersthird.blogspot.com

Welcome Back

Welcome Back!

I just finished updating the School Website, now I can concentrate on my site.

First of all I want to thank the parents that attended on Tuesday night. (80% attendance - that is awsome). It was great to see the students, as a teacher you really don't know where to start until you meet the cliental. And, boy am I lucky, it appears that I have the best bunch of third graders - hands down!

Here is current information that you will need to know coming into next week:

1. School starts at 8:10
2. School ends at 2:45

Why did it change, because we as a district are trying very hard to equate an exact amount of time for the school day. There will be exactly 6 hours and 35 minutes in every elementary school in the district. So sorry about the five minutes, it caught us by suprise too!

Early out is this Wednesday, September 1st and we get out at 12:45. This is also different from your Handbook that you recieved. Remember though this will only occur once a month. I have posted the days on the calendar (see the calendar below).

Upcoming post:

1. The structure of my classroom: when we have P.E. (the most important part of third grade), what your children will be expected to learn and my philosophies of teaching. and,
2. First Homework Assignment (have the students bring a picture of something they did this summer).

I will have it posted by Friday night, with further details.