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