Graduated from Carlow University in 1989 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education Certification is Early Childhood and Elementary Education (preschool-6.

Graduated from Carlow University in 1989 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education

Certification is Early Childhood and Elementary Education (preschool-6th grade)

Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Clarion University in 2010

This is my 25th year of teaching

I taught 7 years in the Dioceses of Greensburg, grades kindergarten – 8th

I have taught for the Latrobe School District for 18 years in grades 5th and 6th

Please feel free to contact me at anytime during the school year with questions or concerns

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (724) 834-7399

www.glsd.us

Mt. View WebpageMES link

Mrs. Shimko’s Webpage

GO Math!

Book PagesPractice Book Pages Student Login – username 21shimtere

- password gLlunchcode

Bring all your materials (pencils, tablets, assignment book, and books) to class

Enter quietly, sit down, and get out your materials for the class

Raise your hand and wait for permission before speaking or leaving your seat

Keep hands, feet, objects, and unkind comments to yourself

Follow directions the first time they are given

“Journey to Good Behavior”Class rewardsClassroom Rule- RESPECT

Take Home FolderCheck “Take Home Folder “ nightly“Bring Back” and “Leave at Home”Graded papers sent home on WednesdaySign papers and return by FridayNo signature on Friday-loss of 5 minutes of recess

Homework PolicyMissing or incomplete workHighlighted assignment for parent signature (see example)Complete assignmentAfter two Missing or incomplete assignments loss of recess

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Go Math!Chapter tests – Word problems

Mad Minutes

Every Day Counts

Binder

Professor PeabodyProcess Skills- observing, communicating, comparing, ordering, categorizing

Science KitsMotion and DesignFood ChemistryMicroworlds

Binder

Beginning on 9/17 – Tuesday and Thursday

Starting promptly at 8:35-9:05

Open Invitation

Is tutoring for me?Correction on a testMake-up test/quizzesHelp on any current math skills

Ideas for good study habits:Choose a quiet placeSupplies- pencil, crayons, scissors, glueGive encouragementRefer to class notes and lessons

Fun and helpful websites for Parents and Students:

www.mathslice.comwww.multiplication.comwww.funbrain.com

Remind 101What is it? -A safe way for teachers to quickly communicate information to parents.

Complete the crossword puzzle with parents

Have FUN!

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