Welcome to Fourth Grade!

Ms. Vadinos Tips and Tricks to a

Successful School Year
2016-2017
 Tonights Agenda 8-25-2016
Ms. Vs Classroom
Philosophy
A little bit about me.
Ms. Vs Classroom Rules
What to expect
Ms. Vs Objectives and
Goals in Subject
Matter
Books to Take Home
Q&A
 Who is Ms. V?
I am an alumni of O.L.M.C.
(06), St. Joseph Hamm (10)
and Stockton University
(14).
I have graduated with a B.A.
in Literature with a
concentration in Education.
This is my second year
teaching at O.L.M.C.
I am also a coach for three
different high school sports:
Head Cross Country coach
Assistant Basketball coach
Head Track and Field coach
 Ms. Vs Philosophy
For all students to have a
creative, imaginative, and
driven classroom attitude.
To be team players and
thinkers to accept and
encourage all ideas and
opinions.
To demonstrate discipline,
hard work, and most
importantly respect for Just Keep
administration, faculty,
students, and peers. Swimming!
 Ms. Vs Classroom Jobs
Classroom jobs build
responsibilitybe prepared to
perform all tasks such as:
1. Messenger
2. Paper Passer
3. Clean Up Crew
4. Door Holder
5. Noise Control
6. Teachers Helper
7. Turtle Upkeep

Our class
pets: We dont have fairy
Leon & godmothers to clean up for us!
Leona
 Ms. Vs Classroom Rules!
Students should sit quietly and
patiently in their seats with
respect to the teacher and other
students.
Students should complete all
homework and assignments in a
timely manner.
Students should respect all
thoughts and opinions when other
students are speaking.
Students should actively
participate in class.
Students should be responsible
for their own work and take
responsibility if work is
incomplete or missing.
 Ms. Vs Strike Out Behavior System

Each student will have this Strike Out system on

their desk. Here is the three strike system.
Strike 1: a warning.
Strike 2: second warning, a little more severe, possible sit out
from recess.
Strike 3: final warning. A Student Action Report will be issued.
3 S.A.R.s = detention, no excuses.
 Ms. Vs Homework Policy
Homework will be assigned
each night expect three to
four subjects a night and an
hour to an hour and a half of
work.
Missing work will result in a 15
pt. deduction each day. Eg.
Missing homework Day 1 =
85% instead of a 100%
Almost all homework will be
graded. This can only help
your grade. If you complete
all work, because you tried,
you will get credit.
 Ms. Vs Subject List
Math
Reading
Vocabulary, Spelling,
Grammar, Writing
Science (2 quarters)
Social Studies (2
quarters)
Religion
 Ms. Vs Words of Wisdom
Students should always be prepared to WRITE- we perform
writing in almost all subjects. Be prepared to use a dictionary
and thesaurus.
Student should look over subject material each night. Be
prepared for pop quizzes and small projects.
Students should be ready for group work and pair work sharing
ideas is a key component to classroom success.
Do not be afraid to work hard, there will be reward!
 Ms. Vs Performance Tracker
Students have these beads
attached to the sides of their
desks.
When independent work is
given, students will indicate
how well they understand the
subject material.
Students will show the bead
and gives me a chance to
come around and help where
it is due and encourage
students who understand the
material to be a helping hand
to others.
Ms. Vs Performance Tracker
Yellow- I understand, but do
have some questions for the
teacher

Green- I completely
understand the subject Red- I need the teachers
material help and I am struggling
with the material.