Grade 5, Room 5 - Mrs. Michele Kelly

- ACADEMICS

Email: mkelly@simonandjude.org
Website: classroom.google.com

After earning my B.S. in Elementary Education from Bloomsburg University, I began teaching third grade at the Catholic school I attended as a child where I was taught by the Sisters of Mercy. I then went on to teach fifth and sixth grades in the the Archdiocese of Boston and the Diocese of Rochester. I taught for nine years and then took time off to be at home with my three children. I substituted in many Chester County Catholic Schools and taught full-time in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia at St. Basil the Great School (2^nd grade) and St. Maximilian Kolbe School (5^th grade).

I love teaching at the middle school level and challenging students to grow spiritually, academically and socially. I am thrilled to be here at Saints Simon and Jude!

WELCOME TO GRADE 5
Goals

5 ^th Grade is a very exciting, transitional year at Saints Simon and Jude School! Students embark on a new journey as they begin to switch classes for the first time and see various teachers each day. Throughout the year, 5 ^th grade students further develop their relationship with God, their study skills and organizational strategies, their ability to work independently on tasks in and out of the classroom, their social skills, and their ability to advocate for themselves, and their overall confidence as students. The independence that students in 5 ^th grade develop will prepare them for their journey into the middle school.

Expectations
1. Homework is given on a regular basis. It may be written, studying, or both. All homework should be completed on the night it was given. It is the responsibility of the student to check homework daily in the classroom and/or on Moodle (http://moodle.simonandjude.org), using the student's user name and password. All materials and homework must be brought to class on the day it is due. If supplies or homework is missing or incomplete, the appropriate comment will be marked on his/her calendar. The final step of the homework process is bringing the assignment back to school the next day!
1. Please refer to MSP (My Student's Progress): https://www.mystudentsprogress.com/msp/index.cfm for test & assignment grades.
1. Test folders are also sent home every Friday and must be returned Monday with signed tests for Miss Singley,, Mrs. Kelly, and Mrs. Smith (Science). A perfect score of 100% is rewarded by not needing a signature. All other test scores require signatures.
1. Behavior should be conducive to learning at all times. Trips to the bathroom are only acceptable during independent work time, unless there is an emergency. Water fountain use is not permitted during class time; however, students are welcomed and encouraged to bring a water bottle to school each day. When walking in the hallways, silence must be maintained.
1. Conduct Calendar: Please look at your child's conduct calendar. A signature is required when a mark appears on the calendar. Accumulated marks may result in detention. Please refer to the school handbook for details on this and other school policies.