Welcome to the 2012-2013 Mount Pleasant Elementary School year!
This page will be for important information. Please check periodically for updates. If you do have questions please email us, or call the school at (603)594-4331.
We will post extra credit problems periodically. These can be done on a separate piece of paper, on the extra space on a homework page, or in your agenda. This week's question is:
Important Dates in September
Miss Maynard will be teaching her class social studies from August 28th to September 14th (1:30-2:30 each day)
Social Studies Unit - Introduction to Geography
Mr. Caster will be teaching his class science from December 12th to December 23rd (1:30-2:30 each day)
Science Unit - Energy Changes
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8/28 First day of school!
8/31 No school - Labor Day weekend
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9/3 No school - Labor Day weekend
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9/6 Open House 6:00-7:30
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9/17 Assembly
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9/26 Early Release - 12:50 dismissal
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10/4 Progress Reports go home
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10/8 No school - Columbus Day
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10/24 Early Release
11/6 No school - Election Day
11/12 No school - Veteran's Day
11/15 Report Cards Go Home
Policies
Grading Policy
*Please contact us if you would like to know your child's up to date average for any or all subjects. Email is easiest.
30% Unit Tests 40% Math Tests
25% Selection Tests 30% Math Quizzes
10% Spelling Tests 10% Classwork
25% Writing 20% *Multiplication Facts
10% Classwork * Timeline for multiplication facts
0s-3s by Oct. 31; 4s-6s by Jan. 31; 7s by Feb. 28;
8s by Mar. 30; 9s by Apr. 30 10s by May 15
Science/Social Studies Work Habits
35% Experiments/Projects 20% Reading Log
35% Tests 20% Math Homework
10% Classwork 20% Reading Homework
20% Quizzes 20% Catch-up Folder
20% *Manages Materials
*Takes care of, and doesn't lose, agenda, yellow folder, etc...
Homework Policy
Each Night
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20 minutes of reading (must fill out reading log too)
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20 minutes total of language arts and math
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Please only use pencil
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Torn or messy homework will not be accepted, and will be redone at recess
*If there are reasons your child cannot complete his/her homework, please send in a note and they will be excused, so long as it does not become a habit.
Dress Code
Dress code is enforced school-wide. Please refer to the school handbook for a comprehensive list.
Important Times
Lunch/Recess 12:50-1:30
Specialist Schedule
Days of the Week Miss Maynard Mr. Caster
Monday 8:50-9:40: Art 8:50-9:40: Computer
Tuesday 8:50-9:40: Music 8:50-9:40: Library
Wednesday 8:50-9:40: Gym 8:50-9:40: Music
Thursday 8:50-9:40: Library 8:50-9:40: Art
Friday 8:50-9:40: Computer 8:50-9:40: Gym
*Chorus is optional, and will take place on Thursdays from 8:50-9:40.
Our Fourth Grade Teachers
Caitlin Maynard: maynardc@nashua.edu
Tim Caster: castert@nashua.edu
*We will gladly accept donations of hand-sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, and tissues.