Welcome to the 2017-2018

school year!!

Mrs. Carla A Veil

4th grade teacher
Saint Anna School
A little about me...
I grew up in Lancaster County in PA and
graduated from PSU with a BS in
Elementary Education in 2000.
After teaching in Connecticut, Maryland,
and Pennsylvanias public school
systems, I spent 3 years teaching at a
small catholic school in York, Pa.
My husband was hired as the Director of
Horticulture for the Trustees of
Reservations, and we relocated to MA in
August 2015. This will be my 3rd year
at St. Annas
At home...
I have been married to my husband,
Jason, for almost 17 years.
We have four children: Ethan is 13 in
seventh grade. Elliot is 12 in sixth
grade. Evie is 10 fifth grade. Faith is
6 and is in 1st grade.
I enjoy knitting and reading. I have a
dog and 3 cats and look forward to
many weekend trips to VT.
Classroom Economy
Students will receive a salary for a class job.

We will be using an online banking system. All class money

will be electronic.

Students can use class money to buy privileges or gifts at our

class store.

We will tie in Class DoJo. Points will translate into

additional class money deposited or withdrawn from the
online account. (student, parent)
Homework
Students will be asked to write their homework
assignments in their agendas each day.
Homework will be posted online on our class
website along with spelling words and other
important information.
Homework is based on previously taught skills
and should be able to be done independently by
the student.
Classwork

Students will be asked to complete classwork in a

reasonable amount of time.
If not completed, students will be expected to take
work home or stay in at recess to finish.
Yellow Slips
Students will receive a yellow slip when homework
is not completed.
Please sign and return yellow slips. I will contact
you if I do not see them coming back.
If I see a pattern of yellow slips, I will contact you
directly to develop a plan of action which can
involve after school homework room.
Areas of Academic Focus
In Social Studies

Northeast
Southeast
Southwest
West
Midwest
In Math...

Numbers

Fractions/Decimals

Measurement

Geometry

Probability

Algebra
In Science...

Geology
Life
Energy
Body Systems
Reading

Language is immersed in content areas.

Focus on nonfiction

Reading appropriately leveled books

Independent and guided

 Writing
Narratives

Expository

Persuasive

The Writing Process

www.edmodo.com

Reading Responses

www.studyladder.com
Grade Reports
Not strictly a percentage.

Rubrics used for most projects.

Students work independently.

Option C
Blizzard Bags
What is a Blizzard Bag?

Are Blizzard Bags Mandatory?

When should I print my child's Blizzard Bag?

Should I Print the entire file?

What can you do?
Please check class website, student agendas and take home folders.

Provide email or phone.

Volunteer

Junior Achievement

Room Parent

Field Trip Chaperones

Opportunities throughout the school

Contact me

email at

cveil@stannaleom.org

contact page on class website

note with child

phone school
 MY PARENTS ARE GOING TO KILL ME!!!

Perspective is everything.

Please contact me if you have concerns about things you hear.

I am here to help your child. Lets give each other the benefit of the doubt.
Any Questions?

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