About the Teacher

NAME: Kathryn Hopper

SCHOOL: Riverside Elementary School

CLASS: 5th Grade ELA

SCHOOL PHONE: (318) 865-3576 / MRS. HOPPER'S EMAIL ADDRESS: riverside05@gmail.com


Welcome

In 1987 I began my career as an educator teaching 5th grade ELA in Lexington, 
Kentucky.  In 1994, when my family moved to Shreveport, I taught 2nd grade 
for several years.  In 2000, I joined the Riverside staff and returned to 5th 
grade ELA.  I am very happy to begin this new school year!


There are several things you can do at home to help this to be a successful 
year for your child.

• Avoid letting fifth grade be the year that you let your student be 
responsible for themselves. Students this age are simply not ready to be 
successful without nightly guidance from their parent.

• Be sure to check and sign your child’s planner EACH NIGHT. The planner is 
multi-functional: Students write down homework and long term projects, and we 
often write or staple notes for you in the planner. If you don’t open the 
planner, chances are that the note is not going to make it to you.

• Tuesday Folders are very important. You will find samples of your student’s 
class work, tests, and other important information sent home by the office. 
Be sure to look over all papers, sign, and return to school the following 
day. Graded assignments should not be kept at home; I must file them and keep 
them on record for the year.

• Check your student’s school supplies regularly and keep them stocked.

Your continued support will help to assure that your student has a happy and 
successful school year.


This website was created as a resource for students and parents.  Please 
click on the links to the left to explore the website.  If there is something 
that you'd like to see, send me an e-mail.  Check the website often for 
updated information. 

                          Enjoy your visit!