NAME:
Laurie Colpoys
SCHOOL:
Memorial School, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA
CLASS:
Grade 4
SCHOOL PHONE:
978-526-1908
I am very excited to begin my fourth year in fourth grade! I made the switch
to fourth grade after teaching sixth grade for over twenty years. While I loved
this age group and the curriculum, I felt ready for a change. This change has
brought new challenges and lots of excitement!
I have taught in four school districts in Massachusetts - Southampton, Hadley,
Groveland, and Manchester-by-the-Sea where I have been since 1991. In 1996 I
received a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization
in Special Education from Lesley College.
I live in Essex with my husband of twenty years, my daughter Olivia who is a
junior at Manchester Essex High School, and my son Jack who is entering fifth
grade at Memorial School. I have had the good fortune of going to school every
day with my children.
I am excited to meet my new group of fourth graders!
Mrs. Colpoys's Favorites:
Color: pink
Flower: zinnia
Drink: ice coffee
Dinner: a good steak and potatoes of any kind
Vegetable: spinach (with butter and vinegar)
Fast Food: Nick's Roast Beef
Dessert: Friendly's Vienna Mocha Chunk (on a sugar cone with chocolate sprinkles)
TV Show: Project Runway
Movies: Spanglish, Dan in Real Life, Baby Boom,
Something's Gotta Give, Dances with Wolves
Book: Usually the one I am reading, but some that stick out....Glass Castle
and One Thousand White Women
Author: Cynthia Rylant, Kate DiCamillo
Children's Book: Holes
Dog: English Springer Spaniel
holiday: Christmas
season: summer ...love warm weather and open windows..the smell of fresh cut
grass and colorful flowers
Sports Team: Red Sox, of course!
Baseball Player: Jacoby Ellsbury and Jason Varitek
Restaurant: Cignet and the Cheesecake Factory
Stores: J. Crew, Williams Sonoma, Gap, Banana Republic, Pottery Barn, ANY book
store, Target
Music: GooGoo Dolls, the Frey, Matchbox 20, Five for Fighting, Dave Matthews,
3 Doors Down, Third Eye Blind ....and classic rock from the 70s and 80s
school Subject when I was in fourth grade: math
Pampering: pedicure
What I wanted to be when I grew up: a teacher, of course! I think that started
around 5 years old. I used to do some serious "teaching" to lots of stuffed
animals and dolls.
The mission of our class is to be active, motivated learners that strive to
be the best we can be. We realize that a smile and a sense of humor is one of
the best things we can bring to class.
Room 24 Philosophy:
*We can do more and learn more when we are willing to support each
other and work together.
*We are each intelligent about different things. (Don't ask how smart you
are; ask how you are smart.)
*Everyone needs time to think and to learn. Faster isn't smarter. You are
not expected to understand everything the first time around. Care,
perseverance, and craftsmanship are what matter.
*It's okay to make mistakes. That's the way we learn. Mistakes are not a
sign of weakness. Everyone makes them.
*It's intelligent to ask questions and to ask for help.
*EVERYONE is capable of high achievement.
*Consistent effort and effective learning strategies are the main
determinants of success.