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
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: math
Pampering: pedicure
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 craftmanship 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.