Mrs. Colpoys's Classroom Connection

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About The Teacher Label:


About The Teacher
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.

Mission Label:


Mission
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.