1. Classroom
Introduction & Expectations
Barriere Elementary 2012/2013 Grade 6/7
Classroom Teacher : Mrs. Lempriere
Student Teacher : Miss Ewanyshyn

2. Mrs. Lempriere & Miss Ewanyshyn
• Welcome Back! We hope that you enjoyed your
summer and look forward to having a fun and
exciting year with you 
• We are going to start by introducing you to
ourselves and the classroom.
• We have some expectations and look forward
to you sharing yours so that we can work
together to make this a successful year.
• Miss Ewanyshyn is our Teacher Candidate
whom will be here for the first few weeks of
September and then for a long practicum
starting in January.

3. A Bit About My Family
• My husband’s name is Noel. We were married
this past summer on July 21st, 2012.
• We have a beautiful dog named Storm and a
gorgeous fish named Survivor.
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4. All About Me
• My Background
 I grew up in Kamloops which is where I continue to live
now.
 I therefore went to school in Kamloops where I
attended Bert Edwards Elementary School, NorKam
Secondary School, University College of the Cariboo
and Thompson Rivers University.
 Most recently I completed my Masters Degree at
Yorkville University which is in Fredericton, New
Brunswick where I received my Masters in Counselling
Psychology.
• My Experience
 I have been teaching for 7 years.
 I have also taught Prep, French, Science, Music,
Zumba and Grade 6/7, but Grade 6/7 is my favourite.
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5. Student Behaviors
• Be prompt
 Be ready to learn when class begins.
• Be prepared
 Have materials with you and know due dates.
• Be a polite and positive participant
 Speak in a normal tone of voice, and listen
attentively.
• Be productive
 Turn in work on time, and always do your best.
• Be a problem solver
 Correct problems quickly and peacefully before
they escalate.

6. Show Respect
• Value yourself. Be honest and ethical, and
practice strong moral values.
• Treat all members of the school community and
all visitors with politeness and respect.
• Honor the ideas and opinions of others.
• Offer to help.
• Be responsible with property and belongings.

7. Responsibility for Class Work
• Bring agenda, homework, and ALL
appropriate tools to class first thing in the
morning. Start your day off ready to learn.
• Know due dates, and submit all class work on
time. Write down all of your assignments in
your agenda.
• All assignments are posted on the
whiteboard.
• If you are sick and miss a day of school it is
YOUR responsibility to catch up on what you
missed. Check your box and check in with all
of your teachers.

8. Promote Lifelong Learning
You can develop lifelong learning traits:
 By showing curiosity about human nature and
how the world works.
 By seeking and valuing diversity.
 By persisting in seeking out new solutions.
 By using your unique talents and intelligence to
promote positive change.
 By learning and applying technology tools to
solve problems.

9. Policies
• Food is ONLY allowed in the classroom during
break periods (recess & lunch) and it is OUR
responsibility to clean-up after OURSELVES.
• Water is the only beverage permitted
throughout the day at your desk.
• Please be in your seat and ready when the
bell rings, as class begins at that time.
• Absences
 Ask a classmate first for assignments.
 Each absence has a one-day grace period.
 Check your student box and talk to Mrs.
Lempriere as well as any other teachers you
missed class with (Mrs. Dunstan, Mrs.
Kerslake, etc) to make up your assignments.

10. • You are responsible for looking after your own
supplies.
 Please do not sharpen pencils during instruction
time. Exchange yours for a sharp one if needed.
• Bathroom breaks are permitted on your time or
during transitions only.
• Phone calls are for emergencies only and only
with permission.
• Please make sure to hand wash often,
especially if you are coughing or sneezing.
 What does proper hand washing look like?
 When should you make sure to hand wash ?
• Fire Drill Procedure : Immediately become silent and
await teacher direction. Walk at all times. Go to the
nearest exit if not in class and join the class outside.
Maintain silence until an okay is given. North Field Checkpoint

11. Tardiness
• School starts at 8:30 A.M.
• If you are not in the classroom by the time the
second bell rings, please check in at the school
office with Mrs. Hayes before coming to class.
• If you are tardy consistently, the school will
contact your parents. It is important that you
are on time, every time as this is a lifelong skill.
As you get older it is important to be on time for
appointments and for work ... so getting to
school on time is great practice 

12. Grading
• Grades are based on the accumulation of
points. Our Grading Scale
•86 – 100% =A
• Points are based on: •73 – 85% =B
•67 – 72% = C+
 Class participation •60 – 66% =C
(effort) •50 – 59% = C-
•Below 50% =F
 Completion of assignments
(daily work) Grades are calculated on
cumulative percentage
 Major projects, tests, and and are rounded up
whenever possible.
self-reflection
• Grades are updated regularly. Do not be afraid
to ask and check in on your progress. You will
also be given Interim Reports about half way
through each term.

13. My Pledge to Students
• I will trust you until you give me reason to do
otherwise.
• I will respect you and work with you to solve
problems.
• I will promptly correct and offer feedback on
your work.
• I will work with you to meet learning goals in a
supportive and fun learning environment.
• I will offer extra help and alternative
assessments or assignments should you
require them.

14. Classroom Subjects
The subjects that we cover throughout Grade 6/7
are:
• Fine Arts
• French
• Health & Career
• Language Arts
• Mathematics
• Physical Education
• Science
• Social Studies

15. Fine Arts
• Fine Arts Includes:
 Dance
 Drama
 Music - Band
 Visual Arts
• If there is enough interest we will probably be
offering BAND again this year which I will be
teaching. There will also be the Strings
program offered to Grade 6‘s which is new this
year. We will cover DANCE such as Hip-Hop
and Line Dancing. DRAMA will be covered
through Reader’s Theatre, the Christmas Play
and games. VISUAL ARTS will consist of
Painting, Drawing, Sculpting and Observing
many different types of art.

16. French
• French Includes:
 Communicating
 Acquiring Information
 Experiencing Creative Works
 Understanding Cultural Influences
• The Prep Teacher at our school this year
continues to be Mrs. Dunstan. She will be
teaching you French this year 

17. Health & Career
• Health & Career includes:
 Goals and Decisions
 Career and Development
 Health
• Topics that we will cover throughout Health &
Career are:
 Healthy Living, Healthy Relationships, Safety
and Injury Prevention, Substance Misuse
Prevention

18. Language Arts
• English Language Arts includes:
 Oral Language – Speaking & Listening
 Reading & Viewing – 30 min of reading a day
 Writing and Representing – Grammar
 Spelling & Vocabulary Development
• Topics that we will cover through our Language
Arts program include:
 Suspense, Biodiversity, Canadian Culture &
Identity, Your Choices, Biography, Electricity,
Canada’s Links to the World, Extreme
Environments, Science Fiction, Canada’s
Government, You in the World, Exploring Space,
Step Up, Tech Effects, Mysteries, Fears &
Phobias, Sending Messages, Making
Impressions

19. Mathematics
• Grade 6 Topics Include:
 Patterns in Mathematics, Numeration, Data
Management, Addition & Subtraction, Measuring
Length, Multiplication & Division, 2-D Geometry,
Area, Multiplying Decimals, Dividing Decimals,
3-D Geometry & 3-D Measurement, Fractions,
Decimals, Ratios & Percents, Probability,
Patterns & Motion in Geometry
• Grade 7 Topics Include:
 Number Relationships, Fractions, Decimal
Numbers, Percent, Measurement, Addition &
Subtraction of Integers, 2-D Geometry,
Statistics, Linear Relations and Linear
Equations, Probability, Circle Graphs

20. Physical Education
• Physical Education includes:
 Knowledge
 Participation
 Movement Skills
 Safety, Fair Play and Leadership
• You are responsible for participating in a
minimum of 30 minutes of Daily Physical
Activity everyday.
• Gym strip is a must. So bring shoes, shorts and
a t-shirt to school and leave it in your locker.
However, please remember to take it home at
least once a week to be cleaned. Deodorant is
also your friend, you may want to keep some in
your locker for the year.

21. Science
• Grade 6 Topics Include:
 Life Science – Diversity of Life
 Physical Science – Electricity
 Earth & Space Science – Exploration of Extreme
Environments
• Grade 7 Topics Include:
 Life Science – Ecosystems
 Physical Science – Chemistry
 Earth & Space Science – Earth’s Crust
• CSI

22. Social Studies
• Grade 6 Topics Include:
 A Global View, The United Nations and You,
Celebrating People and Places, Investigating
Cultures, Sharing the Wealth, Planning for the
Future, Cities, Sharing the Knowledge, Good
Government, Countries and Economies, The
Ties of Trade, Your Voice, Your Actions
• Grade 7 Topics Include:
 Connections with the Past, Puzzling Pieces,
Steps to Civilization, Mesopotamia: Cradle of
Civilization, Egypt: Gift of the Nile, India: Land of
Diversity, China: A World to Itself, Greece:
Searching for the Good Life, Rome: Citizens and
Slaves, World Connections

23. Homework
• You will have a minimum of 1 HOUR of
homework assigned every single night.
• The BC Ministry of Education asks that you
READ for 30 minutes each night and it also
recommends that you participate in DAILY
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY for 30 minutes, which is
where the 1 HOUR comes from, so don’t panic!
• The only other homework assignments will
consist of any unfinished work that you are
unable to complete during class time. Please
make good use of your Agenda and our
classroom blog to keep yourself informed and
up-to-date with all of your assignments.
• If you need homework help I am available
during some lunch hours and almost always

24. Field Trips
• We have the opportunity to participate in a few
Field Trips this year!
 Clearwater Salmon Habitat - September 14th
 PWF & Museum Activities - September 21st
 Me 2 We - October 18th (ONLY 20 tickets)
 Young Peoples Concerts
 Grade 7 Possible Vancouver Trip
• Please keep in mind that participation in such
trips takes into consideration academic
performance and behavior.
• These trips also cost money...so start saving up
and thinking about creative fundraising ideas 

25. Let’s Have A Great Year!