Transcript Getting to Know About Mrs. Holder - Parkway C-2

Getting to Know
About
Mrs. Holder
SMILE….I am! 
My History
I am a product of Parkway:
•Green Trails Elementary
•Parkway Central Jr. and Sr. High:
Go Colts!!!
•MIZZOU: Go Tigers!
•Maryville University/ Master’s Degree
My Family
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My parents still live in my childhood home in
Chesterfield.
I am married to Dave, a Computer Specialist
Consultant and live in St. Charles.
I have 3 teenagers:
Brianna, is a Sophomore, attending DePauw
University in Indiana
Logan is a Freshman, attending UMC, MIZZOU
Valerie is a Senior, attending St. Dominic High
School…Go Crusaders!!
We have a yellow Lab named Roscoe.
Professional Facts
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Undergraduate Education K-8, UMC
Master’s Degree in Education, Maryville University
MO Health Certification K-12
Wentzville School District, 5th grade….12 years
Parkway West Middle, Science and Health 3 years
Parkway Southwest Middle, classroom health, grades 6,7,8….11
years
Parkway Alumni Association President 4 years,, Board of
Directors, Granting Dreams Chairperson… 14 years
Pillar of Parkway 2008
Parkway Southwest Middle, World History 2009
My Favorites
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I enjoy:
Cooking for others
Reading/Learning
Singing/Jamming with the
radio
Being with my children
Spending time with my parents
Being outside
Hanging with my friends
Playing with Roscoe
Traveling
Watching my favorites shows,
movies, going tothe Theater
Interesting Facts
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I have another daughter, Chelsea
I have one sister, Cheri
I was a Junior Olympic Diver
I coached diving for 12 years
I coached volleyball for 6 years
My favorite color is plum
I have a great deal of energy and am very
organized.
I love working with students!
World History:
Southwest Middle School
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World History presents significant people and
events. It also encompasses broad historical
themes that occur through time.
Students will apply concepts from the social
sciences including economics, geography, and
government/civics toe the study of medieval history.
Areas of study include: River Valley Civilizations,
Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, and Byzantine
Empire, African Empires, Europe, in the Middle
Ages, Japanese Feudalism, and Mayas, Aztecs, and
Incas.
World History
Class Requirements
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Students in Would History class will need to:
create a WH folder with pockets, prongs and paper
to be brought to each class period
be prepared for class by bringing their World History
textbook, a pencil, pen, hi-lighter and a personal
book to read each class period
be responsible and aware to meet deadlines and to
be aware of upcoming assessments
(Trailblazer homework hotline #314-415-7300-5-2-2)
Have a positive attitude, good behavior, and be ready to learn,
work together, and have fun. 
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World History:
Goals and Objectives
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The intent, is for students to gain information and
knowledge of ancient times through the Middle Ages
with a brief introduction to prehistory.
Students will be engaged in technology, group work,
self-study and research to make connections with
the understandings of the past and be able to show
how they effect contemporary life and the potential
impact on the future.
Students should be prepared for class each day with
their assignments and materials, and be ready to
share new information with their classmates.
CITIZENSHIP
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Citizenship
Outstanding!
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student goes above and beyond what is asked
student participates in class
student consistently has homework and assignments
student is inquisitive about subject matter
Satisfactory
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Student is regularly prepared for class with materials and assignments
Student shows effort and works hard to do well
Student is paying attention in class and not distracting others
Needs Improvement
student does not complete assignemnts
Student does ot come to class prepared with amterials
student does not participate in class
Unsatisfactory
Student is rarely prepared for class with materials or assignments’
Student chooses not to participate in class and is often off task
Student distracts him/herself or and others during class time
CITIZENSHIP continued
Needs Improvement
student does not regularly complete assignments
Student does to come to class prepared with materials
student does not participate in class
student is often of task
student distracts other from learning
Unsatisfactory
Student is rarely prepared for class with materials or
assignments
Student chooses not to participate in class and is often off task
Student distracts him/herself or and others during class time
Student is disrespectful to teacher or other students
Student does not attempt to resolve behaviors
Closure
I look forward to working with your child to help
them have a successful school year!
Thank you,
Mrs. Holder