Welcome 2022-2023

Welcome to the 2022-2023
School Year!!
Intermediate Team with Mrs. Veil,
Miss Commings, and Mrs. Niette
Greetings families,
We wanted to share with you some exciting news about the

upcoming school year! Starting this year, 4th and 5th
grade students at St Mary School will be the new
intermediate team. Students will be switching classrooms
within this team, separate from the middle school grades.
Teachers heading up this new team are Mrs. Veil (4th grade
homeroom), Miss. Commings (5th grade homeroom), and
Mrs. Niette. We can’t wait to begin! It will be a wonderful
year!
Blessings from the Intermediate Team Teachers!
A little about Mrs Veil…
I grew up in Lancaster County in PA and
graduated from PSU with a BS in Elem Ed
in 2000. I am currently enrolled in Ursuline
College in their MA and Licensure Program
for Educational Administration.
I’ve taught in PA, CT, MD, and MA, grades

3, 4, 5, and 6, as well as at a school for
children with special needs both physically
and academically.
I have been married for over twenty years

and have four children, ages 18, 17, 15, and
11.
A little about Mrs. Niette…
My husband and I and our dog Winston recently
moved to Ohio from Louisiana. We are really
enjoying our time here!
While in LA, I graduated from Northwestern State

University with a degree in Child Development and
Family Relations. In addition, I completed my
teaching certification through the Louisiana
Resource Center for Educators. I taught 2nd and 5th
grade. I also had the opportunity to teach English as
a second language online to students in Beijing,
China.
I had the privilege of joining the St. Mary’s team

last March as the building substitute. I am excited to
continue for the 2022-2023 school year!
A little about Miss Commings…
I graduated from The College of
Wooster in May. While at Wooster
I double majored in Elementary
Education and Psychology.
I live in Spencer with my two dogs.
I often take them hiking on the
weekends!
I am very excited to join the St.
Mary’s team!
Why are we doing things differently this year?
● We have been planning on this change for a

few years at St Mary School.
● Experts say, developmentally, fifth graders
don’t often have the executive functioning
skills necessary to be as successful as they
could be in a departmentalized setting.
Those skills develop between ages 13-18.
How will this approach help our children?
● We are planning to be very consistent with our

structure and expectations to make the transition to
middle school easier and more seamless.
● Although we will be addressing individual
grade-level standards, we will also come together to
collaborate on problem-based learning opportunities
and community outreach.
● Students who need additional support or enrichment
will have it.
Who is Teaching What?
Dr. Seifried will still be teaching 5th grade Religion, and Mr. Woods
will be visiting all classrooms to promote STEAM inclusion.
**Mrs. Nicely will continue to provide intervention services.

Classroom Economy
Students will receive a salary for a class job.
We will be using an online banking system. All class money

will be electronic.
Students can use class money to buy privileges or gifts at our

class store.
We will tie in Class DoJo. Points will translate into

additional class money deposited or withdrawn from the
online account. (student, parent)
Homework
Students will be asked to write their homework
assignments in their agendas each day.
Homework will be posted online on our class
website along with other important information.
Homework is based on previously taught skills
and should be able to be done independently by
the student.
Classwork
Students will be asked to complete classwork in a

reasonable amount of time.
If not completed, students may be asked to take
work home to finish.
Orange Tuesday Test Folders
Tests and quizzes will be sent home each

Tuesday for parents to initial or sign, so we
know you’ve seen them. Please return
everything with the folder for us to file.
Areas of Academic Focus
In Social Studies
4th grade: All 5th grade: All

About Ohio- About Regions of
Geography, Ancient the US: NE, SE,
People, Territory, Midwest, West…
Statehood and
Government
Areas of Academic Focus
In Science
4th Grade 5th Grade
Scientific Inquiry Scientific Inquiry
Earth’s Surface Solar Systems
Ecosystems Ecosystem Interactions
Energy, Heat, Matter Light, Sound, Motion
In health, we focus on SEL and body systerms.

Areas of Focus Across Grade Levels
Operations in Base Ten

Operations in Algebra
Multiplication and Division Strategies
Fractions and Decimals
Measurement
Geometry
Reading
Language is immersed in content areas.
Focus on main idea/ detail in nonfiction
Focus on comprehension strategies in fiction
Phonics taught in small groups when needed as
well as whole class through spelling program
Reading appropriately leveled books
Independent and guided
Writing
● The Writing Process
Research
Narratives
Expository
Persuasive
● Cursive
● Across Content Areas
Religion
● Church Tradition
● Social Justice
● Saints
● Jesus’s Teachings
● Sacraments
● Holy Scripture
● Prayer
Using Online Accounts
● Students will log into most accounts using their school

Gmail
● Google Classroom
● Class Dojo
● Class Website
● Waggle
Grades are a means of communication.
● Diocese Grading Scale is different than
surrounding schools.
● Rubrics used for most projects.
● Focus on the Diocesan Standards
● GradeLock
● Classwork 20%
● Homework 15%
● Quiz 30%
● Test 35%%
●
What can you do?
● Please check class website, student agendas

and orange test folders weekly.
● Make sure you can access your GradeLock
account.
● Volunteer--VIRTUS- We will need drivers.
● Download the Class Dojo App onto your
phone.
Any Questions?
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Please contact Mrs. Veil or Miss. Commings
with any questions or concerns. Thursday,
August 11th is Back to School Night, and
we encourage families to drop off supplies and
come meet the Intermediate Team!

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Welcome to the 2022-2023

We wanted to share with you some exciting news about the

I’ve taught in PA, CT, MD, and MA, grades

I have been married for over twenty years

While in LA, I graduated from Northwestern State

I had the privilege of joining the St. Mary’s team

● We have been planning on this change for a

● We are planning to be very consistent with our

**Mrs. Nicely will continue to provide intervention services.

We will be using an online banking system. All class money

Students can use class money to buy privileges or gifts at our

We will tie in Class DoJo. Points will translate into

Students will be asked to complete classwork in a

Tests and quizzes will be sent home each

4th grade: All 5th grade: All

Earth’s Surface Solar Systems

Ecosystems Ecosystem Interactions

Energy, Heat, Matter Light, Sound, Motion

In health, we focus on SEL and body systerms.

Operations in Base Ten

● Students will log into most accounts using their school

● Please check class website, student agendas

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