To: The Students and Parents of Wendat Village Public School.

I would like to first thank you for welcoming me into your community &
home. My name is Marcus Ng and grew up in Markham, attending E.T Crowle P.S
then Markham District High School where I eventually found myself graduating at
Lakehead University with Honors in Kinesiology & Bachelor of Education degrees.
I spent a year teaching in the U.K. then spent the next 10 years fostering &
developing students & athletes from grades 4 - 12 at TCMPS & Coaching Provincial
volleyball & work at The Keg Steakhouse & Bar. Ive taught at various schools
including: Randall, Greenborough, Stonebridge, Dr. Roberta Bondar & Coledale.
Outside of school, my interest primary lie in the development, fitness, health
& well-being of my students & athletes. My involvement & passion in athletics all
began when I began competitive swimming with the MArkham Aquatic Club in
grade 5, as I dreamed of being an Olympian as I trained between the ages of 8 21.
Training from 4 - 7 am 6 days a week & qualifying for the Olympic trials in 1996 has
taught me alot about not giving up no matter how many times you fail & to be
persistent. I always lead by example (actions) vs words while being involved as
much as I can through modelling. I enjoy dancing and have a good knowledge of the
Tech world (skills acquired through self-teaching). I was raised with high
expectations, which is a reason why I in turn have high expectations of my
students/athletes. All individuals have more potential than they think & just need to
be guided and given the right skills to be the best that they can be in surpassing their
individual threshold. This is achieved by creating a very supportive, approachable,
positive & respectable rich learning environment. Day in day out. I expect effort,
focus, hard work, team-work, self-regulation and for them to understand that making
mistakes and taking chances are important in learning and understanding. The
greatest feeling in the world for me is to visually see the results of their hard work,
effort & perseverance drives my commitment, my energy & my time in and outside
of school for them to succeed.
It is important that you and your child understand my guidelines & academic
expectations within the classroom. Firstly, Quality over Quantity is very important
to me. I have always found parents to be very supportive in my unique ability in
shaping their childs future. Please advise me if at any time your child has an issue,
academically, socially, or emotionally or should your child become discouraged or
fearful about school, please communicate with me so that we can develop a plan of
action together.
Sincerely,
Marcus Ng
RESPECT Everyone around you. Dont take anything for granted and treat others in the
same way you would want to be treated through your actions, not words and dont just get
things done, but get them done right the first time
 Mr. Ngs Guidelines
Footwear Please ensure your child has properly fitted, non-marking running shoes for
use in the class and gym (kept at school)

Gym classes Students need to be in shorts or track/jogging pants and a proper T-

shirt. No Kakis, jeans or loose tops will be allowed. Running Shoes are
mandatory.

Mr. Ngs Life Qualities and Guidelines

Respect yourself, the teacher & others

1. Treat others as you would like to be treated.

2. Respect other people's property and person (no hitting or stealing).
3. Do not disturb people who are working & Dont interrupt speakers
4. Please pick-up after yourself
5. Be prepared for class each day
6. Stop talking, Listen & follow directions the first time when teacher is talking.
7. Line up without talking, facing forward.
8. Keep Hands, Feet, and Objects too yourself

Take care of yourself

A. Quality is more important than Quantity
B. Raise your hand when you give input or have questions or leaving your seat
C. Take responsibility for your actions

D. Always do your best & forget the rest

E. Wash your hands frequently

Take care of the classroom property

Take care of your notebooks and class Materials
Always push your chair in.
Put materials away after using it.
Put all garbage in the trash without throwing it.
Homework Could include unfinished work from the day, extra practice worksheets or
work on projects. Studets should also be doing 30 mins of reading each
day.

Kleenex Is always in great demand. So that we may have it easily availble to students,
it would be much appreciated if you could send in 2 boxes for the
classroom. Thank you

Nutritious snack/meals are especially important for learning minds and growing bodies.
Please send healthy lunches and snacks that include fruits,
vegetables, dairy products, meats and whole grains. Chips,
candy, pop, etc should only be reserved for special treats. NO
NUTS PLEASE

Money Please send exact change for each item in a seprate, sealed bag, clearly marked
with your childs name. The order form should be in the envelop with the
money.

Permission slips will go home for various reasons throughout the year. Please return
forms promptly, in a sealed envelop with your childs name on it.

Reading Students are responsible for reading daily in order to improve fluency and
comprehension.

Trips Are a very important part of the curriculum. Parent colunteers are usually
required and very much appreciated. Every effort will be made to provide
opportunities for those who wish to help out whenever possible.

Weather There is no bad weather, just bad preparation for the day. Your child will be
going outside two times each day, please make sure they have proper
clothing to prevent illness.

Daily Physical Exercise Is now a part of the curriculum. Please make it a part of your
family life also. 60-90 mins of physical exercise at home, along
with healthy food choices will help keep your child healthy,
fit, more attentive and illness free.
Sleep Your child is probably not getting enough rest which really effects their ability
to learn and focus during school. Make sure that your child is getting at
least 10 -12 hours of sleep each night.
 My Pledge to Students

The following is a list of goals that I have set for myself this year. I will make
every effort to live up to these goals:

1) I will greet students each morning with a smile, and will be generous with
my smiles throughout the day.

2) I will look for opportunities to reward and praise students for their work
and good behavior.

3) I will not show favoritism, and will try to be fair to all.

4) I will use fair and appropriate methods of discipline.

5) I will try to make classroom instruction as interesting as possible and look

for new and diverse ways of presenting materials.

6) I will maintain a positive atmosphere for learning.

7) I will treat my students with respect and will not embarrass them in front
of their classmates.

8) I will make myself available and approachable to students.

9) I will recognize the individuality of my students and will provide

opportunities for each of them to experience success. I pledge to work
forward making this a very successful year for us all.
 Google Classroom Parent Letter and Guidelines

Dear Parents,

This year we will be piloting Google Classroom in Social Studies. Classroom is a free and
secure learning network for teachers, students, and schools. It provides a safe way for us to
connect, share content, access homework, participate in discussions and receive class
information. The purpose of this program is to enhance the learning ability of your child by
way of giving your child every opportunity to succeed in my class. I post lesson videos of past
lessons for students so that they may watch and be reminded of what they have learned in
class that day or previous days, as well to help them in completing their homework and
assignments without the aid of parents or teachers being present. This is one way in which I
try to allow them to build their independence in problem solving.

Classroom is accessible online and through any mobile device with Internet capabilities
including free apps for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android devices. Students can access
their account from any mobile device or computer. This tool will be used strictly for
educational purposes using the following guidelines:

~Students will be required to use appropriate grammar instead of texting language.

~The site will be used to discuss school-related content only.

Your childs student account will help them keep informed of due dates, assignments, grades,
school events, important resources, and engage in direct communication with me.
Students are encouraged to post interesting findings, questions, etc. to the group, use the site
to check on work missed when absent, ask questions about assignments, and respond to the
teachers postings, each others postings, etc. Again, this is all for enrichment, not a
requirement, and aside from postings about required work in class, none of the other
content is meant to be assessed.

I am look forward to a great year as we incorporate the use of technology into our classroom
curriculum. If you have any questions, please let me know.

Marcus Ng
[email protected]

Student# ______________________ Password:_____________________

 1) To enter type in google classroom in the address bar.
2) A new page will show up where students will have to enter their student #
3) Then enter student password (Student # and Password was assigned by the board)
4) Once you get into the site click on top right hand corner on the + symbol and
enter the class code one by one which are listed below:

Homework/Assignment group code: b7m949o Pictures/Videos group code:

uidron

Social Studies group code: wxyng8 Math group code: eh3rfz

Science group code: b4qt0d HPE group code: das6wb

Dr. Roberta Bondar General Communication Space: q1wnzrq

Folder for all Websites Activitys group code: eaqyhyy Language Arts group code:
195gjy

Class Dojo

Create a student account

From the Web

To create a student account, please obtain your student code from your teacher. It
will be seven characters long and start with an "S."

1. Go to student.classdojo.com
2. Click "Sign up"
3. Choose a username, select your age from the drop down menu, and choose a
password (make sure your password is at least 6 characters long)
4. Click the orange "Sign up" button
5. Write down your username to help you remember it
6. Click the orange "Okay, got it" button
7. Enter your student code and parent's email address and click "Submit"
8. Have your parent check their email to confirm your account! You'll need their
permission to customize your avatar and view your points

Customize your avatar / monster

 From the Web

1. Create a ClassDojo student account here OR login to your account

athttps://student.classdojo.com
2. Make sure you have entered in the student code your teacher gave you. If you have
not, you can enter it in by clicking on the "Join A Class" tab
3. Click "Customize Monster"
4. Edit your monster and remember to click the blue "Save" button before leaving the
screen

How to create a parent account

From the Web

1. Go to home.classdojo.com
2. Click "Don't have an account?"
3. Enter your first and last names, your email address, and a password (must be at
least 6 characters long)
4. Click "Sign up"
5. Enter your parent code (7 digits long, starts with a "P") and click "Next"

Note: You cannot customize your monster until your parent has confirmed your
student account. Ask your parent to 1) click the link in the confirmation email
we've sent them or 2) log into their account on the web and click the blue
"Confirm Account" button under the "Your Kids" tab on their parent account.

Prodigy Math Activities

Dear Parents,

This year we have been using an exciting new

educational game called Prodigy. While we will be
using the program during school hours, students are
encouraged to use it at home as a way of
supplementing their practice!

Learn at home!

Have you ever wished your child was as enthusiastic about learning as they are about video
games? With Prodigy, your child can continue their learning at home, exactly where they left
off at school. It takes less than 2 minutes to get started:

1. Visit www.prodigygame.com, and click on the orange Start Now. Free Forever. button,
2. Enter your information to create a free Parent account,
3. Click on the orange Add Students button and select Add Existing Students,
4. Enter your childs username and password (ask your child for this or see below),
5. Click on the orange Play Prodigy button in the top right to access the game.

Real-time Reports

Prodigy provides you rich, real-time reports on what your child is learning. This makes it easy
to track what math skills theyve mastered, and where they may need help. To access reports:

1. Click on the blue Teacher/Parent Login button on www.prodigygame.com to access your

parent account (see Learn at Home above),

2. Click on the Reports tab and select one of our four reports.
Accelerate Your Childs Learning (Optional)
Tutoring programs or private tutors can cost hundreds of dollars a month, and dont feel like a
game. Prodigy offers a Premium Membership with enriched game features (such as faster
progression, member exclusive items, and enhanced pet development) starting at less than
$5/month.

On average, Premium Members master 92% more math skills than non-members:

1. Sign into your Parent Account on www.prodigygame.com by clicking the blue

Teacher/Parent Login button (see Learn at Home above),

2. Click on the Upgrade tab and select your membership.

Purchasing the game is completely optional and at your discretion.

Happy learning!

Class Code: NQ7MR7

Name: _____________ User Name: ________________ Pass:________________