I hope the start of the school year is going smoothly for you! I have enjoyed getting to know your 4th graders. We are getting into the swing of things and learning new routines.
If you haven’t had a chance to sign up for the remind app or this blog, please do. If you are having any trouble please let me know and I can help out!
Here is some information from the first week of school:
Classroom Policies
Homework
Homework is assigned Monday through Thursday. It is graded and counts toward your child’s report card. It must be completed and turned in on time. It is recommended that your child reads for a minimum of twenty minutes every night.
Classwork
Any classwork that is not finished will be sent home to complete for the next day. Classwork is graded and assessed.
Tests
All students will take district created pre and post-tests for each unit of study. Only post-tests count toward grades. Spelling words will be posted to the blog and sent home on Mondays Spelling tests are given every Fridays. Students are tested on spelling of the weekly pattern/rule as well as spelling and knowing definitions for content words connected to 4th grade curriculum and standards.
Late or Absent Work
If absent, a student has the same amount of time to complete their work as the amount of days absent. For example, if a student misses two days, they have two days to make up the work.
Field Trips
Per a new district policy no more than six chaperones can attend a field trip. Chaperones are decided on a first come, first serve basis. Please fill out your new ICHAT in the office if you would like to be a chaperone this year.
Appointments
I am available to meet after school most days. Feel free to contact me to meet via email, the remind app, or by phone.
Snacks
We will have a daily morning snack. Please be sure your student has a health snack they can eat quickly and neatly. Fruit, veggies, cheese stick, granola bars are all great options!
