Please take a look around our classroom Find

Please take a look around our classroom. Find your child’s seat and begin filling out any paperwork. Write a note of encouragement for your child to read on the first day of school. You may send any completed forms with your child to school on Monday. It is going to be a great year! I am so happy to get to know your family this year! WELCOME TO FOURTH GRADE!

THE FOURTH GRADE TEAM Mrs. Grant, Mrs. Heiser, Mrs. Lampl, Mr. Landis, Ms. Layne, Mrs. Murdaugh, Mrs. Opauski, Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Vogel, Mrs. Whitehouse

MEET MRS. GRANT o 6 th year teaching (3 rd at Tolbert) o 2 year old daughter, Sara o. Teaching all subjects o. Enjoy reading, baseball, traveling, blogging, and shopping

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ABOUT TH 4 GRADE Just some of the things we will do. . . Study Virginia history, Math, Science & Language Arts Read lots of great books and poetry, as well as write some of our own…LOVE OF READING Use computers to do research, write reports, and make presentations like this one Have some fun while becoming great thinkers!

HELP YOUR CHILD SUCCEED BY… Read with your child daily. Provide a structured environment for homework. Homework should not take longer than one hour. Check and sign student agenda and RED homework folder EVERY night. Look through and discuss contents of Thursday Folders with your child. Check the 4 th grade webpage for newsletters, calendar, and other essential information.

HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS Weekly math homework sheet to be completed Monday – Thursday Math 3 -2 -1 on Monday nights (watch a video and record 3 things learned, 2 questions, and 1 interesting fact) Read 20 minutes every night and record on reading log Read Virginia Studies Weekly and complete handout Be sure to check the agenda every night for any additional assignments or study materials

STANDARDS OF LEARNING (SOL) Standards of Learning Curriculum requirements set out by the Virginia Department of Education. Every lesson taught is aligned with these standards! The SOL tests are administered in May. These assess the standards taught throughout the year. Fourth grade subjects tested: Reading Math Virginia History

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS Tornado Tickets will be given to reward positive behavior choices throughout the year. Rule 1 Follow directions quickly Rule 2 Raise your hand for permission to speak Rule 3 Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat Rule 4 Make smart choices Rule 5 Keep your dear teacher happy Follow your child on Class Dojo to be aware of his/her classroom behavior

BRING YOUR OWN TECHNOLOGY (BYOT) Approved technology devices include laptops, IPADS, tablets and internet capable media players Your child will be receiving a form to be filled out at home listing the device that is coming to school and the serial number BYOT is a privilege and can be taken away

ATTENDANCE Each and every school day is valuable learning time, so please make every effort for your child to be here every day ON TIME. Students must be in the classroom by 7: 50 AM or they are considered tardy. Kids do get sick, but. . . Everyone MUST send a note or call the front office: Absences (Children must be fever-free with no medication for 24 hours before returning to school) Tardy arrivals

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES First quarter conferences will occur on November 7 th & 8 th. Conference sign-up will be available on-line. Your teacher will email you a sign up genius at a later date to sign up.

GRADING Most assessments are online and therefore you will not receive a paper copy of the child’s test or quiz. Please check Phoenix frequently. All grades will be on Phoenix within a week of the assessment. Check Thursday folders for graded assignments. If you have any questions, let me know.

REMIND We will use Remind as a way of communication for various assignments and events Directions Take out your phone Text the number 81010 with the message @mrsgrant 4 You will get a welcome message

JAMESTOWN FIELD TRIP October 6, 2016 Extended-day field trip Information coming in your child’s Thursday Folder in the next 2 weeks Price: $45/person We will choose chaperones later

NOTES ABOUT OUR CLASSROOM Climate: BRING A SWEATER OR SWEATSHIRT! No classroom snacks Parents will receive log in information for Parent. Vue in mid-September The best way to reach me is via email…. . cgrant 2@lcps. org

VOLUNTEER SIGN UP Volunteers are needed for Thursday folders Copying/laminating Sunshine Math (math enrichment group) Room Parent (party planner) Sign up sheet is coming home in your child’s Thursday (first day) folder

CLASSROOM WISH LIST Please see the classroom door for items. Grab a note and bring your donated item at Open House or on the first day of school.