First Week of School!

I can't believe the first day of school is finally/already here. I know we are going to have an incredible year of learning and growth in 4th grade! Parents, please be sure you read the last blog post so you know what to expect this year. Each week I will post the goings on of the class and school.

What we're learning this week:

• Everyday - getting to know the class activities
• Math - place value
• Science - notebook & tools

Reminders:

• Please return all forms signed as soon as possible. 
• If you have yet to fill out BOTH the Contact Information Form and the Parent Questionnaire, please do so as soon as possible! 
• If at any time you are without Internet and unable to check out website, please let me know and I will send home a paper copy of the weekly update.
• As always, please contact me if you have any concerns! I can best be reached by e-mail, and all phone calls will be responded to within 24 hours.

Homework:

• Monday 
  • parents signature needed in Student Handbook, emergency card, & ClassDojo form (if not completed already)
  • name sign (due Friday)
• Tuesday
  • parent signature needed on Science Safety Contract

Welcome to 4th Grade!

I am very excited to begin a new year full of learning and fun! This year Ms. Gloria and I will be team teaching so your child will have two teachers.   I will be teaching Math and Science and Mrs. Gloria will teach Reading and Writing. Social Studies will be taught in each teacher's homeroom. Mrs. Gloria and I have worked together for a few years now and are very excited to be sharing classes. We have similar expectations and are very open communicators with each other and you! We will be working VERY closely to be sure your child is making the progress necessary to be successful in 4th grade.

A few things that will be helpful for you to know:
- Please fill out both the Contact Information Form and the Parent Questionnaire  by September 7th. I will be using this information to better communicate and understand your child's needs throughout the year. If your child's homeroom teacher is Mrs. Gloria, there is no reason to fill out my forms. We will exchange information to save you time!

- Look over the blog. It includes my contact information, weekly updates with the content we are learning, important links and documents, the classroom calendar, my classroom wish list, and of course, any reminders that you may need for each week. Please be sure to check back every Monday for important information!

- Be sure to look over the class schedule so that you know your child's whereabouts throughout the day. This should be looked over carefully if you are needing to schedule any sort of doctor appointments, so that your child is missing as little instruction as possible.

- I understand that not every parent can volunteer their time and come to school, but what I do ask is that you support your child's learning as much as possible from home. Be sure your child completes his/her homework each night, talk to them about the importance of giving their best effort at school, as well as turning in their work daily. This year will be much more successful if we work as a team!

- If there is ANYTHING that you need to address at any point in the year, don't hesitate! I am available via e-mail, phone, or notes to school. I am here to work with you to make sure your child is successful and happy this year.