4th Grade
by Mrs. Carlson, Mrs. McConaghy, Mrs. Norton, & Mr. Wyant
September 13, 2010
Schedule:
8:00-8:10 - Announcements/Attendance/ Lunch Count
8:10-8:40 - Daily Language Review (DLR) / Spelling
8:40-9:40 - Reading
9:40-10:30 - English/Writing
10:30-11:15 - Science / Social Studies
11:20-12:15 - Lunch / Recess
12:15- 1:00 - Science / Social Studies
1:00-1:50 - Specials
1:50-2:44 - Math
2:44 - Prep to leave for home
2:49 - Bus Riders Excused
2:54 - Walkers Excused
Expectations:
1. This year your child will be receiving a letter grade in all subjects on both daily work and report card. However the students will not receive letter grades for P.E. Any test in which your child receives a D or lower will need to be signed and returned.
2. All assignments need to be completed neatly and handed in on time. Throughout the year we will be working to get the children organized and responsible for doing their assignments. One good way to insure success in getting assignments completed on time is to check your child’s assignment notebook each evening. Papers not returned on time after the second report card will be lowered one grade.
3. Your child will bring their academic folder home on Friday containing the papers completed during the week, information from the office, and the teacher. Please take a few minutes to review all papers and encourage your child to do their best work. Your child’s papers are a good indication of the progress he/she is making. An emptied academic folder should be signed, dated, and returned to school on the first day of the next week.
4. In spelling the students will be given a trial test on Monday or Wednesday and a final test on Friday. The spelling lessons will be discussed and practiced Monday thru Thursday. Those students receiving a 100% on the Wednesday trial test will not need to retake the test on Friday. The spelling word list will come home in the Friday folder.
5. When your child is absent, a “make-up” worksheet is prepared for them. This “make – up” worksheet explains each lesson and assignment the student missed. Attached to that are any worksheets passed out for that day. Be sure to look for this form and help your child with missed lessons. The student has one day to make up each missed day’s work.
6. Birthday treats are always welcome, but please try to make the treat simple and send a note in advance. This will prevent conflicts with other birthdays or special occasion. We can also celebrate half birthdays.
7. Students are expected to have a library book in their desk at all times.
8. All students are expected to participate in recess and should dress appropriately.
9. We have P.E. Monday - Friday. Please be sure to send your child with “Gym” shoes.
What is special about 4th Grade?
* Bank at School
This program runs October – May. The students will open a savings account and learn the banking process through monthly deposits made at school. This is done in cooperation with Bank Orion and the State of Illinois.
* Science Fair
The students will plan and present a Science project to culminate their 4th grade year in Science.
* Recycling
This program runs September – June. This is a service project where the 4th grade students empty the classroom recycling containers on a weekly basis.
* Bishop Hill
The students will learn about the history of the Bishop Hill Colony on a field trip. This will culminate their 4th grade year in Social Studies.
* States and Capitals
The students will learn and be tested on the 50 states and capitals.
* Science and Social Studies
The students will have Science and Social Studies five days a week!
Thank You,
Mrs. McConaghy
Mrs. Norton
Mrs. Carlson
Mr. Wyant
