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Welcome to 4 th grade at C. J. Harris!

Welcome to 4 th grade at C. J. Harris!. Your children will have a great year 2012-2013 with us!. The Schedule:. Each 4 th grade student will receive: 2 ½ hours of Reading/Language Arts 1 hour of Science /Social Studies (Texas History) 1 ½ hour of Math

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Welcome to 4 th grade at C. J. Harris!

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  1. Welcome to 4th grade at C. J. Harris! Your children will have a great year 2012-2013 with us!

  2. The Schedule: • Each 4th grade student will receive: • 2 ½ hours of Reading/Language Arts • 1 hour of Science /Social Studies (Texas History) • 1 ½ hour of Math • 45 minutes daily of specials/ Outclass • 15 minutes of recess (considered a privilege) • 30 minutes for lunch

  3. Spelling Differences: • Spelling (done in spiral): • Most frequently misspelled words in 4th grade writing • Cloze test format • No weekly spelling test

  4. Homework Policy • Homework is given out on Friday and one section is due daily starting Tuesday with out exception. • As a class, we spend time analyzing the homework and reviewing and modeling strategies. Parents are encouraged to check homework for completeness, correctness, and use of all strategies. • Rewards and consequences are given for homework

  5. Testing Strategies • Throughout the school year, each teacher will instruct your child to use strategies that are necessary to perform at the highest level possible. • Use of Strategies will be graded.

  6. Differences from 3rd grade: • Please return allgraded papers in weekly folders • Please keep all other papers • Snack time- we have the last lunch! • Class work is expected to be finished in class • Weekly homework packet given on Friday

  7. STAAR TESTS • Students will be given a Writing test on April 2 & 3 in 2 parts. The test will be 2 days. Your child will have to write a composition on both days (personal narrative and expository). The 1st part is editing and revising the 2nd part is a written composition. There will be a 4 hour time limit on each day.

  8. STAAR Tests cont. • At the end of April a Math test will be given covering all objectives taught throughout the year. • A Reading test will also be administered at the end of April, consisting of 5-7 passages of different genres, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, biography, drama, etc. Maximum time limit on ALL Star Tests is 4 hours. Benchmarks will be timed also to get students accustomed to the new state testing rules.

  9. Message from Mrs. Keimig Responding to Parent E-mails… We understand that e-mailing the teacher is a form of communication that parents often use. Please know that teachers have a 24 hour time frame to respond to parent e-mails and phone calls. As directed by campus administration, Harris teachers are not to respond to parent e-mails until after the instructional day is over – after 3:15pm. If the response to the e-mail involves information about student behavior, academics, or other confidential concerns, the teacher will call the parent in lieu of an e-mail. If you have an emergency or information that the teacher must receive during the school day, you are advised to call the school and leave a message with the receptionist. Thank you, Brenda Keimig, Principal

  10. Extra • Lunch Money- please write your child’s full name, teacher name, and amount on an envelope • 4th Peeks and Homework Online • Rewards • No cupcakes or other food items may be brought in for a student’s birthday

  11. In closing . . . • We hope your child has an enjoyable year here with us. • We will be working hard to help them through any difficulties they might have. • Tutoring times- 7:30-7:45 Monday-Thursday • Please have your child here by 7:45. • Feel free to contact us: • Daily conference times are 8:55am -9:40am and 3:15pm – 3:35pm.

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