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Mrs. Dorsey’s 4 th Grade Class

Mrs. Dorsey’s 4 th Grade Class. 2011-2012. The Dorseys. About me. Grew up on a farm south of Fargo My 22nd year of teaching (2 nd grade, 6 th grade at a Middle School, and 12 years at Plymouth Creek in 4 th grade) B.A. from Moorhead State and Masters from St. Mary’s

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Mrs. Dorsey’s 4 th Grade Class

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  1. Mrs. Dorsey’s 4th Grade Class 2011-2012

  2. The Dorseys

  3. About me • Grew up on a farm south of Fargo • My 22nd year of teaching (2nd grade, 6th grade at a Middle School, and 12 years at Plymouth Creek in 4th grade) • B.A. from Moorhead State and Masters from St. Mary’s • Husband, Mike, sons David (3rd) and Drew (1st) at Plymouth Creek • Spend time at lake in Willmar/Spicer area

  4. Class Expectations • In 4th grade, we want to learn, make friends, have fun, and try new things. • We are going to do our best to take care of ourselves, others, property, and community. • Show Panther Pride

  5. Homework • Assignment Notebook-please sign daily (Optional 1.5 binder inch can be used for study links and assignment notebook) • Daily • Math -Study Links/Family Letter(Each Unit) • Reading (minimum of 20 min. per day) • Weekly • Spelling Contracts (See sample on desk) • Special Projects

  6. Particulars of Our Class • Healthy Snack in afternoon • Water bottle with no-spill top • Thursday Envelopes (periodically) - PC ENews • Book Orders-online • Weekly Reports-signed weekly • Birthdays-no food treats or prizes • Featured Student

  7. Field Trips • Valentine’s Day - Ice Skating at PIC • Bakken Museum • Lowry Nature Center • End of the Year Send Off @ French Park-last week of school

  8. Conferences and Report Cards • Fall Conferences • - Dates –Nov. 1-11 (Common night Nov. 3) • - Electronic Sign-up • - 1st Semester Progress Report - early Feb. • Spring Conferences – • - Dates -March 19-30 (Common night Mar. 22) • 2nd Semester Progress Report - June 7

  9. Testing • MCA Testing • Reading – April 17-18 Paper/Pencil • Math – Round 1-January Computer based • MAP Testing, (Measures of Academic Progress) • September (no MAP testing in spring this year)

  10. Volunteering • Room Parent(s) • Partners in Art • Basic Aid Training • Clerical/Project Help • Volunteer sign-up Online-PC home page

  11. Schedule • Day 1 Phy. Ed. 1:30 • Day 2 Spanish 1:30 • Day 3 Art 1:30 • Day 4 Music 1:30 • Day 5 Technology 1:30 • Media Center Day 4 3:15

  12. Email Reminders Class Website Weekly Reports Moodle (Elearning) Contact Information 763-745-5880 kari.dorsey@wayzata.k12.mn.us Communication

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