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While you wait…

While you wait…. 1. Write a love note to your child on the boot notepaper 2. Enter your child’s name in the open house raffle. A bowl will be passed around momentarily. Mrs. Dornier Fourth Grade Room 220 C August 26, 2009. Parent Meeting. Welcome to the Wild West!. Meet the Teacher.

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  1. While you wait… • 1. Write a love note to your child on the boot notepaper • 2. Enter your child’s name in the open house raffle. A bowl will be passed around momentarily.

  2. Mrs. Dornier Fourth Grade Room 220 C August 26, 2009 Parent Meeting Welcome to the Wild West!

  3. Meet the Teacher • I have been teaching for eight years, and I love what I do. • National Board Certified • Masters in Educational Technology • Grants • Enjoy playing tennis.

  4. Overview of Goals • Writing • LEAP preparation • Fluent readers • Comprehension • Problem Solving • Socialization • Good Character • Responsibility • Independence • Organizational Skills

  5. Transdisciplinary Units • Analyze This!: graphing, data, weather, map skills, genre study • Kid Nation: government • Decisions of Our Lives: author study and problem solving • Amazing Race: US regions • The Price is Right: economics • Dancing through the Decades: history

  6. Curriculum • Based on the Grade Level Expectations (GLEs) ~ online • Differentiation to meet the needs of all students • Math: fluid groups created with pretest results • Reading: • running records taken periodically to determine groups (fluency, expression, and comprehension) • Groups focus on reading leveled books while practicing skill for reading story

  7. Curriculum • Reading: ALWAYS need an independent reading book! Child should be reading every night. Page numbers logged in agenda. • Math: basic fact knowledge • Centers & Math Tubs • Think Outside the Barn! • To Do List…

  8. Daily Schedule • Subject to change • Best time for doctor’s appointments is after lunch • Associate (Ms. Ryals) times on pamphlet (math, reading, and writing conferences)

  9. Grades • 10 pt. grading scale • New report card format • 3 reporting periods-12 weeks • Student led conferences at the end of the year • All students working on or above grade level and will be graded accordingly.

  10. Evaluation Schedule • Tuesdays: reading every week • Wednesdays: science/social studies • Thursdays: • science/social studies • spelling every other week • Note: Notice given in agenda for science/ss (1 week prior) • Fridays: • writing assessment every other week • math quiz/test every week • Rollercoaster Madness quiz (2 min.)

  11. Homework Expectations • Monday-Thursday • Reinforces what is taught • No more than an hour combined • Parents will be emailed if homework is not complete • No homework…no recess! • Tips on pamphlet (ex-quiet place)

  12. LEAP • Basic/ approaching basic needed to pass on reading and math • Science and social studies do not count towards passing but are a focus for our school • Must pass LEAP + 4th grade to go to 5th grade • April 12-16, 2010 • LEAP FUN WEEK: Confidential (sign up)

  13. Attendance • Attendance is very important ~ LEAP • Tardy @ 7:45 am • Email me 1st thing in the morning or the night before so that work can be sent to the office for afternoon pickup. • Tests/quizzes given on day of return • Check in/out in main office ~ No child can be released from classroom (exception ~ parties)

  14. Technology • Issues…server, internet, email • Inquiry projects • Centers • Activboard • Thumbdrives • www.new.schoolnotes.com/ddornier • keyboard shortcuts

  15. Discipline Plan • Positive environment • Coupons • Conduct Card • Code of conduct in new student handbook • Major offences go to Mrs. Broussard who will notify you directly after I do.

  16. Field Trips • Goal is to have a field trip for each transdisciplinary unit. • Chaperones are always welcome ~ Sometimes there are limits to the number allowed.

  17. Parties • Party sign up sheets in the back of the classroom • Wellness plan • No unhealthy birthday snacks

  18. Carpool • Please be patient! • Send a written or faxed note only about carpool changes by 2 pm. Sorry ~ no emails! • Mrs. Broussard = 578-0414

  19. Dress Code • White, black, or Gold Shirt (Must have U logo) • Any bottoms • Shirt tails • Boys: belt loops are needed with a belt

  20. Miscellaneous • Nurse: must know about all medical conditions and meds • School & Class News is electronic: make sure that your email address is updated • Supplies: You will be notified for payment. • Book Order forms: Please combine orders and send one check made out to Scholastic • Lunch visitors: 12:10-12:30

  21. What can you do to help? • Room parents/ event chairperson • Cut out lamination • Make copies • Cover journals with clear contact paper • Read aloud to the class • Share your profession with the class • Stop by anytime! We’d love to have you. 

  22. How do we keep in contact? • Email is the best!! See business card  • Cell phone number: 205-2153 • Newsletters (monthly) • Homework Website (updated by student) www.new.schoolnotes.com/ddornier • Daily Agenda (signed each night by parent) • Paper Packets • Notes in “Bring Back to School” and “Leave at Home” section of binder

  23. Any questions?

  24. Raffle • Don’t forget the sign up sheets in the back!

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