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Mrs. Lacka s ’ 4 th Grade Class. 2013-2014. Grew up in Apple Valley Received Bachelor’s Degree from UW- LaCrosse and M.A . from St. Mary’s University Plymouth Creek, my second home for the last 6 years 2 kids: Connor, 3rd grade & Chloe , 2nd grade at Kimberly Lane
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Mrs. Lackas’ 4th Grade Class 2013-2014
Grew up in Apple Valley Received Bachelor’s Degree from UW-LaCrosse and M.A. from St. Mary’s University Plymouth Creek, my second home for the last 6 years 2 kids: Connor, 3rd grade & Chloe, 2nd grade at Kimberly Lane Husband, Brent, teaches 8th grade math at Central Middle All About Me
Class Expectations • In 4th grade we want to learn, make friends, have fun, and try new things. • We’re going to do our best to take care of ourselves, others, property, and community. • Show Panther Pride!
Homework • Assignment Notebook-please sign daily • Optional 1 ½ in. binder can be used • Daily • Math study link (family letter before each unit) • Reading (minimum of 20 min. per day) • Weekly • Spelling Contracts (see sample) • Special Projects
Particulars of Our Class • Healthy Snack in afternoon • Water bottle with no-spill top • Thursday Envelopes - PC ENews • Scholastic Book orders online • Birthdays-no food treats or prizes
Field Trips • Valentine’s Day - Ice Skating @ PIC • Bakken Museum – Feb. 26th or 27th • Lowry Nature Center – late in May • End of the year Picnic at French Park -last week of school in June
Conferences and Report Cards • Fall Conferences • Dates – October 21st - Nov. 6th • Common night Tuesday, October 29th • Pick A Time Sign-up • 1st Semester Progress Report - early Feb. • Spring Conferences • - March 10th - 28th • - Thursday, March 20th • 2nd Semester Progress Report –June 6th
Testing • MCA Testing • Reading – April 22 & 23 (Paper/Pencil) • Math – April 29 & 30 (Paper/Pencil) • MAP Testing, (Measures of Academic Progress) Math & Reading, grades 2-5 • September • May
Volunteering • Room Parent(s) • Partners in Art • Classroom Help • Volunteer sign-up online
Schedule • Day 1 Technology2:30 • Day 2 PE2:30 • Day 3 Spanish2:30 • Day 4 Art2:30 • Day 5 Music2:30 • Media check-out on Day 3 @ 2:00
Email updates Class Website Moodle (Elearning) Contact Information 763-745-5882 Christine.lackas@wayzata.k12.mn.us Communication