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Welcome to Fourth Grade! Miss Guiberson kguiberson@stlukeshoreline.org 206.542.1133 x123. Educational Philosophy/Background. BA and MiT from Seattle University Student teaching at Saint Luke Kids learn best when… they feel safe and valued they are actively engaged in the learning
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Welcome to Fourth Grade!Miss Guibersonkguiberson@stlukeshoreline.org206.542.1133 x123
Educational Philosophy/Background • BA and MiT from Seattle University • Student teaching at Saint Luke • Kids learn best when… • they feel safe and valued • they are actively engaged in the learning • It’s not all fun and games-but there will be plenty of that too!
Expectations • Students should put forth their best effort at all times • Work should be neat, legible, and on time • It’s time to break out the cursive!
Organization • We’ll be working on these skills! • Keep folder and desk neat-it just makes things easier! • Use planner daily! Parents, please initial nightly.
Homework • Should take roughly 30 minutes per night, (sometimes more, sometimes less) • You know your child best. If there’s something they’re really struggling with, (more than just not wanting to do it) please write me a note and let me know! • No homework over holiday breaks! (For my benefit, too!) • No weekend homework, provided all work for the week has been turned in • Missing assignments will be highlighted in your child’s planner
Vacations • Great! Take your kids to see the world! We will make up a folder of work that they missed and they will have ample time to get it done when they get back!
Communication • Before/after school appointments are available • Web page updated weekly • Newsletter sent home bi-weekly • Progress reports/Report cards • Conferences in October • Planners
Curriculum Overview • Curriculum maps for the year are attached • Please feel free to ask me any questions! • These are a guide for the topics/pacing for the year. Each class is unique in it’s needs/capabilities.
How to help at home… • Math Facts! It helps the kids so much if they know their math facts- all operations! Give them a set of flashcards and a timer and turn it into a game! • Study Time! Setting aside a certain amount of time each day for school work, even if they are done with homework helps them build study skills. • Read with your child! They love hearing stories from you! Ask them questions about what they’re reading. • Play time helps them too!
Interesting Articles… • http://www.livescience.com/15541-top-5-benefits-play.html • http://www.nwf.org/Get-Outside/Be-Out-There/Why-Be-Out-There/Benefits.aspx