Welcome to 4th grade!

1. Welcome to 4th grade! Unpack all your supplies and place them in your desk. Place all information for me on the table---NOT my desk. Put your book bag in your cubby. Begin working on the math worksheet and name scavenger hunt (look around the room for clues). Mrs. McNickle’s Class

2. Rules and Procedures • Note Card Activity • Rules • Listen when others are talking. • Follow directions. • Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. • Work quietly and do not disturb others. • Show respect for school and personal property. • Work and play in a safe manner.

3. Student Handbook Our School Day 7:20 am-Earliest drop off time 7:40 am-Students go to classroom 8:00 am-Instructional day begins 2:30 pm-Instructional day ends The school day begins at 8:00 am and ends at 2:30 pm. Tardy: If you arrive after 8:00 am, please park and come to the front office to sign your child into school. Sign Out: No student will be released after 2:00 pm. If you are absent from school, you must have a note from parents. You have three days to make up missed work.

4. Address/Phone Number ChangesWe need current phone numbers in case of an emergency. Academic Attire PolicyAny solid, striped, plaid, or polka dotted short or long sleeved polo style collared shirt with buttons (no graphics)Solid long sleeved shirts or turtle necks may be worn under the polo shirt or solid sweat shirt over polo shirtKhaki, black, brown, navy, or solid colored bottoms that fit properly Shorts, skirts, skorts, and jumpers are acceptable at a dollar bill (2 ½ inches) above the knee length or longer Shoes are to be properly secured/fastened/tied rubber soled shoes (No crocs, sandals, or high heels) No denim or gym clothes (no active wear/jogging/yoga/knit bottoms) Coats/jackets must be worn outside onlyAll clothing must fit and not be baggy, long, or sagging! In such cases, shirts will be tucked in and/or a belt required Student dress and grooming must be appropriate, safe and not disruptive to the educational environment

5. Disciplinary Actions for Dress Code Violations:1st Offense: Confiscate/cover inappropriate items, notify parents, or send student home for remainder of the day.2nd Offense: Up to 3 days OSS3rd Offense: Up to 5 days OSS4th Offense: disciplinary action as determined by principal.School Code of ConductFollow directionsBe responsibleBe respectfulUse self controlPBS--Hall procedures--Cafeteria--Bathroom

6. Transportation ProceduresCar rider: Parents are allowed to walk their child to class the first day of school. In the afternoons, parents are asked to form a single file car line in the front drive way. Staff members will identify you by the Car Rider Tag hanging from your rear view mirror, which has your child’s name on it. Please make sure the person picking your child up displays this tag; if not, they will be asked to come into the building and show identification. We will not release students to adults that walk up to the school during car rider pick up. Bus rider: School bus transportation is a privilege. Back to back, bottom to bottom, book bag in your lap.Administration has the authority to suspend students from riding the bus for failure to observe established safety rules/regulations. Bus discipline will be handled by administration and the following disciplinary actions will be taken:1st Offense: Counsel w/student, parent notification, and max 3 days off.2nd Offense: 5 days off bus.3rd Offense: 10 days off bus, possible suspension for remainder of school.4th Offense: Student will be suspended from bus for remainder of school.Changes in TransportationChanges to your child’s transportation will only be approved by Administration for emergencies only. We will not make daily changes to bus assignments. We require written notice for any change in your child’s transportation needs. The note should include date, student’s name, and teacher’s name, drop off address, reason for the change and number where parent can be reached, with signature. No transportation changes can be made over the telephone.

7. School Nurse/Health ServicesParents/guardians will be notified in the event of serious accidents/sudden illness. Please document any special medical needs your child may have in writing to the school.Long term medication: Parents must have a form from the office completed by your child’s doctor, filed at school, in order to receive medications at school.Illnesses: If the school suspects your child has a contagious condition, you will be notified. To protect other students, your child may need to be kept out of school until treated by a physician/health department, and provide a note releasing the child back to school.

8. Homework/Class workYour child’s participation in class work and homework is very important!Reporting GradesProgress reports will be issued every four weeks, and report cards will be issued every nine weeks.3-5 grades: A=93-100 (Excellent) B=85-92 (Satisfactory-high) C=77-84 (Satisfactory-low) D=70-76 (Needs Improvement) F=Below 70 (Unsatisfactory) *=Below Grade Level

9. Write your name on everything!No electronic devices (MP3s, cell phones, games or toys) are allowed on campus. The school is not responsible for items that are lost, stolen or broken on school campus. Book bags should not have wheels (difficult to store).Cafeteria GuidelinesWe encourage you to join your child for lunch when your schedule permits. Breakfast: $1.50 Lunch: $2.10Breakfast (reduced): 30 cents Lunch (reduced): 40 centsIce Cream: 65 cents Juice/Milk: 50 centsPlease be sure to sign, have your parents sign, and bring this back to me tomorrow._______________________ __________________Parent / Guardian Signature Date_______________________ ____________________Child’s Name Teacher’s name

10. Snack ---9:15 • Please don’t bring a drink. We will have water. • Bring something you can eat quick and that will not make a mess. • We will go to the bathroom at 10:05. You MUST go because I will not let you go later.

11. Assembly Behavior Say thank-you!! Be quiet when someone is talking. I will flip sticks, if necessary. I will also give out tickets.

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13. Other reminders… • Keep food away from your laptop. • Always have clean hands when using your laptop. • Protect the LCD display monitor. When you shut your laptop, make sure there are no small items, such as a pencil or small ear-phones, on the keyboard. These can damage the display screen when shut; the screen will scratch if the item is rough. Close the lid gently and holding from the middle. Closing the lid using only one side causes pressure on that hinge, and over time can cause it to bend and snap. • Hold and lift the computer by its base with two hands, not by its LCD display (the screen). • Plug in accessory devices into their proper slots. • Insert drives into their slots carefully and at the correct angle. • Don't leave your laptop in a car. • Look into getting a laptop bag. Many breaks happen because of laptops being dropped or bumped.

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15. 11:45Lunch

16. First Day Jitters • Read Aloud • Gremlin Letter • Reading Response—what fears do you have about coming to 4th grade?

17. 1:30 • Recess • You are responsible for taking the toys out AND bringing them back in.

18. Write down HW in folder. • Reading: Read for at least 20 minutes. • Math: Review math facts/times tables • Writing: Goals WS—you do ALL the writing! • Comments: Return student handbook page Return any other paperwork Get your homework folder signed!!

19. Finish any incomplete work from today. • Work on your homework. • Be packed up by 2:20