La Center Elementary

1. La Center Elementary Mr. Grotte, Mr. Sloniker, Mrs. Barnes 4th Grade 2010-2011

2. Guidelines for Success • Be Kind • Be Productive

3. Classroom Rules and Consequences Rules • Be Kind • Be Productive Consequences 1. A verbal warning. 2. Student misses a recess and fills out problem report. 3. Student will be given a referral, parents notified, and miss recess.

4. Curriculum Math Multi-digit multiplication Fractions, Decimals, and Mixed Numbers Concept of Area Additional Key Concepts Reasoning, Problem Solving, and Communication Science Scientific Inquiry / Process -Life Science Bones, muscles, joints -Physical Science Magnets and electricity -Earth Science Rocks and minerals Social Studies Washington State Boundaries Land regions Climate Economical features State facts Native Americans Explorers Fort Vancouver Language Arts Writing Expository, Narrative Grammar The Writing Process Writing Traits: Ideas and Content Organization Voice Word Choice Sentence Fluency Conventions Reading Vocabulary Comprehension strategies Author/Genre Read Aloud Guided Reading Independent Reading Spelling Strategies Phonics, Word families

5. Homework • Homework is assigned on no particular day, except for the weekly stories. It is corrected in class. • Unfinished work can also be assigned for • homework. • Students should have homework listed in the notes section of their planner.

6. Communication • Telephone 360-263-2134 • E-mail address: jgrotte@lcsd.k12.wa.us psloniker@lcsd.k12.wa.us sbarnes@lcsd.k12.wa.us • Daily planner • Newsletters • Website- Mr. Grotte

7. Community of Learners

8. Thank you for coming!!!