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Welcome to 4 th Grade. 2009-2010. Curriculum Information: Science & Social Studies. Content will be covered in class Demonstrations and experiments Some projects to be done outside of school Study guides given several days in advance
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Welcome to 4th Grade 2009-2010
Curriculum Information: Science & Social Studies • Content will be covered in class • Demonstrations and experiments • Some projects to be done outside of school • Study guides given several days in advance • Study nightly—do not wait until the night before the test • Studying Tips • Review Games
Reading • Vocabulary and comprehension tests weekly • Study vocabulary lists • Reread the story at home • Practice the skill that is presented on the page before the story. • All content EXCEPT full stories is located on the Scott Foresman website • www.pearsonsuccessnet.com • Your child’s teacher will set up a username and password
Language & Spelling • Most work is completed in class • You can help your child by reviewing work at home and providing opportunities for your child to write • Study spelling nightly • Spelling tests will be on Thursday or Friday
Math • MULTIPLICATION TABLES!!!!!! YOUR CHILD MUST LEARN THE FACTS! • Check math homework daily and/or correct missed problems • Initial the score sheet • We work extremely hard on math—it is a major curriculum area. • Incomplete math homework=No break
Homework • Homework is always listed on the teacher’s board. • Please emphasize the importance of your student being responsible for his/her assignments. • Teachers also list homework assignments on individual webpages. • Anything not completed in class is homework.
Conduct • Please read the county rules regarding conduct. • We give 100 points each week. • -5 per conduct mark the first semester • -10 per conduct mark the second semester • More points and additional consequences for Class II or chronic misbehavior • Please read the new county-wide cell phone policy • www.ecboe.org Scroll down and look along the left side of the page for a link
Tardy-7:46 a.m. • PLEASE TRY TO KEEP CHECK-OUTS AND ABSENCES TO A MINIMUM. • Your child’s grades will suffer if he/she is not here. • 3 unexcused tardies count as an absence • Students will not be allowed to make up work missed due to unexcused tardies or absences
Home Habits Affect School Performance • In order to perform well, your child needs: • Breakfast • Snack—drinks should be water or 100% juice • At least 9 hours sleep • A special place to do homework • To pack “stuff” at night and always place it in a certain spot • To have supplies replaced as they run out (check at Christmas)
Lunchroom • No soda, tea, or sports drinks (new board policy) • Outside food must be in brown bags • No carbonated drinks or extra fried food will be sold • Lunch cost is $1.50
Other Important Information • Please let your child know how he/she is getting home each day, and for emergency closings. • All medications must be given with pink medication forms. No cough drops are allowed. • Dress code: tennis shoes only (no flip-flops), no “SOFE” shorts or short shorts • Please print and read the school handbook for other policy guidelines. www.ecboe.org/sses
Parent Communication • Papers sent home weekly on Tuesday • Progress report sent mid-grading period • Report cards sent every 9weeks • Check the fourth grade website and your child’s teacher’s website for more information • It is the PARENTS’ responsibility to sign papers, report cards, conduct sheets, etc, and return them the very next day! (math initials daily) • Parents will receive a conduct mark if paperwork is not returned the next day.
