Welcome to Mr. Garcia’s Fourth Grade Class

1. Welcome to Mr. Garcia’sFourth Grade Class

2. Grade Folders: • eSembler • Sent home every two weeks • Includes: • graded papers from previous week • a progress report (Please sign and return.)

3. Agendas • Will be used daily to record homework assignments and upcoming tests. • Please check and sign daily. • This is a good place for us to communicate.

4. Make-up work • When a student misses school it is their responsibility to complete and return their make-up work. • The day they return they are given all missing assignments and any handouts given out. • Students should return all work as soon as possible.

5. Incentive Programs • Accelerated Reader • Star Student Mastery Club • Smiley Face Math • Superintendent Award • 40 Book Challenge

6. Volunteers: • Application Procedures • Volunteer forms are required to: • chaperone fieldtrips • work with students in the room

7. Recess: • Recess is a privilege that may be earned by doing the following: • Returning homework • Returning grade folders • Completing class work • Behaving well

8. Field Trips • St. Augustine • Bowling

9. FCAT Dates • Writing~ February 26 - 27 • Math and Reading~ April 15-19 • http://fcat.fldoe.org/fcat2/fcatitem.asp

10. Birthdays Students may bring in a treat for their birthday. Please make sure it is ready to serve. We will either enjoy the snack during lunch or outside during recess.

11. Other Projects • Book Reports • Florida Project • Science Fair Project

12. iPad

13. Homework • Read 20 Minutes Nightly • Homework is Monday – Thursday • www.spellingcity.com

14. Class Web Page • Please register, it will provide you with important email updates. • http://lake.k12.fl.us/gle

15. Contact Information • Email - garciac1@lake.k12.fl.us • Phone - 352-242-0313

16. Questions?

17. Thank you for coming! Have a wonderful evening!