1. Welcome to Open House 4th Grade – Room 22 Mrs. Werner

2. Information About Me BA English Literature, University of Connecticut-Storrs MS Elementary Education, University of Bridgeport 7 th year at HCS, 3 rd year teaching 4 th grade

3. Important Information School begins: 9:05 a.m. Recess: 1:20 Lunch: 12:05 Dismissal: 3:35 p.m.

4. Specials Day 1 and 2: P.E. Day 3: Music Day 4: Library/InfoTech Day 5: Art Day 6: Exploratory/Chorus or Band *Students must wear sneakers on PE days. Please provide a smock for Art

5. 4 th Grade Specials 6-day fixed rotation –Chorus/Band –2 PE Classes –Library –Art –General Music Students are encouraged to take instrumental lessons and sing in chorus Year-long calendar – monthly reminders will be sent home

6. HCS is Online! Go to: http://www.region10ct.org/schools/HCS/index.htm l (stay tuned for a new District website) http://www.region10ct.org/schools/HCS/index.htm l Current Events School Calendar Bottom of the backpack Grade Level Webpage & my wiki: https://studentweb.region10ct.org/groups/kczerwi nski/https://studentweb.region10ct.org/groups/kczerwi nski/ https://studentweb.region10ct.org/groups/hcsgrad e4/https://studentweb.region10ct.org/groups/hcsgrad e4/

7. PBIS “PBIS” is short for Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports. Effective classroom management and practices that prevent behavioral problems are essential for supporting teaching and learning. Clearly defined behavioral expectations are taught and reinforced.

8. School-Wide Expectations Respect Others Respect Property Be Responsible Be Safe

10. Student Recognition Students receive feedback on their positive behavior Husky High Fives Rewards – dogs tag earned for every 25 HHFs

11. Classroom Expectations Use a safe body Raise your hand Do your best Support one another Make good choices!

12. Homework Reading 30 minutes every night, complete reading log Math homework from Bridges 2-3 times per week Incomplete work from class Please look in your child’s folder for our classroom homework contract

13. Conferences & Report Cards Report Card Dates: Monday, November 30, 2015 –*Conferences: December 1, 3, 4 Monday, March 14, 2016 –Conferences: March 17, 17, 18 Last Day of School *Fall conferences will be done with the substitute, report cards will be done by me. I will meet with parents if needed prior to my maternity leave (if baby doesn’t arrive early).

14. Working Together! My Contact Information: Email: wernera@region10ct.orgwernera@region10ct.org Phone: 860.485.9029 ext. 12133