1. Natasha Banales 520.696.5849 nbanales@amphi.com

2. My Background I received my high school diploma from Ironwood Ridge High School. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of Arizona.

3. My Teaching Experiences I am thrilled to spend my fourth year of teaching as a Wilson Wrangler. This will also be my fourth year in the Amphitheater School District. Two summers ago I had the opportunity to spend two and a half weeks in the province of Zambales in the Philippines at the Aeta Children’s Home, teaching, playing, and learning with the native people of the Philippines. Map

4. Teaching in the Philippines

5. Goals Have fun, laugh, and learn something new everyday! Feel successful Quest for more knowledge Teach students the academic and social skills they need to progress to the fifth grade. To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment.

6. Expectations: Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Problem Solvers No tolerance for bullying or disruptive behavior Rewards Couch Pass Email to parent Stickers, pencils, extra recess, praise, treats, etc.

7. Discipline and Consequences Class Dojo

8. Snacks IMPORTANT: We are a peanut-free classroom! Fourth graders are growing! I allow students to bring a healthy snack to have after specials. If students want, they can bring snacks for the class. (Due to school regulations, snacks must be store bought.)

9. Birthdays IMPORTANT: We are a peanut-free classroom! Birthday treats are welcome but not mandatory. Please send in individual items such as cupcakes, cookies, popsicles. Home baked goods are not allowed. If you are bringing Eegee’s, please stay around to help serve.

10. Assignment Books Assignment Books come home daily. It is a means of communication to and from school. Please sign the assignment book every night. Notify me by email if nothing is written on the assignment sheet. See my webpage for homework assignments.homework

11. Math My Math Textbook Math Journals Math Rotations Extensions Centers

12. Language Arts Writing Journals Writing is integrated into the reading program Daily Oral Language Practices grammar rules, conventions, and parts of speech. Spelling Emphasis: Correct spelling in daily writing. Students will be tested every Friday on their spelling words. Spelling City is a great website to help students learn the spelling words. You can find the link on my webpage.link Handwriting should be legible.

13. Social Studies with Miss Banales US regions All about Arizona History Geography Civics/Government Economics (Tourism, current events, etc.) Behavioral Studies (Cultural influences) Geography

14. Science with Mrs. Smerz Scientific Method/Inventions Science as inquiry History and nature of science Life science Physical science Earth and space science

15. Technology Students will visit the computer lab weekly. They will learn basic computer skills including keyboarding, word processing, inserting clip art and pictures, saving to a jump drive and/or the school server, communications and presentation skills. They will be working with Microsoft Office as well as the Internet.

16. Specialist Schedule Monday: P.E. – Wear Sneakers Tuesday: Music Wednesday: Art Thursday: Library Friday: Computer

17. Clubs Science Club Aeronautics Engineering Club Robotics Club Choir Band or Orchestra Drama Club Chess Club

18. Homework Homework is posted daily on my webpage. Math – expect 20 minutes Monday- Thursday. Science and SS – occasional homework– incomplete class work is homework. Expect projects. Language Arts – Spelling homework nightly – tests on Friday. Roots tests on Thursday. Reading – Read 20-30 minutes each night. Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary tests on Friday.

19. Grades Standards based scale: 1-4 and A-F Late Work: Will not be accepted after 2 weeks Late project: Marked down each day Grades are on the parent portal Check the Wilson webpage for directions on how to access the Parent Portal.Wilson webpage

20. Communication Weekly email newsletter Email is the best way to contact me Assignment Books Class Dojo Messenger 4 th Grade Wranglers Facebook Group Search 4 th Grade Wranglers

21. Book Orders Your order helps us get free classroom materials. Your child gets excited about reading and books If you would like to purchase as a gift, I can accommodate you, just call or e-mail! Order online for a $5 coupon!!online

22. Field Trips We have lots of fun field trips planned for this year! Our two biggest field trips will be to Phoenix and Bisbee/Tombstone. Please consider making your tax credit donation to our 4 th grade.

23. Tax Credit You simply write a check for $200 ($400 if married and filing jointly) and send it to our school. You will receive a receipt to turn in at the time of filing your taxes. Funds are designated to supplies are used to do just that. Other funds are used to scholarship students for field trips. Sometimes funds are put directly into an account for a teacher or subject; those funds are then used to purchase supplies for specific classroom needs.

24. Boot Drive and Community Partners Boot Drive and Chili Cook-Off: Donate money to the school in any amount. Box Tops Target Red Card Fry’s Card

25. Additional Info Spirit day is every Friday. Remind your child to wear a Wilson shirt. Please encourage your child to bring a water bottle. We will order class t-shirts for field trips. The cost is $6.

26. Before you leave… Please write your child a quick note in their journal. Please complete the yellow information sheet and volunteer form. Please stop by the classroom wish list on the white board outside the door. Thanks! THANK YOU!! I would like to thank you in advance for your support. I look forward to having an amazing year with your child!