1. Please sign in. Also, sign in as a follower on our blog page on any of the computers. Ms. Crowley, Grade 4, Room 302 Welcome to Back to School Night!!!

2.  Please make sure to pull your car all the way forward in both the loop and parking lot.  Please sign in and let me know how your child will get home each day. Pick Up and Drop Off

3.  My teaching philosophy is to make learning fun, memorable, and child-centered. I want to leave lasting memories. I incorporate music, art, physical activity, and good health choices into as many lessons as I can. I use humor as a way to engage my students. I treat my students with respect.  I have been a teacher at Hedenkamp since we opened in 2003, same room, eleven years of third grade, second year teaching fourth grade. My Teaching Philosophy and Background

4.  8:45-10:35 Language Arts (whole group and small groups/centers)  10:35-10:50 Recess  10:50-12:15 Math  12:15-1:00 Lunch Recess  1:00-1:30 Independent Reading  1:30-2:00 Writing  2:00-2:30 Physical Education (T, W, Th)/ Music/Art (M)  2:30-3:15 Social Studies/Science  3:15 Dismissal  **1:55 Dismissal on Friday!** Daily Schedule

5.  More showing and explaining of answers  Referring back to the text to support answers  Inference  Speaking and Listening in pairs and groups  Higher level, critical thinking skills New Common Core Curriculum http://www.corestandards.org/

6.  Classroom Expectations - Come to school prepared with needed materials/homework -Ability to work independently and with groups cooperatively -Participation -Keep a positive attitude -Bring homework folder home and to school daily  Reward System (www.classdojo.com)  Whole Class Rewards  Homework Super Star Lunch Bunch Classroom Management

7.  Homework Menu (given weekly; due each Friday)  Homework Folder-to take home homework menu and flyers – SEE EXAMPLE  Menu work should be stapled to math pages; name and number needs to be written neatly on all pages of homework  Parents need to initial that technology activity was completed Homework Expectations/Flyers

8.  USS Midway  Indian Hills (Jamul)  Train ride to San Juan Capistrano Mission-extended day  Anticipated annual cost is $50 per child (by donation) Possible Field Trips

9.  Student Disaster Info Card (please add email address)  Annual Notification-Wellness Policy (impacts birthday celebrations)  Internet Consent Form  Lunch Program (online sign up, need student ID#)  Voluntary Student Accident Insurance  Emergency and Health Info  PTA Membership  Photo Release Form (to post pics of students on our blog) Forms and Handouts ( will be sent home tomorrow)

10.  No birthday sweets or other food allowed.  Non-food items ok (pencils, goody bags, be creative!).  Two food parties per year (winter and end of school year). District Wellness Policy

11.  Sign up to be a follower on our blogs:  www.lizcrowley.wordpress.com (wishlist-need donations of pencil boxes) www.lizcrowley.wordpress.com www.hedenkamp.wordpress.com sign up to access peach jar for all school flyers, link to Hedenkamp PTA -Needed school supply: ear buds Blog Pages

12.  Volunteering-just let me know  PTA-minimum $10 membership  Reading at home with your child  Be a follower on our classroom blog page, the PTA’s blog page, and the school’s blog page How to Get Involved with your child’s education:

13.  By email- currently elizabeth.crowley@cvesd.org By phone- 619-397-5828 x5853 elizabeth.crowley@cvesd.org  Blog: www.lizcrowley.wordpress.co m www.lizcrowley.wordpress.co m Communication

14.  1:55 p.m. Early Dismissal tomorrow and Friday  Students line up each morning by 8:40 behind the letter “aa” on blacktop area. Please, do not have students come to classroom/hallway area in the morning prior to 8:40 a.m.  You can leave a little “love note” for your child on his/her nametag. THANK YOU FOR COMING!