Mrs. Lackas’ 4th Grade Class 2012-2013

All About Me Grew up in Apple Valley, MN B.S. from UW-LaCrosse and Masters’ Degree from St. Mary’s University Husband teaches math at Central Middle My children: Connor is in second grade at PC, and Chloe is in first grade

Class Expectations In 4th grade we want to learn, make friends, have fun and try new things. We’re going to do our best to take care of ourselves, others, property and community. Show Panther Pride!

Homework Assignment Notebook - please sign daily Daily Weekly *1.5 in. binder may be used as homework folder to store assignment notebook and study link. Daily Math (study links/family letter) Reading (minimum of 20 minutes per day) Weekly Spelling Contracts (see sample on desk) Special Projects

Particulars of Our Class Healthy Snack in the afternoon Water Bottle with no-spill top Thursday Envelopes - PC ENews Book Orders Online Birthdays - no food treats or prizes Star Student

Field Trips Valentine’s Day - Ice Skating at PIC Bakken Museum – Friday, Feb. 1st Lawry Nature Center End of the Year Picnic at French Park – last week of school

Conferences and Report Cards Fall Conferences Dates: October 29thth – November 9th (Common Night November 1st) Electronic Sign-up 1st Semester Progress Report - early Feb. Spring Conferences Dates: March 11th – 22nd (Common Night March 21st) 2nd Semester Progress Report - June 5th

Testing MCA Testing MAP Testing (Measures of Academic Progress) Reading: April 16th and 17th (Paper/Pencil) Math: April 22nd – May 10th (Online) MAP Testing (Measures of Academic Progress) September

Volunteering Room Parent(s) Partners in Art Classroom Help Volunteer Sign-up online (PC home page)

Schedule Day 1 Technology 2:30 Day 2 PE 2:30 Day 3 Media1:45, Spanish 2:30 Day 4 Art 2:30 Day 5 Music 2:30

Communication Email Updates Weekly Reports Class Website Moodle (Elearning) Contact Information 763-745-5882 Christine.lackas@wayzata.k12.mn.us