All About Fourth Grade! Mrs. Moeller, room 112

Entering the Classroom  Your Jobs when you enter the classroom are:  1. Choose your lunch  2. Turn in any homework to the bin on my desk  3. Turn in any notes from home  4. Take a seat and read quietly until the announcements come on. Then, Listen.

Arrival  Students may enter the building only after 8:15 a.m.  You may enter the room beginning at 8:30 to take care of your morning responsibilities.  Entering after 8:40 means that you are late. Being on time is part of being a learner.  Special begins promptly at 8:50, so there’s not a lot of time!

Dismissal  1. Write down homework.  2. When you’re done, raise your hand, and I will initial your notebook.  3. That is your ticket to go to your locker!  4. Pack up and listen for the busses to be called!

Dismissal  Buses will depart in two trips.  Pick-ups will be called at 3:10.  First trip will begin being called at 3:15  Second trip students will wait in the classroom until 3:30, at which point they will go to the blue gym to await the return of their bus.  If there are any changes in the way you get home, a written note is required.

Discussion  1. Raise your hand!  2. If we are having a group discussion and someone is talking, put your hand down and listen until they finish.  3. Listening is active! SLANT to show that person you respect what they are saying!  4. Be a kind listener. You may not agree- that’s okay!

Homework  Homework will be given every night except Fridays. Expect to have about 40 minutes of homework each night!  Reading 20 minutes per night is a fourth grade requirement.  Homework should be done on time. Late work will get partial credit after one day, but after that, NO CREDIT is offered. This is a lesson in responsibility.

When you are Absent  You must bring in a written note from a parent excusing your absence.  Check the “While You Were Out” folder to get any work you may have missed.  The number of days you were absent is the number of days you have to make up work.

Attendance Policy  If a student is to take an educational trip, please speak to me about obtaining an approval form from the office.  Excuses must include a written signature.  At this time, ed excuses are not acceptable.

I’m Done! I’m Done! I’m Done!  Early finishers will have a choice of activities to do when they are finished.  Reading quietly is always a good choice, but sometimes there will be challenge or extension activities.  Most importantly, please do not disturb others who are still learning!

Being Prepared=Being a Learner  Go to the bathroom before school and at lunch.  Sharpen pencils when you come in in the morning.  You may bring a (filled) water bottle every morning. That way you don’t waste time at the fountain.  If you must leave, use a hand signal, and sign out on the board.

Lunch Procedures  We will use hand sanitizer before lunch.  Packers will be dismissed to their lockers to get their lunches.  We will walk quietly to lunch and be respectful to everyone in the cafeteria.  After lunch, we will stop at the restroom to wash our hands and form a line outside of the classroom by the lockers.

Whoa! Lockers!  Lockers are pretty exciting, but having them is a privilege.  Decorations are not allowed (mirrors, magnets, pictures, etc.) because you should only be at your locker for one reason: to put things in, or take things out.  Keep it organized! Having more space can be dangerous sometimes!

Classroom Rules  Classroom Rules will be created by YOU!  We will sign and agree upon the rules you created  Rules apply to all areas of school, from the bus, to recess, to the cafeteria, and so forth

Positive Behavior Management  Students who do what they are supposed to will earn tickets to be collected throughout the week.  On Friday, the class will put all their tickets into a jar for a raffle. The winner will get a new car!  Just kidding…but the winner will get to choose from a number of great prizes!

Classroom Consequences  1. Warning  2. 5 Minutes off recess  minutes off recess  4. Think sheet/call home  5. Contact the office  Each afternoon, I will sign your planner with the color you ended your day on. Parents will always know how your day was.

Allergy Management  Haine Elementary is an allergy protected school  Allergy-free zone in cafe  No snacks will be permitted this year during the day. We eat at 11:30, so this should not be a problem.  Birthday treats must be non-edible. We will still celebrate in class, just not with food. Feel free to bring another type of treat!  Classroom parties must be from the approved list

PTO Involvement  Haine has an active and involved PTO!  If you’d like to join, please look for more information coming home soon  Join as a family for a minimal cost

Classroom Schedule Day 1 Music Day 2 Art Day 3Phys. Ed. Day 4Technology Day 5Library 8:40-8:48Homeroom 8:50-9:25Special 9:25-10:00C.A.R.E. 10:00-11:25Lang. Arts 11:25-11:55Lunch 11:55-1:05Math 1:05-1:25Recess 1:25-2:15Science/SS 2:15-3:00Lang. Arts 3:03-3:15Homeroom 3:15-3:30Dismissal

Compass Learning  A national program  It provides an individual learning path based on the students’ NWEA scores  It will be used about 40 minutes per week  More information and login numbers to come

Field Trips  Fourth grade takes four field trips: Moraine, Lutherlyn, Heinz History Center, Harmony  We are going to Moraine on September 10 th.  Field trips occur rain or shine! For Moraine and Lutherlyn, dress appropriately.

Literacy Theme  Race Into Reading!  Kick-off assembly to occur in early September  Promotes nightly reading-20 minute minimum in fourth grade  Log reading and sign each night in their reading log.  The more you read the better you read

Grading Policy  New grading policy: 90% and up=A, 80% and up=B, 70% and up=C, 60% and up=D, <60%=F  Grading will come from a variety of assessments: tests, quizzes, experiments, nightly reading, spelling journals, in-class work, etc.

Organizational Tools  Sign Planners every night  Check take-home folders and send back each night  Different colored folders for each subject  Classroom books are school property. If one is damaged or lost, it is the family’s responsibility to replace it or compensate for it.

Home/School Connection  Success begins at home!  Proper rest, homework support, encouraging reading, etc.  The line of communication with me is WIDE OPEN. It’s essential!  Encourage your kids when they succeed and when they struggle. They need to hear positive words every day.