Welcome to Back to School Night FOURTH GRADE MRS. HEPPNER/ MS. STRACHAN
About Andrea Heppner Attended BCS 8 th – 12 th Family history at BCS. University of Washington – BA in Psychology Capernwray Bible School – New Zealand – Biblical Leadership City University – MIT Elementary Education Recently earned Professional Certificate Love Sports – Basketball, Rowing, Rollerblading
About Nicole Strachan From NC. Lived in Scotland for the last 5 years. UNC Chapel Hill – BA in English and Political Science. Masters in Teaching. National Board Certification. Loves writing, reading, playing ukulele and guitar, poetry, painting, running, and teaching.
Emotionally Safe You can’t learn when you’re afraid The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman How can I effectively affirm your child?
School – Home - Church with questions / concerns In person is best Afterschool meetings or after Oct 30th (425) 454 – 3977 x 243
Homework Math homework not graded Quizzes and tests used for report cards Better late than never AND better incomplete than at home Planners Responsibility increases in fourth grade Transition year Make Up Memos - two weeks prior for planned absences
Grading Scale 4. Area of Excellence –The student demonstrates superior performance and skills appropriate to content and grade level. The student consistently goes beyond requirements in subject areas. 3. Area of Competence – The student demonstrates solid performance appropriate to content and grade level. The student applies skill in a variety of situations. 2. Area of Development – The student demonstrates partial accomplishment of knowledge and skills in specific situations or with support. The student is showing progress over time. 1. Area of Concern – The student demonstrates minimal progress or achievement. There is little evidence of knowledge or skills.
Field Trips All sign-ups on Volunteer Spot ctivities#!/ /jobs/edit ctivities#!/ /jobs/edit No need for permission slips!
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Sign up for Classroom Positions in MPR Class Photographer Grade Level Tea Host Bulletin Board
Biblically Integrated