Mrs. McMahon’s 4th Grade Class Welcome Students!

Welcome to 4th Grade!  This is an important year for you!  I will give you an introduction to 4 th grade and to our classroom.  If you have any questions during my presentation, please raise your hand and wait to be called on.

About Me  My Background  I grew up in Rhode Island.  I have lived and taught school in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington  My Experience  I’ve been teaching for MANY years.  I have taught 2 nd, 3 rd, 4 th, 5 th, 6 th grade, and have been a computer specialist, too.  4 th grade is the BEST!

My Family  My Husband  John  Our Cat KatieCat

Goals  To give you the academic tools you need to progress to 5th grade and pass the MSP.  To have fun while we learn.  To make new friends and discover new interests.

ATTENDANCE  Please be on time for school  7:50 AM  School ends at  2:15 PM

SCHEDULE 7:50Ready to go! 7:50 – 9:55Work time in classroom 9:15Snacks 9:55-10:35Specialist (Library, Art, Music, PE) 10:35-11:20S.S.R., Lunch, and Story time 11:20-11:50Recess 11:50-1:10Project time and work time 1:10-1:25Recess 1:25-2:15Finish up, clean up----- So Long!

Class Rules  Respect for others  Reasonable behavior  Responsible for own choices  Mistakes are natural – no putdowns  Discuss problems, find solutions  Help one another  Learn from each other

IN OTHER WORDS  1. Show Respect  2. Make good decisions  3. Solve the problem

Mathematics  Math: + - X / with lots of strategies  Fractions, some Decimals  Geometry  Pre-algebra  Data, Graphs, and Surveys  Problem solving  Projects

Social Studies  Bainbridge Island Geography and History  Washington State history  Maps and Globes skills  Time for Kids

Reading  Journeys and Adventures  Mysteries  Greek Mythology  Science Fiction  Science Fact  Accelerated Reader  SRA

Science  Water  Investigating Seeds  Magnetism and Electricity  Outdoor Ed at Olympic Park Institute

Specialists  Day 1 PE  Day 2 Library  Day 3 Music  Day 4 PE  Day 5 Art  Day 6 Music

Homework  Homework folder = Mondays  Due on Wednesday and Friday Homework is……  A chance to be mature and responsible and an independent learner

Field Trips  Beaches  Bainbridge Island places of interest  Seattle Children’s Theater  Olympic Park Institute for Outdoor Ed

Pictures!

Let’s Have a Great Year!