2. Mrs. Leslie’s Classroom 4 th Grade https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H- CXoJRJehA&feature=youtu.be

3. A little about me… 15 th year teaching at Harlan! Live in Birmingham with my husband John and two children Shane & Amber. Shane attends NAU and Amber is at Derby. Enjoy skiing, golfing, mountain biking, kayaking, and anything that involves the outdoors.

4. We are a TEAM! Math*/Science/Social Studies – Mrs. Leslie Reading/Writing/Word Study – Mrs. Abels Work closely with other subject area teachers – Mrs. Simonte, Mrs. Alexander & Mrs. Rowe

5. Classroom Expectations Follow directions the first time Stay in your own space Kind words, kind actions

6. Behavior Plan Encourage the Harlan Habits of Respect, Responsibility, and Kindness Oops Book Paws and Think reflection

7. Snack/Birthday Celebrations Morning snack after social studies We are a Nut Free/Peanut Free room – please check the Safe Snack page on our Wiki Water bottle can be kept at their desk Birthday recognition/song Birthday recess May donate book/game to class in lieu of birthday treats

8. Star Superhero of the Week Each week a new Superhero of the Week Superhero student may bring in miscellaneous items that they would like to share with class May bring in 5-10 pictures to share Superhero student will be the scientist of the week – information will be sent home prior to this activity

9. Absences/Tardies If you are aware of upcoming absences, please let me know. You MUST also contact the office/attendance line when your child is absent. I will do my best to gather work for your child for illness or vacation. First bell at 8:44 am, tardy bell at 8:49 am.

10. Study Hall At the end of every week we will have a Study Hall time. Students who have not completed class work/homework for the week are required to attend Study Hall. Students who have signed the Oops Book three times in a week will attend Study Hall. This is also an opportunity to complete class work, read quietly, or get a start on homework.

11. Communication Student Planner Homework Folder – notes Classroom Wiki AbelsLeslie15.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us AbelsLeslie15.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us Email: dl06bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us Leave any messages with the office

12. Social Studies Economics Government Public Discourse/Citizen Involvement Geography

13. Science Earth Materials Variables Environments Sun, Earth, Moon* Collaborative work groups vary

14. Math I teach 4+ Math in AM, 4 th grade math PM Main resource – Houghton Mifflin Expressions 5 Common Core Math Domains Operations and Algebraic Thinking Number and Operations in Base Ten Number and Operations – Fractions Measurement and Data Geometry

15. Math Math Journals – typically kept at school Homework Folders – will travel to and from school Math Homework/Remembering books – will be kept in homework folders Please do not let your child go ahead in their math homework/remembering book Pages should be kept in the homework/remembering book Quick Quizzes throughout unit, unit tests Lessons will not always go in sequential order

16. Homework Mrs. Abels – Reading Logs Mrs. Abels – Word Study Mrs. Abels – Slice of Life Blog Mrs. Leslie – Math homework, typically daily Mrs. Leslie – occasional Science / SS homework Please check Wiki to see daily homework! www.abelsleslie15.wikis.birmingham.k12.mi.us

17. Important Events/Dates NWEA Testing – Reading - Sept. 14 NWEA Testing - Math - Sept. 16 River Rouge Water Festival field trip – Sept. 18 Battle of the Books Detroit Symphony Orchestra (October – TBD) Disability Awareness Day – February 5 Music Concert – March 16 Morley’s Candy Factory - TBD Nature Center - TBD M-STEP testing for 4 th Graders – May 9-26 Trading Day - TBD

19. Thank you for coming! Anytime you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me! Please be sure to leave me your email address. I hope to have a complete distribution list by the end of the week. If you are not receiving emails from me, please let me know! Room Parent – If you are interested, send me an email or sign the volunteer note. I will forward them all to Theresa, PTA President. Mrs. Abels’ room is up next!