1. Welcome Back To School at Goshen Elementary August 6, 2018
Grade 4

2. Mrs. Sisk’s Bio Bachelor’s Degree: Early Childhood Education
Masters in Education: Literacy
Reading Endorsement
Taught PreK, 4th, 5th, 3rd, 2nd, Kindergarten,

3. My Philosophy
Learning is a process that never stops. In my classroom, I encourage students to be critical thinkers and to ask questions and seek answers. I believe every student has a unique learning style, and I do everything I can to create or find lessons to meet the students where they are and then push them in the direction they need to go. Every child can learn and succeed.

4. In order to have Outstanding Attendance & Citizenship, students should…
Be respectful, responsible, and ready at all times.
Follow directions the first time given.
Speak at appropriate times.
Complete all assignments to your best ability
Be at your BEST and have a WINNING ATTITUDE!!!

5. Behavior Management
Behavior clip chart: clips move up for good behavior at any time.
Paper Link Chain
When complete, the class is rewarded with extra time at recess or other reward.
Verbal Praise, “Happy” notes/call home to parent, reward choice.
All of this will lead to an amazing classroom environment where learning comes first!

6. More on Behavior Management…..
OOPS! Unfortunately, positive reinforcement is not always successful.  In such cases, the following steps are taken:
1.  Warning 2.  Lose 5 minutes of recess 3.  Note or call home to parents 4.  Sent to principal

7. Effective Work Habits & Academics
Students will keep a homework agenda/notebook.
Students receive nightly homework in Math and Language Arts.
20 minutes minimum reading is required nightly.
Homework is to be completed neatly in a homework notebook (kept like a diary)
Conduct folders will be sent home weekly to be read and signed by parent/guardian.

8. Parent Volunteers Needed
Be a room parent! Call other parents to remind them of upcoming events, etc.
Help copy or cut out materials, activities, or worksheets.
Assist with recess, celebrations, school events.
Please sign up in the office for Parent Volunteer training.
We LOVE our Parents!

9. Parents,
Please feel free to come to me with any questions or concerns! Communication is key in helping to ensure student success. My door is always open.
Call or to set up meetings:
School Phone: My
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10. Let’s work as a team and have a great school year!
Thank You for Coming