1. Welcome to Back-to-School Night Ms. Tenney’s Class This is going to be an amazing 4 th grade year together!

2. All About Ms. Tenney I grew up in Littleton, CO. I have a large extended family nearby, several attend BFA. I have my Bachelors Degree in Art from Utah State University and a Masters Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Phoenix. I have 2 wonderful children, Ryan 15 and Katelyn 13. This is my sixth year teaching 4 th grade and my third year at BFA

3. My Family

4. Important Information Students Arrive in classroom 8:00-8:15 a.m. Specials: 9:40-10:20 Recess: 11:45-12:05 p.m. Lunch 12:05-12:25 p.m. Afternoon Recess: 2:30- 2:45 p.m.

5. Specials Schedules change each week: Technology-Ms. Konesky PE-Mrs. Bauer Art- Mrs. Hinkle Music-Ms. Johnson Students must wear sneakers on gym days. 4th Grade- Chorus & Instrumental Music (Schedules Vary) afterschool hours.

6. Stay Connected Go to: http://bfacademy.org for our main website.http://bfacademy.org Once you visit our site, save it to your favorites! You can also click on the link below to get immediately to my website http://bfacademy.org/class/fourth-grade/ms- http://bfacademy.org/class/fourth-grade/ms- tenneys-classroom I will update my website by Monday Morning.

7. TEAM TENNEY Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

8. Classroom Expectations Rewards System Team Points Punch Cards Chain Links

9. Fouls: 1- Warning: Miss 5 minutes of recess 2- Miss recess and letter home. 3- Sent to office 3 Pointer: When caught going above and beyond what is expected of them Classroom Expectations

10. Accelerated Reader AR will help to support, test, and challenge each student over the course of the school year. –Know your child’s AR Goal –AR reading range –Reading Contracts

11. Nifty News Students are assigned a day of the week to present their report Students will write a 1-3 paragraph report about something that has happened during their week. –At least 3 paragraphs starting in December –

12. Field Trips History of Colorado Museum Capital Nature and Science Museum In house field trips –Mountain Man

13. Homework Homework is posted each and every day. Students are responsible for copying assignments into their planners throughout the day. Assignments and projects are all posted on my website on a weekly basis. Homework is due the next day unless otherwise directed.

14. A = 100 - 90 B = 89 - 80 C = 79 - 70 D = 69 - 60 F = 59 - 0 Gradelink reports keep you informed of your child’s daily progress. Grading Scale