1. Welcome to 4th Grade! Mrs. Boyer

2. All About Me My background My experience
B.A. in Psychology From California State Long Beach
M.A. in school counseling. I am a certified school counselor.
My experience
I’ve been teaching for 15 years.
I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling.

3. My Goals
To teach students the academic and social skills they need to progress to fifth grade
To provide support for students emotional and social needs
To create a learning environment which is inviting for students to capture their interests and aid them in making new friends and explore new ideas

4. Class Subjects The subjects we cover during fourth grade are:
Reading and Writing
Math
Science (w/Mrs. Galer)
Social Studies
Music and Art
Computer Lab
P.E.
Band/Orchestra (elective)
Drama Club (elective)

5. Specialist Schedule Monday – Art 8:20 – 9:10
Tuesday – Library 8:20 – 8:50
Wednesday – Computer Lab 8:40 – 9:10
Thursday – Music 8:20 – 9:10
Friday – P.E. 8:20 – 9:10

6. Specialists Mr. Brower Music tbrower@amphi.com
Mrs. Teran Art
Mr. Miller P.E.
Mrs. Jacobs REACH

7. Language Arts
READING: Guided Reading, Shared Reading, Self-Selected Reading~ Reading to learn
VOCABULARY: root words & affixes, figurative & literal language, similes, idioms, personification, content vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms and homonyms, parts of speech
HOMEWORK: DUE on Fridays Wranglin’ Reader, Spelling Test
Wranglin’ Reader is Wilson’s reading incentive program sponsored by PTO and our nightly reading homework.
Students are required to record reading minutes (minimum of 20 mins. nightly) calendars are collected each Friday to receive homework points
Students must read 80 hours this year to be eligible for the PTO sponsored celebration at the end of the school year.

8. Writing Writing Elements :Six Traits of Writing
Ideas & Content, Voice, Conventions, Organization, Sentence Fluency, and Word Choice
Writing Process: Prewriting, Drafting, Revising, Editing, Publishing
Writing Applications:
Expressive (personal narratives, poetry, stories)
Expository (essay, summary, reflective log)
Functional (recipe, letters, instruction, thank you notes)
Persuasive (advertisements)
Use of Reference Materials/Resources

9. Spelling Emphasis: Correct spelling in daily writing
Students will be tested every Friday on their spelling words. The 1st six weeks students will be working with 300 words that students should know by the time they enter 4th grade.
We will start using our 4th grade spelling lists 6th week of class.
Students will be responsible for weekly spelling list and practice using the Spelling City link on our class web page and/or other practice methods we will discuss in class

10. Handwriting Emphasis on neatness/legibility on all assignments.
Spelling and journals are to be written in cursive.
Traditional Cursive

11. Math
Emphasis on using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, fractions, decimals, probability, algebra and graphing.
Multiplication/Division timed tests will begin approx. the 2nd week in September.
Hands on activities and games to reinforce concepts taught.
Small group instruction provided for students’ in need of extra assistance/challenge

12. Science (Mrs. Galer) Science as inquiry Measurement Metric System
Life Structures/Plant Cells, Animal adaptations, etc.
Electricity/Magnetism
Water/Weather
Landforms/Erosion
AIMS

13. Social Studies US Regions All about Arizona History Geography
Civics/Government
Economics (Tourism, current events, etc.)
Behavioral Studies (Cultural influences)

14. Technology
Students will visit the computer lab weekly. They will learn basic computer skills including keyboarding, word processing, inserting clip art, saving to a disc and/or the school server. They will be working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point as well as the Internet.

15. Classroom Community
Our classroom is a community. In order to create an atmosphere where students are encouraged to express their thoughts and feelings, we will work together as a team with respect and responsibility for ourselves and others.
Our class rules are: BE KIND
Be respectful and responsible.
Be organized and follow directions.
Be on time.
Be prepared.
Be Positive 

16. Positive Reinforcement: Rewards
Pay Day Friday
Class parties
Free Time
Computer Time
Call to parent
Stickers, pencils, extra recess, praise, treats, etc.

17. Pay Day Friday 30 min. reward for hard work and good behavior
Kickball, games and puzzles, free choice, art project, karaoke, drama club etc.
3 key requirements to earn Pay Day Friday:
Complete homework and class work on time
Good behavior
Reading calendar must be turned in on Friday

18. Consequences 1st offense: Verbal Warning
2nd offense: Time out in my office and complete a behavior plan
3rd offense: Go to the Responsibility Room and phone call home

19. Homework Any daily work not completed in class is homework.
Weekly homework consists of Spelling Words, Nightly Reading, DOL review.
All homework is expected to be turned in on time.
If your child was not able to complete their homework, a parent note must be given to the teacher and an extra day will be given.
All late work turned in must have a parent signature.

20. Grading Grades are based on the accumulation of points.
Points are based on:
Class participation (effort)
Completion of assignments
(daily work)
Major projects, exams, and
self-reflection .
Our Grading Scale
90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
60-69% = D
Below 60% = F
Grades are calculated on cumulative percentage and are rounded up whenever possible.

21. Grades Online You will have access to your child’s grades online.
Please look at my website for the link
I will try and update grades two times per week. They will not be online until 9/1
Please me a six to ten character password that you want to use.

22. Assignment/Planner Books
Assignment books come home daily.
List of assignments and activities for the day.
Please sign the assignment book every night.
If homework is not finished on time the student will need to go to the Responsibility Room to finish it.

23. Classroom Website Monthly calendar of important dates.
Monthly calendar of important dates.
Links to educational websites.
Link to this Parent Orientation PowerPoint.

24. Birthdays
Birthday treats are welcome but not mandatory. Treats will be given at our afternoon recess 12:45-1:05
Please send in individual items such as cupcakes, cookies, popsicles which have a nutritional label.
Home baked goods are not allowed.

25. Thank you for coming tonight
Please fill out the student information sheet and return it to my desk.
Please include current for Classroom Communications, Updates, Newsletter, etc.