1. Meet the Teacher 2010-2011 Mrs. Meenahan

2. Specials Schedule A9:30-10:30 Art B10:00-11:00 ILA /Library*Counselor C9:30-10:30 ILA /PE D9:30- 10:30 PE /Music E9:30-10:30 CLA /Music

3. Mrs. Meenahan's Fourth Grade Schedule ABCDE 8:20 Bell Rings and Announcements 8:30 Social Studies 9:10 Restroom Break 9:15 A.M. Recess 9:30 ArtClass MeetingILAP.E.CLA 10:00 ArtILA P.E. Music 10:30 Social StudiesLibrarySocial Studies 11:00 Spelling 11:20 Writing 11:45 Read Aloud 12:00 Reading 12:45 Lunch 1:10 Recess & Restroom Breaks 1:35 Park Power 2:00 Math 2:30 *counselor 3:00 Science 3:35 Dismiss via Intercom

4. Curriculum Reading Differentiation Harcourt Reading Series Core Literature Books Silent Reading Read Aloud Kansas Reading Assessment Math Review Basic Math Facts Problem Solving Multiplication: three digits x two digits Division: four digit dividend with two digit divisor Fractions / Decimals Geometry Math Vocabulary Weekly Quizzes Kansas Math Assessment

5. Curriculum Spelling First 5 words on the list are Core Words Words 6 – 25 are Harcourt Words Pretest on Friday, Posttest on Thursday Mini-lessons If you spell less than 5 words incorrectly on your pretest you will add the Challenge Words to your list. If you spell less than 3 words on your pretest you will have Challenge and Bonus Words. Be wise when writing for other people’s eyes! It counts as part of your grade. Science Experiments / Scientific Process Environmental Interactions Senses and Nutrition Rocks and Minerals Electricity and Magnetism Bones and Muscles Natural Disasters Study Guide Provided KS Science Assessment

6. Curriculum Social Studies New Harcourt Social Studies Enrichment Opportunities States and Capitals Geography State Projects and Reports Field Trips Writing Writing Process Six Traits Creative Writing Harcourt Grammar Daily Language Review

7. State Assessment Dates ReadingMarch 1 – March 26 MathMarch 29 – April 16 ScienceApril 19 – April 30

8. Assignment Notebook Each day it will be your child’s responsibility to complete his/her assignment notebook (I will complete the chart in class and your child should copy from it.) If a subject area has a red star in the box this means there is a paper to be turned in by the next morning at 8:20. The purpose of the assignment notebook is to keep your child organized and to keep parents informed.

9. Grading Electronic grade cards Mid-Quarter Reports 100% - 90%A 89% - 80%B 79% - 70%C 69% – 60%D 59% or belowN

10. Classroom Agreement Student Generated Work quietly and use the appropriate voice level Be a good listener and follow directions Respect people and property Use self control BE A TIMBERWOLF ON TRACK!

11. Timberwolves on Track Classroom – Students earn rewards from our grade level menu by following the classroom agreement and demonstrating desirable behaviors. Yellow “Gotcha” slips are put in the class aquarium, and we have a class celebration when we fill the aquarium! School – Students earn “Gotcha” slips from other staff members for demonstrating desirable behaviors. The white copy goes home, yellow to the teacher, and pink goes to the principal. On Friday morning all students who have earned a “Gotcha” slip stand up and are recognized. All students who have earned a “Gotcha” that week are in a drawing to win a reward from the principal!!

12. Extra Extra!!! Binder - calendar / rubrics / daily schedule / homework folder/ monthly calendar Have a Rainy Day Transportation Plan New Security System We ask that you always check into the office when entering the school building. The office should give you a sticker badge to wear while you are in the building. Book Orders- Please send a check made out to Scholastic Books if you are placing an order. Birthday Recognition Please send in a small item that is easy to pass out keeping in mind that we do have food allergies. Please distribute birthday invitations outside of school unless everyone in the class is receiving an invitation.

13. Volunteers Wish list- Thanks for helping our classroom with some items that we need! Parent Volunteer- Sign up if you are available to help our classroom on an as needed basis. Room Parent Volunteers - Sign up