2. We are all looking forward to a great year with the students. We are sure this will prove to be a busy and productive year. If the need arises for a conference, our planning time is from 12:55–1:45. Other arrangements can be made as well. The easiest way to reach us is through email. The specific email addresses are listed on the brochure. You can also call school and leave a voice mail. The specific numbers are listed as well. If your message cannot wait until the end of the day, please call the front office and leave the message with the receptionist, Mrs. Cardle, at 533-6300.

3. Fourth Grade Daily Schedule 2014-2015 7:45 – 7:50 Morning Announcements 7:50 – 9:05Language Arts 9:05 – 10:05Refinement/Enrichment 10:05 – 11:05Math 11:05 – 11:25Recess 11:25 – 12:00Social Studies 12:00 - 12:30Lunch 12:30 – 12:55Social Studies 12:55 – 1:45Specials 1:50 – 2:40Science 2:40 – 2:45Prepare to leave 2:45Dismissal

4. Fourth Grade Highlights October – Exotic Zoo Field Trip November – Science Fair December – Winter Party February – Valentine’s Day Party March – Writing STAAR Testing April – Math & Reading STAAR Testing May – End of the year party Field Trips

5. Language Arts writing, spelling, grammar Reading novel units and Journeys Math numeration concepts, multiplication, division, geometry, fractions, decimals, measurement, probability, statistics, estimation Social Studies Texas history Science earth, physical, and life science The Scientific Method

6. Discipline Code Students are always encouraged to do their best Appropriate classroom behavior is expected rewards and incentives are given for excellent behavior Behavior infractions will be documented. Students will lose behavior points for various infractions. Minor infractions – loss of 1 point Responsibility infractions – loss of 1 point Respect infractions – loss of 5 points ~Conduct grade will be based on the total number of points maintained ~Students start new every 9 weeks Students are always encouraged to do their best Appropriate classroom behavior is expected rewards and incentives are given for excellent behavior Behavior infractions will be documented. Students will lose behavior points for various infractions. Minor infractions – loss of 1 point Responsibility infractions – loss of 1 point Respect infractions – loss of 5 points ~Conduct grade will be based on the total number of points maintained ~Students start new every 9 weeks

7. Homework Policy Students will have daily homework of approximately 20-40 minutes per night. Homework is due the next day, unless other directions are given. Students will have daily homework of approximately 20-40 minutes per night. Homework is due the next day, unless other directions are given.

8. Student Assignment Journal Students will write assignments in the Homework Notebook. Please check your child’s notebook each day. The notebook is a communication tool between home and school. It keeps you aware of daily assignments, tests, and conduct. Students will write assignments in the Homework Notebook. Please check your child’s notebook each day. The notebook is a communication tool between home and school. It keeps you aware of daily assignments, tests, and conduct.

9. Grading Policy Grading Scale: 100-90 = A 89-80= B 79-75= C 74-70 = D 69 or below = failing If a student received a failing test grade, he/she may retake the test. The highest possible grade he/she can earn on the retake is 75%.

10. BIRTHDAYS Birthday celebrations will be held the last Friday of every month. This will be the only day that birthday treats may be shared with the class due to Texas state regulations. If you send treats on any other day they will be returned.

11. Tuesday Folder Each Tuesday the students will bring home a folder with district and campus information. Please sign the folder and return the following day.

12. Snack Daily snack time will be at approximately 10:00. Please send a healthy snack with your child each day. Students are allowed water only. No other beverages please.

13. THANKS FOR COMING!!! We are going to have a great year!