Mrs. Boyers Fourth Grade Class

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Mrs. Boyers Fourth- Grade Class

• Welcome

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Welcome to Fourth Grade!

• I will introduce you to fourth grade and to our
  classroom.
• If you have any questions during my presentation,
  please let me know.

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All About Me

• My background
• I am from Upstate New York and San Diego.
• I have a B.A. in psychology from Cal State, Long
  Beach
• I also have a M.A. in education with an emphasis
  in school counseling.
• My experience
• Ive been teaching for 11 years.
• I have also taught fifth grade, but fourth is my
  favorite.

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My Goals

• To teach students the academic and social skills
  you need to progress to fifth grade.
• To provide a supportive and fun classroom
  environment.
• To help students make new friends and discover
  new interests.

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Class Subjects

• The subjects we cover during fourth grade are
• Reading and writing
• Math
• Science
• Social studies
• Music and art
• Technology
• P.E.

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Specialist Schedule

• Monday Computer Lab 805 855
• Tuesday P.E. 805 855
• Wednesday Art 805 855
• Thursday Music 805 855
• Friday Library 805 835

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Reading

• Guided Reading - focus on literary themes,
  reading workshop, comprehension, fluency and
  decoding strategies.
• Self-Selected Reading focus on fluency,
  independent use of the strategies taught during
  guided reading and fostering a love of reading.

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Book Reports

• Every quarter there will be one book project. I
  will send home information on the book project at
  the beginning of each quarter.
• Students must get their book approved by me to
  make sure that it is appropriate for the project.

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Wranglin Reader

• There is a new program this year.
• Students will write down the number of minutes
  they read on a monthly calendar. The calendar is
  due at the end of the month.
• Please look for more information in notes home.

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Writing

• This year we are starting a new writing
  curriculum called Teaching the Qualities of
  Writing
• Writing works well when it is strong in ideas,
  design, language, presentation and infused with
  voice.

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Spelling

• Emphasis Correct spelling in daily writing
• Students will be tested every Thursday on their
  spelling words. The 1st six weeks students will
  be working with 300 words. These are the words
  that students should know by the time they enter
  4th grade.
• We will start using the spelling words in the
  spelling book on the 7th week. The challenge
  words in the unit will be given for extra credit.
  Students will be completing their spelling
  worksheets at home. Spelling worksheets are due
  on Thursday.

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Handwriting

• DNealian Method
• Emphasis on neatness/legibility on all
  assignments
• Spelling homework and journals are to be written
  in cursive.

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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.

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Science

• Foss Kits are used in 4th grade.
• Science as inquiry
• History and nature of science
• Life science
• Physical science
• Earth and space science

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Social Studies

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

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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,
  blogging, podcasting. They will be working with
  Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point as well as the
  Internet.

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Classroom Community

• Our classroom is a community. In our community,
  we have rules to help us get along with each
  other.
• Our class rules are
• Be respectful and responsible.
• Be organized and follow directions.
• Be on time.
• Be prepared.

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Positive Rewards

• Pay Day Friday
• Class parties
• Free Time
• Computer Time
• Call to parent
• Stickers, pencils, extra recess, praise, treats,
  etc.

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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

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Pay Day Friday

• 30 min. reward for hard work and good behavior
• Kickball, games and puzzles, free choice, art
  project, etc.
• Three requirements to earn Pay Day Friday
• Complete homework on time
• Good behavior
• Assignment book must be signed each night

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Homework

• Homework will be assigned on a daily basis.
• All homework is expected to be turned in on time.
• Call homework hotline if you have any questions
  about what is due.

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Homework

• 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 homework may be corrected for a higher grade
  but it must have a parent signature.
• All late work turned in must have a parent
  signature.

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Assignment Books

• Assignment books come home daily.
• It is a means of communication to and from
  school.
• 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.
• We will be asking for a donation of 3 per
  student to pay for them.

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Field Trips

• We have lots of fun field trips planned for this
  year!
• We will attend a play at Ironwood Ridge High
  School in September.
• In November we will be going to Saguaro National
  Park West.
• The cost of using the bus for field trips has
  gone up.

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Classroom Website

• www.amphi.com/teachers/lboyer
• Updates every week about activities in the
  classroom.
• Monthly calendar of important dates.
• Links to educational websites.
• Link to this parent orientation PowerPoint.

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Grades Online

• You will have access to your childs grades
  online.
• Please look at my website for the link
  www.amphi.com/teachers/lboyer
• I will try and update grades two times per week.

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Birthdays

• Birthday treats are welcome but not mandatory.
  Please send in individual items such as
  cupcakes, cookies, popsicles that has a
  nutritional label. Home baked goods are not
  allowed. Please no whole cakes.

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Book Orders

• I place multiple book orders once a month.
  Please write a check to the book order company.
• No cash please.

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Tax Credit Money

• The Tax Dollars you contribute help our classroom
  and the 4th grade here at Wilson. The money can
  be from you or anyone else.
• The goal this year is to get a permanent
  SmartBoard in the classroom and to use the money
  for field trips.

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Before you leave

• Please fill out the parent information form and
  turn it in to the basket on my desk.
• There is also a volunteer form if you want to
  volunteer in the classroom.
• Please write your child a quick note in their
  journal.
• Sign the parent portion of the 4th grade contract
  and turn it in.

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Lets Have a Great Year!