Mrs. McMahon

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Mrs. McMahons 4th Grade Class

• Welcome Students!

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Welcome to 4th Grade!

• This is an important year for you!
• I will give you an introduction to 4th grade and
  to our classroom.
• If you have any questions during my presentation,
  please raise your hand and wait to be called on.

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About Me

• My Background
• I grew up in Rhode Island.
• I have lived and taught school in Rhode Island,
  Massachusetts, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington
• My Experience
• Ive been teaching for MANY years.
• I have taught 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th grade, and
  have been a computer specialist, too.
• 4th grade is the BEST!

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My Family

• My Husband
• John
• Our Cat KatieCat

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Goals

• To give you the academic tools you need to
  progress to 5th grade and pass the MSP.
• To have fun while we learn.
• To make new friends and discover new interests.

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ATTENDANCE

• Please be on time for school
• 750 AM
• School ends at
• 215 PM

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SCHEDULE
750 Ready to go!
750 955 Work time in classroom
915 Snacks
955-1035 Specialist (Library, Art, Music, PE)
1035-1120 S.S.R., Lunch, and Story time
1120-1150 Recess
1150-110 Project time and work time
110-125 Recess
125-215 Finish up, clean up----- So Long!
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Class Rules

• Respect for others
• Reasonable behavior
• Responsible for own choices
• Mistakes are natural no putdowns
• Discuss problems, find solutions
• Help one another
• Learn from each other

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IN OTHER WORDS

• 1. Show Respect
• 2. Make good decisions
• 3. Solve the problem

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Mathematics

• Math - X / with lots of
  strategies
• Fractions, some Decimals
• Geometry
• Pre-algebra
• Data, Graphs, and Surveys
• Problem solving
• Projects

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Social Studies

• Bainbridge Island Geography and History
• Washington State history
• Maps and Globes skills
• Time for Kids

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Reading

• Journeys and Adventures
• Mysteries
• Greek Mythology
• Science Fiction
• Science Fact
• Accelerated Reader
• SRA

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Science

• Water
• Investigating Seeds
• Magnetism and Electricity
• Outdoor Ed at Olympic Park Institute

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Specialists

• Day 1 PE
• Day 2 Library
• Day 3 Music
• Day 4 PE
• Day 5 Art
• Day 6 Music

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Homework

• Homework folder Mondays
• Due on Wednesday and Friday
• Homework is
• A chance to be mature and responsible
• and an independent learner

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Field Trips

• Beaches
• Bainbridge Island places of interest
• Seattle Childrens Theater
• Olympic Park Institute for Outdoor Ed

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Pictures!
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Lets Have a Great Year!