Classroom Information
Volunteer
If you want to volunteer this year you must fill out the volunteer form in this link. This takes a couple of days to go through at Central Office so please fill out ahead of time to avoid scrambling last minute for a field trip or other volunteer opportunity.
volunteer form
volunteer form
Notes/Newsletters
Monthly newsletters will keep you informed as to what we've done in the classroom that month, what special events are planned for the upcoming months, and other classroom information. Newsletters can be accessed through the website and a paper copy will be sent home if requested.
Friday Folders
Each Friday a "Friday Folder" will come home (or the last day of school that week). This folder contains important notes from the office as well as our weekly papers. The items in the folder that come home are yours to keep- unless the paper states otherwise. The Friday folder needs to be returned to school each Monday so that they can be reused each Friday.
Report Cards/Grades
Most papers we work on will be checked/corrected in class. Some of our important work and assessments will come home with a percentage score on them. These scores are recorded and used to help determine report card grades. Our report cards are marked on a 3, 2, 1 scale.
3= Proficient
2= Nearly proficient
1= Not proficient
3= Proficient
2= Nearly proficient
1= Not proficient
Snack
We will have time for a morning snack break every day. Fourth graders are responsible for bringing their own nutritious snack. I will keep a snack of pretzels for students who may forget a snack. A huge thank you to our PTC for providing snacks for students who may need one.
Allergies
If your child has a food allergy or any other allergy that I should be aware of, please let me know as soon as possible. Please let the office know in writing what the specific allergy is and any procedures you would like us to follow to ensure the safety of your child.
Water Bottles
Students may bring a water bottle to class. Reusable water bottles are welcomed, every day, as long as they do not become a distraction to the learning environment. All water bottles need to go home EVERY Friday to be cleaned/washed to help reduce germs.
Holiday Parties
We have three scheduled holiday parties set up for this year: Halloween, Winter Celebration, and Valentine's Day. I will send a sign up through Sign Up Genius for volunteers as we approach the party All family members are always welcome to attend our holiday parties.
Electronic Equipment/Toys from Home
I request that students do not bring iPads, smartphones, any electronic games, or any other toys from home to school. These items are easily lost, broken or stolen and can cause major distractions at school. These items can be costly and it is best if they are left at home. I appreciate your support reinforcing this. If a student needs a device for after school, they may keep it in their bag during the day.
School Rules/Expectations
Our school has implemented a school wide behavior plan called P.A.W.S. (Positive Actions With Students). The four elements of PAWS are being Responsible, Respectful, Ready and Safe. The students are learning how these elements are applied during all parts of their day: classroom, hallways, bathroom, cafeteria, special events, recess and the bus.