4th Grade Polar Bears!!!

Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Dendinger, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Miles, Mrs. Moore

A Typical Day

• Morning Work:– Unpack, write down homework in agenda, work

on 4 square– We do check to see if you have signed the agenda

Literacy Block

• Read Aloud• Mini-Lesson• Personalized Learning

– Independent Reading– Word Work– Writing– Small Group– Conferences– Social Studies Weekly

More information on Literacy Night10-2

Math/Science Block

• Ten-Minute Math• Review Homework• New Concept/Practice• Workshop• Exploratory Learning

– Science Weekly

More information on Math Night11-6

Nightly homework- which includes memorizing basic facts

Tuesday Folder

• Please sign Tuesday Blurb• Return on Wednesday• Students should bring back graded papers that are

stapled to the blurb• CW (with a checkmark)- class work• HW (with a checkmark)- homework• Polar tickets will be sent home in Tuesday folders for

your review. Please sign and return to school.

Polar Ticket

Study Habits/ Behaviors Behavior Card CodesInappropriate Behavior

1. Disrupting Class2. Hallway Behavior3. Inappropriate Language4. Peer Conflict5. Cafeteria6. Physical Activity7. Connect Class

1. DC2. H3. L

4. PC5. C

6. PA7. CC

Unprepared for Class UNot Following Directions NFD

Classwork/ Homework Not Turned in on Time

CW/HW

Disrespect Toward Classmate or Teacher

D

Not Working NWNot Respecting Property RP

•Student goal for the month is to have less than 20 noted inappropriate behaviors.•Codes that explain student behavior and work habits are noted below for reference.•Our expectation is that you take personal responsibility for your actions and become an independent learner.

***Any adult can mark the ticket

Field Trips

• Biz Town – Brown, Carter, Miles (9-29)– Dendinger, Johnson, Moore (9-30)

• Raleigh (Spring)– We will need volunteers and you do need to be

registered. – If you have registered please log in to see if it is

current.

Communication• We will send out a grade level weekly email to let

you know what is going on for the upcoming week– We will not check email during 8:15-4:00– If you have not been receiving an email please see your

homebase teacher• If child is absent please send in a written note or

email• 4th grade wiki will stay updated for more information

– Link will be in next weekly email• We will be looking for volunteers for Character lessons more information in the weekly email to come