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Welcome!

Mr. Riggs

Fourth Grade - Room 18

Grovecenter

Welcome!

Important informationPlease pick up flyers from back counter

Before you leaveReturn to me the green contact form

Sign up for a parent conference

What is a scholar?A scholar is a learned or erudite person, esp. one who has profound knowledge of a particular subject or subjects.

Welcome to our wonderful school!

•#1 •Team effort

•Parents•Students•Teachers

Who is Mr. Riggs? Born and raised in Southern California

Graduated from U.C. San Diego

Master’s Degree in Education

12 years experience

Started at Grovecenter

West Covina resident

Father of four boys

Coach & Cub Scout Leader

Back to School – DetailsHow is my child doing? Curriculum overviewAttendance is very importantCharacter matters mostBand and music – First Year – Start now.SWiMS cardBathrooms, water bottles, appointments

San Diego Field –Thursday May 9th

Cost = $105$25 nonrefundable deposit due Oct. 24th

Fundraisers can help cover costs

Success Depends on You• Check planner, folder and SWiMS card

daily.• Support your child’s learning.

• Reading – Daily reading. Check AR progress.

• Math – Verify they understand concepts.• Writing – Make them write once a week.

Technology Toolswww.mrriggsonline.comMath

Fun Times TablesVideosKahn Academy

ReadingAccelerated Reader Email Alert

WritingKidblogBBC Typing

How can you help?

Stay informed. Check homework folder daily for flyers.Sign up for PTA.Wish List

Final Reminders

Parent contact form (Return to me)

Sign up for parent conferences

Field trip deposit due October 24th

$25 made payable to Travel Teens

Nonrefundable

Homework

• Check planner and SWiMS card daily• Sign up for AR email alerts• Scholars must read every day

• Sign up for AR alerts

• Check for math understanding• Create an account for Kahn Academy

• Scholars write once a week.• Kidblog coming soon.

Thank you for coming!