Welcome toBack to School

Night!

Introductions• I grew up in Carlsbad.• I graduated from Sonoma State

University.• I just got married last year and live in

Encinitas with my husband.• This is my 5th year of teaching at LCM.• I love teaching and I feel SO lucky to

have such an amazing job!

Living the Dolphin Way

• Do Your Best Work• Help Others Succeed• Respect Your School

Always do the right thing, even when no one is looking!

7 Habits of Happy KidsHabit 1: Be Proactive

I am a responsible person. I take initiative. I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods. I do not blame others for my wrong actions. I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking.

Habit 2: Begin With the End In MindI plan ahead and set goals. I do things that have meaning and make a difference. I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my school’s

mission and vision.

Habit 3: Put First things FirstI spend my time on things that are most important. This means I say no to things I know I should not do. I set priorities, make a schedule, and achieve my

goals. I am disciplined and organized.

Habit 4: Think Win-WinI balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want. I make deposits in others’ emotional bank accounts. When conflicts

arise, I look for third alternatives. I look for ways to be a good citizen.

Habit 5: Seek First To Understand, Then To Be UnderstoodI listen to other people’s ideas and feelings. I try to see things from their viewpoints. I listen to others without interrupting. I am confident and in voicing my

ideas. I look people in the eyes when talking.

Habit 6: SynergizeI value other people’s strengths and learn from them. I work well in groups, even with people who are different from me. I seek out other people’s ideas to

solve problems because I know that by teaming with others we can create better solutions than any one of us alone. I am humble.

Habit 7: Sharpen The SawI take care of my body by eating right and exercising, and getting sleep. I spend time with family and friends. I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not

just at school. I take time to find meaningful ways to help others.

Welcome to 4th Grade!With so much curriculum to cover, we have a busy

schedule!

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:45-9:00 Opening

Opening Opening Opening Opening/ Flag Salute

9:00-10:00

Math Math Math Math Math

10:00-11:10

Reading Rotations

Reading Rotations

Reading Rotations

Reading Rotations

Reading

11:10-11:30

Recess Recess Recess Recess Recess

11:30-12:00

D.I .R.T. D.I .R.T. D.I .R.T. D.I .R.T. D.I .R.T.

12:00-12:50

T.L.C. Writing Writing Writing Writing

12:50-1:35

Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch

1:35-2:10 Writing

Science/ Social

Studies

Library

Science/ Social

Studies

Science/ Social

Studies

2:10-3:05 Science/ Social

Studies

Physical Education (All f ourth grade

classes)

Early Release

Pack up & Dismissal

2:10

Science Garden/ Music

(2:25-3:05)

Physical Education (All f ourth grade

classes)

3:05-3:10 Pack up & Dismissal

3:10

Pack up & Dismissal

3:10

Pack up & Dismissal

3:10

Pack up & Dismissal

3:10

Classroom ManagementI am a big believer in POSITIVE

reinforcement! I am always looking for students

doing the right thing! However, if a student continues to make

the wrong choices after a warning, they will have to “pull a slip.”

If the behavior continues, the student will need to go to detention and

complete a reflection form.

Date___________________  Today I had to “pull a slip” in my classroom. This means that I was reminded to follow our classroom rules and then chose to not follow directions.  I met with Mrs. Mitchell and we discussed how to avoid this from happening again.

  I plan to work harder on______________________________________

I will do this by_____________________________________________

 Student Signature___________________________________________

Parent Signature____________________________________________

Date____________________________

Dear____________________________,

I am writing this letter to you because I am in noon detention/study hall today. I

have detention/study hall because

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________ _____________________

Mrs. Mitchell feels this is serious enough for me to write to you because (this has

become a pattern of inappropriate behavior for me, someone got hurt, this was my

responsibility). Circle one please.

This aff ects my classmates because

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

This aff ects Mrs. Mitchell because

_____________________________________________________ _____________

__________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________ ______________________

I will change my behavior by

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

I f this continues, the next consequence will be

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________ ________________

I know that tomorrow is a “New Day”.

Sincerely,

____________________________________

Parent Signature / Comments:

Please sign and return the following school day

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________ _______________

__________________________________________________________________

Homework

Classroom Economy

Students will be held responsible for a number of things in room 6.  As a reward and motivation, students will be “paid” for 

the doing the following things: ∙ a weekly job ∙ being a table captain ∙ returning homework ∙ Showing the Dolphin Way!

Executive Assistant

$20.00/week

*Helps teacher with passing out

and collecting papers

*Organizes lunch cards

*Takes paperwork to the office

*Assists with teaching/projects

when needed

Room 6 Jobs

Treasurer$15.00/week

*Pays students for various reasons when asked by teacher *Exchanges Mitchell Money when the Coupon Store is open*Pays the weekly salary to the students who have a class job

Librarian $10.00/week*Collects and returns library books to the library in the morning *Keeps our Classroom Library neat and organized*Keeps the Library Checkout Book at his/her desk

Table Captains

(1/table group) $10.00/week

*Checks that all table group

members have all

homework assignments*Records complete and

missing homework assignments

*Collects team members’

papers and puts them in

number order*Keeps table crate/pencil

cup near chair to pass out

materials

Supply Manager $10.00/week

*Sharpens pencils in the bucket when needed *Checks on paper supply on shelves and restocks when needed*Keeps all supply areas neat and organized

Points Recorder

$5.00/week

*Records

class/table group

points when

asked

by the teacher

*Tallies the

class/table

points

at the end of

each week and

gives a report

Teamwork I am looking forward to a fun and successful year!

I believe that it takes teamwork to accomplish this! This year I will be communicating with all room 6 families through the following things:

∙ Weekly newsletters∙ Emails∙ Phone calls (positive too!)∙ Dolphin Envelopes

Online Textbooks

You can also access our science book…

www.pearsonsuccessnet.com

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Birthday CelebrationsWhile I LOVE celebrating birthdays, we

have a strict Wellness Policy that includes limited treats for students.

Please be considerate of this when it is your child’s birthday! Some options

besides food include:• birthday book donation (to LCM’s library or our class

library)

• pencils

We Love Our PTO!!!

• Please support our hard working, generous PTO as they support all

of us!• WAVE (We Always Value

Education)100 % Participation in Room

06!

Have some extra time?Interested in Volunteering?

Please take a minute to check out my volunteer sign up sheets.

Feel free to email me with any questions or concerns about this!