Welcome toBack to School

Night!

Introductions• I grew up in Carlsbad.• I went to college at Sonoma State

University.• This is my 6th year of teaching. I have

been at LCM for the last 5 years.• 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

Homework

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.

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 JobsTreasurer

$15.00/week*Pays students for various reasons when asked by teacher *Exchanges Bailey Bucks 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

login: 4thgraderpassword: 4thgrader

LCM College Days• College Wednesdays-wear college t-shirt or

colors• Focus on what it means to be college ready• Talk about different colleges and what is

unique about each one• Getting students excited about going to college!

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 6!

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!