Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common 
questions of students and parents.

1. How will the teacher communicate with parents?
2. What is the daily schedule for my fourth grader?
3. What day is PE Class?
4. Will there be a Spelling List?
5. What else will be included in Language Arts?
6. What will Fourth Graders learn in Math?
7. What will students learn about in Fourth Grade Social Studies?
8. What will Fourth Graders learn about in Science?
9. How much homework should I expect my Fourth Grader to have?
10. How are birthdays celebrated in Fourth Grade?
11. What should I do if my child needs to take medicine prescribed by a doctor?

How will the teacher communicate with parents?

Daily Assignment Book - Check the book for notes written by the 
teacher.
Mid-Quarter Progress Reports.
Report card
Parent Teacher Conferences
Monthly newsletter
Class Web Page
Teacher made phone calls to parents
You may reach me by phone at home or at school or by e-mail.

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What is the daily schedule for my fourth grader?

The day begins with an opening.  Students say the Pledge of 
Allegiance. 
Attendance and lunch count is taken.
 
Fourth Graders eat lunch at 12:00, which is followed by noon 
recess.

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What day is PE Class?

PE classes will be held on alternate days.
Students need to have white-soled, non-marking shoes for PE 
class.  These 
shoes will remain at school and are in addition to their regular 
school 
shoes.

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Will there be a Spelling List?

A Take-Home Spelling List will be given to each student on 
Monday, or the 
first day of the school week.  In addition, spelling words are 
listed on this website.
You can help your child study for the Spelling Test at home by 
practicing 
the words both orally and by writing them in cursive.
Spelling words and phonics rules that go with them will be 
practiced during 
the week in school.
A Spelling Test will be held on Friday, or the last day of the 
week.

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What else will be included in Language Arts?

Students will read various kinds of literature.
Students will work on developing comprehension skills.
Students will work on developing their vocabularies.
Students will be writing, using the Six Traits Writing model and 
the Step Up to Writing for developing 
their writing pieces.
Students will be given a reading goal each quarter.  Students 
will be required to fill out a questionaire on books read. 

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What will Fourth Graders learn in Math?

Fourth graders will learn basic computation and estimation skills 
involving 
whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Students will develop numeration and number sense.
Students will learn measurement skills.
Students will develop an understanding and apply geometry and 
spatial 
concepts.
Students will develop skills in data analysis, probability, and 
statistical 
concepts.
Students will develop their knowledge of algebraic concepts.

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What will students learn about in Fourth Grade Social Studies?

Students will study Nebraska and the regions of the United States.

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What will Fourth Graders learn about in Science?

Students will study Life Science, Earth Science, and Physical 
Science.
Students will be doing labs and write lab reports.
Students will participate in activities to develop their problem 
solving and 
critical thinking skills.

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How much homework should I expect my Fourth Grader to have?

Students will be given work time during each class session.  Work 
not 
completed during that time will be homework.  
Occasionally students may have to work on a special project at 
home.  For 
example, in Social Studies they may need to interview someone to 
enhance our 
classroom learning.
Assignment books are used on a daily basis.  This is a tool for 
helping 
students remember what assignments are due.  All work should be 
completed 
and handed in on time.  Parents can help by going over these 
assignments 
with the student and giving praise, reinforcement, and 
encouragement.
It is helpful to provide a quiet time and place for homework.
If your child is absent from school, he/she will have two days 
for each day 
missed to make up their work.  Whenever possible make up work 
will be sent 
home with a sibling, or a parent may pick up the student's work.  
In 
addition, homework is posted on this website on a daily basis.

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How are birthdays celebrated in Fourth Grade?

Students may bring a treat to share with their classmates if they 
choose to 
do so.  Due to the new wellness policy, consideration should be 
made to make
the treats healthy.  Examples of healthy treats are crackers and 
cheese,
popcorn, fruit drinks or snacks, etc.  Treats may also be items 
such as a 
book
for the classroom library or pencils, erasers, etc. for each 
student.

Students celebrating summer birthdays may choose any day during 
the school 
year to celebrate with the class.

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What should I do if my child needs to take medicine prescribed by a doctor?

You must complete a meds form for each prescription.  Meds cannot 
be given 
without this form.

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