Windsor Elementary 2009-2010 Fourth Grade Informational Packet

 

 

Welcome to the Fourth Grade!

 

 

     We are eagerly looking forward to an exciting school year with your child.  We will be incorporating many cooperative learning opportunities as well as opportunities for students to work individually.  It is in your child’s best interest that we work together to make this year a very productive one.  We have already discussed this plan in school, but we would appreciate it if you would please read these guidelines carefully with your child, then please sign and return the verification form to school.

 If you have any questions or concerns, please write us a note, call the school to leave a message for us at 284-8014 and we will return your call, or e-mail us.                                          bugamichelle@elyriaschools.org

          hessdenise@elyriaschools.org

          heckenbergmarcia@elyriaschools.org

          ziegmancaroline@elyriaaschools.org

 

The Fourth Grade Team:  Mrs. Buga, Mrs. Hess, Mrs. Heckenberg, and Mrs. Ziegman

 

 

 

Promptness

     It is very important that your child is at school on time.  All fourth graders should enter the building through the fourth grade door (northeast corner) by 9:00 a.m. so that they can be prepared to actually start class at 9:10 a.m. with all of their necessary supplies.

 

 

Schedule

All fourth graders will receive a copy of our daily schedule on the back of the red take home folder.  The schedule may be change to accommodate special programs.

Lunch: 12:15-12:45

Art, Music, and Physical Education:  Tuesdays

Library:  Tuesdays

Computer Lab:  Wednesdays

 

Absences

     Please send a dated note to school each time your child is absent or tardy.  Students are responsible to make up all the work assigned on the days they are absent from school.    Work will be collected at school and an absent sheet will be filled out informing the student what needs to be completed.  Please notify the office and make arrangements for a sibling or another Windsor student to bring these assignments home for your child.  Students will be given a day for each day absent to complete the work.

 

Wednesday Folders

          Each fourth grader will have a red plastic take home folder which will travel between home and school.  Students will empty mailboxes on Wednesdays.  Be looking for graded assignments and school communications every Wednesday!  Progress reports will be sent home every other Wednesday beginning September 16.  The folders should return to school the next day with a parent signature.

 

Grades       

Graded papers will be sent home every Wednesday and Progress reports will be sent home every other Wednesday.  Students are expected to do their best work on each assignment.  Extra credit for science is available on our website.  The following grading system is used in the Elyria City Schools:        

                                                          A     90 - 100%

B     80 - 89%

C     70 - 79%

D     60 - 69%

F     59% or below      

 

Homework

    Homework is a vital part of the academic program.  We hope that you will establish a quiet, study period each day for homework assignments to be completed or to review material covered in class.  Math practice and reading will be assigned daily.  Weekly assignments will be given in spelling.  Assignments in social studies and science will vary.  Students will write down their homework in their red assignment notebook.  Missing homework will result in missing recess.

 

          We feel that it is important for you to be aware of both positive happenings and any areas that need attention each day.  Since communication is a two-way process, please sign your name (no initials please) in each day’s assignment box indicating that you have seen the notebook and are aware of your child’s daily progress.  It is the child’s responsibility to give the parent/guardian the notebook to be reviewed, signed, and then returned to school daily. If the student fails to obtain daily signatures, the parent/guardian will be contacted by phone.

 

 

Fourth Grade Classroom Rules

 

RESPECT YOURSELF

#1 ~ I am prepared to learn.  I have all materials and am ready to go on time.

#2 ~ I have all my homework & assignments completed on time.

#3 ~ I have my assignment notebook filled out and signed each day.

#4 ~ I make an effort to be the best student I can be by following directions and

using my time wisely.

         

RESPECT OTHERS

#5 ~ I work appropriately on each assigned task.

#6 ~ I am polite, use good manners and speak appropriately to others.

#7 ~ I  keep my hands and feet  to myself.

         

RESPECT PROPERTY

#8 ~ I take care of all materials and use them appropriately.

 

If a rule is broken, the number of the broken rule will be written in the student’s assignment notebook and the consequences below will be issued.

 

 

 

Consequences:

1st  time a rule is broken    ~  Warning

2nd time a rule is broken    ~  No Recess – automatic for missing homework.

3rd time a rule is broken    ~   No Recess & Student reflection sheet with parental signature required.

4th time a rule is broken    ~   All of the above and phone call home.

5th time a rule is broken    ~   All of the above and sent to Principal

 

         

A student will be immediately removed from the classroom and sent to the office if

1. The pupil’s behavior poses a continuing danger to persons or property.

2.  The pupil’s behavior poses an ongoing threat of disrupting school.

 

 

Positive behavior is encouraged.  To encourage appropriate classroom behavior, the students may receive a variety of individual and group rewards including:  homework passes, stickers, treats, movies, extra recess, positive notes home, verbal praise, special privileges, and special lunches.