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Welcome to 4 th Grade!

Welcome to 4 th Grade!. 2011-2012 Parent Orientation. Welcome to 4 th Grade!. We would like to welcome you and give a brief presentation and introduction. We will be happy to meet with any of you afterwards. 4 th Grade Partnership.

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Welcome to 4 th Grade!

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  1. Welcome to 4th Grade! 2011-2012 Parent Orientation

  2. Welcome to 4th Grade! • We would like to welcome you and give a brief presentation and introduction. • We will be happy to meet with any of you afterwards.

  3. 4th Grade Partnership • The Harvard Family Research Project study on parental involvement indicates the following: • Parent/guardian involvement is associated with higher student achievement outcomes.

  4. How to help? • Many of you do this already, but this is what research indicates. • Reading and communicating with one's child, and the more subtle aspects of parental involvement, such as parental style and expectations, had a greater impact on student educational outcomes than some of the more demonstrative aspects of parental involvement, such as having household rules, and parental attendance and participation at school functions. • www.hfrp.org/publications-resources/browse-our-publications/parental-involvement-and-student-achievement-a-meta-analysis

  5. Expectations • We have high expectations. They are challenging but reasonable. • 4th grade is a significant academic jump from 3rd grade. Your child may struggle at times this year, and that is normal. • Communication between parent and teacher is critically important.

  6. Safe Environment • We appreciate the fact that you know your child better than anyone. With that in mind, if you or your child have any concerns, please let us know as soon as possible.

  7. Communicating with parents: How will we involve parents? • Parent Orientation • Websites (updated weekly) • Agendas (daily) • Notes, e-mails, phone calls • Room parent • Volunteer opportunities

  8. School Rules & Expectations • BE RESPECTFUL • BE RESPONSIBLE • BE SAFE

  9. BE RESPECTFUL • TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY • Keep hands, feet, objects, and negative words to yourself. • TO ALL ADULTS: FACULTY, STAFF, & ADMINISTRATION • Teachers, Cafeteria Workers, Office Workers, Principals, Custodians, Educational Assistants • TO SCHOOL PROPERTY • Anything belonging to the county/school

  10. BE RESPONSIBLE • Have all materials ready for class each day. • Complete homework and have it ready for class when it’s due. • Get agenda signed daily. • Give notes and papers to parents when they are sent home. • Bring back notes/papers when they are to be returned. • Keep desk, floor, & cubby area clean and organized.

  11. BESAFE • In the classroom • In the hallway • In the bathroom • In the cafeteria • On the playground

  12. Behavior Marks OT = off-task behaviors; inattention; school/classroom rule broken T = loud, inappropriate or disruptive talking DP = disrespectful to other people or oneself DT = disrespect to things; school or personal property R = responsibility for class supplies; books; AGENDA H = homework or class work not completed AND brought to class G = gum L = late to class, unexcused

  13. Roar Bucks Roar Celebration Extra Privileges Treats Extra Computer Time Individual Teacher Choice Marks Loss of Roar Party Loss of privileges Removed to another teacher’s classroom Conference 6 marks – referral to office Extreme behavior – straight to office Rewards/ConsequencesTeachers may choose from the following:

  14. Agendas • Please Check & Sign Agendas Daily! • Students should always have their agendas filled out. • Students are responsible for: • ROAR Chart • Materials (books, papers, etc.) • Agenda (getting signatures & recording their assignments) • Delivering anything sent home to parents • Giving notes to teachers from parents • Completing/Turning in their assigned and missed work

  15. Absences • Need a parent or doctor note to excuse absences. After 10:00, only a doctor’s note is accepted to receive an excused absence. • Have 5 school days to make up work. • Any medicine must be brought to the office by a parent and signed in.

  16. Lunch/Snacks • Money will be turned in at the cafeteria by students in a sealed and marked envelope • Healthy lunches from home. • Nosodas, tea, etc. are allowed. • Snacks must be healthy: no candy. • Only water to drink in a spill proof bottle allowed in classroom.

  17. Related Arts • RA is on a 6 day rotating schedule. • Students will know what they have at least by the day before. • Wear sneakers on PE days.

  18. Homework • Homework is an essential part of learning. It helps to reinforce concepts. As such, late homework will have a negative effect on grades.

  19. Visiting School & Picking up Child • All parents must enter the at the front office and sign with picture I.D. before entering any other part of the school or playground. • No child may be checked out after 2:15. Pick them up in car rider line. • Send a note for any alternate way home. • Schedule meetings at least 2 days in advance.

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