Welcome to 4th Grade Parent Night! September 15, 2016

“Communication works for those who work at it.” John Dewey Home/School Communication Home/School Folder Good News Phone Calls Email (current information)

For Your Information Additional Information Classroom Policies Dress Snacks Birthdays Book Orders Water Bottles Hats Toys Attendance/Sickness/P ick-up Volunteers/Visitors Lunch 12:35 PM Class Parties Field Trips Headphones

Class Parties & Field Trips Usually 2:30-3:30 • Fall Party: Friday, Oct. 28th • Winter Party: Thursday, December 22nd • Valentines: Tuesday, Feb. 14th If you wish to volunteer, you must have filled out a background check from the office. - Wargo Heritage Lab Sept. 29 - History Center (April/May) -Bike Trip- June 7

Curriculum Highlights for Humanities Reading/Writing/Spelling Integrated Curriculum Spelling tests: Digital Day 5 Pre and post tests Wonders website student login Skill practice Assignments

Homework Study Links Packet (blue colored paper) Due dates on packets and in newsletter Practice Math Facts- Xtramath Humanities – Reading, Spelling

Curriculum Highlights Science Math Water (Science Museum comes to Oxbow December 6-9) Magnetism and Electricity Earth Materials Guest Speakers? Everyday Math: Spiraling Curriculum Resources: Student Reference Book, Family Letters, Study Links (homework), Math Games Math MAP Test Wednesday, Sept 21

Reporting Progress Report Cards Conferences Trimester Schedule Only skills taught will be marked Marking System (4,3,2,1) Fall Conferences: Goal Setting October 10, 13, 18 Spring Conferences: Feb. 13, 16, 21 If you have not yet signed up for a Conference time, please do so tonight.

“The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you.” -- B.B. King Comments or Questions? Contact information: John.Wippler@anoka.k12.mn.us Voicemail: 763-506-3877 Jessica.Kersten@anoka.k12.mn.us Voicemail: 763-506-3860 Thank you for coming!