4th Grade OPEN HOUSE

Developing Independence Help your child gain confidence and develop important life skills: Organization skills Accountability Preparing for the next day Chores Bedtime – adequate sleep affects academic performance and emotional state “Why is discipline important? Discipline teaches us to operate by principle rather than desire.” ― John F. MacArthur Jr.

Kreinhop Manners 1. Treat others the way you would like to be treated. 2. This is your education . . . invest all you’ve got. 3. Turn class work in on time and give your best effort. 4. Be responsible and accountable. 5. Communicate appropriately. Each child will be as signed a class responsibility.

Grades New Family/Student Access Center coming September 2016 Family Access is a free service and will be available to all parents and guardians with children enrolled in the district starting in September 2016.

OTHER Being ready for class Tuesday Folders Other Folders Agenda/Planner Family Access – www.kleinisd.net Parent Conference Day/ Professional Development Day

Please Music & PE Schedule Monday – Art Tuesday – PE,Music POTHOS Homeroom Monday – Music Tuesday – Music, PE Wednesday – PE Thursday – PE Friday – Art HUNSUCKER Homeroom Monday – Art Tuesday – PE,Music Wednesday – PE Thursday – PE Friday - Music Please Wear closed toe shoes (preferably) athletic shoes on PE days. Absolutely NO flip flops in PE.

Writing Test March 28 (Tuesday) Math – May 8 (Monday) Spring 2017 Writing Test March 28 (Tuesday) Math – May 8 (Monday) Reading – May 9 (Tuesday) Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (state curriculum): http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=6148 STAAR (state assessment) Resources/Information: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/

Language Arts Homework Please check your child’s homework for completeness and accuracy. Students should read a minimum of 20 minutes daily to develop fluency, vocabulary, and endurance. Reading to/with your child is also beneficial. Reading logs are due on Fridays with a parent or guardian signature. Assigned Spelling homework is due Friday. Students should be studying daily using whatever methods are effective.

Library Every Other Wednesday Starting September 7: Ms.Pothos’s Homeroom-11:00-11:30 Ms.Hunsucker’s Homeroom-2:00-2:30 Please Encourage your child to keep their library books in their backpack when not reading them.

Math/Science Homework Math and /or Science homework is assigned on Monday and due the following Monday. Work on multiplication fact fluency daily – 15 minutes of focused practice .

Homework Log Week Total Fluency minutes: : Activity(ies) used: Dates: Parent Signature: Menu : Option 1: Humans learn best when interacting with other humans. Please explain how you shared your knowledge with someone in your life. Option 2: Math and Science can be found everywhere in our daily live. Please explain how you connected your classroom learning to your personal life. Option 3: Teacher assignment

Homework Log Week 1 Expanded Notation 3 Total Fluency minutes: : Activity(ies) used: Dates: Sept.6 2 Science Tools Parent Signature: Menu : Option 1: Humans learn best when interacting with other humans. Please explain how you shared your knowledge with someone in your life. Option 2: Math and Science can be found everywhere in our daily live. Please explain how you connected your classroom learning to your personal life. Option 3: Teacher assignment

Homework Log Week 1 Expanded Notation Total Fluency minutes: : 3 Activity(ies) used: I asked my mom to write any 6 digit numeral. I explained that first you need to show the value of each digit. I started with the value of the first 2 digits. Mom finished the other four. Then I had to explain how to use parentheses and count the zeroes. The last step I had to remind to put the plus sign. 320 min or 5 hours 20 min Reflex flashcards Dates: Sept.6 2 Science Tools Scavenger Hunt I looked for some science tool in my house. I could not find the thermometer like in the classroom, but I saw a larger thermometer in our backyard. It also showed F and C. I found a measuring tape in the drawer in the kitchen. It also has cm, so scientists can use it too. Parent Signature: Menu : Option 1: Humans learn best when interacting with other humans. Please explain how you shared your knowledge with someone in your life. Option 2: Math and Science can be found everywhere in our daily live. Please explain how you connected your classroom learning to your personal life. Option 3: Teacher assignment

Math/Science Homework Can a child bring his or her lesson plan? Could more writing done on a piece of paper? Could a child also include a drawing or a model? Can a child write about Math and Science real life connection as a poem? Can a child send an e-mail with a Power Point presentation? The answer is YES

Healthy Grain Snacks Watch out! Some granola Bars include Peanuts! Granola Cereal Cheerios Original flavor Please use ZipLock bags

Healthy Fruit snacks Please use ZipLock bags Sliced Apples/Pears Banana Carrots Grapes Celery sticks Please use ZipLock bags

Other Healthy snacks Please use ZipLock bags Animal crackers Original Almonds or raisins Low Fat Pop Corn Ritz Original Crackers

You can bring water bottle as a drink in the classroom

Attendance Attendance Counts: EVERY DAY, EVERYONE Klein ISD is dedicated to academic achievement and success for all students. Regular school attendance is an essential part of that success starting in pre-kindergarten and continuing through high school. Students who are absent from school, miss out on learning. Improving student attendance is a key strategy for ensuring students are on-track to learn and will reach their full potential. http://www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=attcounts.home

Attendance Please have your children at school each day. Being on time and remaining in school for the entire school day is a critical part of student success. We teach from bell to bell at Kreinhop. It is important to be in class each day as close to 8:00 as possible. Early Dismissals Best day to schedule appointments would be Tuesday afternoons.

From PTO… Please join PTO ($10). Membership supports class parties and your membership entitles you to a student directory. The membership drive is in full swing! PTO and Kreinhop are working together. We really need parents to support this fundraiser.  

Communication Ms. Pothos tpothos1@kleinisd.net 832-484-7427 Ms. Hunsucker vhunsucker1@kleinisd.net 832-484-7416 Please call to schedule conferences. We will not answer phones during the instructional part of the day. You are welcome to leave a message or send an email. Our Conference/Planning Time is 10:00 – 10:50 daily (except for Mondays and no Tuesdays) Monday 10:50-11:40

Questions?