Welcome to Our 4th Grade Adventure!

Introductions Tammy Marriott-Reading & Social Studies Dana Pierre - Writing-Grammar, spelling and composition Ashley Navarre -Math & Science Lauren Zamora-Reading & Social Studies Karin Chambers- Writing-Grammar, spelling and composition Brittney Kaspar -Math & Science

Lunch Times Kaspar HR – 11:35-12:05 Chambers HR – 11:38-12:08 Zamora HR – 11:41-12:11 Navarre – 11:43-12:13 Marriott – 11:46-12:16 Pierre – 11:49-12:19

Wednesday Folders Planners Students will be recording their daily homework in their planner. These should be checked nightly. Our goal is to have students become more organized and therefore more successful. Klein ISD has a link which provides more information about this program. 1.Should be reviewed, signed, and returned by Thursday. 2.Weekly progress for academics and behavior 3.Please review graded papers with your child. Planners are available in the school store for $5

Dress Code from school handbook Shorts (“athletic attire,” walking or "Bermuda" type)/skirts/dresses are acceptable as long as they are mid-thigh or below. Bike shorts of any style or length, worn either as an outer or visible under garment, are prohibited. 2. Any low-cut, see-through, or backless dress, tank top, blouse, or shirt may not be worn to school. Straps on outer garments must be sufficiently wide to cover undergarments.

Birthday Celebrations 1. Encouraged to bring favors instead of food (in hopes of avoiding allergy issues) 2. School store has items available 3. Birthday invitations

Remind App. Twitter Skyward Family Access 1. Instructions were in Wednesday folder a few weeks ago. 2. See Klein ISD homepage (link on left side) Remind App. Sign up for all three classrooms to receive important information. Twitter

Writing – Language Arts Spelling words are written in the planners each week. Word study menu activities are for students to practice at home. NO word study papers will be collected. Tests on Friday Writing- Most samples stay in the classroom. If you wish to view any work, you may schedule a time to meet with the writing teacher. Writing – Language Arts

Science - Math -Math will have more multi-step problems and higher level thinking. -Science/Math notebooks can be taken home to study with just please return the next day.

Reading - Social Studies Reading Homework is Monday – Thursday (30 minutes daily) Students keep track of reading in their planner. Library Day is: Tuesday STAR Reader Tests: 75 points https://newsela.com/ Newsela gives teachers countless ways to encourage not only more reading, but also more writing in all classrooms and content areas Reading Notebook – Stays at school. Social Studies Notebook stays at school – 4th grade focus will be on Texas history.

Awesome Websites

GT Referrals https://goo.gl/mjQuE9 The GT referral window for K-11 is September 11th- September 29th. If you would like to refer your child for Klein’s Gifted and Talented Program, please go to link below and sign up a request form. The front office also has the paper form if you want to pick it up. https://goo.gl/mjQuE9 If you have any questions, please call our counselor, Darcy Miller 832-484-5919 or Assistant Principal, Justin Pluckhahn at 832-484-5881. For more information you may also visit the Klein ISD website. Click Departments>Advanced Academics>Gifted and Talented Referrals must be completed by Friday, September 29th.

4th Grade Field Trip Volunteers for Wunderlich Farms – Please sign up! We need many volunteers for this fun trip to be successful. January 30, 2018

Thank you so much for coming!! We are looking forward to Working with you this year!!