Welcome to 4th Grade in Room 73 with Ms. Marshall

All About Ms. Marshall

Teaching Philosophy Every student can learn Focus is on the process of learning, to build confidence and capacity in students, and less on the product (productive struggle) Aim is to guide, facilitate, and model to motivate students to take ownership of their own learning Differentiation College and Career Readiness A

Daily Schedule 7:50-8:05 am Morning Work/Journal 8:05-8:30 am English/Language Arts 8:30-8:45 am Number Talks 18:45-9:45 am My Math or ST Math 9:45-10:00 am Word Work 10:00-11:00 am Reading Groups/Stations 11:00 am-12:00 pm Lunch/Recess 12:00-12:45 Writer’s Workshop 12:45-1:30 pm Science or Social Studies 1:30-1:40 pm Afternoon recess 1:40-2:20 pm Specials

Weekly Sessions 6 Day Rotation Day 1: Library Day 2: P.E. Day 3: Music Day 4: Art Day 5: P.E. Day 6: Music

Homework Bring orange homework folder to school every day! Plan a daily homework time in a quiet place. Do your work NEATLY and CAREFULLY. Read and follow all directions. Ask for help ONLY if you need it. Reading Log, Math Sheet, daily. Possible word work contract Have a parent/guardian sign off on your completed work. Homework is checked daily. Reading log is turned in on Friday.

Birthdays and Parties In room 73, birthdays are a great celebration Please let me know in advance if you plan on bringing in a treat for your student to share with the class Please do not distribute party invitations in the classroom unless every child in our classroom is invited to the party If possible, when providing a sweet treat also bring an alternative healthy treat for students who do not eat sugar.

Responsibilities and Expectations Social Contract Classroom Job Responsibilities Classroom Behavior System Classroom Reward System Sticker Sheets, Group Points, Warm Fuzzies

Bell to Bell Instruction 5 minutes per day of lost time adds up 15 hours of instruction over the year Always check in with the office if you are late! If you need to change end of the day plans please call before 1:35

Communication Between School and Home Email Phone calls and notes Conferences upon request Class website Report cards Peek at the Week

Assessments, Assignments, and Grades All assessments may be retaken. Mastery is our goal! Ms. Marshall will not seek out students to retake assessments, this is a student responsibility. Late assignments will have points deducted but will be accepted up to 2 weeks late Student grades will be based on the most recent score on a standard Graded work will be sent home. Please go over this work with your student!

Announcements & Things to Look for Library brochures PTO Auction Parent Conferences (October) Volunteers: Sign-up sheets in back of room AR Levels, ST Math Box Tops Scholastic book orders

Teacher Contact Info amarshall@bisd303.org www.bisd303.org 206-842-4752 Room 73