Welcome to Back-to-School Night Ms. Tenney’s Class This is going to be an amazing 4 th grade year together!

All About Ms. Tenney I grew up in Littleton, CO. I have a large extended family nearby, several attend BFA. I have my Bachelors Degree in Art from Utah State University and a Masters Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Phoenix. I have 2 wonderful children, Ryan 15 and Katelyn 13. This is my sixth year teaching 4 th grade and my third year at BFA

My Family

Important Information Students Arrive in classroom 8:00-8:15 a.m. Specials: 9:40-10:20 Recess: 11:45-12:05 p.m. Lunch 12:05-12:25 p.m. Afternoon Recess: 2:30- 2:45 p.m.

Specials Schedules change each week: Technology-Ms. Konesky PE-Mrs. Bauer Art- Mrs. Hinkle Music-Ms. Johnson Students must wear sneakers on gym days. 4th Grade- Chorus & Instrumental Music (Schedules Vary) afterschool hours.

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TEAM TENNEY Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe

Classroom Expectations Rewards System Team Points Punch Cards Chain Links

Fouls: 1- Warning: Miss 5 minutes of recess 2- Miss recess and letter home. 3- Sent to office 3 Pointer: When caught going above and beyond what is expected of them Classroom Expectations

Accelerated Reader AR will help to support, test, and challenge each student over the course of the school year. –Know your child’s AR Goal –AR reading range –Reading Contracts

Nifty News Students are assigned a day of the week to present their report Students will write a 1-3 paragraph report about something that has happened during their week. –At least 3 paragraphs starting in December –

Field Trips History of Colorado Museum Capital Nature and Science Museum In house field trips –Mountain Man

Homework Homework is posted each and every day. Students are responsible for copying assignments into their planners throughout the day. Assignments and projects are all posted on my website on a weekly basis. Homework is due the next day unless otherwise directed.

A = B = C = D = F = Gradelink reports keep you informed of your child’s daily progress. Grading Scale