Welcome to Back-to-School Night Thursday, September 25, 2014 4th Grade: Mrs. Baldyga

Homework (SS) Homework will be assigned periodically - Social Studies Alive! Regions of Our Country - www.teachtci.com – A password sheet was given to each child. Planners & Homework Folders: -Please check daily and sign nightly -Empty the “Leave at Home” side -Homework/Notes/Forms put in “Return to School” side *Students will stay in during lunch recess to make-up missing homework.

Content Chapter 1- Discovering the Social Sciences Chapter 2- Exploring Regions of the United States Chapter 3- The Peopling of the United States Chapter 4- A Train Tour of the Northeast Chapter 5- Population Density and Life in the Northeast Chapter 6- A Boat and Bus Tour of the Southeast Chapter 7- The Effects of Geography on Life in the Southeast Chapter 8- A Crop Duster Tour of the Midwest Chapter 9- Agricultural Changes in the Midwest Chapter 10- A Big Rig Tour of the Southwest Chapter 11- A Case Study in Water Use: The Colorado River Chapter12- A Van and Airplane Tour of the West Chapter 13- Cities of the West Chapter 14- Researching Your State’s Geography Chapter 15- Researching Your State’s History Chapter 16- Researching Your State’s Economy Chapter 17- Researching Your State’s Government

Homework Policy Missed homework is still expected to be complete and points will be taken off accordingly. Each student is given one “Oops Pass” per marking period. If your child is absent, please make arrangements to have his or her work picked up ASAP. If you call the office early in the morning, I will be more than happy to have your child’s work ready for you. I don’t expect it to be completed when they return from being out sick. We will make arrangements for a due date. Try to set aside a routine each night for homework. You have to find a schedule that works best for your family. Try to provide a comfortable and quiet place at home where your child can complete their assignments. Graded assignments will be sent home in your child’s homework folder. Try to praise them for good work and help them correct any mistakes.

What’s Happening & Study guides Weekly news letter of the topics that are covered in Social Studies. Tentative test dates Study guides for each chapter- Signed and returned for an extra point of their test. Teacher website and Grade 4 Webpage www.Somerdale-park.org

Mrs. Baldyga’s Classroom Rules Listen when others are talking. Follow directions. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Work quietly and do not disturb others. Show respect for school and personal property. Work and play in a safe manner. Treat others the way you want to be treated. HOT ( Homework On Time)- Behavior Incentive

Grading/ Weighting 100-93 A 40%- Tests 92-85 B 10%- Homework 84-77 C 20%- Classwork 76-66 D 30%- Labs/Projects/Quizzes 65 and below F

Dates for Interims & Report Cards -Oct. 3rd -Nov 14th -Dec. 12th -January 30th -Feb 27th -April 2nd -May 8th -June 16th Please access your child’s grades on Power School weekly to check their progress. ( Passwords were given out with your username and password)

Birthdays & Parties Birthday Parties are now held in the cafeteria. You have the opportunity to choose the birthday treat for your child’s class. In addition, the birthday child will receive a birthday surprise from the “Birthday Box”. All snacks will be delivered to your child in the cafeteria during their lunch period. Please contact: Linda Mackara at: som@nsfm or call 85-783-6261 x117 Holidays celebrated in the classroom: Halloween, Thanksgiving (Cafeteria with the whole 4th grade), Winter party, Valentine’s Day, Spring party, End of the year party.

Contact Information E-mail: lbaldyga@somerdale-park.org Call: (856) 783-6261 and speak with the secretary to contact me. Write: In the daily planner or send in a note in the homework folder. *Please contact me if your child is leaving early, or if his/her dismissal procedure changes.