Planner- Every day a brief description of what was covered in class will be noted in the planner. Homework will be highlighted. We ask that you look at this daily if possible and sign on Thursday nights. We will check them on Fridays. Homework – Consistent weekly homework will be in a menu format. Homework should take no more than 40 minutes a night. Please notify us if you see this is not happening. Thursdays – Your child will bring home a Thursday folder which will include notes from school, and graded papers and projects from the teachers. Please return on Friday, unless other arrangements have been made with the teacher.

Lunch and Snack Lunch is from 11:30 to 12:00. Visitors are welcome… please sign in at the front office. You may bring food for your child only. You will need to sit at our “guest table” with your child only. A snack opportunity is provided at 2:00. Please follow the “One-handed, healthy” rule. Recess Recess will follow lunch from 12:00 – 12:30. We will have 30 minutes of recess every day… weather permitting.

Classroom Management We will be using a checkbook system to help us monitor behavior in our classroom. Each child will begin the six-week grading period with $ Each six- weeks, the child will get to “start fresh” with a new checkbook and balance. Dollars may be added for positive behaviors that exceed expectations. Dollars may be subtracted for behaviors that do not meet expectations. Behaviors will be documented in the checkbook. If the student has to deduct a dollar, there will be a conversation held between the teacher and student. The student will be given the opportunity to practice the correct behavior. Students will be able to purchase rewards at designated times throughout the six-week period for certain amounts of “money”.

If you wish to volunteer you MUST fill out a background check every year. You can do this online through the LISD website.

School starts promptly at 8:00. They must be in the room by the 8:00 bell or they are counted tardy. Please remember that the 4 th grade classes are quite a distance from the front of the school.

P.E., Spanish, Art, and Music P.E., Spanish, Art, and Music Each student is in a color group for Specials this year: Each student is in a color group for Specials this year: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, and Blue. Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, and Blue. Participation and content mastery are measured in each specials class.Participation and content mastery are measured in each specials class. A student may earn an E – Excellent, S – Satisfactory, A student may earn an E – Excellent, S – Satisfactory, N- Needs Improvement, or U – Unacceptable.N- Needs Improvement, or U – Unacceptable. Please speak with your child’s individual instructor concerning grades.Please speak with your child’s individual instructor concerning grades. Specials Newsletter!!!!!!! Specials Newsletter!!!!!!! *Please watch for our Specials newsletter every *Please watch for our Specials newsletter every nine weeks with news regarding upcoming projects, events, curriculum objectives, and much more nine weeks with news regarding upcoming projects, events, curriculum objectives, and much more

Liz Shaw Resource Teacher Barri Whitaker Resource Teacher Teri Robinson Dyslexia Teacher Sherrie Fletcher Paraprofessional

Articulation Fluency Voice Language Social Skills Donna Karcher, M.S. CCC-SLP

Monday, September 20, st – 3 rd Grade ~ 6:00 – 6:45 4 th – 5 th Grade ~ 7:00 – 7:45 at Lovejoy Elementary in the Gathering Spot

In Social Studies we use Google and Yahoo! Maps, Power Point, Publisher, Movie Maker, and digital movie production. In Language Arts we use clicker quizzes on the Starboard, iPods for listening, and we publish using Word. In Science, we use the internet for research, Power Point for presentations, and digital microscopes. We will also be using the iTouch for video streaming and small group settings. In Math, we use Excel for graphing and internet sites for independent practice of math concepts. We will also be using the iTouch for video streaming and small group settings. Each child will spend time in the computer lab practicing keyboarding skills.

Puster Library Mrs. Harkey – Librarian Mrs. Grudzielanek – Library Aide  Hours: 7:45 – 4:00  Book Check Out – Two Weeks (may be renewed)  Kindergarten – 1 book  First Grade – 2 books  Second through Fifth – 3 books  Volunteers are always welcome!! BOOK FAIR SEPTEMBER 10 th – 17th

PUSTER PE AWARDED A TRAVERSE CLIMBING WALL FROM THE FOUNDATION FOR LOVEJOY SCHOOLS

PUSTER PE BENEFITS OF A TRAVERSE CLIMBING WALL: IMPROVE UPPER BODY STRENGTH INCORPORATE MATH, SPELLING, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES, AND CHARACTER BUILDING INTO PE CURRICULUM PROMOTE TEAM WORK PLAY NEW AND EXCITING GAMES

Subject Rotations If your last name starts with: A – L please go to Language Arts/Social Studies Rotation in the library. M-Z please stay in the cafeteria for Math/Science Rotation. We will switch groups in 15 minutes.