WELCOME TO ROOM 110! Mrs. Katie Rengers

CLASS BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS Student ownership/classroom rules Private behavior system, student check-in optional, monthly earnings District discipline form-See Anti-Bullying Zone Continued implementation of Olweus Bullying Prevention Weekly meetings Sprigeo-Online reporting-K-4 Parents only, can be anonymous or by name View video from Mrs. Toy

ALLERGY MANAGEMENT Peanut-free end of table Alert nurse of any allergies—will update my records electronically Snacks provided at parties are from school approved list

ABSENCES/EARLY DISMISSALS /contact school by 9:00 to request homework and inform whom the work should go home with (sibling and specify classroom, the office for you to pick up, etc.) An excuse is required for each absence. (Brown sheets) Extended absences-we will work together with you to make up work. Getting healthy is the most important thing. Early dismissals-a written note is required for us to submit to the office- s will not be accepted.

SCHEDULES Link for our specials/daily schedule available on website

ASSIGNMENTS/PLANNER District guideline-40 minutes/night 20 minutes reading minutes required at the beginning of each week-Super readers are Super heroes! 20 minutes other (typically BAM and math) Practice Multiplication Facts!!! BAM-Book-A-Month-various genres at Lexile level (based on NWEA) Organizer completed at home Planner-to be checked by you -Homework also available on website

GRADES 4 th grade=Thinking Grade Grades= homework, projects, group work, writing papers, notebooks, participation Reading, Language Arts, Spelling, Science, Social Studies, Mathematics Continued online gradebook Contact office ASAP if you do not have Internet access =A 80-89=B 70-79=C 60-69=D 0-59=F

OTHER ASSESSMENTS/ RESPONSIBILITIES NWEA (3x/year) PSSA (April 2015) Compass Learning Odyssey (40 minutes/week)-username / password remains the same Responsibility Belongs to your child if they leave for purpose, band, speech, etc.

LUNCHES/WATER BOTTLES 6 choices per day Money turned in by teacher to cafeteria in special envelope by 9:00 Birthday treats (non-edible) welcome~See class website Allergy management protocol/procedures in place Water bottles welcome-If ‘Sweat’, use sock, cloth, etc. Please make sure the water bottle also has a sealable lid

STAR STUDENT Student of the Week Completed information sheet 4-5 pictures to display in room (will be returned) “Show and tell”-please use your best judgment about valuable items Book/poem to share with class Summarize newspaper/Internet article/current event

TAKE HOME FOLDER Please assist your child in cleaning out and keeping organized! If you have a question if something is no longer needed, please write us a note ***Milkweed-

TECHNOLOGY Voluntary, we have ipads available to use occasionally Only to be used in designated times Child’s responsibility to keep track of Must be registered with BYOT available at district website Requested App: Free QR Reader, Math Ninja

FIELD TRIPS Tentatively scheduled=Heinz History Museum (~April) Cost TBD

BAND/STRINGS One is optional for fourth grade; however, instructional time is missed. Band---Contact Mrs. Kelly Levere Strings-Contact Ms. Marlina DeFelice

COMMUNICATION Essential for maximum success If using a telephone or , please allow 24 hours for a response ing is best Subject line= ‘Parent Note’ (Spam filter) If you would like a conference, please contact me in advance to schedule a time.

JOINING THE PTO Involved and make a difference in our school Many volunteer opportunities Minimal cost to join as a family See video 7A3084&group=0&parId=7D1FD8E6697A3084%219247&authkey=%21AL038xY PUxa65Rs&o=OneUp 7A3084&group=0&parId=7D1FD8E6697A3084%219247&authkey=%21AL038xY PUxa65Rs&o=OneUp

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