MATH and SCIENCE TEACHER WELCOME TO FOURTH GRADE TEAM HONOR MR. BAKER HOMEROOM TEACHER MATH and SCIENCE TEACHER

MEET YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER Graduate of York College Graduate classes from Penn State York and Millersville University 20 years in Dallastown School District Fifth year in 4th grade Previous 15 years as a 5th grade teacher 2 daughters – Megan & Lauren Live in Shiloh Enjoy sports

4th Grade Orientation = Mon. Aug. 22 @ 3:30 or 6:30 First Day of School = Wed. Aug. 24

SCHOOL HOURS 8:30 – 3:20 Organization & preparation for the day begins at 8:30. VERY IMPORTANT TO BE ON TIME. IT SETS THE TONE FOR THE SCHOOL DAY!!

MATH TOPICS Place Value Addition and Subtraction Time Graphing Multiplication and Division Fractions Measurement Geometry Probability

Science Topics Process Skills Solar System The Earth Weather Force and Motion Electricity and Magnetism Animals and Plants Energy Matter Light and Sound Oceans

CAFETERIA Recess Time = 11:40 Lunch Time = 12:00 Pin Number Same As Last Year – Use cards to scan Three lines to chose from – Deli, Regular, Pizza

ENCORE SCHEDULE Day 1 - Music Day 2, 4, 6 – Phys. Ed Day 2 – Guidance Study Skills Library Day 3 – Art Day 5 – Health

General Policies My child is going to be absent: Call the office at 244-4021 Ext 1177 My child will be going home in a different manner: Write a note My child is having difficulty with subject matter: Contact Teacher My child is having difficulty with other students: Contact Teacher/Guidance Counselor My child needs to take medicine: Send in Medicine with a Note to the Nurse’s Office

NOTES FOR EVERYTHING Bus changes / dismissal changes School problems Home problems Information on anything

Classroom Expectations Follow classroom rules Write assignments down daily Ask questions and seek help Complete assignments on time Do your very best at all times Follow school rules- DAIS

DISCIPLINE Positive rewards Time out Loss of recess Note / E-mail home Phone call home

HOW TO HELP AT HOME Provide a quiet place to work Clean out backpack Check assignment book nightly Pack backpack night before Make sure school papers are returned promptly

Student Goals Develop good decision making skills and be responsible for your own actions. Do the right thing even when no one is watching. Develop self awareness and understand ones impact on others. Achieve self motivation and self sufficiency.

Pssa testing Math & Reading The window for taking the test is: March 12 - 30. ** Specific dates later. * Avoid Absences!!

Pssa testing SCIENCE The window for taking the test is: April 16 – May 4. ** Specific dates later. * Avoid Absences !!

COMMUNICATION -- School Phone # 244 – 4021 ext = 1208 -- My E-Mail Address – douglas.baker@dallastown.net -- Send in Notes -- Put Note in Assignment Book

Fourth Grade Team Mrs. Clark Language Arts Ms. Kirkpatrick Room 202 Mr. Baker Math and Science Room 208 Ms. Swope Math and Social Studies Room 204