1. Welcome! Mrs. Conner 4th Grade CTA, Room 45
Please visit the side table for papers and sign in.
Please find your cubby on the side of the room and take the papers that are in there.
Please fill out the pink student information sheet before you leave. You can leave any forms in my inbox next to my desk.
All other forms should be returned on Monday.
You may sit anywhere you want. The presentation will begin at 5:05.

2. A Little Bit About Me 14th year teaching
Married 19 years with 4 daughters:
Lauryn– 11th grade at BHS
Madison – 9th grade at PHS
Kendal – 4th grade at Carlson
Jordyn – kindergarten at Carlson
My life:
Grew up in California.
Moved here 12 years ago
Passions outside of teaching:
Family
Basketball

3. Curriculum (Follows AZ Standards and CTA Handbook)
Spalding Spelling
Phonograms
30 Spelling Words
Spalding Reading
50% Fiction / 50% Nonfiction
Harcourt Journeys Series
Spalding Writing
Variety of writing (narratives, argumentative, informational)
Writing Process
Saxon Math – 5th grade
curriculum
Math Facts
Fractions
Geometry
Measurement
Social Studies
Arizona history
Map skills
Economics
Science
Scientific Method
Energy and Magnetism
Life science (plants/animals)
Ecosystems
Weather

4. CTA Spalding: Spalding App/Flashcards
Phonograms practiced nightly, if needed
Spelling words are tested the following week
Timed tests
Focus on one operation each week
100 problems in 3 minutes
Poetry
2 recitations each quarter
Book Reports
1 book report each quarter
We follow CTA Handbook for most items

5. Snack Snack time around 11 a.m. everyday Preferably healthier snacks
New snack everyday
No sharing
Please bring a water bottle every day!

6. Class Dojo Classroom management Post pictures and messages
Login for students and parents
Free app
Tracking points
Fill out form daily
Send home monthly

7. Accelerated Reader
Each student will take a test on the computer to determine their reading level.
Each student will have a goal based on their reading ability.
New goal each quarter.
They will take A.R. tests on the computer when they complete the book.
They should be testing on books read at home.
Each test is worth a specific number of points.
ZPD

8. Technology Class set of Kindles
Please approve use of technology on forms
Kindle contract
Weekly reading tests are online

9. Homework Purpose is to reinforce skills and give feedback
Weekly homework calendar
Will adjust during the week
Weekly spelling assignments (Spellingcity.com on Wednesday nights)
Reviewed first thing the following morning
Exceptions (send a note or )
Study Hall in lieu of recess if not completed

10. Wrangler of the Week One person per week
Poster will come home on Friday and due back on Monday.
Perks
Poster displayed for the week
Line leader
Decision maker
Letters from peers

11. Communication Weekly Self-Reflection Class Dojo chart Monday Messageed
Includes information and important dates
Grades, progress reports, and report cards
Infinite Campus
Paperless!!!
School website
Updated weekly
(homework calendar)
By (preferred)
Check your this weekend! 

12. Field Trips/Tax Credit Money
Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson
Thursday, November 2nd
$35 fee (charter buses) 
State Capital
4th Quarter
4th grade fundraiser
Gobble Grams
Need Tootsie Roll Pops

13. Monday Don’t forget your water bottle and school supplies.
Go to bed early on Sunday. 
Bell rings at 8:30 a.m. School will begin at 8:35 a.m.
Our special on Monday is PE.
Don’t forget your lunch and know how you will be getting home.
Boo Hoo! Yahoo! Breakfast at 8:30 for parents

14. We are going to have a great year!
Questions?
If there’s anything specific I need to know, please write it on the back of the information sheet. I’m also happy to meet with you in private on a different day/time.
To Do:
Please find your cubby and take the papers that are in there.
There is a giving tree in the back of the room if you are able to donate any items to the classroom. This is optional! Your generosity is appreciated.
If you could please fill out the pink information sheet before you leave, I would appreciate it. Please leave them in my inbox next to my desk.
If I haven’t met you already, please come say hello before you leave.
We are going to have a great year!