1. University of Kansas Jayhawks Room 18
      Mrs. Kim Walker  4th grade 
University of Kansas Jayhawks
 Room 18

2. All little bit about me
Teaching for 6 years. 3 years in first 3rd year in 4th grade
Married to Devin for 15 years
3 children
Hailee 8th grade Canyon Hills
Taelor 6th grade Rhodes
Nolan 4th grade Rhodes
We love camping and boating. Kids keep us busy!! Big Rams and Angels fans

3. School and Classroom Expectations
Be Responsible
Be Respectful
Be Safe
Students are expected to be responsible for their actions.
Students are expected to be respectful to ALL Scholars and adults on campus.
Students are expected to be safe and make good choice while at school. 

4. Rewards
Students can clip up and receive a gem. Once they get 4 they retire to the Hall of Fame and get a new clip.
Class points and marbles. Working towards free time. 
Good self-esteem. 
FUN Friday
Treat from me

5. What happens if Scholars do not follow expectations?
Habits of success grade will go down
Bad choice slip
Loss of privileges
Phone call to parents

6. Homework Policy Homework is given M-Th
Expect nightly reading for 30 min
Math page and/or grammar/phonics page
If your child does not turn in homework: 
Missing out on important skills and practice
Grade will go down
Miss out on FUN Friday or treat from me 

7. AGENDA
Very important to look at every day. Scholar responsibility to write everything down 
Check Every Friday for parent signature 
Can also be a great communication tool. 

8. Other ways of communication
Friday Folders
Remind
If you are not on Remind please sign up at:
             
Also
I will get back to you as soon as I am able to.

9. Technology Use
This year we are fortunate to have the 5 computers and 10 Chrome books. 
Remind students about appropriate technology use
If you have home computer access that would be helpful. If not, please let me know ASAP.

10. Technology Continued.... Website Class Link Access
Sample math power points are located on my website.
Please expect to do this as a homework assignment the night before the test. 
Located on the Rhodes homepage
The idea is to log in once annd be able to access all programs. 
Please let me know ASAP if you cannot get on 

11. Grades All grade continue to be standard based grades
4 - Student  has an in depth understanding of  material
3 -  Student is consistently meeting grade level standards
2 -  Student has a partial understanding of material
1 -  Student has little or no understanding of material. 
Remember it is like riding a bike. 
The word I like to remember is CONSISTENT 

12. Phonics vs. Spelling
We will not be having formal "spelling words" to memorize. We will be teaching the phonics rules and picking words that follow the rules. Every two weeks there will be a phonics rule and 8 vocabulary words. 

13. Friday Folders
Every Friday a folder will come home with graded work and your Scholar's weekly behavior. Please sign and return on Monday. Keep all graded papers at home. 

14. Please NO cookies, cupcakes, or any treats for birthdays
Good alternatives are pencils, or a book donated in your Scholars name.

15. Extracurricular Activities
P.E.
Music
Computer Lab
We are so excited to announce that we have 3 fully credentialed P.E. teachers. They take all of 4th grade every Thursday afternoon for 75 minutes. Please make sure your Scholar is dressed appropriately and has water.  Deodorant is also a fantastic idea. 
Friday mornings
4th grade Scholars learn to play the recorder.
Mrs. Yii will be sending more information in a couple weeks. 
We go every Monday morning and Wednesday afternoon.
Also have access in the classroom. 
Please send a set of headphones to use in the classroom. 

16. Upcoming important dates to remember
Fair field trip September 7. We encourage parents to come and chaperone. Please sign up tonight. Please note you must drive your own car. 
Parent teacher conferences minimum day all week September Most will be during the day (after 12) so please make every effort to be there. Please sign up tonight 
Walk-through End of October
Performance November 8
Sacramento Field trip May 17th 

17. Science/ STEAM Donations
If you can donate we need:
Paper plates
Plastic spoons
Dixie cups 3 oz.
Paper cups 8oz.
Cup lids larger than 8oz.
Plastic straws
Gallon Ziploc Bags
Foil
Balloons 
Sugar Cubes
Flour
Salt
Dental Floss 
Sturdy food containers