1. Welcome to 4th Grade in Room 73 with Ms. Marshall

2. All About Ms. Marshall

3. Teaching Philosophy Every student can learn
Focus is on the process of learning, to build confidence and capacity in students, and less on the product (productive struggle)
Aim is to guide, facilitate, and model to motivate students to take ownership of their own learning
Differentiation
College and Career Readiness A

4. Daily Schedule 7:50-8:05 am Morning Work/Journal
8:05-8:30 am English/Language Arts
8:30-8:45 am Number Talks
18:45-9:45 am My Math or ST Math
9:45-10:00 am Word Work
10:00-11:00 am Reading Groups/Stations
11:00 am-12:00 pm Lunch/Recess
12:00-12:45 Writer’s Workshop
12:45-1:30 pm Science or Social Studies
1:30-1:40 pm Afternoon recess
1:40-2:20 pm Specials

5. Weekly Sessions 6 Day Rotation Day 1: Library Day 2: P.E. Day 3: Music
Day 4: Art
Day 5: P.E.
Day 6: Music

6. Homework Bring orange homework folder to school every day!
Plan a daily homework time in a quiet place.
Do your work NEATLY and CAREFULLY.
Read and follow all directions.
Ask for help ONLY if you need it.
Reading Log, Math Sheet, daily. Possible word work contract
Have a parent/guardian sign off on your completed work.
Homework is checked daily. Reading log is turned in on Friday.

7. Birthdays and Parties In room 73, birthdays are a great celebration
Please let me know in advance if you plan on bringing in a treat for your student to share with the class
Please do not distribute party invitations in the classroom unless every child in our classroom is invited to the party
If possible, when providing a sweet treat also bring an alternative healthy treat for students who do not eat sugar.

8. Responsibilities and Expectations
Social Contract
Classroom Job Responsibilities
Classroom Behavior System
Classroom Reward System
Sticker Sheets, Group Points, Warm Fuzzies

9. Bell to Bell Instruction
5 minutes per day of lost time adds up 15 hours of instruction over the year
Always check in with the office if you are late!
If you need to change end of the day
plans please call before 1:35

10. Communication Between School and Home
Phone calls and notes
Conferences upon request
Class website
Report cards
Peek at the Week

11. Assessments, Assignments, and Grades
All assessments may be retaken. Mastery is our goal! Ms. Marshall will not seek out students to retake assessments, this is a student responsibility.
Late assignments will have points deducted but will be accepted up to 2 weeks late
Student grades will be based on the most recent score on a standard
Graded work will be sent home. Please go over this work with your student!

12. Announcements & Things to Look for
Library brochures
PTO Auction
Parent Conferences (October)
Volunteers: Sign-up sheets in back of room
AR Levels, ST Math
Box Tops
Scholastic book orders

13. Teacher Contact Info
Room 73