1. Welcome to Fourth Grade !
Mrs. Block

2. Nancy Bierschbach Block
I grew up in Webster.
I graduated from the University of South Dakota.
I taught second grade in Wyoming, fifth/sixth grade in Minnesota, and Head Start in Webster.
I have been teaching at Webster since 1999.
It’s fun to teach here, where I was once a student.
Always a Bearcat!
I also am an EMT with Christensen Ambulance.

3. What Happens in Fourth Grade?
We read tons of great stories.
We set AR goals and reach for the stars.
We write about our ideas, opinions and information we’ve read.
We master the location of all 50 states.
We explore many Science topics.
We ace fractions, decimals, and cover lots of number concepts.
We become responsible for homework by using a student planner daily.

4. Reading is HUGE in 4th Grade
Fourth graders are expected to read every night for minutes in their DEAR book.
Students will bring this book to school each morning and home each night.
It is the students’ job to have parents sign planners each night and return planner and DEAR book to school each morning.
Planners are checked at 8:30. If it is forgotten or not signed, reading time is made up at morning recess.

5. Math is everywhere everyday
We begin each day with Math.
The IXL site is a valuable tool.
Students should spend minutes on IXL at home several nights each week.
If there is not a computer at home, we’ll talk about other options.

6. Homework
If you pay attention and use your class time wisely, you should finish homework in about a half hour.
All homework is due the following morning at 8:30. Anything unfinished will be counted wrong.
If you forget your homework, you will need to do it over at recess. A homework notice will be sent home to be signed by parents.
If there are special circumstances, parents can let me know, and it will be handled fairly.

7. Expectations I expect students to listen the first time.
I expect students to do their best with a positive attitude.
I expect students to be well behaved.
Students can expect me to help them learn.
Students can expect me to work hard each day with a positive attitude.
Students can expect me to care about them.

8. I Almost Forgot…. We laugh and make new friends.
We do our best, even when it’s tough.
We learn to love learning.

9. Here’s to our stellar class! Let’s Have a Wonderful Year!