1. 2014-2015 4 th Grade Open House

2. Meet your 4 th Grade Team TeacherSubject Mrs. Curtis Ms. Birk Math, Science, Texas History Reading, Writing, Spelling Mrs. O’Donnell Mrs. Santangelo Math, Science, Texas History Reading, Writing, Spelling Mrs. McClure Mrs. Nybakken Math, Science, Texas History Reading, Writing, Spelling Mrs. FairchildiPad Pilot Program (All Subjects)

3. Meet your Teachers Mrs. SantangeloMrs. O’Donnell 2 nd year at Lakeshore Love to readLove to workout Married for 1 yearMarried for 5 years German Shepherd Mix – Abigail Golden Retriever Mix - Molly Long haired mini dachshund named “Bailey Danced for 18 yearsPlayed college soccer Graduated from SUNY BrockportGraduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette 1 niece13 nieces and nephews Loves Trail mixLoves Starbucks coffee

4. Communication  Student Planners  Weekly newsletters (typically on Fridays starting September 12 th. )  Personal websites on Lakeshore’s website  Green Take Home Folders – Behavior Calendar inside  Parent/Teacher Conferences – in October and as needed  Important Back to School Information found on Lakeshore’s homepage

5. Student Planners  Students are responsible to write down:  Homework assignments  School calendar events  4 th grade class events  Spelling words  Reminders  Teacher and parent initial

6. Communication  If your child is absent, please send a written note or email to homeroom teacher.  If we do not receive a written note within 48-hours, the absence is considered unexcused.  If your child has a change in transportation, a written note must be given to homeroom teacher prior to 2:30 p.m.

7. Dress Code*  Shorts and skirts must be between the knee and mid-thigh or longer  No spaghetti straps, halter tops, or tank tops (use the 3 finger rule)  No excessively loose or tight garments  No sleeveless shirts for boys  No wheeled shoes or flip flops * Check the HISD Handbook for a complete list located on HISD’s website!

8. Healthy Snack at 10:30 each day  Fruit  Veggies  Granola/Cereal Bars  Pretzels  Crackers

9. Recess  Because our school has grown so big, we are sharing the playground with 3 rd Grade  Monday/Wednesday/Friday – Field and new Track  Tuesday/Thursday – Big Playground

10. Rewards  Leopard Spots  Grade Level Reward each 9-weeks (voted on)  45 minute technology party. More information coming soon.  Individual Awards  Lunch with Teacher  Rolly Chair  Extra computer time  Etc.

11. Consequences  Each homeroom travels with a behavior clip chart that notes conduct by color.  9-week conduct grade is based on the number of times your student is moved to orange or red.

12. Consequences # of orange/red for 9-weeksConduct Grade 0Excellent 1-3Satisfactory 4-5Needs Improvement 6+Unsatisfactory

13. Home Access Center - Grades  Humble ISD Website - homepage  Scroll down to Annual Student Update and click link  Click Enrollment Resources and this will provide you step by step instructions

14. Important 4 th Grade Dates DateEvent October 2014Parent/Teacher Conferences 12/19Winter Party 2/13Friendship Party 2/27Austin Field Trip 3/30Writing STAAR – day 1 3/31Writing STAAR – day 2 4/21Math STAAR 4/22Reading STAAR 4/304 th Grade Field Day

15. Austin Field Trip  Our confirmed date is February 27  One-day field trip on charter buses  Will travel to Capitol and Bob Bullock museum  Lunch and Dinner are provided  More details to come.

16. Student Donation Envelope

17. Homework  Must have Take Home folder daily.  Important documents that require parent signature may be placed in the Take Home Folder.  Homework is due when teacher specifies.

18. Math Information  Check website weekly for announcements, homework assignments, Math Journal notes, tutorials, important dates, etc.  Math journal can travel between home and school daily, but it must be in class daily  Homework is assigned on Mondays and DUE on Fridays  If a student does not have their homework or it is not fully complete with showing their work, they will complete a Missing Assignment Report explaining why their homework is not complete  No homework = Move clip down and it will be due the next class day or will be completed during recess.  Math Assessments include class participation, daily assignments, quizzes, tests and small group participation.

19. Science/Social Studies Information  Science/Social Studies Journals will remain at school unless they are needed to study for test  Most work is done in class – no homework except to study for tests  Science/Social Studies Assessments include class participation, daily assignments, quizzes, and tests

20. Reading Information  Check website weekly for announcements, homework assignments, notes, important dates, etc.  Reading journal can travel between home and school daily, but it must be in class daily  Homework is assigned on Mondays and DUE on Fridays  If a student does not have their homework or it is not fully complete with showing their work, they will complete a Missing Assignment Report explaining why their homework is not complete  Read 20 minutes/night  No homework = Move clip down and it will be due the next class day or will be completed during recess.  Reading Assessments include class participation, daily assignments, quizzes, and tests

21. Writing/Grammar Information  Check website weekly for announcements, homework assignments, notes, important dates, etc.  Writing journal can travel between home and school daily, but it must be in class daily  Homework is assigned on Mondays and DUE on Fridays  If a student does not have their homework or it is not fully complete with showing their work, they will complete a Missing Assignment Report explaining why their homework is not complete  Grammar homework only as needed  No homework = Move clip down and will be due the next class day or it will be completed during recess.  Writing/Grammar Assessments include class participation, daily assignments, quizzes, and tests

22. Spelling Information  Spelling journal is to be used for homework. Children must do homework in the journal (unless using Spelling City—then they can write down that they went on the website that night)  Homework is assigned on Mondays and DUE on Fridays  If a student does not have their homework or it is not fully complete with showing their work, they will complete a Missing Assignment Report explaining why their homework is not complete  Tic Tac Toe- Choose 3 boxes and complete by Friday  No homework = Move clip down and will be due the next class day or it will be completed during recess.  Spelling Assessments include tests on Friday. Homework will not be graded.

23. Tutorials  Tutorials will begin the week of 9/15  Students will be invited into tutorials based on various criteria  Parents will sign a permission slip form  Reading  Mondays and Wednesdays  3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (pick up must be prompt)  Math  Tuesdays and Thursday  3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (pick up must be prompt)

24. Parent Volunteers  If you would like to be a classroom helper, copy room helper, Junior Achievement helper, and/or room parent, please let us know at your earliest convenience and we will forward your information to PTO.

25. Thank you for coming this evening!!! We look forward to a successful year with your child!!!