1. Mrs. Miller

2. Students  16 students  9 boys, 7 girls  (1 new student)

3. St. Mary School Mission:  St. Mary School is dedicated to the intellectual and Christian development of each student.  The faculty strives to assist the students to become who God wishes them to become by touching the mind, heart, and spirit of each child.  It is our mission to teach Catholic values and encourage academic achievement, thus giving the students the qualities and skills they need to better serve God and their neighbor.

4. Teachers strive to:  Teach student responsibility & preparedness  Incorporate Catholic values in all subjects  Encourage respect towards teachers and students.  Reward kindness & good behavior (Gem Jar)  Handle conflicts with fairness, keeping close communication with parents

5. Dress Code  Thank you! Your students are following the rules of the dress code.  We remind students to look neat by tucking in shirts  Cold weather – sweaters & sweatshirts must be within dress code. (Label & keep in locker)

6. Communicating with Mrs. Miller Website: www.stmaryglenshaw.org www.stmaryglenshaw.org Homework is posted every day, along with important news Gradebook: www.OptionC.comwww.OptionC.com Parents should check grades regularly; papers are not always sent home for your signature. At your request, we will send any work home with your child Option C link on Mrs. Miller’s website Email: School: millers@stmaryglenshaw.org Home: woodstreammiller@comcast.net millers@stmaryglenshaw.org Send an email anytime, with any questions or concerns. Phone: 412-486-7611 Call the school office and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

7. Gr. 4 Subjects TeacherEmail Religion, Soc. St., English, Spelling, Handwriting, Computers Mrs. Millermillers@stmaryglenshaw.org MathMrs. Mrozmrozl@stmaryglenshaw.org ScienceMrs. Fischerfischerl@stmaryglenshaw.org SpanishMrs. Buterabuterag@stmaryglenshaw.org GymMrs. Davisdavisl@stmaryglenshaw.org ArtMrs. Williamswilliamsl@stmaryglenshaw.org MusicMrs. Guentnerguentnerj@stmaryglenshaw.org BandMrs. Chambers 412-486-7611 School

9. Textbooks  Leave at home; return at end of school year:  Reading  Math  Science  English

10. Social Studies  Pennsylvania History  Regions of the United States  Tests about every 10 day  Notetaking  Smartboard with Map Your child can make note cards with key facts to encourage independent study. Parents

11. Religion  Research saints for All Saints Day Liturgy  Understanding Liturgy  The Ten Commandmants  Participation in Liturgies Tests –reread the material in the book Parents

12. Spelling  Day 1: Introduce words  Write words 3 times each for homework in cursive  Day 2: Workbook  Day 3: Workbook & Sparkle  Day 4: Test, words written in cursive Dictate words to your child the day before the test. Parents

13. Handwriting  Shares time with Spelling  Follow along in book  Grades mostly based on Spelling Tests Encourage slanting letters Parents

14. English  Need compostion book  Sentence structure  Parts of speech  Writing often, mostly here in school Encourage journal writing at home Parents

15. Computers  New computer lab w/laptops  Type to Learn Program Encourage your child to use the correct fingers when typing as we do at school Parents

16. Study Skills-Social St.  Encourage your child to reread the information out loud in a quiet room  Make note cards as proof!

17. Important Dates:  Fri., Sept 21 – 11:45 Dismissal  Wed., Sept 26 – Field Trip to Old Economy Village – Dress down & pack a lunch  All Saints Day – Thurs.,Nov. 1: Please try to attend Mass  Students dress up as saints.  Students will do readings, be gift bearers  We have all of the costumes here.  It’s the day after Halloween

18. We need your help…..  2 Homeroom parents  PTG volunteers  ALL volunteers must enroll in the Protecting God’s Children Program.  Contact Mrs. Susan Urso @ rectory: 412-487-4100

19. Concerns About Your Child..  Please contact Mrs. Miller with:  Social issues  Bullying  Sadness  Academic concerns  Confidential  Just want to give a “heads up”

20. Your children are wonderful… I look forward to a great year! -Mrs. Miller