2. Mrs. Young’s 4th Grade Class Welcome Students and Parents!

3. Welcome to 4th Grade!  Thank you for coming tonight!  This is an important year for you! I LOVE teaching 4 th grade and I think you will love it too!  Are you ready for a great year? “Success for every child every day!”

4. All About Me My Background  I grew up in Toledo, Chicago, and Muskegon.  I attended Divine Infant Elementary School, Catholic Central High School, CMU, WMU, and Bowling Green University. My Experience  I’ve been teaching for 20 years.  I have taught pre-school through 5 th grade, but 4th is my FAVORITE.  I have been at Ross Park for 10 years.

6. My Family  My Husband  Bob  My Children  Matt, Meaghan, Christopher  Our Pets  Dog, Mandy Bob and Sue Married 25 years! Matt 23 In the Army, stationed in Baghdad, Iraq Meaghan 21 Goes to WMU Wants to be a teacher Christopher 20 Goes to MSU Was a hockey and baseball player for Mona Shores Mandy, our dog

7. My Family!

8. Goals  To give you the academic tools you need to progress to 5th grade.  To provide a supportive learning environment.  To have FUN while we learn!  To make new friends and discover new interests. To be as SMART as you can be and learn as MUCH as you can learn!

9. Reading and Language Arts  Reading from our series  Silent Reading  Group Reading  Partner Reading  Book Reports  Grammar and Spelling SPELLING COUNTS!

10. Math  Place Value  Graphing  Double digit multiplication  Long Division  Measurement  Fractions  Decimals  Geometry  Problem Solving  Memorizing math facts!!!!!!

11. State Government Regions of the United States Map Skills Economics States and Capitals Social Studies Miss Curtis will be teaching Social Studies

12. Science  Volcanoes  Solar System  Weather  Magnets  Rocks and Minerals  Electricity  Ecosystems and Living Things  Animal Projects  Forces and Motion

13. Art and Physical Education  Ms. Stille will teach Art again this year.  Mr. Mack will be teaching PE.

14. There’s MORE fun in 4 th grade!  Fun Friday Activities to everyone who completes work and homework!  Field Trips to Lansing and other places!  Gingerbread House Making!  Parties!  Special Science Projects (Volcanoes)!  No Homework Passes!  Daily HEALTHY Snacks and Exercise Time!

15. Class Rules 1.LISTEN when the teacher is speaking. 2.Treat others with KINDNESS. 3.RAISE YOUR HAND when to ask or answer a question. 4.STAY IN YOUR SEAT unless you have a good reason to be up. 5.COMPLETE YOUR WORK quickly and quietly. 6.BE A TEAM PLAYER and support your classmates.

16. Superstar Students Can Earn Fun Friday!! All students start the week with 10 stars! 7 stars on Friday, earns you FUN FRIDAY activities! Keep 7 or more by: Handing in homework every day! (or lose 2) Having your homework signed! (or lose 1) Treating classmates with kindness! (or lose 1) Listening to the teacher! (or lose 1) Behaving in other classes and lunch! (or lose 1) Working quietly! (or lose 1) Following class rules! (or lose 1) ) YOU CAN BE A SUPERSTAR STUDENT!

17. Homework We have SPELLING HOMEWORK Monday – Thursday!  It reinforces new concepts!  Teaches responsibility!  Helps you become a smarter student!  Your parents can even help you correct your mistakes!!!!!  Is always due the NEXT day!

18. If You Are Late for School  If you arrive after 8:25, you need to report to the office for a Tardy Slip.  Help your parents! Be sure to get your things ready the night before:  Be sure your homework is DONE and in your folder.  Pack your backpack. Include a SNACK!  Set out your clothes.  Talk to your parents about the next day.  Set your alarm to get up early enough to eat a good breakfast and make your bed!  Don’t fall asleep with the TV on. Read a book instead!

19. We’re in this TOGETHER!! Students Teachers Parents Your child will be more successful if we work TOGETHER!!!

20. It’s going to be a great year! It’s going to be a GREAT year!

21. Are you ready for some FUN?