1. Mrs. Lackas’ 4 th Grade Class 2013-2014

2. All About Me Grew up in Apple Valley Received Bachelor’s Degree from UW- LaCrosse and M.A. from St. Mary’s University Plymouth Creek, my second home for the last 6 years 2 kids: Connor, 3rd grade & Chloe, 2nd grade at Kimberly Lane Husband, Brent, teaches 8 th grade math at Central Middle

3. Class Expectations In 4 th grade we want to learn, make friends, have fun, and try new things. We’re going to do our best to take care of ourselves, others, property, and community. Show Panther Pride!

4. Homework Assignment Notebook-please sign daily Optional 1 ½ in. binder can be used Daily –Math study link (family letter before each unit) –Reading (minimum of 20 min. per day) Weekly –Spelling Contracts (see sample) Special Projects

5. Particulars of Our Class Healthy Snack in afternoon Water bottle with no-spill top Thursday Envelopes - PC ENews Scholastic Book orders online Birthdays-no food treats or prizes

6. Field Trips Valentine’s Day - Ice Skating @ PIC Bakken Museum – Feb. 26 th or 27th Lowry Nature Center – late in May End of the year Picnic at French Park - last week of school in June

7. Conferences and Report Cards Fall Conferences Dates – October 21st - Nov. 6 th -Common night Tuesday, October 29th -Pick A Time Sign-up -1st Semester Progress Report - early Feb. Spring Conferences - March 10 th - 28th - Thursday, March 20th 2nd Semester Progress Report –June 6th

8. Testing MCA Testing –Reading – April 22 & 23 (Paper/Pencil) –Math – April 29 & 30 (Paper/Pencil) MAP Testing, (Measures of Academic Progress) Math & Reading, grades 2-5 –September –May

9. Volunteering Room Parent(s) Partners in Art Classroom Help Volunteer sign-up online

10. Schedule Day 1Technology 2:30 Day 2PE 2:30 Day 3Spanish 2:30 Day 4Art 2:30 Day 5 Music 2:30 Media check-out on Day 3 @ 2:00

11. Communication Email updates Class Website MoodleMoodle (Elearning) Contact Information 763-745-5882 Christine.lackas@wayzata.k12.mn.us