1. WELCOME to 4 th Grade!  Please sign in and find your child’s seat.  We will begin at 5:05. Thank you! I am glad you are here!

2. Students needing to eat breakfast may enter the building at 7:15AM. School starts at 7:45AM. School dismisses at 3:00PM. If your child is a car rider please get a car tag! Arrival and dismissal

3. Afternoon Transportation  Changes in afternoon transportation need to be made with the office no later than 2 p.m.

4. You may join your child for lunch. There is a visitor table in the cafeteria for you and your child only. Lunch Guests

5. Our lost and found is located in the office. Please label your child’s belongings so we can attempt to return them. **We donate all of our items at the end of each semester. Lost and Found

6. Homework  Spelling, math, and reading OR writing homework will be assigned weekly.  Additionally, any work not completed in class may be sent home for homework.

7. Spelling  Homework is due on Tuesday.  Students are required to write numbers 1-20 for the unit each week.

8. Math  Math homework is assigned on Monday and due by Friday at 7:45 AM.  Homework will typically reinforce TEKS being taught in class or TEKS already covered this year.  Multiplication Facts

9. Reading/Writing  Homework will be sent home on Monday and is due by 7:45 AM on Friday.  Homework will typically be in STAAR format.  Encourage your student to teach you the strategies they are learning in the classroom.  Students should be reading independently at least 20 minutes a night.

10. ZERO Notes  If homework is not turned in by 7:45 AM, the student will receive a zero notice home to be signed by the parent.  Students will not be allowed to call home for missing homework.

11. What else can you do?  Read daily with your children.  As you read ask your student questions about what they are reading.  Summary  What do you think about…  Main Ideas  Characters

12. If you feel your child needs academic assistance or intervention, please contact our counselor, Aaron Brooks. abrooks@aubreyisd.net

13. STAAR TESTING 4 th Graders take 3 STAAR tests:  Writing (4/1/14 & 4/2/14)  Math (4/22/14)  Reading (4/23/14)

14. Tutoring When I see a child having difficulty with a subject or topic, I will tutor as needed daily during our tutoring time.

15. Tips for a successful year:  Please communicate any concerns you may have about your child’s education. Please be sure to check and sign the agenda daily.  I am here to help and want the VERY best for your child.  Help your child become a responsible citizen by holding them accountable for things at school.