1. Ms. Denise’s Fourth Grade Class Welcome, students!

2. Welcome to Fourth Grade!  I will introduce you to fourth grade and to our classroom.  If you have any questions during the year, please ask.

3. All About Me  My background  I have lived in Maurice for 32 years.  I attended the University of Southwestern Louisiana.  My experience  I’ve been teaching for 21 years.  I have taught first, second, third, fourth, and sixth grade.

4. My Family  My husband  John, self-employed  Our children  son, Steven is a graduate of ULL 2006, majored in Civil Engineering Presently employed with Baker Hughes as a mud engineer  daughter, Jena is a graduate of ULL 2006, majored in Elementary Education 1-6 and PreK-3 Presently teaching Kindergarten at Indian Bayou Elementary Proud grandparents to Cole James Gaspard, born Nov. 2011. John and Denise Steven Jena & Justin Gaspard Cole James Beau Our pets dog, Beau (sheltie) granddog, Beau’s sister Bella (sheltie)

5. My Goals  To give you the academic and social skills you need to progress to fifth grade.  To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment.  To help you make new friends and discover new interests.

6. Class Subjects  The subjects we will cover during my class are:  Math  Spelling  Handwriting

7. Math  ABC’s of Math requires you to use critical thinking skills.  You must read the problem, draw a picture, write a complete number sentence, and always finish with a label. For example:  2 dogs + 3 dogs = 5 dogs  4 bears + 6 lions = 10 animals ABC’s of Math also drills basic math facts. These facts will be timed and tested weekly. You must master these facts in fourth grade. I encourage you to practice your facts each day.

8. Classroom Community  Our classroom is a community. In our community, we have rules to help us get along with each other.  Our basic class rules are:  Be respectful and responsible.  Be organized and follow directions.  Be on time.  Be prepared.

9. Homework  You are responsible for completing your homework each night.  Homework is always copied in your planner.  I will assign homework every night. You may need to practice facts daily, flash cards are helpful.  Your homework is due every morning.  If homework is not completed, you will work on it at recess. This will also be marked on your discipline card.

10. Tardiness  School starts at 8:05 A.M.  Morning work is assigned each day. If you are late, this will be assigned for homework.  If you aren’t in the classroom by the time the bell rings, please check in at the school office before coming to class.

11. Let’s Have a Great Year!

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