1. MATH and SCIENCE TEACHER
WELCOME
TO FOURTH GRADE
TEAM HONOR
MR. BAKER
HOMEROOM TEACHER
MATH and SCIENCE TEACHER

2. MEET YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER Graduate of York College
Graduate classes from Penn State York
and Millersville University
20 years in Dallastown School District
Fifth year in 4th grade
Previous 15 years as a 5th grade teacher
2 daughters – Megan & Lauren
Live in Shiloh
Enjoy sports

3. 4th Grade Orientation =
Mon. Aug. 3:30 or 6:30
First Day of School =
Wed. Aug. 24

4. SCHOOL HOURS
8:30 – 3:20
Organization & preparation for the day begins at 8:30.
VERY IMPORTANT TO BE ON TIME. IT SETS THE TONE FOR THE SCHOOL DAY!!

5. MATH TOPICS Place Value Addition and Subtraction Time Graphing
Multiplication and Division
Fractions
Measurement
Geometry
Probability

6. Science Topics Process Skills Solar System The Earth Weather
Force and Motion
Electricity and Magnetism
Animals and Plants
Energy
Matter
Light and Sound
Oceans

7. CAFETERIA Recess Time = 11:40 Lunch Time = 12:00
Pin Number Same As Last Year – Use cards to scan
Three lines to chose from – Deli, Regular, Pizza

8. ENCORE SCHEDULE Day 1 - Music Day 2, 4, 6 – Phys. Ed Day 2 – Guidance
Study Skills
Library
Day 3 – Art
Day 5 – Health

9. General Policies My child is going to be absent:
Call the office at
Ext 1177
My child will be going home in a different manner:
Write a note
My child is having difficulty with subject matter:
Contact Teacher
My child is having difficulty with other students:
Contact Teacher/Guidance Counselor
My child needs to take medicine:
Send in Medicine with a Note to the Nurse’s Office

10. NOTES FOR EVERYTHING Bus changes / dismissal changes School problems
Home problems
Information on anything

11. Classroom Expectations
Follow classroom rules
Write assignments down daily
Ask questions and seek help
Complete assignments on time
Do your very best at all times
Follow school rules- DAIS

13. DISCIPLINE Positive rewards Time out Loss of recess Note / E-mail home
Phone call home

14. HOW TO HELP AT HOME Provide a quiet place to work Clean out backpack
Check assignment book nightly
Pack backpack night before
Make sure school papers are
returned promptly

15. Student Goals
Develop good decision making skills and be responsible for your own actions. Do the right thing even when no one is watching.
Develop self awareness and understand ones impact on others.
Achieve self motivation and self sufficiency.

16. Pssa testing Math & Reading The window for taking the test is:
March
** Specific dates later.
* Avoid Absences!!

17. Pssa testing SCIENCE The window for taking the test is:
April 16 – May 4.
** Specific dates later.
* Avoid Absences !!

18. COMMUNICATION -- School Phone # 244 – 4021 ext = 1208
-- My Address –
-- Send in Notes
-- Put Note in Assignment Book

19. Fourth Grade Team Mrs. Clark Language Arts Ms. Kirkpatrick Room 202
Mr. Baker
Math and Science
Room 208
Ms. Swope
Math and Social Studies
Room 204