1. Fulton Elementary School 2012-2013

2. My husband Ken and I will celebrate our 21st wedding anniversary in September. We have two terrific sons, Jake and Josh. Bachelor of Arts in Education from Ottawa University. Currently working on my Master’s Degree in Education from NAU. I am very excited to be teaching 4 th grade again this year. I previously taught 3 rd grade here at Fulton, and 1 st grade at Jacobson Elementary. My favorite way to spend my free time is with my family. I love to watch my kids play sports, read a good book, and spend time at the beach. I also have two Golden Retrievers, named Boomer and Lucy. I love teaching!

3. Fourth grade participates in reading block. Students will be placed in a leveled group based on their reading level. 90 minutes of uninterrupted reading instruction daily Harcourt Reading Weekly stories and skills Comprehension Tests and Skills Assessments Literature Studies Reading Comprehension and Strategies Read 20 minutes per night as a part of homework ASSESSMENTS: DRA, and AIMS Testing.

4. Summarization Characterization Sequencing Literary Elements Genre Studies Main Idea Inferencing Predicting Outcomes Fact and Opinion Cause and Effect Author’s Purpose Vocabulary

5. The Writing Process Ideas/Content Organization Sentence Fluency Word Choice Voice Conventions Presentation Formal Letter Writing Persuasive Writing Expressive Writing Expository Writing (Research) Literary Response Handwriting Harcourt Spelling (Weekly Tests) Grammar Skills

6. Number Sense Patterns and Functions Algebraic Representations Analysis of Change Geometry Measurement Structure and Logic Multiplication Facts (Multiplication Sundaes) Data Analysis and Probability Chandler uses the Scott Foresman Math Series..emphasizes vocabulary and builds upon skills with incorporated review.

7. We will be working on….. The Scientific Process Living Things: Adaptations Causes and Effects of Changes to the Environment Energy and Magnetism SCIENCE FAIR!! **In 4 th grade science is a letter grade on the report card!

8. Map Skills Study of Arizona Geography History Government Native Americans Attractions Social Studies is also now a letter grade on the 4 th grade report card! Current Events: Olympics and the upcoming presidential election!

9. . Choice Slips Positive emails and notes home Responsible Thinking Process

10. Homework will be passed out at the end of the day and is due the following MORNING. Reading: Students should be reading nightly at least 15-20 minutes. It is the responsibility of the student to get their agenda signed nightly. Homework should take your child about 30 minutes, plus reading time.

11. Letter grades will be given in math, reading, writing, and new this year…science and social studies. Graded work will come home each week in your child’s Friday Folder. Progress reports will go home half way through the quarter. If your child is not progressing as expected, I will contact you.

12. Possibilities…. State Capitol Heard Museum Water Festival Walking Field Trip to the Basha Art Museum

13. $400 for married couples $200 for individual tax payers Donate to school, 4 th grade field trips, or individual classrooms.

14. Order Forms to come home soon We will wear t-shirts on all field trips and some Fridays. 4 th Grade Fireballs

15. . I believe communication between the parent and teacher is vital to your child’s success in 4 th grade. Please read my weekly newsletter and check our website often! Ask questions! I welcome all feedback!

16. Please consider volunteering in our classroom if you are able. Ways you can help us out… Making copies Helping with our science fair projects Helping with special projects or events Art Masterpiece Junior Achievement Field Trip Chaperones Volunteer in our Classroom!

17. I look forward to partnering with you to make this a special and memorable year for your child. for taking the time to read this important information!

18. Fulton is a No Phone Zone!