Welcome McNair School's
Fourth Grade Eagles Classroom
MISSION STATEMENT:
McNair's staff, family, and community mission is to prepare students for a
Changing global society by
Nurturing all students and providing an
Academically challenging
Interdisciplinary curriculum that will enable students to be
Responsible citizens and life-long learners
We are well into our first quarter of work. Please be sure to check the homework folder daily for all information from our classroom. With your help and guidance, your child will have an exciting and rewarding academic year.
We believe that all children can learn within a positive environment that is conducive to learning. We will be using cooperative learning; integration of all subject areas, enrichment activities, hands-on activities, and projects, to enhance your child's learning experience. Classroom activities include safety patrol, Type-To-Learn lessons, UPSL (Understand, Plan, Solve, Lookback), finding Main Ideas and Details, small and large groups activities, and in-house tutoring times.
HOMEWORK
Homework is an outgrowth of class instruction. It is important for your child to follow through with homework activities. Homework will be given to your child Monday through Thursday, maximum of one hour (unless studying for a test or working on a project) on as needed basis. Any work not completed in the classroom will be considered homework. We expect a student to do their best job on the homework. It should be neat, and done to the best of their ability. We expect a student to do the work on their own and ask for help, only after it has been given their best effort. If there is a legitimate reason why a student is not able to finish their homework, the parent should send a signed note to school on the day the homework is due stating a reason why it is not completed. Students will be given a one-day grace period to complete assignment(s). The work will be accepted, but with a loss of points. We believe that positive support, while doing homework, plays an important role in motivating a child. It also helps then to develop good study habits, which will enhance learning. We will give each student praises and other incentives when they do their homework.
GRADING POLICIES
The grading system will be followed as it appears in the McNair School Handbook. The total grade average will be a weighted combination of class work, homework, projects, oral presentations, journal, quizzes, and tests. Daily grades can be viewed once you apply for a Gradespeed account. A link to apply for an account for your fourth grader is available on the main page of our school's website.
Your child has the right to the best education. These guidelines are setup to give your child the best opportunity to learn and to keep our learning environment safe.
CLASSROOM RULES
1. Be polite, respectful, and thoughtful to others.
Examples:
Raise your hand before speaking
Talk one at a time.2. Be organized, prepared, and neat.
Examples:
Remembering to bring in homework, books, supplies, etc.
Keep desk clean
Turn in neat, legible work
3. Believe in yourself.
Examples:
Don't give up on yourself
Keep trying and then try some more
Realize that we all have strengths and weaknessesIf unacceptable behavior(s) are shown:
1. Verbal warning
2. Conference with the child/Privilege taken away
3. Notify or conference with the parent
4. Notify the parent and child is sent to the office
We believe that communication is best achieved when a strong home/school partnership is developed. Please, review your child's homework for completion and class information. Then sign, date the line at the side of the sheet, and return it the following school day.
CLASSROOM SCHEDULE
8:10 - 8:30 - Morning Work
8:30 - 9:30 - Math
9:30 - 10:00 - Guided Reading
10:00 - 11:00 - Language Arts/Writing/ READ 180
11:00 - 11:35 - Enrichment/ Technology/ Type II Learn
11:35 - 12:05 - Lunch
12:05 - 12:25 - Recess
12:25 - 1:10 - Social Studies
1:10 - 1:55 - Specials
2:00 - 2:40 - Science
2:45 - Last bell for walking students
CLASSROOM SCHEDULE FOR LUNCH AND SPECIALS
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Lunch 11:40-12:10 Wednesday Lunch 11:45-12:15 Monday Art Tuesday Art Wednesday Guidance Thursday PE Friday Music Tutoring 0n Friday 1:25 – 1:55 Special Class time – 2:00 – 2:40
MORNING SNACKS
Students can bring a mid-morning healthy snack (cheese & crackers, juicy juice, sliced apple, sliced orange, peanut butter & crackers,chex mix, raisins granola bars, etc.)
HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ME
Please, get in the habit of checking our webpage each nine-week period. I also want to add your email address to our address books for updated information. If you have a question or comment, feel free to email me. After I send you our first email, save the return address to your address book. Then, we will only be a click away.
VOLUNTEERING
If you are interested in helping out in the classroom, library, special projects (Ex. Book Fair, Popcorn, Candy Grams, etc), please drop us an email and let us know what days you are available and any areas of expertise. Volunteers are wonderful!
Again, we are excited about making this your child's best year ever.
See you soon.
Fourth Grade Supply List
Backpack - No wheels
2 large pink pearl erasers
1 pack #2 pencils (24 count)
Choose 1 or 2 - 8 count markers, 24 count crayons, 12 count colored pencils
Vinyl or nylon pencil pouch (no boxes)
1 box facial tissue
2 packs loose leaf filler paper (wide rule)
5 3-prong pocket folders (Blue, Red, Green, Yellow, Purple)
4 composition notebooks (hardback cover)
1 red ballpoint pen
*These are the necessary supplies for all of our fourth grade students. Please understand that you may be asked to replenish supplies as the year progresses or that is classroom specific.
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call us at school. We will be happy to talk with you. Also, parents, if you or your spouse is deploying, please let us know. Sometimes behaviors change and a little understanding is all that is needed. Without that prior information it is often difficult!
Thank you for all that you do.
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