Mrs. Carter's Class

4th Grade Disclosure Document

My mission as a 4th grade teacher is to provide a warm, caring environment where all students have the opportunity to learn and to become respectful, responsible, and competent citizens. I strive to provide learning activities that follow this mission.

ATTENDANCE: Students are expected to attend school everyday.  When a child is late or absent, it is difficult to make up missed lessons and assignments.  Many assignments or projects can only be completed during school hours, often in collaborative learning groups.  Absence leads to gaps in a student's learning and affects student progress.  If student tardiness or excessive absences become a problem, the office will notify parents.  Please make every effort to have your child at school and ready to begin on time each day. The day begins at 8:00 and ends at 2:15

COMMUNICATION:  I will send important dates and information via email as needed. My class website will also have information updated regularly.  Email is the easiest way to contact me, but you may also call the school.  385-579-6330 ext 139-142

CURRICULUM: I follow the Utah State Standards for Grade 4 in all subjects. Some curriculum resources we use are Ready Math and iReady, Wonders 2023, Typing Club, CodeHS, 95% Multisyllabic Words, and Mystery Science. 

DISCIPLINE POLICY:

Everyone deserves to be treated with respect. When a student breaks a classroom or school rule, consequences will be handed out with respect.

If you have questions regarding a class’s specific discipline plan, please contact the teacher. Classroom discipline plans will be discussed with the students at the beginning of the school year.

If your child is ever bullied on the way to school, at school, or on the way home from school, please let your child’s teacher know. Bullying is not tolerated.

HOMEWORK: My goal with homework in 4th grade is to give families an opportunity to engage in learning activities with their students. We understand that family time is important and often limited so I have minimized requirements. Each term, students will complete one book project. Students should read 25 minutes each day and spend 40 minutes each week working on math in iReady or as assigned. A reading calendar will be sent home after labor day.

GRADING: We report on the Alpine School District Essential Standards in English and Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies along with reporting in Specialties and Learning Habits. Report cards will be issued digitally at the end of each quarter.  Grades will be based on Utah standards using the following scale: 

SKYWARD Q: Parents and students can log into Skyward Q to check grades, sign up for PT conferences, and/or message the teacher. Please visit this site to see how your student is doing throughout the year. You can download the app or visit the website listed below. Here’s how to log in: 

1. Visit Dry Creek Elementary Main Office to get your login and password. 

2. Go to https://www.alpineschools.org/page/skyward-upgrade.

 3. Select login to Skyward Q. 

LIBRARY:    Once a week we will be going to the library to check out books.  Our library day for this year is TUESDAYS.  Please keep the books in a safe place where they will not get damaged.  

SUPPLIES AND DONATIONS: The items on this list will be used during the regular school day. They may be brought from home on a voluntary basis, otherwise, they will be provided by the school.  Parents are welcome to send supplies as a donation to the classroom. 

The following items are extremely helpful anytime:

Kleenex Dry Erase Markers (fine point). Clorox/Lysol Wipes

Pre Sharpened Pencils

Small wrapped candy, M&M, Skittles, Starbursts, small toys, fidget toys, large stickers

• FIELD TRIP/CLASS DONATIONS- Total suggested donation is $20.00. The easiest way is a cash donation in the office.  Our new donation link is here. You'll need to create an account and specify where it's going.  You can also donate with venmo, paypal or card through here. You will need to specify school and teacher for those.

HANDBOOK: 

You can access and view Dry Creek’s handbook using the link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v4S1l6L3zXmsdva5eDPNqxu0fsPWHYsK2jX4uDtwKL8/edit?tab=t.0

VOLUNTEERS: All volunteers for field trips must have a current background check. For more information on that, please contact the school or visit this link to set up an appointment. If there are other needs in our classroom for volunteering, I will reach out to those who signed up on the list. 

BIRTHDAYS: We would love to celebrate every child's birthday during the school year. For students with a summer birthday, we will celebrate their half birthday.  All treats need to be store bought.  Let us know if your child has any allergies so we can make sure they stay safe with birthday treats.

POLICIES 

• No cell phones, smart/Gabb watches in class. If it is out during the day, it will be confiscated and parents will be notified to pick it up. Students should not be texting throughout the day on ANY device.

• Water only-No juice, soda, sports drinks are allowed in water bottles.

• No Gum

• No Hats

• Toys should be left at home and will be taken away until the end of the day if they are being pulled out in class.

  • This includes needos, stuffed animals, small figurines and noisy fidget toys.

Teacher Contact Information:

megancarter@alpinedistrict.org

385-579-6330 ext 139-142