4th Grade Info

Homework

4th grade homework will consist of 15 minutes of reading each night with a 5 minute written response (Mon - Thurs)  and a weekly math packet (given on Monday and turned in on Friday). The math will be a review and extra practice for the skill we are working on that day/week.  We will  complete literature responses together throughout the first 2 weeks of school so students are clear about the expectation. Homework will officially begin on August 25th,  Responsibility is an important life skill. I encourage students to be responsible by turning in their work on time, but will always accept late work.

Spelling

Students will take a spelling inventory in September. Based on that I will assigned leveled “word groups” using Words Their Way. Students will write these words in their planner and study them for 2 weeks by identify the patterns and structures and sorting them in a small group before they have a spelling test. Studying these words at home is optional.

Attendance

A fourth grade classroom is a busy place. Your child’s attendance is very important to our school. Missed assignments may be made up when your child returns from their absence. Remember time missed from school is time missed from instruction and class discussion. Therefore, some missed assignments cannot be duplicated as a worksheet or hand out and make-up work may not be available.

Birthdays 

Birthdays are special days for your child. If your child wishes, they may bring treats to share with the class; we will save treats for the end of the day. We currently have 22 students in our classroom.

Grading

This year I will be utilizing an online grade book that will allow you to view and receive updates about your child’s understanding and achievement on assignments, quizzes, projects and homework completion. Checking this on a weekly basis will give you the best insight of how your child is doing on grade level content. Through this website,  you can request a weekly email or text update but logging in will provide you with more detailed information. Login information will be sent home next week. While this website (jupitergrades.com) will give you a percentage grade for each content area, please know that the Douglas County EPRs will be based on student mastery of a skill and not an average of their grades in this platform.  

Corrections 

Learning from your mistakes is not only important for behavior but also in academics. I pass back all grades assignments and quizzes in our Thursday Folders. Students can correct any mistakes and turn their work back in the following week for half credit per corrected mistake. Corrected grades will be reflected in the grade book. 

Snack

Students can bring a snack to eat during our morning recess time at 9:55 - 10:15. If you feel your child needs an additional snack time please let me know.

Classroom Economy

In addition to learning about the social studies standards for economy, we will have a working economic system in our room. Each student will choose a job and  get paid in Anderson Bucks  for the completion of their job on a weekly basis. They will also be charged rent and get bonuses for hard work. At the end of each quarter, they will be able to spend their money in an auction and buy additional items.

Communication

Please know that I value any and all communication. Your child's education is a joint effort.  I will be updating our website every Sunday with important information and upcoming events. Please feel free to reach out with any concerns or questions at any point. (llanderson3@dcsdk12.org)