Classroom Pledge:

• • Treat others the way you wish to be treated

  • Be safe, be respectful, and be responsible

  • Be an active listener

  • Always be prepared, make good choices, be honest and be the very best we can be! 

Student Planners:

• • Planners are a form of communication and should be checked. We will be communicating items such as what we've learned for the day, homework assignments, and special events or due dates. 

Snacks: 

• • We will have a quick snack every morning during our Math warm-up.  Please send your child with a healthy snack. 

Water Bottles:

• • Students should bring a water bottle to class daily. 4th grade classrooms and the blue pod do not have water fountains available. As the water fountain is farther away, students should fill their bottles at home to avoid missing valuable class time. Please only fill water bottles with water. Students are expected to take their water bottles home daily to be washed.

Library Day: 

• • Library checkout days will be determined at the beginning of the year.  

  • Books checked out from the library have a two week checkout. Parents typically receive an overdue notice email if your child has any overdue books. 

Birthdays:

• We know that birthdays are a big deal! We will celebrate your child's special day at school. Jeffco's wellness policy does not allow treats for birthdays. 

• Here is a link to the District Wellness Policy for Birthday Celebrations: http://www.jeffcoschoolfood.org/district-wellness-policy

• We also do not allow any birthday invitations to be distributed during school hours. If you would like to distribute birthday invitations, this can be done outside of school upon dismissal. 

Homework

• Homework in 4th grade is reflective of the work we do in the classroom. Any homework assignment that is assigned is typically due the next day or by the end of the week. Students are given time within class to complete homework.

  • Typical homework includes:

    • Online Math Practice

    • Read for 20 to 30 minutes

    • Any additional assignments such as word study, science or social studies work.

• If you find that your child is struggling with an assignment at home, please let me know via email, or on the assignment itself. This way, I can support your child during the school day to ensure they are understanding the concept at hand.

Tests and Quizzes

• End of unit assessments and quizzes are graded to determine student mastery in comparison to our academic standards. 

• Students are always encouraged to make corrections for increased understanding.