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Mrs. Connelly’s 4th Grade ClassWelcome Students!
Welcome to 4th Grade! This is an important
year for you! I will give you an
introduction to 4th grade and to our classroom.
If you have any questions during my presentation, please raise your hand and wait to be called on.
About Me My Background
I grew up in California. Before I began teaching I had a career
as an actress. Then I got married and had two
children. My Experience
I’ve been teaching for over 20 years. I have taught 3rd, 4th and 5th grade. 4th grade is the BEST!
My Family
I have two wonderful sons, Joseph and Daniel. They are 33 and 31 years old.
I have two brothers and one sister.
I have two terrific cat, Mister New Kitty who is 7 and ½ years old and Miss Copy Kat who is 1 year old.
Goals To give you the academic tools you
need to progress to 5th grade and pass the MSP
To have fun while we learn. To make new friends and discover
new interests.
ATTENDANCE Please be on time for school
Be at your desk having signed up for lunch and taken care of business by 7:50 AM.
School ends at 2:15 PM
SCHEDULE
7:50 Ready to go!
7:50 – 9:55 Work time (snack time 9:05)
9:55-10:35 Specialist (Library, Art, Music, PE)
10:35-10:55 SSR, Spelling, Catch up time
10:55-11:20 Lunch and Story Time
11:20-11:50 Recess
11:50-1:10 Project time and work time
1:10-1:25 Recess
1:25-2:15 Finish up, clean up----- So Long!
Class Rules Respectful of others and myself Reasonable in my thoughts and actions Responsible for my behavior and learning Mistakes are natural – no putdowns Discuss problems, find solutions Help one another Learn from each other
In Other Words
Show Respect Make Good Decisions
Solve the Problem
Mathematics Math: + - X / with
lots of strategies Fractions, some decimals Geometry Pre-algebra Data, Graphs, and Surveys Problem solving Projects Dyna Math
Social Studies Bainbridge Island
Geography and History
Washington State History
Maps and Globes skills
Time for Kids
Reading Journeys (Adventure)
Greek Mythology Science Fiction Science Fact Accelerated Reader SRA Story Works Mysteries
Science Seeds Water Electric Circuits Outdoor Ed at
Olympic Park Institute
Specialists Library Art Music PE
Homework Homework folder home on Mondays Due on Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday A chance to be mature and responsible
and an independent learner
Field Trips Beaches Bainbridge Island places of interest Seattle Children’s Theater Olympic Park Institute for Outdoor Ed
Let’s Have a Great Year!
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