Mrs. Young’s 4th Grade Class Welcome Students and Parents!

Mrs. Young’s 4th Grade Class

Welcome Students and Parents!

Welcome to 4th Grade!

Thank you for coming tonight!

This is an important year for you! I LOVE teaching 4th grade and I think you will love it too!

Are you ready for a great year?

“Success for every child every day!”

All About MeMy Background

I grew up in Toledo, Chicago, and Muskegon.

I attended Divine Infant Elementary School, Catholic Central High School, CMU, WMU, and Bowling Green University.

My Experience I’ve been teaching for 20

years. I have taught pre-school

through 5th grade, but 4th is my FAVORITE.

I have been at Ross Park for 10 years.

My Family

My Husband Bob

My Children Matt, Meaghan,

Christopher Our Pets

Dog, Mandy

Bob and SueMarried 25 years!

Matt23

Meaghan21

Christopher20

Mandy, our dog

In the Army, stationed in

Baghdad, Iraq

Goes to WMUWants to be a

teacher

Goes to MSUWas a hockey and baseball player for

Mona Shores

My Family!

Goals To give you the academic tools

you need to progress to 5th grade. To provide a supportive learning

environment. To have FUN while we learn! To make new friends and discover

new interests.

To be as SMART as you can To be as SMART as you can be and learn as MUCH as be and learn as MUCH as

you can learn!you can learn!

Reading and Language Arts

Reading from our series

Silent Reading Group Reading Partner Reading Book Reports Grammar and

Spelling

SPELLING COUNTS!

Math Place Value Graphing

Double digit multiplication

Long Division Measurement

Fractions Decimals Geometry

Problem Solving Memorizing math

facts!!!!!!

•State Government•Regions of the United States•Map Skills•Economics•States and Capitals

Social Studies

Miss Curtis will be teaching Social

Studies

Science Volcanoes

Solar System Weather Magnets

Rocks and Minerals Electricity

Ecosystems and Living Things

Animal Projects Forces and Motion

Art and Physical Education

Ms. Stille will teach Art again this year.

Mr. Mack will be teaching PE.

There’s MORE fun in 4th grade!

Fun Friday Activities to everyone who completes work and homework!

Field Trips to Lansing and other places! Gingerbread House Making! Parties! Special Science Projects (Volcanoes)! No Homework Passes! Daily HEALTHY Snacks and Exercise

Time!

Class Rules1. LISTEN when the teacher is speaking.2. Treat others with KINDNESS.3. RAISE YOUR HAND when to ask or answer a

question.4. STAY IN YOUR SEAT unless you have a good

reason to be up.5. COMPLETE YOUR WORK quickly and quietly.6. BE A TEAM PLAYER and support your

classmates.

Superstar Students Can Earn Fun

Friday!!  

All students start the week with 10 stars!

7 stars on Friday, earns you FUN FRIDAY activities!

Keep 7 or more by:Handing in homework every day! (or lose 2)

 Having your homework signed! (or lose 1)

 Treating classmates with kindness! (or lose 1)

 Listening to the teacher! (or lose 1)

 Behaving in other classes and lunch! (or lose 1)

 Working quietly! (or lose 1)

Following class rules! (or lose 1))

 YOU CAN BE A SUPERSTAR STUDENT!

Homework

We have SPELLING HOMEWORK Monday – Thursday!

It reinforces new concepts! Teaches responsibility!

Helps you become a smarter student!

Your parents can even help you correct your mistakes!!!!!

Is always due the NEXT day!

If You Are Late for School

If you arrive after 8:25, you need to report to the office for a Tardy Slip.

Help your parents! Be sure to get your things ready the night before:

Be sure your homework is DONE and in your folder.Pack your backpack. Include a SNACK!Set out your clothes.Talk to your parents about the next day.Set your alarm to get up early enough to eat a good breakfast and make your bed!Don’t fall asleep with the TV on. Read a book instead!

We’re in this TOGETHER!!

• Students• Teachers• Parents

Your child will be more successful if we work TOGETHER!!!

It’s going to be a great year!

It’s going to be a GREAT

year!

Are you ready for some FUN?