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Mrs. Lackas’ 4th Grade Class
2015-2016
All About Me
Grew up in Apple Valley Bachelor’s Degree from UW-LaCrosse and M.A. from St. Mary’s University18th year teaching2 kids: Connor, 5th & Chloe, 4rd at Kimberly LaneHusband, Brent, teaches 8th grade math at Central Middle
Homework
Assignment Notebook-please sign dailyOptional 1 ½ in. binder can be usedDaily– Math study link (family letter before each unit)– Reading (minimum of 20 min. per day)
Weekly– Spelling Contracts (see sample)– IXL and math unit practice packets– Weekly Reports (sign and return)
Class Info
Healthy Snack in afternoon (no nuts)
Water bottle with no-spill top
Classroom Updates via email
Scholastic Book orders online
Birthdays-no food treats or prizes
Field Trips
There’s A Boy in the Girls’ Bathroom– Oct. 14th
Valentine’s Day - Ice Skating @ PIC Feb. 12th
Bakken Museum – February 3rd
Lowry Nature Center – May 4th
End of the year Picnic at French Park -last week of school in June
Conferences and Report Cards
Fall ConferencesDates – October 26th–Nov. 2nd - Common Night Thursday, October 29th
- Electronic Sign-up- 1st Semester Progress Report - early Feb.
Spring Conferences - March 14th – 25th
- Common Night Thursday, March 24th
2nd Semester Progress Report –End of School
Testing
MCA Testing– Reading: April 6th- May 8th (Online)– Math: April 6th – May 8th (Online)
MAP Testing, (Measures of Academic Progress) Math & Reading, grades 2-5– September – May 6th - May 29th
Vision 21 Information
For Parents of All Fourth Grade Students:
As part of the district-wide identification process for Vision 21 services, Wayzata Public Schools will be administering the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAt) to all Fourth Grade students on September 28th, 29th and 30th.
Vision 21 Information Continued
Results from the CogAt tests will be used as one of the multiple information sources to identify students who are most likely to benefit from the Vision 21 Gifted and Talented program. Student identification will be finalized and parents will have access to their child’s CogAt results through Skyward Family Access by the beginning of December 2015.
Volunteering
Room Parent(s)
Partners in Art
Volunteer sign-up online
Schedule
Day 1 Technology 1:30
Day 2 PE 1:30
Day 3 Spanish 1:30
Day 4 Art 1:30
Day 5 Music 1:30
Media check-out on Day 3 @ 2:45
Communication
Email updates
Class Website
Moodle (Elearning)Contact Information:
