Welcome to 4th Grade!

Lakeshore Leopards

ROCK!

4th Grade Teachers• Kim Fairchild

Math

• Lynsy CurryReading, Writing and

Spelling

• Michela DalbergScience and Social

Studies

Daily Schedule7:30-8:05 – Morning work, tutorials8:05-9:40 – Block 19:40-11:15 – Block 211:15-11:45 – Lunch11:45-12:15 – Recess12:15-1:15 – Specials1:15-1:25 – Transition back, Restroom/Water Break1:15-3:00 – Block 3 3:00 – Ready for Dismissal3:05- Car Riders and YMCA3:15 – Bus, Day Care, Walker

WHAT’S FOR LUNCH?

• Lunch Time – 11:15-11:45• You can add money to your

child's account on-line at http://www.humble.k12.tx.us/Page/33851

• Lunch Hotline: 281-641-5838

Home Access

• Home Access is a great tool to use to view your student’s grades. It is the same site that was used to update some registration information. Here is the link: https://eshac.humble.k12.tx.us/homeaccess/

or you can access from the Humble webpage.

Healthy Snack

Water Only– Suggested

• Fruits, Crackers, Cheese, Breakfast bars, cereal, pretzels, popcorn, or any CLEAN snack.

Birthday Treats

• Due to the growing number of students with food allergies, our school is asking that parents not bring edible treats for their child’s birthday.

• Ice cream is still on sale through the cafeteria.

Arrival and Dismissal

• Leaving early? – please send a note with child in the morning.

• Change of transportation– Please send a note with child in the morning.– An email is NOT an acceptable notice of

change of transportation.

Attendance Policy• As students arrive, they will come to class

or to the cafeteria if they need to eat breakfast.

• 8:05 Tardy Bell

• If your child will be absent, please call the absent line 281-641-3591.

• Student must return to school with a note.

Visitors

• Must check in at front office with valid drivers license.

• Must wear badge and be in your specified location.

• If visitors do not have a badge, you will be escorted back to office to receive one.

Dress Code

• Wear appropriate clothing on P.E. days (tennis shoes and shorts).

• Check handbook for approved dress code.

• It can get cold in the building, a light sweater or jacket will help your student feel more comfortable.

Activity Funds

• We will be collecting an activity fee toward the end of September.

This fee will fund some of the following: one field trip, special activities and/or projects.

Homework

Homework should not consume your evening!! Please communicate with me if it becomes arduous.

Reading – read nightly for 20 minutes-30 minutes by the end of the year Science - Stem ScopesMath/Spelling - Homework will be given on Monday, due on Friday.Practice multiplication facts nightly

There are a lot of great Apps out there to practice facts!

Fourth Grade is a STAAR grade

• Reading, Writing and Math STAAR test

Contact Information

• Please make sure you have the handout with our emails, phone numbers and websites and schedule

with EVENTS with TIME

through FUNDRAISING

How does it work best for you?

Volunteer Opportunities

•Events/Concessions (Carnival, Outdoor Movie Night, Plays, Talent Show)•Room Parents•Library helpers•Copy Room assistants per grade level•Classroom help – varies per teacher•Carnival – Auction baskets

Sign Up forms are found on school website under PTO and can be noted on teacher sign up form.

Email notifications are sent and opportunities are posted online. Like Us On Facebook too!

PTO Events

•Outdoor Family Movie Night – Nov. 8th•Spring Carnival & Auction – March 22nd

•Winter and Spring Parties•Spirit Nights – local restaurants (PTO)

•Field Days – K-2 then off campus 3-5 (PE)

PTO Managed Fundraising•Door to Door Sale: September 16th (EPI)

•Direct Donations: Opt Out program. On-going•Events/Concessions: Spring Carnival and Auction

Funds directly benefit school

•Track is coming! •Fence along West Lake Houston

•Major grounds development plan includes more!•Classroom supplemental programs

•Additional staff training

Next General Board Meeting Monday, September 9th 6pm in the Gym. *Come hear about our 5 year plan and changes happening in Humble ISD.

Any additional questions can be directed to PTO President, Amy Suchadoll, at: asuchadoll@att.net

Come talk to Amy on campus - First Fridays with concerns or new ideas. Coffee talk starting Sept 4th 8am – 9am in front lounge

Lakeshore PTO Introduces

Junior Achievement

2013

http://youtu.be/EWkYXXUCPDA

New at Lakeshore Elementary

Junior Achievement empowers young people to own their economic success, plan for their futures, and make smart academic and economic choices.

Volunteers teach 5 -30min lessons to one class

Volunteers can be parents, grandparents, older siblings community volunteers

For more info or to volunteer for JA contact

Michelle Eppers at lakeshoreja@gmail.com22

Thank you for coming!

This PowerPoint will be posted on our websites.