Welcome to Welcome to Mrs. Batson’s Mrs. Batson’s

and Mrs. and Mrs. McCrief’s McCrief’s 44thth Grade Grade

ClassroomsClassrooms

Contact InformationContact Information Conference Time: 8:40 a.m. – 9:35 a.m.Conference Time: 8:40 a.m. – 9:35 a.m.

Mrs. Batson – 817-698-1658Mrs. Batson – 817-698-1658

abatson@nisdtx.org

Mrs. McCrief – 817-215-0689Mrs. McCrief – 817-215-0689

lmccrief@nisdtx.org

www.nisdtx.org•Select A School – Roanoke

Core BeliefsCore Beliefs We believe that kids come first. Continuous improvement is critical

for success of the Northwest Independent School District.

The success of each student is the shared responsibility of students, families, schools and communities.

Environment influences learning.

Goals & Goals & ExpectationsExpectations

Goals and expectations are aligned with the state Goals and expectations are aligned with the state

learning standards for 4learning standards for 4thth grade grade

(TEKS – Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills - (TEKS – Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills -

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/teks/index.htmlhttp://www.tea.state.tx.us/teks/index.html))

QRI QRI

Leveled readers and Guided ReadingLeveled readers and Guided Reading

Readers and Writers workshop (what is it?)Readers and Writers workshop (what is it?)

Math workshop (explanation of Investigations)Math workshop (explanation of Investigations)

Appropriate shoes – PE everydayAppropriate shoes – PE everyday

Hall of FameHall of Fame

Behavioral Behavioral ExpectationsExpectations

As a grade level, 4As a grade level, 4thth grade has 3 grade has 3

rules:rules:

1.1. Take care of yourselfTake care of yourself

2.2. Take care of othersTake care of others

3.3. Take care of the environmentTake care of the environment

Behavior Behavior ConsequencesConsequences

First – warning and x on calendarFirst – warning and x on calendar Second – x on calendar and Second – x on calendar and

completion of reflection sheetcompletion of reflection sheet Third – x on calendar, completion of Third – x on calendar, completion of

reflection sheet, loss of 5 minutes of reflection sheet, loss of 5 minutes of recess and note homerecess and note home

Fourth – x on calendar, completion of Fourth – x on calendar, completion of reflection sheet, loss of all privileges reflection sheet, loss of all privileges for the day and call homefor the day and call home

Daily ScheduleDaily Schedule

7:15 – 7:45 a.m. – Skills Block7:15 – 7:45 a.m. – Skills Block

7:45 – 8:40 a.m. – A.M. Rotation7:45 – 8:40 a.m. – A.M. Rotation

8:40 – 9:35 a.m. – Specials8:40 – 9:35 a.m. – Specials

9:35 – 11:15 a.m. – A.M. Rotation9:35 – 11:15 a.m. – A.M. Rotation

11:15 – 11:40 a.m. – P.M. Rotation11:15 – 11:40 a.m. – P.M. Rotation

11:40 – 12:40 p.m. – Lunch/Recess11:40 – 12:40 p.m. – Lunch/Recess

12:40 – 2:45 p.m. – P.M. Rotation12:40 – 2:45 p.m. – P.M. Rotation

4th Grade Press 4th Grade Press PocketPocket

Our PRESS POCKET is our Our PRESS POCKET is our communication tool. Students will communication tool. Students will keep their calendar in the front keep their calendar in the front pocket, their homework in the pocket, their homework in the second pocket and any parent second pocket and any parent notes will be in the back pocket. notes will be in the back pocket. Please make sure you and your Please make sure you and your child are checking the PRESS child are checking the PRESS POCKET daily.POCKET daily.

As a school we will…As a school we will…

1.1. Provide high-quality curriculum and Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction in a supportive and instruction in a supportive and effective learning environment that effective learning environment that enables the participating children to enables the participating children to meet the State’s student academic meet the State’s student academic achievement standards.achievement standards.

2.2. Hold parent-teacher conferences Hold parent-teacher conferences during which we will discuss your during which we will discuss your child’s achievements and goals.child’s achievements and goals.

3. Provide parents with frequent 3. Provide parents with frequent reports on your child’s progress.reports on your child’s progress.

4. Provide parents with opportunities 4. Provide parents with opportunities to meet with staff for consultation to meet with staff for consultation and conferences.and conferences.

5. Provide parents opportunities to 5. Provide parents opportunities to volunteer and participate in their volunteer and participate in their child’s class, and to observe child’s class, and to observe classroom and school activities.classroom and school activities.

As parents, you can As parents, you can support your child’s support your child’s learning in the following learning in the following ways:ways:

Monitor attendanceMonitor attendance Read every night for 20 minutesRead every night for 20 minutes Volunteer in your child’s classroomVolunteer in your child’s classroom Participate in decisions relating to your child’s Participate in decisions relating to your child’s

educationeducation Promote positive use of your child’s extracurricular Promote positive use of your child’s extracurricular

time.time. Stay informed about your child’s education and Stay informed about your child’s education and

communicating with the school by reading all communicating with the school by reading all notices from the school or the school district.notices from the school or the school district.

Serve, to the extent possible, on policy advisory Serve, to the extent possible, on policy advisory groups.groups.

Thinking MapsThinking Maps Number CornerNumber Corner InvestigationsInvestigations Reader’s & Writer’s WorkshopReader’s & Writer’s Workshop Math WorkshopMath Workshop Standards based bulletin boardsStandards based bulletin boards

Curriculum

Student HomeworkStudent Homework

In 4In 4thth grade, your student will have grade, your student will have homework nightly. In the first homework nightly. In the first semester, math homework will semester, math homework will consist of ½ page of material consist of ½ page of material which has previously been taught. which has previously been taught. Students are asked to read 20 Students are asked to read 20 minutes per night and complete minutes per night and complete spelling homework. spelling homework.

Please look over our grade level web pages for news and information about what is being done in class. Newsletters, websites, instructional tips and tools can be found on the campus web page as well as the team page.

www.nisdtx.org/roanoke

Web pagesWeb pages

CommunicationCommunication

Communication between school and Communication between school and home is a valued part of your child’s home is a valued part of your child’s success.success.

Phone numberPhone number E-mailE-mail Press Pocket communicationPress Pocket communication Fall Family conferences Fall Family conferences

Volunteer Volunteer opportunitiesopportunities

Sign up now! (Background checks available Sign up now! (Background checks available on the district web page)on the district web page)

Room Moms & Dads Room Moms & Dads Cafeteria Monitor (This is a new program to Cafeteria Monitor (This is a new program to

assist students in grades k-2)assist students in grades k-2) Watch DOGSWatch DOGS Winter Holiday PartyWinter Holiday Party Valentine’s Day PartyValentine’s Day Party Field TripsField Trips Work from home Work from home

Lunch & BirthdaysLunch & Birthdays

There is a special “Parent Picnic” table located There is a special “Parent Picnic” table located in our Dining room by the windows. We ask in our Dining room by the windows. We ask that you only eat with your child because of that you only eat with your child because of the many food allergies we have on campus.the many food allergies we have on campus.

Birthday treats can be shared at recess or at Birthday treats can be shared at recess or at the end of the school day.the end of the school day.

Snacks provided for the class must follow state Snacks provided for the class must follow state guidelines.guidelines.

2012-2013 Roanoke “Loud 2012-2013 Roanoke “Loud and Proud” Choirand Proud” Choir

The registration window for choir will be from Tuesday, The registration window for choir will be from Tuesday, September 11, 2012 through Friday, September 14, 2012. The September 11, 2012 through Friday, September 14, 2012. The choir registration is an online form.choir registration is an online form.

To locate this form you will need to:To locate this form you will need to: 1. Go to the “1. Go to the “Roanoke ElementaryRoanoke Elementary” website” website 2. Select the “2. Select the “Extra/Co– CurricularExtra/Co– Curricular” tab at the top of ” tab at the top of the the

website.website. 3. Select the “3. Select the “Choir RegistrationChoir Registration” link on the left ” link on the left

sidebar.sidebar. 4. Fill in the registration form and select the “Submit” 4. Fill in the registration form and select the “Submit”

button of the form.button of the form. 5. No student will be registered for choir until the choir 5. No student will be registered for choir until the choir

registration form has been completed and submitted. registration form has been completed and submitted.    Please see Mrs. Gentry and Mrs. Pitts if you have any Please see Mrs. Gentry and Mrs. Pitts if you have any

questions. questions.

HOV- For families that car pool, we have an HOV lane. You need a yellow car tag for each child being picked up. Please make sure your kiddo and the teacher knows they are an HOV rider.

Walkers and Bike riders- If you would like to pick your child up from the walker area, you may meet them with a yellow car tag at the Kindergarten hallway door.

Unsupervised walkers and bike riders will be dismissed and escorted across the street by a staff member. A “Fast Pass” must be obtained in order for a student to be an unescorted walker/bike rider.

Dismissal Dismissal ProceduresProcedures

If ride changes need to be If ride changes need to be made or you need to pick up made or you need to pick up your child early for an your child early for an appointment we ask that you appointment we ask that you notify the office before 2:15. notify the office before 2:15. Ride changes can not be Ride changes can not be made after this time.made after this time.

Ride Changes

Bus RidersBus Riders

For the safety of all, it is important that students follow the expectations and procedures established by the bus drivers. Students who have more than three bus infractions will be removed from the bus and alternative transportation will need to be provided by the family.

Grades, Grades, Progress Reports and Progress Reports and

Report CardsReport Cards

Electronic distribution of grade reports. Let the office know if a printed copy is needed.

E-school accounts are available for viewing students grades.

AttendanceAttendance

Texas state law requires students be in Texas state law requires students be in attendance 90% of the entire school attendance 90% of the entire school day. day.

If your child is absent, please send a If your child is absent, please send a note to school with your child.note to school with your child.

5 tardies are equivalent to 1 unexcused 5 tardies are equivalent to 1 unexcused absence. A student who arrives after absence. A student who arrives after 7:45 is considered tardy and needs to 7:45 is considered tardy and needs to be signed in at the front office area by be signed in at the front office area by an adult or guardian.an adult or guardian.