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Parent Meeting

Mrs. DornierFourth GradeRoom 220 CAugust 26, 2009

Welcome to the Wild West!

Meet the Teacher

I have been teaching for eight years, and I

love what I do.

National Board Certified

Masters in Educational Technology

Grants

Enjoy playing tennis.

Overview of Goals

Writing

LEAP preparation

Fluent readers

Comprehension

Problem Solving

Socialization

Good Character

Responsibility

Independence

Organizational Skills

Transdisciplinary Units

Analyze This!: graphing, data, weather, map

skills, genre study

Kid Nation: government

Decisions of Our Lives: author study and

problem solving

Amazing Race: US regions

The Price is Right: economics

Dancing through the Decades: history

Curriculum

Based on the Grade Level Expectations (GLEs) ~

online

Differentiation to meet the needs of all students

Math: fluid groups created with pretest results

Reading:

▪ running records taken periodically to determine

groups (fluency, expression, and comprehension)

▪ Groups focus on reading leveled books while

practicing skill for reading story

Curriculum

Reading: ALWAYS need an independent reading

book! Child should be reading every night. Page

numbers logged in agenda.

Math: basic fact knowledge

Centers & Math Tubs

Think Outside the Barn!

To Do List…

Daily Schedule

Subject to change

Best time fordoctor’s appointments is after lunch

Associate (Ms. Ryals) times on pamphlet (math, reading, and writing conferences)

Grades

10 pt. grading scale

New report card format

3 reporting periods-12 weeks

Student led conferences at the end of the

year

All students working on or above grade

level and will be graded accordingly.

Evaluation Schedule Tuesdays: reading every week

Wednesdays: science/social studies

Thursdays:

science/social studies

spelling every other week

Note: Notice given in agenda for science/ss (1 week prior)

Fridays:

writing assessment every other week

math quiz/test every week

Rollercoaster Madness quiz (2 min.)

Homework Expectations

Monday-Thursday

Reinforces what is taught

No more than an hour combined

Parents will be emailed if homework is not

complete

No homework…no recess!

Tips on pamphlet (ex-quiet place)

LEAP

Basic/ approaching basic needed to pass on

reading and math

Science and social studies do not count

towards passing but are a focus for our

school

Must pass LEAP + 4th grade to go to 5th

grade

April 12-16, 2010

LEAP FUN WEEK: Confidential (sign up)

Attendance Attendance is very important ~ LEAP

Tardy @ 7:45 am

Email me 1st thing in the morning or the

night before so that work can be sent to the

office for afternoon pickup.

Tests/quizzes given on day of return

Check in/out in main office ~ No child can

be released from classroom (exception ~

parties)

Technology

Issues…server, internet, email

Inquiry projects

Centers

Activboard

Thumbdrives

www.new.schoolnotes.com/ddornier

keyboard shortcuts

Discipline Plan

Positive environment

Coupons

Conduct Card

Code of conduct in

new student handbook

Major offences go to Mrs. Broussard who

will notify you directly after I do.

Field Trips

Goal is to have a field trip for each

transdisciplinary unit.

Chaperones are always welcome ~

Sometimes there are limits to the number

allowed.

Parties

Party sign up sheets in the back of the

classroom

Wellness plan

No unhealthy birthday snacks

Carpool

Please be patient!

Send a written or faxed note only about

carpool changes by 2 pm. Sorry ~ no

emails!

Mrs. Broussard = 578-0414

Dress Code

White, black, or Gold Shirt (Must have U

logo)

Any bottoms

Shirt tails

Boys: belt loops are needed with a belt

Miscellaneous

Nurse: must know about all medical

conditions and meds

School & Class News is electronic: make sure

that your email address is updated

Supplies: You will be notified for payment.

Book Order forms: Please combine orders and

send one check made out to Scholastic

Lunch visitors: 12:10-12:30

What can you do to help?

Room parents/ event chairperson

Cut out lamination

Make copies

Cover journals with clear contact paper

Read aloud to the class

Share your profession with the class

Stop by anytime! We’d love to have you.

How do we keep in contact?

Email is the best!! See business card

Cell phone number: 205-2153

Newsletters (monthly)

Homework Website (updated by student)

www.new.schoolnotes.com/ddornier

Daily Agenda (signed each night by parent)

Paper Packets

Notes in “Bring Back to School” and “Leave at

Home” section of binder

Any questions?

Raffle

Don’t forget the sign up sheets in the back!