- 1. e-mail: [email protected]:(208)602-3300
blog:mrsgravesandherfourth graders.blogspot.com
2. I am thrilled to be working with you and your children over
the A Littlenext few months. As fourth gradeAbout me,students I
expect my students to and myshow respect in my classroom.
Expectation What does this mean? I expects: that my students will
be courteous to all children in our class; raising their hands, not
interrupting andHello parents and students! Thanks for so forth. If
a student needs to bejoining us for Back to School night. I
amexcused from class I understand.Mrs. Graves and this is my first
yearHowever, what I do ask is thathere at Spalding Elementary. I am
an they do so in a way that will notIdaho native born and raised
here. interrupt their fellow students.Which is why I love the 4th
grade as Also absolutely NO violence,much as I do. (Its all about
Idahobullying or anything related.History) I have a beautiful
little girl whokeeps me entertained when I am not inclass. I spend
my spare time as afoodie. I love to eat it, make it, shareit, and
critique it. I look forward toworking with all of you and your
childrenthrough the year. Enjoy ! 3. I want to stress that our
school hasa zero tolerance for drugs, weapons,and bullying. I will
also stronglyenforce those rules in myclassroom. School is a
safeenvironment for every student.Every student has the right to
learn.If you or your child ever feel that weare lacking in either
of those, pleasecontact me or the schoolimmediately. I have an open
doorpolicy. I would love your feedback,and I am always open
tosuggestions.Principal is notified.Parents are
contacted.Determines what is I have a one onCome to a mutual
next.one with student. agreement. (suspension, expuls (WARNING)ion)
4. By the end of the year my goal is thatall students will be able
to recognizewhole number with decimals, andthat they will
successfully be able toadd and subtract them. To make thisconcept
more realistic for eachstudent we will be learning thisthough the
use of fake money. We willbe playing games that will requirestudent
to buy things, and give backchange. 5. Throughout this year we will
read different stories. My goal is that the students will be able
to recognize the different characters, a plot, what the authors
purpose is in the writing, and to be able to draw their own
conclusion. In addition to the reading we do in class I ask each
student to read a book of their choice for 30 minutes every day. I
will send home a log, and as that you sign it and send it back on
Mondays.I recommendanything byAndrewClements.Frindle is great! 6.
It is important at this age that children can understandthe growth
of plants and animals. It is also importantthat they develop the
ability to observe these things inaction. At the beginning of the
year we will all plant ourown flower. Through the course of this
year the childrenwill make observations on its growth.We will also
spend time observing our solar system.Including the planets,
asteroidsand more!!! In order to better understand the solar system
we will be performing the following webquest:
http://mrscienceut.net/Classif yingtheSolarSystemWebQuest. html 7.
A big chunk of our work in this area will bepertaining to Idaho
History. Our students willrecognize the founding of Idaho, the role
theNative Americans played, and the tribes thatIdaho recognizes
today. The students willalso be completing a classroom
presentationto share with the class their favorite
conceptpertaining to Idaho history.Be sure to check out the class
blog during track break. On the blog isan assignment for Idaho
History. I have included links to manyresourceful websites that
will assist the students in their research.Also be sure to check
out the miniseries of video I created onYouTube. There are about
our video and should take no more than 20minutes to complete this
portion of the
assignment.http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA8959A6D1443A7B1
8. Field Trip to Celebration park in September School Halloween
parade-October 31st Solar System Skit November 11th Fall Ball and
Auction-November 30th There are so many wonderful things coming up
this year, but here is just a preview of my favorites: Salt Dome
Idaho maps Our Class BookWhere they see themselvesin 20 years
(Parents can order a copy for$18.00) Lost my Homework Excuse Care
taking of a plant, or flower 9. I encourage all parents to be
involved in their childs education. (I know noteveryone has the
time/or desire to join PTA) But there are other things you cando.
During the school year I would love to have additional faces in
myclassroom. Please sign up to volunteer on our class blog. I also
ask that eachparents signs a reading sheet at the end of every week
and sends back to schoolwith their child so I know your child is
doing the out of class reading that Irequire. There are other
things you can do as well, or instance every time youpurchase an
item with a BoxTop, cut it out and send it to class with your
child. Ialso cannot stress the importance of parent teacher
conferences. I will send outa time slot with your child. If there
is every a scheduling conflict just notify meand we will make up
for it. 10. 12311 W. Braddock DriveBoise, ID 83709Phone:
(208)350-4305Fax: (208) 350-4314Principal: Jamie DobsonEnrollment:
690Capacity: 675
