Welcome to 4th Grade Dolphin Debut Friday, August 21, 2015

Welcome to 4th Grade Dolphin Debut

Friday, August 21, 2015

Learning Objectives:•Math:

– Large number computation strategies– Creative problem solving– Decimals, fractions

•Science– Patterns of change– Hands-on learning: garden, experiments

LOOKING FORWARD TO FOURTH GRADE

Learning Objectives:•Writing:

– Personal narratives– Explanatory papers

•Reading:– Exploring genres– Comprehension strategies

LOOKING FORWARD TO FOURTH GRADE

Learning Objectives:•Social studies:

– Texas History: Native Americans – present– New textbook adoption / student consumables

•Spelling– Differentiated groups– Focus on patterns using Words Their Way

LOOKING FORWARD TO FOURTH GRADE

FUN OPPORTUNITIES:•Choose your seat at lunch

•Field trip – Homestead Re-enactment at Jesse Jones Park

•Hands-on science labs

•Living Texas History Museum

•Math Olympiad

•Recorders

•Service learning

We are BIG kids now!

• Student Responsibilities:– Fill out your planner and get it signed– Remember your homework– Come prepared with supplies every day– Clean out folder daily!

Our day begins at 8:00. Students will not be permitted to call home for forgotten items after the tardy bell rings.

HOMEWORKPlease check your child’s planner daily

for homework assignments

Communicate in the planner if your child struggles with an assignment

The purpose of homework is to reinforce/practice skills to mastery

Positive incentive for consistently completing assignments

AT-HOME READING

Fourth graders will be encouraged to turn in a signed READING LOG

80+ minutes a week = Reward coupon

SUPPLIES

If you did not purchase an EPI pack, check our 4th grade

webpage for the supply list.

Please be sure your child has all supplies on the 1st day of

school.

CLASSROOM INCENTIVES

“BUG” tickets

“Being Unusually Good”

Redeem for coupons and prizes

FRUIT BREAK and WATER BOTTLES

• Please send a healthy snack each day for your child.

• Students may have a water bottle labeled with their name to use in the classroom and during specials.

• Water bottles should contain only water.

LUNCH VISITS

Reminder – no visitors for lunch during the first 2 weeks of school while we establish our routines.

You are welcome to visit during lunch beginning September 8.

Thank you for understanding!

BIRTHDAY TREATS

• The only option is to purchase frozen treats (Blue Bunny) from the cafeteria.

• Please see the cafeteria manager for information at least 2 weeks in advance.

• If your child has an end-of-year or summer birthday, watch for announcements regarding the deadline for ordering.

TARDIES

• Arrival: Students should not arrive at school before 7:30 AM.

• The tardy bell rings at 8:00 AM. Students are tardy after 8:00 AM.

• Instruction begins promptly at 8:00 AM.

ATTENDANCE

Students must be in the building at 9:45 AM to be counted present.

DISMISSALProvide your child’s teacher(s) with a written note first

thing in the morning when changes occur.

Parents must request in writing the release of their child to anyone not on their emergency list. This request must be received first thing in the morning.

Teachers are not always able to check e-mail during the day. For this reason, please CC Anne Tynan on dismissal emails so that we can be sure the message is received. Thank you!

TRAFFIC PATTERNS - CARS• Please do not park on the street and ask your child to walk to

your car for dismissal. This is dangerous and causes more congestion on the street.

• Please place car rider sign in front window

• Cell phone use is not allowed in a school zone

Last year, your generous donations helped fund the following:

DWE Annual Fund Campaign2014-2015

Technology: 14 iPads , Dongles, 60 headphones, a 10 iPad charging station, and really cool apps

Math: interactive hallway activities, Math Mania Day/ 100 Days celebration, Lone Star Digital Learning, Daily Café: Math Daily Three

Staff Development: Math Conference –Greg Tang Smart Strategies, Out With the Old; In With the New – New TEKS, Figure 19 – Reading Comprehension, Assistive Technology and Instructional Materials, Expository Writing, Texas Library Conference, GT Conference, Music Conference, Autism Conference – Temple Grandin

Can you believe how much you helped us accomplish? Look what we have in store next…

DWE Plans for the Future• Place 4 iPads per classroom• Purchase science lab tables for 5th grade lab • Create a science lab in multipurpose room

for 2nd and 3rd grade• Create a kindergarten and 1st grade science

lab • Continue offering high quality training for

staff• Fund innovative ideas for the classroom

Please consider donating to our DWE Annual Fund Campaign. You can donate using cash or check in the lobby area tonight, or you can go to the DWE web page and donate using a credit card.

DWE Annual Fund

• NO door-to-door sales • Any amount is GREATLY appreciated

• 100% of every gift benefits DWE!

• Go to https://humbleisdef.ejoinme.org/My Pages/DWEAnnualFund/tabid/550473/Default.aspx to make a donation.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

Key Features

NewsCheck out the latest district wide and school news all in one place!

Calendar EventsAdd events to the calendar on your personal mobile device directly from the calendar section on the app.

Home Access CenterAccess student grades and attendance.

Humble Independent School District

Mobile App Now Available

More Information Online

• Please check out our Fourth Grade page for our Parent Orientation PowerPoint presentation. It contains more detailed information about our policies and procedures.

http://www.humbleisd.net/Page/2019

REMINDERS FOR NEXT WEEK

• Come to school on Monday!

• Friday is early release (12:00). Lunch will be served at school.

• Monday, September 7, is a HOLIDAY. (Don’t come to school.)

BEFORE YOU GO…• Planners: We are collecting $5.00 cash or

check.

• Information Sheet – Please complete and turn in before you leave.

• Apple Tree – These items will be used throughout the year.

THANK YOU!!!

Thank you for coming! We are looking forward to a

fun-filled year of learning.