Mrs. Thurber’s 4th grade Class

Welcome, parents!

Welcome to Fourth Grade!

This is a year of many

changes…

Our Daily Schedule Math 8:10-9:36 Language Arts 9:36-11:06 Lunch 11:06-11:36 Recess 11:36-11:51 Language Arts 11:51-12:41 Science 12:41-1:26 Social Studies 1:26-2:11 Art, Music, PE 2:11-3:00

All About Me My Family- married for 16 years, 3 daughters, two cats, and one dog My background

I grew up all over the world. I am Italian. I am fluent in Italian, French and English ;-) I attended Worcester State College in MA. Pursuing a Masters in Curriculum & Instruction and Computer

Education. My experience

This is my four year at Lake Harbor.

I have six years of teaching. I have taught third, fourth,

and fifth!

My Goals To give your child the academic skills s/he

will need to be successful in fourth grade. To provide a supportive and fun classroom

environment. To help your child make new friends and

discover new interests. Build confidence. Help your child be organized!

Class Subjects The subjects we cover in fourth grade are:

Math- EDC, POD, and grade level expectations Language Arts (Reading, Writing, and English) Spelling (Handwriting) Science (many science experiments) Social studies (projects) Art

What it is like here in Room 1306

Math-Come in the morning, unpack- EDC/POD- start lesson- whole class- individualized instruction. Many activities that engage students. Review together.

Spelling- 5 to 10 minutes daily- game on Thursdays (handwriting) Reading- preview, predict, read, review, discuss, write, study. English- use the book as whole group- then individualized instruction. Science- use book, experiments, discovery, engagement, review, study

guides, Brain Pop, United Streaming, assess Social Studies- whole group using the book, many projects Art- many different activities done in class usually having to do with the

seasons A.R.~ There is a designated time for AR after lunch about 15 minutes.

Whenever a student finishes his/her work- they can read.

Classroom Community Our classroom is a community. In our community, we

have rules to help us get along with each other.

Our Classroom Rules 1. Follow directions the first time 2. Speak with permission only 3. Be "ON TASK" and prepared 4. Always use proper and polite language 5. Respect school and personal property 6. Always keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself 7. Stay seated unless permission is given

FISH PHILOSOPHY

1. BE THERE2. CHOOSE YOUR ATTITUDE3. MAKE THEIR DAY4. PLAY WITH LEARNING

Homework I assign homework as needed depending on

our lessons and what is necessary to attain mastery in that area.

Homework should not take more than 20 minutes per subject.

It is very important for your child to complete his/her homework daily.

Homework that is not complete or is missing will require student to spend recess in detention.

STI? What is that? St. Tammany Parish has given parents

a way to monitor their child’s grades. This information will be mailed to you anytime. It will have the website address, student i.d., and password.

I update STI usually by Monday of every week!

A Little Extra Tid Bit Information

School starts at 8:05 A.M. We begin immediately with our morning routine. Please make every effort to have your child at school on time as I don’t want your child to miss out on any important information.

If you are not in the classroom by the time the bell rings, please check in at the school office before coming to class to receive a tardy pass.

Very Important Paper Folder is the graded paper folder which is sent home every Monday along with the weekly overview-

Mrs. Thurber’s 411. If for some reason the weekly overview could not be printed, it should always be available online. Please return the VIP folder signed by every Wednesday!

Very important! Respect Responsibility 100% Effort Organization~

Use checklists.Organize homework assignments.Designate a study space.Set a designated study time.Keep organized notebooks.Conduct a weekly clean-up.Create a household schedule.Keep a master calendar.Prepare for the day ahead.Provide needed support.

Special Moments Created

Now I know that your child has come home and complained about school and all the WORK- there’s no fun in Mrs. Thurber’s class!

I am a tough teacher- work, work, and more work!

See for yourself…

Let’s Have a Great Year!