Lake Travis Elementary School

Welcome to Fourth Grade ! We are all looking forward to a great year with

the students. We are sure this will prove to be a busy and

productive year. If the need arises for a conference, our

planning time is from 12:55–1:45. Other arrangements can be made as well. The easiest way to reach us is through email. The specific email addresses are listed on the brochure.

You can also call school and leave a voice mail. The specific numbers are listed as well. If your message cannot wait until the end of the day, please call the front office and leave the message with the receptionist, Mrs. Cardle, at 533-6300.

Fourth Grade Daily Schedule 2014-2015 7:45 – 7:50 Morning Announcements7:50 – 9:05 Language Arts9:05 – 10:05 Refinement/Enrichment10:05 – 11:05 Math11:05 – 11:25 Recess11:25 – 12:00 Social Studies12:00 - 12:30 Lunch12:30 – 12:55 Social Studies12:55 – 1:45 Specials1:50 – 2:40 Science2:40 – 2:45 Prepare to leave2:45 Dismissal

Fourth Grade HighlightsOctober – Exotic Zoo Field TripNovember – Science FairDecember – Winter PartyFebruary – Valentine’s Day PartyMarch – Writing STAAR TestingApril – Math & Reading STAAR TestingMay – End of the year partyField Trips

INSTRUCTIONAL TARGETS Language Arts writing, spelling, grammar

Readingnovel units and JourneysMath numeration concepts, multiplication, division,

geometry, fractions, decimals, measurement, probability, statistics, estimation

Social StudiesTexas historyScienceearth, physical, and life scienceThe Scientific Method

Discipline CodeStudents are always encouraged to do their best Appropriate classroom behavior is expected

rewards and incentives are given for excellent behavior

Behavior infractions will be documented. Students will lose behavior points for various infractions.Minor infractions – loss of 1 pointResponsibility infractions – loss of 1 point Respect infractions – loss of 5 points

~Conduct grade will be based on the total number of points maintained

~Students start new every 9 weeks

Homework PolicyStudents will have daily homework of

approximately 20-40 minutes per night.Homework is due the next day, unless

other directions are given.

Student Assignment JournalStudents will write assignments in the

Homework Notebook.Please check your child’s notebook each

day. The notebook is a communication tool

between home and school.It keeps you aware of daily assignments,

tests, and conduct.

Grading Policy Grading Scale:

100-90 = A

89-80= B

79-75= C

74-70 = D

69 or below = failing

If a student received a failing test grade, he/she may retake the

test. The highest possible grade he/she can earn on the retake is

75%.

BIRTHDAYS

Birthday celebrations will be held the last Friday of every month. This will be the only day that birthday treats may be shared

with the class due to Texas state regulations. If you send treats on any other day they will

be returned.

Tuesday FolderEach Tuesday the students will bring home

a folder with district and campus information.

Please sign the folder and return the following day.

Snack Daily snack time will be at

approximately 10:00.Please send a healthy snack with

your child each day. Students are allowed water only.

No other beverages please.

THANKS FOR COMING!!!

We are going to have a great year!