Parent Orientation

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Parent Orientation

• A Message for you!
• As sugar and flour come together to makeA
  wonderful cookie creation that you bake,Parents
  and teachers join as oneTo create an educated
  daughter or son.
• It takes lots of love, caring and
  understandingBut an individual will emerge who
  is special notwithstanding.We will work together
  to help each child bloomSo they can grow and
  prosper as they learn in this room.
• So I share this little confection with you as I
  sayI am committed to helping your child grow
  each and every day. Yes, the road is long, but
  the journey's begunAs we strive to educate your
  daughter or your son.
• Marzee Woodward, 1997

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About Mrs. Boyer

• B.A. in Psychology from Cal State Long Beach.
  M.A. in Education with an emphasis on School
  Counseling from Northern Arizona University.
• 10 years of teaching experience.

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Our Daily Schedule
805 845 Writing Workshop 845 945
Reading 945 1050 - Math 1055 1140
Lunch 1140 1210 Read Aloud/Silent Reading
1210 1255 Science/Social Studies 1255
115 Recess 120 230 Make up time from
specialist
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Specialist Schedule

• Library Thursday 1005 1035
• Art Thursday 140 230
• P.E. Thursday 915 1000
• Music Monday 850 930
• Computers Wednesday 925 1005

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Specialists
Mr. Brower Music Teacher Ms. Teran Art
Teacher Mr. Miller P.E. Teacher
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Curriculum

• Reading
• Guided Reading - focus on literary themes,
  comprehension, fluency and decoding
  strategies.
• Self-Selected Reading focus on fluency,
  independent use of the strategies taught during
  guided reading and fostering a love of reading.

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Wranglin' Reader

• Wranglin' Reader is the reading incentive program
  sponsored by the PTO to keep track of after
  school reading.
• Students should be reading for 30 minutes each
  night.
• The Wranglin' reader sheets must be signed by a
  parent and returned to the classroom.
• Students receive bucks for each sheet that is
  turned in. The bucks are redeemed at the
  Wranglin' Store held every 6 weeks.
• Students that read 100 hours this year will
  attend a PTO sponsored field trip.

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Language Arts and Writing

• Six Traits of Writing
• Writers Express
• Writers Workshop
• Use of Reference tools

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Spelling Program
Emphasis Correct spelling in daily
writing Students will be tested every Friday on
their spelling words. The challenge words will
be given for extra credit. Students will be
completing their spelling worksheets at home. If
they dont finish in class they need to take them
home for homework.
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• Handwriting
• DNealian Method
• Emphasis on neatness/legibility on all
  assignments
• After the first of the year, students will begin
  writing all assignments in cursive.
• Cursive packet is due first week of January 2005.

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• Math
• Emphasis on using addition, subtraction,
  multiplication, division, geometry, fractions,
  decimals, probability, algebra and graphing.
• Multiplication/Division timed tests will begin
  approx. the 2nd week in September.
• Hands on activities and games to reinforce
  concepts taught

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Science

• Science as inquiry
• History and nature of science
• Life science
• Physical science
• Earth and space science

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Social Studies

• All about Arizona
• History
• Geography
• Civics/Government
• Economics (Tourism, current events, etc.)
• Behavioral Studies (Cultural influences)

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Technology
Students will visit the computer lab weekly. They
will learn basic computer skills including
keyboarding, fonts, inserting clip art, saving to
a disc and/or the school server. They will be
working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
as well as the internet.
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Homework

• Homework will be assigned on a daily basis.
• All homework is expected to be turned in on time.
• If your child was not able to complete their
  homework, a parent note must be given to the
  teacher and an extra day will be given.
• All homework may be corrected for a higher grade
  but it must have a parent signature.
• All late work turned in must have a parent
  signature.

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Grading Scale for 4th Grade
100.....................A I
require any grade below 60 95-99..............A
to be corrected and returned
for 90-94..............A- a
better grade. I do not allow tests 86-89........
......B to be corrected.
85......................B
80-84..............B- 76-79...............C
75.......................C
70-74..............C- Grades are determined
through a 69 and below..D combination
of classroom observation, group
participation, and completion
of assignments
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Assignment Books

• Assignment books come home daily.
• List of assignments and activities for the day.
• Means of communication to and from school.
• Please sign the assignment book at least twice a
  week.

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Homework Hotline

• 696-5800
• All assignments will be recorded on the homework
  hotline.
• Please call the hotline for any information about
  our class, assignments or upcoming activities.

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Grades Online

• You will have access to your childs grades
  online.
• Please look at my website for the link
  www.amphi.com/teachers/lboyer
• I will try and update grades two times per week.

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Classroom Web Page

• www.amphi.com/teachers/lboyer
• Updates every week about activities in the
  classroom.
• Monthly calendar of important dates.
• Links to educational websites.
• Link to this parent orientation PowerPoint.

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• Pay Day Friday
• 30 min. reward for hard work and good behavior
• Kickball, games and puzzles, free choice, art
  project, etc.
• Two requirements to earn Pay Day Friday
• Complete homework on time
• Good behavior

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Birthdays
Birthday treats are welcome but not mandatory.
Please send in individual items such as cupcakes,
cookies, popsicles, etc. No whole cakes please.
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Book Orders
I place multiple book orders once a month.
Please write separate checks for each book order
company (Troll, Scholastic, etc.) No cash please.
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Behavior Management System

• Classroom Rules
• Follow directions the first time given.
• Show respect Use only kind words (No putdowns).
• Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself
• Listen and stay focused on the speaker.
• Respect your property and the property of others.

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Positive Rewards

• Pay Day Friday
• Class parties
• Free Time
• Computer Time
• Call to parent
• Stickers, pencils, extra recess, praise, treats,
  etc.

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Wish List

• Please see WISH LIST poster and take a post it to
  fill a classroom wish! THANKS!!!!!

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Thank You for Coming!!
Dont forget to write your child a letter in
their journal. Leave the index card on my
desk. Please take all handouts with you! Have a
nice evening!