Welcome to Parent Orientation

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Welcome to Parent Orientation

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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
805 855 Specialist (Music, Art, Computers,
P.E., Library) 900 1000 Reading/Language A
rts 1000 1055 - Math 1055 1140 Lunch
1140 1210 Read Aloud/Silent Reading
1210 1255 D.O.L., Mountain Math, Mountain
Language, Word of the Day 1255 115 Recess 1
20 230 Science, Social Studies, Health
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Specialist Schedule

• Monday Music 805 855
• Tuesday Computers 805 855
• Wednesday Art 805 855
• Thursday P.E. 805 855
• Friday Library 920 945

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Specialists
Mr. Brower Music Teacher Ms. Teran Art Teache
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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 read 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 activity.

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Book Reports

• Every quarter there will be two book reports due.
  One is a fiction book report and the second is a
  non-fiction book report.
  
• Students must get their book report book approved
  by me to make sure that it is appropriate for the
  student.
  

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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.
Spelling worksheets are due on Friday.
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• Handwriting
• DNealian Method
• Emphasis on neatness/legibility on all
  assignments
  
• 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, word processing, 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 bet
ter 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 o
f classroom observation, group participatio
n, and completion o
f 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.
  
• If homework is not finished on time the student
  will need to go to the responsibility room to
  finish it.
  

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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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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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Consequences for poor behavior

• 1st offense Verbal Warning
• 2nd offense Time out in my office and complete
  a behavior plan
  
• 3rd offense Go to the Responsibility Room and
  phone call home
  

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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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Thank You for Coming!!
Dont forget to write your child a letter in
their journal.
Have a nice evening!