4TH GRADE LEAPING

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WELCOMEMy name is Heather DiMaggio and I have the honor of being your child’s teacher this year. I’d like to tell you a little about myself:

This is my 18th year teaching (15 years in San

Leandro and now 3 in Brentwood).I’ve taught 2nd, 3rd, and 4th with the majority

of my time in 4th grade.I was Teacher of the Year in 2011 for the San

Leandro Unified School District.I’ve been involved in education on all levels from

the state, county, district, and in the classroom.I have two daughters: a fourth grader and a

second grader, both of which attend Ron Nunn.We bought a home in Oakley about 5 years ago, but

moved here full time 3 years ago.

TEACHING STYLE

Project Based Learning Higher Level ThinkingEngagingHands OnReflectiveDetailsRealiaCollegeHigh Expectations

I believe in . . . NO EXCUSESSUPPORTCHOICES

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SCEHDULE Physical Education M 10:50 –

11:35 Computers T 8:20 –

9:05 Music Th 8:20 – 9:05 Library Th 11:35 –

12:15 Physical Education F 10:50 –

11:35

RECESS 10:35 – 10:50

LUNCH 12:20 – 1:00

CURRICULUM

Reading WondersPearson RealizeCalifornia HistorySciences: Life, Earth, Physical

We will also read several novels such as Island of the Blue Dolphin.

Additional Curriculum Support:In Class Presentations Walk Through California

Field Trips Academy of Sciences Columbia Historical Park

Websites

BINDER AND HOMEWORK Please keep all work completed for the trimester in

the binder. Return the binder organized on a daily basis, along

with any workbooks that have been taken home. Homework will be given daily. If absent or confused, please visit class website.

ATTENDANCE

There is so much curriculum this year that everyday is critical for your child to be here. Students can fall behind very quickly.

Students who are 5 or more minutes late will receive a tardy. If they are late they are required to get a late slip from the office before they come to class.

REPORT CARDSNew Common Core Standards.

Students will be graded on a 1-4 scale.

There are no longer letter grades.

IMPORTANT WEBSITES

Reading Wonders

http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com

Pearson Realize

http://pearsonrealize.com

Class Website

http://teacherweb.com/CA/LomaVista/MrsD

THANK YOU FOR COMING

Thank you for being here tonight. I look forward to working together throughout the year.

Please mark your calendars. Parent/Teacher Conferences are scheduled for September 22-26.

Mr. Calabrese will be discussing the latest changes, specifically the report card, in more depth in the MPR at 6:30 pm.