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WELCOME TO 4th Grade CURRICULUM NIGHT
Mrs. Foster’s Class
As you come in, please read the “chalkboard” note your child left for you and then write a note back to them so they can
read it in the morning.
A Little Bit About Myself
19 years teachingM.Ed in Special EducationMarried to a biology teacher at Desert Vista High School, GerryTwo children: Max and Madison Live in Gilbert with our yellow lab, HunterEnjoy scrapbooking, reading, and being with family & friends.
Schedule• Math Block 8:00-9:30• Language Arts Block 12:30-2:30• Lunch Recess: 11:20-11:40• Lunch: 11:40-12:00
• Music: Tuesdays 10:20-11:05• Library: Wednesdays 9:30-10:15• PE: Thursdays 10:25-11:10• Art: Fridays 10:20-11:05
Snacks
o Please send a daily snacko @ 9:15 amo Must be healthy ie: granola
bars, fruit, cheese & crackers, etc.
o No candy, sugary snacks
Lunch
• $2.25 per lunch• $.50 for drink only• You may send in cash or
checks daily.• Please put student’s
name on checks• Stamped hand means
you are running low on money.
Birthdays
I will recognize your child’s birthday in class.
Please do not send in birthday treats. No cakes, cupcakes, etc.
Behavior
What’s my Classroom Management Plan???
Positive Environment
Focus on Lifeskills Traits
Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic
Grades The grading system is based on written work (including
assignments, quizzes, and tests) teacher observations, informal assessments, projects, and class participation. Grades are given on a point system, and based on the following percentages:
90-100%A80-89% B70-79% C60-69% D0-59% F
I do not “give” students grades.
They “earn” them.
Curriculum
Reading-HarcourtMath-SFAW / InvestigationsHealth / Social Studies- HarcourtReading/math resources on the webKyrene Curriculum http://www.kyrene.org/curriculum/ http://www.kyrene.org/schools/Paloma/4th/fourth.htm
Projects/Assignments• Almost always give a
printed direction sheet. (Email attachment)
• Usually it includes how the project will be graded.
• Use the grading rubric/checklist to check the finished project.
• I often show/read examples in class.
At-Home Projects• Book Reports and Literature
Celebrations (begins in January)• Class work that does not get
completed at school.• Reading Log: 20 minutes per night
due on Friday mornings with parent signature.
• Daily homework (spelling, math, grammar, etc).
Arizona Weekly Studies
• We use this magazine as a way to teach fourth graders about Arizona.
• Every child should have their own copy.• If you are able to donate $7.00 for your child or if
you would like to make an extra donation for another student, I would be so appreciative.
Communications between Home and School
• Friday Folders• Agenda• The Foster News (monthly)
• E-mail messages
QUESTIONS?Please write any questions or comments
you may still have on the post-it and leave it on the desk along with your name.