Welcome to Back-to-School Night

Ms. Tenney’s Class

This is going to be an amazing 4th grade year together!

All About Ms. Tenney

I grew up in Littleton, CO.

I have a large extended family nearby, several attend BFA.

I have my Bachelors Degree in Art from Utah State University and a Masters Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Phoenix.

I have 2 wonderful children, Ryan 15 and Katelyn 13.

This is my sixth year teaching 4th grade and my third year at BFA

My Family

Important Information

Students Arrive in classroom 8:00-8:15 a.m.

Specials: 9:40-10:20

Recess: 11:45-12:05 p.m.

Lunch 12:05-12:25 p.m.

Afternoon Recess: 2:30-2:45 p.m.

Specials

Schedules change each week:Technology-Ms. Konesky PE-Mrs. BauerArt- Mrs. HinkleMusic-Ms. JohnsonStudents must wear sneakers on gym days.4th Grade- Chorus & Instrumental Music (Schedules Vary) afterschool hours.

Stay Connected

Go to: http://bfacademy.org for our main website.Once you visit our site, save it to your favorites!

You can also click on the link below to get immediately to my website

http://bfacademy.org/class/fourth-grade/ms-tenneys-classroom

I will update my website by Monday Morning.

TEAM TENNEY

Be RespectfulBe ResponsibleBe Safe

Classroom Expectations

Rewards System•Team Points

•Punch Cards

•Chain Links

Fouls:

1- Warning: Miss 5 minutes of recess

2- Miss recess and letter home.

3- Sent to office

3 Pointer:

When caught going above and beyond what is expected of them

Classroom Expectations

Accelerated Reader

AR will help to support, test, and challenge each student over the course of the school year. –Know your child’s AR Goal–AR reading range–Reading Contracts

Nifty News

Students are assigned a day of the week to present their report

Students will write a 1-3 paragraph report about something that has happened during their week.– At least 3 paragraphs starting in December

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Field Trips

History of Colorado Museum

Capital

Nature and Science Museum

In house field trips– Mountain Man

Homework

Homework is posted each and every day. Students are responsible for copying assignments into their planners throughout the day.Assignments and projects are all posted on my website on a weekly basis. Homework is due the next day unless otherwise directed.

A = 100 - 90

B = 89 - 80

C = 79 - 70

D = 69 - 60

F = 59 - 0

Gradelink reports keep you informed of your child’s daily progress.

Grading Scale