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2014-20154th Grade Open House
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Meet your 4th Grade TeamTeacher Subject
Mrs. CurtisMs. Birk
Math, Science, Texas HistoryReading, Writing, Spelling
Mrs. O’DonnellMrs. Santangelo
Math, Science, Texas HistoryReading, Writing, Spelling
Mrs. McClureMrs. Nybakken
Math, Science, Texas HistoryReading, Writing, Spelling
Mrs. Fairchild iPad Pilot Program (All Subjects)
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Meet your Teachers
Mrs. Santangelo Mrs. O’Donnell
2nd year at Lakeshore 2nd year at Lakeshore
Love to read Love to workout
Married for 1 year Married for 5 years
German Shepherd Mix – AbigailGolden Retriever Mix - Molly
Long haired mini dachshund named “Bailey
Danced for 18 years Played college soccer
Graduated from SUNY Brockport Graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette
1 niece 13 nieces and nephews
Loves Trail mix Loves Starbucks coffee
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Communication
Student Planners Weekly newsletters (typically on Fridays starting
September 12th. ) Personal websites on Lakeshore’s website Green Take Home Folders – Behavior Calendar
inside Parent/Teacher Conferences – in October and as
needed Important Back to School Information found on
Lakeshore’s homepage
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Student Planners
Students are responsible to write down: Homework assignments School calendar events 4th grade class events Spelling words Reminders Teacher and parent initial
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Communication
If your child is absent, please send a written note or email to homeroom teacher. If we do not receive a written note within 48-hours,
the absence is considered unexcused.
If your child has a change in transportation, a written note must be given to homeroom teacher prior to 2:30 p.m.
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Dress Code*
Shorts and skirts must be between the knee and mid-thigh or longer
No spaghetti straps, halter tops, or tank tops (use the 3 finger rule)
No excessively loose or tight garments No sleeveless shirts for boys No wheeled shoes or flip flops
* Check the HISD Handbook for a complete list located on HISD’s website!
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Healthy Snack at 10:30 each day
Fruit Veggies Granola/Cereal Bars Pretzels Crackers
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Recess
Because our school has grown so big, we are sharing the playground with 3rd Grade Monday/Wednesday/Friday – Field and new Track Tuesday/Thursday – Big Playground
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Rewards
Leopard Spots Grade Level Reward each 9-weeks (voted on) 45 minute technology party. More information
coming soon.
Individual Awards Lunch with Teacher Rolly Chair Extra computer time Etc.
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Consequences
Each homeroom travels with a behavior clip chart that notes conduct by color.
9-week conduct grade is based on the number of times your student is moved to orange or red.
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Consequences
# of orange/red for 9-weeks
Conduct Grade
0 Excellent
1-3 Satisfactory
4-5 Needs Improvement
6+ Unsatisfactory
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Home Access Center - Grades
Humble ISD Website - homepage Scroll down to Annual Student Update and click
link Click Enrollment Resources and this will provide
you step by step instructions
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Important 4th Grade DatesDate Event
October 2014 Parent/Teacher Conferences
12/19 Winter Party
2/13 Friendship Party
2/27 Austin Field Trip
3/30 Writing STAAR – day 1
3/31 Writing STAAR – day 2
4/21 Math STAAR
4/22 Reading STAAR
4/30 4th Grade Field Day
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Austin Field Trip
Our confirmed date is February 27 One-day field trip on charter buses Will travel to Capitol and Bob Bullock museum Lunch and Dinner are provided More details to come.
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Student Donation Envelope
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Homework
Must have Take Home folder daily. Important documents that require parent
signature may be placed in the Take Home Folder.
Homework is due when teacher specifies.
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Math Information Check website weekly for announcements, homework
assignments, Math Journal notes, tutorials, important dates, etc.
Math journal can travel between home and school daily, but it must be in class daily
Homework is assigned on Mondays and DUE on Fridays If a student does not have their homework or it is not
fully complete with showing their work, they will complete a Missing Assignment Report explaining why their homework is not complete
No homework = Move clip down and it will be due the next class day or will be completed during recess.
Math Assessments include class participation, daily assignments, quizzes, tests and small group participation.
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Science/Social Studies Information
Science/Social Studies Journals will remain at school unless they are needed to study for test
Most work is done in class – no homework except to study for tests
Science/Social Studies Assessments include class participation, daily assignments, quizzes, and tests
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Reading Information Check website weekly for announcements, homework
assignments, notes, important dates, etc. Reading journal can travel between home and school
daily, but it must be in class daily Homework is assigned on Mondays and DUE on
Fridays If a student does not have their homework or it is not
fully complete with showing their work, they will complete a Missing Assignment Report explaining why their homework is not complete
Read 20 minutes/night No homework = Move clip down and it will be due the
next class day or will be completed during recess. Reading Assessments include class participation,
daily assignments, quizzes, and tests
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Writing/Grammar Information
Check website weekly for announcements, homework assignments, notes, important dates, etc.
Writing journal can travel between home and school daily, but it must be in class daily
Homework is assigned on Mondays and DUE on Fridays If a student does not have their homework or it is not
fully complete with showing their work, they will complete a Missing Assignment Report explaining why their homework is not complete
Grammar homework only as needed No homework = Move clip down and will be due the
next class day or it will be completed during recess. Writing/Grammar Assessments include class
participation, daily assignments, quizzes, and tests
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Spelling Information Spelling journal is to be used for homework. Children
must do homework in the journal (unless using Spelling City—then they can write down that they went on the website that night)
Homework is assigned on Mondays and DUE on Fridays If a student does not have their homework or it is not
fully complete with showing their work, they will complete a Missing Assignment Report explaining why their homework is not complete
Tic Tac Toe- Choose 3 boxes and complete by Friday No homework = Move clip down and will be due the
next class day or it will be completed during recess. Spelling Assessments include tests on Friday.
Homework will not be graded.
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Tutorials Tutorials will begin the week of 9/15 Students will be invited into tutorials based on
various criteria Parents will sign a permission slip form Reading
Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (pick up must be prompt)
Math Tuesdays and Thursday
3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (pick up must be prompt)
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Parent Volunteers
If you would like to be a classroom helper, copy room helper, Junior Achievement helper, and/or room parent, please let us know at your earliest convenience and we will forward your information to PTO.
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Thank you for coming this evening!!!
We look forward to a successful year with your child!!!