Mrs. Young’s 4th Grade Class
Welcome Students and Parents!
Welcome to 4th Grade!
Thank you for coming tonight!
This is an important year for you! I LOVE teaching 4th grade and I think you will love it too!
Are you ready for a great year?
“Success for every child every day!”
All About MeMy Background
I grew up in Toledo, Chicago, and Muskegon.
I attended Divine Infant Elementary School, Catholic Central High School, CMU, WMU, and Bowling Green University.
My Experience I’ve been teaching for 20
years. I have taught pre-school
through 5th grade, but 4th is my FAVORITE.
I have been at Ross Park for 10 years.
My Family
My Husband Bob
My Children Matt, Meaghan,
Christopher Our Pets
Dog, Mandy
Bob and SueMarried 25 years!
Matt23
Meaghan21
Christopher20
Mandy, our dog
In the Army, stationed in
Baghdad, Iraq
Goes to WMUWants to be a
teacher
Goes to MSUWas a hockey and baseball player for
Mona Shores
My Family!
Goals To give you the academic tools
you need to progress to 5th grade. To provide a supportive learning
environment. To have FUN while we learn! To make new friends and discover
new interests.
To be as SMART as you can To be as SMART as you can be and learn as MUCH as be and learn as MUCH as
you can learn!you can learn!
Reading and Language Arts
Reading from our series
Silent Reading Group Reading Partner Reading Book Reports Grammar and
Spelling
SPELLING COUNTS!
Math Place Value Graphing
Double digit multiplication
Long Division Measurement
Fractions Decimals Geometry
Problem Solving Memorizing math
facts!!!!!!
•State Government•Regions of the United States•Map Skills•Economics•States and Capitals
Social Studies
Miss Curtis will be teaching Social
Studies
Science Volcanoes
Solar System Weather Magnets
Rocks and Minerals Electricity
Ecosystems and Living Things
Animal Projects Forces and Motion
Art and Physical Education
Ms. Stille will teach Art again this year.
Mr. Mack will be teaching PE.
There’s MORE fun in 4th grade!
Fun Friday Activities to everyone who completes work and homework!
Field Trips to Lansing and other places! Gingerbread House Making! Parties! Special Science Projects (Volcanoes)! No Homework Passes! Daily HEALTHY Snacks and Exercise
Time!
Class Rules1. LISTEN when the teacher is speaking.2. Treat others with KINDNESS.3. RAISE YOUR HAND when to ask or answer a
question.4. STAY IN YOUR SEAT unless you have a good
reason to be up.5. COMPLETE YOUR WORK quickly and quietly.6. BE A TEAM PLAYER and support your
classmates.
Superstar Students Can Earn Fun
Friday!!
All students start the week with 10 stars!
7 stars on Friday, earns you FUN FRIDAY activities!
Keep 7 or more by:Handing in homework every day! (or lose 2)
Having your homework signed! (or lose 1)
Treating classmates with kindness! (or lose 1)
Listening to the teacher! (or lose 1)
Behaving in other classes and lunch! (or lose 1)
Working quietly! (or lose 1)
Following class rules! (or lose 1))
YOU CAN BE A SUPERSTAR STUDENT!
Homework
We have SPELLING HOMEWORK Monday – Thursday!
It reinforces new concepts! Teaches responsibility!
Helps you become a smarter student!
Your parents can even help you correct your mistakes!!!!!
Is always due the NEXT day!
If You Are Late for School
If you arrive after 8:25, you need to report to the office for a Tardy Slip.
Help your parents! Be sure to get your things ready the night before:
Be sure your homework is DONE and in your folder.Pack your backpack. Include a SNACK!Set out your clothes.Talk to your parents about the next day.Set your alarm to get up early enough to eat a good breakfast and make your bed!Don’t fall asleep with the TV on. Read a book instead!
We’re in this TOGETHER!!
• Students• Teachers• Parents
Your child will be more successful if we work TOGETHER!!!
It’s going to be a great year!
It’s going to be a GREAT
year!
Are you ready for some FUN?
