natasha banales 520.696.5849 [email protected]. my background i received my high school diploma...
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My BackgroundI received my high school diploma from
Ironwood Ridge High School.I have a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary
Education from the University of Arizona.
My Teaching ExperiencesI am thrilled to spend my fourth year of
teaching as a Wilson Wrangler.This will also be my fourth year in the
Amphitheater School District.Two summers ago I had the opportunity to
spend two and a half weeks in the province of Zambales in the Philippines at the Aeta Children’s Home, teaching, playing, and learning with the native people of the Philippines.
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Teaching in the Philippines
GoalsHave fun, laugh, and learn something
new everyday!Feel successfulQuest for more knowledge Teach students the academic and social
skills they need to progress to the fifth grade.
To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment.
Expectations:Be RespectfulBe ResponsibleBe Problem Solvers
No tolerance for bullying or disruptive behavior
RewardsCouch PassEmail to parentStickers, pencils, extra recess, praise,
treats, etc.
Discipline and ConsequencesClass Dojo
SnacksIMPORTANT: We are a peanut-free
classroom!Fourth graders are growing! I allow
students to bring a healthy snack to have after specials.
If students want, they can bring snacks for the class.
(Due to school regulations, snacks must be store bought.)
BirthdaysIMPORTANT: We are a peanut-free classroom!
Birthday treats are welcome but not mandatory.
Please send in individual items such as cupcakes, cookies, popsicles.
Home baked goods are not allowed.
If you are bringing Eegee’s, please stay around to help serve.
Assignment BooksAssignment Books come home daily.It is a means of communication to and from
school.Please sign the assignment book every night.
Notify me by email if nothing is written on the assignment sheet.
See my webpage for homework assignments.
Math My Math TextbookMath JournalsMath Rotations
Extensions Centers
Language ArtsWriting
JournalsWriting is integrated into the reading programDaily Oral Language
Practices grammar rules, conventions, and parts of speech.
SpellingEmphasis: Correct spelling in daily writing.Students will be tested every Friday on their spelling
words. Spelling City is a great website to help students learn the
spelling words. You can find the link on my webpage.Handwriting should be legible.
Social Studies with Miss BanalesUS regionsAll about Arizona
History GeographyCivics/GovernmentEconomics (Tourism, current events, etc.)Behavioral Studies (Cultural influences)Geography
Science with Mrs. Smerz
Scientific Method/InventionsScience as inquiryHistory and nature of scienceLife sciencePhysical scienceEarth and space science
TechnologyStudents will visit the computer lab
weekly.
They will learn basic computer skills including keyboarding, word processing, inserting clip art and pictures, saving to a jump drive and/or the school server, communications and presentation skills.
They will be working with Microsoft Office as well as the Internet.
Specialist Schedule
Monday: P.E. – Wear SneakersTuesday: MusicWednesday: ArtThursday: LibraryFriday: Computer
ClubsScience ClubAeronautics Engineering ClubRobotics ClubChoirBand or OrchestraDrama ClubChess Club
HomeworkHomework is posted daily on my webpage.
Math– expect 20 minutes Monday-Thursday.
Science and SS – occasional homework– incomplete class work is homework. Expect projects.
Language Arts – Spelling homework nightly – tests on Friday. Roots tests on Thursday.
Reading – Read 20-30 minutes each night. Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary tests on Friday.
GradesStandards based scale: 1-4 and A-FLate Work: Will not be accepted after 2
weeksLate project: Marked down each dayGrades are on the parent portal
Check the Wilson webpage for directions on how to access the Parent Portal.
CommunicationWeekly email newsletterEmail is the best way to contact meAssignment BooksClass Dojo Messenger4th Grade Wranglers Facebook Group
Search 4th Grade Wranglers
Book OrdersYour order helps us get free
classroom materials. Your child gets excited about
reading and booksIf you would like to purchase as a
gift, I can accommodate you, just call or e-mail!
Order online for a $5 coupon!!
Field TripsWe have lots of fun field trips planned for this
year!Our two biggest field trips will be to Phoenix
and Bisbee/Tombstone.Please consider making your tax credit
donation to our 4th grade.
Tax CreditYou simply write a check for $200 ($400 if
married and filing jointly) and send it to our school. You will receive a receipt to turn in at the time of filing your taxes.
Funds are designated to supplies are used to do just that. Other funds are used to scholarship students for field trips. Sometimes funds are put directly into an account for a teacher or subject; those funds are then used to purchase supplies for specific classroom needs.
Boot Drive and Community PartnersBoot Drive and Chili Cook-Off: Donate money
to the school in any amount.Box TopsTarget Red CardFry’s Card
Additional InfoSpirit day is every Friday. Remind your child
to wear a Wilson shirt.Please encourage your child to bring a water
bottle.We will order class t-shirts for field trips.
The cost is $6.
Before you leave…Please write your child a quick note in their
journal. Please complete the yellow information sheet and
volunteer form.Please stop by the classroom wish list on the
white board outside the door. Thanks!
THANK YOU!!I would like to thank you in advance for your
support. I look forward to having an amazing year with
your child!