Welcome to Parent

Orientation.

About Mrs. Boyer

B.A. in Psychology from Cal State Long Beach. M.A. in Education with an emphasis on School Counseling from Northern Arizona University.

10 years of teaching experience.

Our Daily Schedule8:05 – 8:55 Specialist (Music, Art, Computers, P.E.,

Library)

9:00 – 10:00 – Reading/Language Arts

10:00 – 10:55 - Math

10:55 – 11:40 – Lunch

11:40 – 12:10 Read Aloud/Silent Reading

12:10 – 12:55 D.O.L., Mountain Math, Mountain Language, Word of the Day

12:55 – 1:15 Recess

1:20 – 2:30 Science, Social Studies, Health

Specialist Schedule Monday – Music 8:05 – 8:55

Tuesday – Computers 8:05 – 8:55

Wednesday – Art 8:05 – 8:55

Thursday – P.E. 8:05 – 8:55

Friday – Library 9:20 – 9:45

Specialists

Mr. Brower – Music Teacher

Ms. Teran – Art Teacher

Mr. Miller – P.E. Teacher

CurriculumReading:

Guided Reading - focus on literary themes, comprehension, fluency and decoding strategies.

Self-Selected Reading – focus on fluency, independent use of the

strategies taught during guided reading and fostering a love of

reading.

Wranglin' Reader

Wranglin' Reader is the reading incentive program sponsored by the PTO to keep track of after school reading.

Students should read for 30 minutes each night. The Wranglin' reader sheets must be signed by

a parent and returned to the classroom. Students receive “bucks” for each sheet that is

turned in. The bucks are redeemed at the Wranglin' Store held every 6 weeks.

Students that read 100 hours this year will attend a PTO sponsored activity.

Book Reports

Every quarter there will be two book reports due. One is a fiction book report and the second is a non-fiction book report.

Students must get their book report book approved by me to make sure that it is appropriate for the student.

Language Arts and Writing

Six Traits of Writing

Writer’s Express

Writer’s Workshop

Use of Reference Tools

Spelling Program

Emphasis: Correct spelling in daily writing

Students will be tested every Friday on their spelling words. The challenge words will be given for extra credit. Students will be completing their spelling worksheets at home. Spelling worksheets are due on Friday.

HandwritingD’Nealian Method

Emphasis on neatness/legibility on all assignments

Cursive packet is due first week of January 2005.

MathEmphasis on using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry, fractions, decimals, probability, algebra and graphing.

Multiplication/Division timed tests will begin approx. the 2nd week in September.

Hands on activities and games to reinforce concepts taught

ScienceScience as inquiryHistory and nature of scienceLife sciencePhysical scienceEarth and space science

Social StudiesAll about Arizona

History Geography Civics/Government Economics (Tourism, current events, etc.) Behavioral Studies (Cultural influences)

TechnologyStudents will visit the computer lab weekly. They will learn basic computer skills including keyboarding, word processing, inserting clip art, saving to a disc and/or the school server. They will be working with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point as well as the Internet.

HomeworkHomework will be assigned on a daily basis.

All homework is expected to be turned in on time.

If your child was not able to complete their homework, a parent note must be given to the teacher and an extra day will be given.

All homework may be corrected for a higher grade but it must have a parent signature.

All late work turned in must have a parent signature.

Grading Scale for 4th Grade

100%.....................A+ I require any grade below 60%

95-99%..............A to be corrected and returned for

90-94%..............A- a better grade. I do not allow tests

86-89%..............B+ to be corrected.

85%......................B

80-84%..............B-

76-79%...............C+

75%.......................C

70-74%..............C- Grades are determined through a

69% and below……..D combination of classroom

observation, group participation, and completion

of assignments

Assignment Books•Assignment books come home daily.

•List of assignments and activities for the day.

•Means of communication to and from school.

•Please sign the assignment book at least twice a week.

If homework is not finished on time the student will need to go to the responsibility room to finish it.

Homework Hotline696-5800All assignments will be recorded on the

homework hotline.Please call the hotline for any information

about our class, assignments or upcoming activities.

Grades OnlineYou will have access to your child’s

grades online. Please look at my website for the link

www.amphi.com/teachers/lboyerI will try and update grades two times per

week.

Classroom Web Pagewww.amphi.com/teachers/lboyerUpdates every week about activities in the

classroom.Monthly calendar of important dates.Links to educational websites.Link to this parent orientation PowerPoint.

Behavior Management System

Classroom Rules:

1.Follow directions the first time given.

2.Show respect: Use only kind words (No putdowns).

3.Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself

4.Listen and stay focused on the speaker.

5.Respect your property and the property of others.

Positive Rewards•Pay Day Friday

•Class parties

•Free Time

•Computer Time

•Call to parent

•Stickers, pencils, extra recess, praise, treats, etc.

Consequences for poor behavior

1st offense: Verbal Warning2nd offense: Time out in my office and

complete a behavior plan3rd offense: Go to the Responsibility Room

and phone call home

Pay Day Friday30 min. reward for hard work and good behavior

Kickball, games and puzzles, free choice, art project, etc.

Two requirements to earn Pay Day Friday:

Complete homework on time

Good behavior

Birthdays

Birthday treats are welcome but not mandatory. Please send in individual items such as cupcakes, cookies, popsicles, etc. No whole cakes please.

Book Orders

I place multiple book orders once a month. Please write separate checks for each book order company (Troll, Scholastic, etc.)

No cash please.

Thank You for Coming!!

Don’t forget to write your child a letter in

their journal.

Have a nice evening!