Transcript Welcome to Back-to-School Night

Welcome to
Back-to-School Night
Thursday, September 25, 2014
4th Grade: Mrs. Baldyga
Homework (SS)
Homework will be assigned periodically
- Social Studies Alive! Regions of Our Country
- www.teachtci.com – A password sheet was given to each
child.
Planners & Homework Folders:
-Please check daily and sign nightly
-Empty the “Leave at Home” side
-Homework/Notes/Forms put in “Return to School” side
*Students will stay in during lunch recess to make-up missing
homework.
Content
Chapter 1- Discovering the Social Sciences
Chapter 2- Exploring Regions of the United States
Chapter 3- The Peopling of the United States
Chapter 4- A Train Tour of the Northeast
Chapter 5- Population Density and Life in the Northeast
Chapter 6- A Boat and Bus Tour of the Southeast
Chapter 7- The Effects of Geography on Life in the Southeast
Chapter 8- A Crop Duster Tour of the Midwest
Chapter 9- Agricultural Changes in the Midwest
Chapter 10- A Big Rig Tour of the Southwest
Chapter 11- A Case Study in Water Use: The Colorado River
Chapter12- A Van and Airplane Tour of the West
Chapter 13- Cities of the West
Chapter 14- Researching Your State’s Geography
Chapter 15- Researching Your State’s History
Chapter 16- Researching Your State’s Economy
Chapter 17- Researching Your State’s Government
Homework Policy
• Missed homework is still expected to be complete and
points will be taken off accordingly. Each student is given
one “Oops Pass” per marking period.
• If your child is absent, please make arrangements to have
his or her work picked up ASAP. If you call the office early
in the morning, I will be more than happy to have your
child’s work ready for you. I don’t expect it to be
completed when they return from being out sick. We will
make arrangements for a due date.
• Try to set aside a routine each night for homework. You
have to find a schedule that works best for your family.
• Try to provide a comfortable and quiet place at home where
your child can complete their assignments.
• Graded assignments will be sent home in your child’s
homework folder. Try to praise them for good work
and help them correct any mistakes.
What’s Happening &
Study guides
• Weekly news letter of the topics that are
covered in Social Studies.
• Tentative test dates
• Study guides for each chapter- Signed and
returned for an extra point of their test.
• Teacher website and Grade 4 Webpage
www.Somerdale-park.org
Mrs. Baldyga’s Classroom Rules
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Listen when others are talking.
Follow directions.
Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
Work quietly and do not disturb others.
Show respect for school and personal property.
Work and play in a safe manner.
Treat others the way you want to be treated.
HOT ( Homework On Time)- Behavior Incentive
Grading/ Weighting
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100-93
92-85
84-77
76-66
65 and below
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40%- Tests
10%- Homework
20%- Classwork
30%- Labs/Projects/Quizzes
Dates for Interims & Report Cards
Interims:
Report Cards:
-Oct. 3rd
-Nov 14th
-Dec. 12th
-January 30th
-Feb 27th
-April 2nd
-May 8th
-June 16th
• Please access your child’s grades on Power
School weekly to check their progress.
( Passwords were given out with your
username and password)
Birthdays & Parties
• Birthday Parties are now held in the cafeteria.
• You have the opportunity to choose the birthday treat for
your child’s class. In addition, the birthday child will receive
a birthday surprise from the “Birthday Box”. All snacks will
be delivered to your child in the cafeteria during their lunch
period.
• Please contact: Linda Mackara at: som@nsfm or call 85783-6261 x117
• Holidays celebrated in the classroom: Halloween,
Thanksgiving (Cafeteria with the whole 4th grade), Winter
party, Valentine’s Day, Spring party, End of the year party.
Contact Information
• E-mail: [email protected]
• Call: (856) 783-6261 and speak with the
secretary to contact me.
• Write: In the daily planner or send in a
note in the homework folder.
*Please contact me if your child is leaving
early, or if his/her dismissal procedure
changes.