Transcript Welcome to Back-to-School Night

Welcome to
Back-to-School Night
Thursday, September 25, 2014
4th Grade: Mrs. Baldyga
Homework (LAL)
Homework will be assigned Monday-Thursday
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Selection Vocabulary Sentences
Grammar worksheets will be given throughout the week
Spelling will be given throughout the week
Study spelling words & selection vocabulary nightly
Reading Street- www.pearsonrealize.com
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.
Homework Policy
• Students will be assigned homework Monday-Thursday. There
may be homework over the weekend if there is a test to study
for or a project.
• The assignments will always be written in their Assignment
Book each day. Please review these assignments with your
child, and then initial or sign the book.
• Homework is a reinforcement of the skills taught in class that
day, so it is important that it be completed at home
independently. Please assist your child if they need help.
Students need to learn responsibility and put it back in their
homework folder and return the assignments the following
day.
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.
MAPS
• The MAPS test will be given at the
beginning, middle and end of the year.
• This tests evaluates the skills that are
appropriate for each student’s academic
level.
( Building Blocks)
• Reports will be discussed during Fall
Conferences
What’s Happening and
LAL Lists
• Weekly news letter of the topics that are
covered in LAL. ( Reading, Spelling,
Grammar, and Writing)
• Tentative test dates
• LAL lists are given out for each new
lesson. Introduction to the new selection,
selection vocabulary , and spelling words.
• Teacher Website and Somerdale 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
• 100-93
• 92-85
• 84-77
• 76-66
• 65 and below
Writing Rubric:
5= A
4= B
3= C
2= D
1= F
A
B
C
D
F
40%- Test/Projects
15%- Comprehension
10%- Classwork
25%- Writing/Grammar/Quiz
10%- Homework
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. A
password sheet has been 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.