Welcome to 4th Grade! Mrs. Boyer

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Welcome to 4th Grade! Mrs. Boyer

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All About Me

• My background
• B.A. in Psychology From California State Long
  Beach
• M.A. in school counseling. I am a certified
  school counselor.
• My experience
• Ive been teaching for 15 years.
• I enjoy spending time with my family and
  traveling.

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My Goals

• To teach students the academic and social skills
  they need to progress to fifth grade
• To provide support for students emotional and
  social needs
• To create a learning environment which is
  inviting for students to capture their interests
  and aid them in making new friends and explore
  new ideas

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Class Subjects

• The subjects we cover during fourth grade are
• Reading and Writing
• Math
• Science (w/Mrs. Galer)
• Social Studies
• Music and Art
• Computer Lab
• P.E.
• Band/Orchestra (elective)
• Drama Club (elective)

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Specialist Schedule

• Monday Art 820 910
• Tuesday Library 820 850
• Wednesday Computer Lab 840 910
• Thursday Music 820 910
• Friday P.E. 820 910

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Specialists

• Mr. Brower Music tbrower_at_amphi.com
• Mrs. Teran Art bteran_at_amphi.com
• Mr. Miller P.E. fmiller_at_amphi.com
• Mrs. Jacobs REACH jjacobs_at_amphi.com

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Language Arts

• READING Guided Reading, Shared Reading,
  Self-Selected Reading Reading to learn
• VOCABULARY root words affixes, figurative
  literal language, similes, idioms,
  personification, content vocabulary, synonyms,
  antonyms and homonyms, parts of speech
• HOMEWORK DUE on Fridays Wranglin Reader,
  Spelling Test
• Wranglin Reader is Wilsons reading incentive
  program sponsored by PTO and our nightly reading
  homework.
• Students are required to record reading minutes
  (minimum of 20 mins. nightly) calendars are
  collected each Friday to receive homework points
• Students must read 80 hours this year to be
  eligible for the PTO sponsored celebration at the
  end of the school year.

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Writing

• Writing Elements Six Traits of Writing
• Ideas Content, Voice, Conventions,
  Organization, Sentence Fluency, and Word Choice
• Writing Process Prewriting, Drafting, Revising,
  Editing, Publishing
• Writing Applications
• Expressive (personal narratives, poetry,
  stories)
• Expository (essay, summary, reflective log)
• Functional (recipe, letters, instruction, thank
  you notes)
• Persuasive (advertisements)
• Use of Reference Materials/Resources

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Spelling

• Emphasis Correct spelling in daily writing
• Students will be tested every Friday on their
  spelling words. The 1st six weeks students will
  be working with 300 words that students should
  know by the time they enter 4th grade.
• We will start using our 4th grade spelling lists
  6th week of class.
• Students will be responsible for weekly spelling
  list and practice using the Spelling City link on
  our class web page and/or other practice methods
  we will discuss in class

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Handwriting

• Emphasis on neatness/legibility on all
  assignments.
• Spelling and journals are to be written in
  cursive.
• Traditional Cursive

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Math

• Emphasis 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.
• Small group instruction provided for students in
  need of extra assistance/challenge

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Science (Mrs. Galer)

• Science as inquiry
• Measurement Metric System
• Life Structures/Plant Cells, Animal adaptations,
  etc.
• Electricity/Magnetism
• Water/Weather
• Landforms/Erosion
• AIMS

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Social Studies

• US Regions
• All about Arizona
• History
• Geography
• Civics/Government
• Economics (Tourism, current events, etc.)
• Behavioral Studies (Cultural influences)
• Geography

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Technology

• Students 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.

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Classroom Community

• Our classroom is a community. In order to create
  an atmosphere where students are encouraged to
  express their thoughts and feelings, we will work
  together as a team with respect and
  responsibility for ourselves and others.
• Our class rules are BE KIND
• Be respectful and responsible.
• Be organized and follow directions.
• Be on time.
• Be prepared.
• Be Positive ?

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Positive Reinforcement Rewards

• Pay Day Friday
• Class parties
• Free Time
• Computer Time
• Call to parent
• Stickers, pencils, extra recess, praise, treats,
  etc.

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Pay Day Friday

• 30 min. reward for hard work and good behavior
• Kickball, games and puzzles, free choice, art
  project, karaoke, drama club etc.
• 3 key requirements to earn Pay Day Friday
• Complete homework and class work on time
• Good behavior
• Reading calendar must be turned in on Friday

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Consequences

• 1st offense Verbal Warning
• 2nd offense Time out in my office and complete
  a behavior plan
• 3rd offense Go to the Responsibility Room and
  phone call home

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Homework

• Any daily work not completed in class is
  homework.
• Weekly homework consists of Spelling Words,
  Nightly Reading, DOL review.
• 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 late work turned in must have a parent
  signature.

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Grading

• Grades are based on the accumulation of points.
• Points are based on
• Class participation (effort)
• Completion of assignments
• (daily work)
• Major projects, exams, and
• self-reflection .

• Our Grading Scale
• 90-100 A
• 80-89 B
• 70-79 C
• 60-69 D
• Below 60 F
• Grades are calculated on cumulative percentage
  and are rounded up whenever possible.

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Grades Online

• You will have access to your childs grades
  online.
• Please look at my website for the link
  www.amphi.com/teachers/lboyer
• I will try and update grades two times per week.
  They will not be online until 9/1
• Please email me a six to ten character password
  that you want to use.

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Assignment/Planner Books

• Assignment books come home daily.
• List of assignments and activities for the day.
• Please sign the assignment book every night.
• If homework is not finished on time the student
  will need to go to the Responsibility Room to
  finish it.

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Classroom Website

• http//www.amphi.com/teachers/lboyer
• Monthly calendar of important dates.
• Links to educational websites.
• Link to this Parent Orientation PowerPoint.

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Birthdays

• Birthday treats are welcome but not mandatory.
  Treats will be given at our afternoon recess
  1245-105
• Please send in individual items such as
  cupcakes, cookies, popsicles which have a
  nutritional label.
• Home baked goods are not allowed.

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Thank you for coming tonight

• Please fill out the student information sheet and
  return it to my desk.
• Please include current email for Classroom
  Communications, Updates, Newsletter, etc.