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Welcome toBack to School
Night!
Introductions• I grew up in Carlsbad.• I graduated from Sonoma State
University.• I just got married last year and live in
Encinitas with my husband.• This is my 5th year of teaching at LCM.• I love teaching and I feel SO lucky to
have such an amazing job!
Living the Dolphin Way
• Do Your Best Work• Help Others Succeed• Respect Your School
Always do the right thing, even when no one is looking!
7 Habits of Happy KidsHabit 1: Be Proactive
I am a responsible person. I take initiative. I choose my actions, attitudes, and moods. I do not blame others for my wrong actions. I do the right thing without being asked, even when no one is looking.
Habit 2: Begin With the End In MindI plan ahead and set goals. I do things that have meaning and make a difference. I am an important part of my classroom and contribute to my school’s
mission and vision.
Habit 3: Put First things FirstI spend my time on things that are most important. This means I say no to things I know I should not do. I set priorities, make a schedule, and achieve my
goals. I am disciplined and organized.
Habit 4: Think Win-WinI balance courage for getting what I want with consideration for what others want. I make deposits in others’ emotional bank accounts. When conflicts
arise, I look for third alternatives. I look for ways to be a good citizen.
Habit 5: Seek First To Understand, Then To Be UnderstoodI listen to other people’s ideas and feelings. I try to see things from their viewpoints. I listen to others without interrupting. I am confident and in voicing my
ideas. I look people in the eyes when talking.
Habit 6: SynergizeI value other people’s strengths and learn from them. I work well in groups, even with people who are different from me. I seek out other people’s ideas to
solve problems because I know that by teaming with others we can create better solutions than any one of us alone. I am humble.
Habit 7: Sharpen The SawI take care of my body by eating right and exercising, and getting sleep. I spend time with family and friends. I learn in lots of ways and lots of places, not
just at school. I take time to find meaningful ways to help others.
Welcome to 4th Grade!With so much curriculum to cover, we have a busy
schedule!
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:45-9:00 Opening
Opening Opening Opening Opening/ Flag Salute
9:00-10:00
Math Math Math Math Math
10:00-11:10
Reading Rotations
Reading Rotations
Reading Rotations
Reading Rotations
Reading
11:10-11:30
Recess Recess Recess Recess Recess
11:30-12:00
D.I .R.T. D.I .R.T. D.I .R.T. D.I .R.T. D.I .R.T.
12:00-12:50
T.L.C. Writing Writing Writing Writing
12:50-1:35
Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
1:35-2:10 Writing
Science/ Social
Studies
Library
Science/ Social
Studies
Science/ Social
Studies
2:10-3:05 Science/ Social
Studies
Physical Education (All f ourth grade
classes)
Early Release
Pack up & Dismissal
2:10
Science Garden/ Music
(2:25-3:05)
Physical Education (All f ourth grade
classes)
3:05-3:10 Pack up & Dismissal
3:10
Pack up & Dismissal
3:10
Pack up & Dismissal
3:10
Pack up & Dismissal
3:10
Classroom ManagementI am a big believer in POSITIVE
reinforcement! I am always looking for students
doing the right thing! However, if a student continues to make
the wrong choices after a warning, they will have to “pull a slip.”
If the behavior continues, the student will need to go to detention and
complete a reflection form.
Date___________________ Today I had to “pull a slip” in my classroom. This means that I was reminded to follow our classroom rules and then chose to not follow directions. I met with Mrs. Mitchell and we discussed how to avoid this from happening again.
I plan to work harder on______________________________________
I will do this by_____________________________________________
Student Signature___________________________________________
Parent Signature____________________________________________
Date____________________________
Dear____________________________,
I am writing this letter to you because I am in noon detention/study hall today. I
have detention/study hall because
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________ _____________________
Mrs. Mitchell feels this is serious enough for me to write to you because (this has
become a pattern of inappropriate behavior for me, someone got hurt, this was my
responsibility). Circle one please.
This aff ects my classmates because
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
This aff ects Mrs. Mitchell because
_____________________________________________________ _____________
__________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________ ______________________
I will change my behavior by
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
I f this continues, the next consequence will be
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________ ________________
I know that tomorrow is a “New Day”.
Sincerely,
____________________________________
Parent Signature / Comments:
Please sign and return the following school day
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________ _______________
__________________________________________________________________
Homework
Classroom Economy
Students will be held responsible for a number of things in room 6. As a reward and motivation, students will be “paid” for
the doing the following things: ∙ a weekly job ∙ being a table captain ∙ returning homework ∙ Showing the Dolphin Way!
Executive Assistant
$20.00/week
*Helps teacher with passing out
and collecting papers
*Organizes lunch cards
*Takes paperwork to the office
*Assists with teaching/projects
when needed
Room 6 Jobs
Treasurer$15.00/week
*Pays students for various reasons when asked by teacher *Exchanges Mitchell Money when the Coupon Store is open*Pays the weekly salary to the students who have a class job
Librarian $10.00/week*Collects and returns library books to the library in the morning *Keeps our Classroom Library neat and organized*Keeps the Library Checkout Book at his/her desk
Table Captains
(1/table group) $10.00/week
*Checks that all table group
members have all
homework assignments*Records complete and
missing homework assignments
*Collects team members’
papers and puts them in
number order*Keeps table crate/pencil
cup near chair to pass out
materials
Supply Manager $10.00/week
*Sharpens pencils in the bucket when needed *Checks on paper supply on shelves and restocks when needed*Keeps all supply areas neat and organized
Points Recorder
$5.00/week
*Records
class/table group
points when
asked
by the teacher
*Tallies the
class/table
points
at the end of
each week and
gives a report
Teamwork I am looking forward to a fun and successful year!
I believe that it takes teamwork to accomplish this! This year I will be communicating with all room 6 families through the following things:
∙ Weekly newsletters∙ Emails∙ Phone calls (positive too!)∙ Dolphin Envelopes
Online Textbooks
You can also access our science book…
www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
login: 4thgraderpassword: 4thgrader
Birthday CelebrationsWhile I LOVE celebrating birthdays, we
have a strict Wellness Policy that includes limited treats for students.
Please be considerate of this when it is your child’s birthday! Some options
besides food include:• birthday book donation (to LCM’s library or our class
library)
• pencils
We Love Our PTO!!!
• Please support our hard working, generous PTO as they support all
of us!• WAVE (We Always Value
Education)100 % Participation in Room
06!
Have some extra time?Interested in Volunteering?
Please take a minute to check out my volunteer sign up sheets.
Feel free to email me with any questions or concerns about this!