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Mrs. Wedel’s Fourth- Grade Class
Welcome!!
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Welcome to Fourth Grade! I will introduce you
to fourth grade and to our classroom.
If you have any questions during my presentation, please don’t hesitate to ask.
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All About Me My background:
I grew up in Esbon, Kansas. I attended Esbon High School. I received my
Bachelor’s Degree from Fort Hays State University in 1987, and I finished my Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Kansas State University in 1994.
My experience: I’ve been teaching for 22 years. I have also taught second grade, but fourth
grade is my favorite.
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My Family My husband
Duane My children
Son, Logan - age 17 Daughter, Sydney –
age 13 Our pets
Dog---Baxter Cat--- Pouch
Duane and Me
Logan Sydney
Baxter(dog)
Pouch(cat)
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My Goals To give my students the academic and
social skills they need to progress to fifth grade.
To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment.
To help my students make new friends and discover new interests.
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Class Subjects The subjects we cover during fourth grade
are: Reading Math Science Social studies Spelling English and Writing
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Reading Reading Street
Series ( 6 Units / 5-6 stories per unit)
• Novels We will read several novels
in addition to the basal stories.
State Assessment testing in reading and math will be in the spring!!
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Reading• Accelerated Reading Your child will set a goal
each quarter to achieve a certain number of points. This goal is based on ability level and desire to read. You, your child, and I will sign a contract as to the number of points needed each 9-weeks. I will use the points earned in the 1st quarter as a guide in setting subsequent AR goals.
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Reading• BOOK – IT! Program
We will participate in Book-It! beginning in October and ending in March. I require 300 minutes of at-home reading each month--- this equals approximately 10 minutes each night.
Make it a nightly routine!!!
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Language ArtsMcGraw Hill Series
• Unit 1 – Sentences / Personal Narratives• Unit 2 – Nouns / Compare & Contrast Writing• Unit 3 – Verbs / Persuasive Writing• Unit 4 – Adjectives / Explanatory Writing• Unit 5 – Pronouns / Story Writing• Unit 6 – Adverbs and Prepositions / Expository Writing
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MathPearson En-Vision Series
A lot will be expected of your child in math this year. The things we learn this year are the foundation of math instruction for future grades and a key to their success in math beyond 4th grade.
• place value
• rounding / estimating
• charts & graphs
• geometry
• fractions
• time and measurement
• money
• double-digit multiplication
• long division
• decimals
State Assessment testing in math in the spring!!!
A few of the areas we will cover include the following:
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Math
Importance of learning basic facts:
I expect basic addition and subtraction facts to be in place. We will review these briefly at the start of the year, but you can expect nightly homework if I find that these facts are not in place.
Multiplication and division will be a BIG focus this year. Be faithful in practicing at home, and you should see growth in these skills. Every year from now on requires a working knowledge of these facts!
Like Nike says:
Just Do It!!!
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ScienceScott Foresman Series• Unit 1 – Life Science• Unit 2 – Physical Science• Unit 3 – Earth Science• Unit 4 – Human Body
I skip around a lot in science. There
will be frequent lesson quizzes and a
chapter test at the end of each chapter.
Each chapter consists of 3-5 lessons.
Look for study guides to come home prior to each chapter test. These will prove very beneficial in helping your child study and prepare for the chapter test. Student assignment calendar will have dates of upcoming tests as they approach.
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Social Studies
• Nystrom Map Series30 map lessons / Every 5th lesson a quiz
• Houghton Mifflin Series “States and Regions”Look for study guides after each chapter to help prepare for tests. Assignment calendars will have dates of tests as they approach.
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Classroom Community Our classroom is a community. In our community, we
have rules to help us get along with each other. Our class rules are:
Listen during teaching. Raise your hand to talk out loud. Treat others as you want to be treated. ALWAYS be ready to learn and do your BEST work. Behave yourself in the halls and restrooms. Be RESPECTFUL and RESPONSIBLE.
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Homework
I will assign homework as needed. I give ample classroom time to complete most assignments.
At-home reading should be done nightly for no less than 10-15 minutes each night.
Math fact practice will be assigned if basic facts are not memorized.
Homework is due next school day after it is assigned unless otherwise stated.
If you need extra time to work on your homework, you can go to “homework club” during recess to work on it.
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Tardiness
Students are dismissed from gym at 8:10 A.M. They are allowed 10 minutes to get to class before bell rings to begin school day.
School starts at 8:20 A.M. If students aren’t in the classroom by the time
the bell rings at 8:20, they will be required to check in at the school office before coming to class.
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Field Trips We have several fun field trips planned for
this year! We will attend Ottawa County Conservation Field
Day in September at Minneapolis City Park. We will take a field trip to the Kansas
Cosmosphere in Hutchinson during May to conclude the year.
StarBase is set for the spring Other field trips my arise throughout the year.
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Classroom Parties We will have a Christmas and a Valentines
classroom party. I will enlist the help of room parents who signed up to help with the details of these parties. Be sure to sign up if you want to be included in this.
Birthday parties can be scheduled as you wish. I usually like to do birthday parties at the end of the day from 3:00 – 3:20.
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Contact Information Please feel free to contact me any time you have a
problem or a concern. I will be glad to help you in any way possible.
• Call me at school anytime (392)-2111. If I can’t come to the phone, leave a message and I’ll call you back as soon as possible.
• Home phone number is 392-2466. Call anytime and leave a message if we’re not home.
• E-mail at school is [email protected] I try to check my e-mail every day, but sometimes it
gets so busy I forget until after 3:30. If it is time sensitive information --- like instructions for going home --- please do not use e-mail.
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Looking Forward to a Great Year!