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Recent ActivityInstructor: Miss Grier
The students are practicing the Translation, Rotation, and Reflection dance!
Class Announcements 4th QuarterI am so proud of all of the hard work that students did during the 3rd quarter! As we make our way into the 4th quarter we are going to begin reviewing what we've learned throughout the year in order to prepare for SOL's. Please encourage your child to practice at home using various websites including; www.studyisland.com, www.solpass.org, www.coolmath4kids.com, etc.
Fun Fair :)Our Fun Fair basket looks great! Thank you to everyone for the awesome donations! It is sure to bring in a good amount of money for our school. Don't forget Thursday, April 29th is the last day to pre-order punch cards. They are also available on Saturday. The Fun Fair is from 2-7. Look forward to seeing everyone there!
Fun Fair Basket Needs Help!Our GOLF Fun Fair Basket is in need of donations! If you can and have not yet done so, please consider donating to our basket. So far we have tees, a glove, a towel, practice balls and money donations. Anything golf related is great for our basket. If you don't know what to buy money is great because Mrs.Denham can buy what we still need for our basket. Thanks you!
SOL Preping at HOMESOL's are soon approaching in May and June. In order to help your child do the best that they can please have them visit these websites at home to practice their skills:
www.studyisland.com www.solpass.org Study Island-students should be practicing ALL reading and math skills SOL Pass-students should be practicing ALL Virginia Studies skills WelcomeDear Parents and Students,
Welcome to fourth grade! I am very excited to have all of you in my class. I am looking forward to an excellent year full of learning and fun. I wanted to take some time and share some important information with you.
Our schedule this year:
8:50-9:00 Unpack
9:00-9:35 Core Extension
9:35-11:10 Language Arts
11:10-11:15 Bathroom Break
11:15-12:00 Encore
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:35-12:50 Bathroom Break/Recess
12:50- 2:00 Math
2:00- 2:40 Virginia History with Mrs.Gorham
2:40-3:25 Science
3:25 Pack up/Dismissal
Our Encore schedule:
Day 1: Science Lab
Day 2: Computer Lab/Math Lab
Day 3: Art
Day 4: PE
Day 5: Library
Day 6: Music
Day 7: PE
Panther Folder:
Every student will receive a Panther Folder at open house or on the first day of school. After you have looked over all of the information inside and filled out the important pieces please return all papers to school with the folder. This folder will be used throughout the year for homework and communicating with each other throughout the year.
Friday Folder:
Each student will have a purple folder called their Friday Folder. This folder will come home every Friday with graded work, information from BRES, and a behavior sheet so you can see how your child is doing. Please look through all of the papers and only return the behavior sheet signed.
Homework:
All homework will go home in the panther folder. Homework will be written in the students’ agendas nightly. Please sign the agenda so show that you have seen your child’s homework. An adult signing the agenda every week night is a part of their homework responsibility. FIVE missed homework assignments per quarter are allowed because things to come up from time to time. After FIVE missed homework assignments your child will be assigned detention after school.
Monthly Reading Calendar:
Each student is required to read for 20 minutes, five nights a week. Please record the time they read each night. On Fridays please initial to show that all of the reading has been completed for the week. The calendar will be collected and counted up at the end of the month, and will be part of your child’s reading grade. This is a school wide policy.
Make-up Work:
The day your child returns to school after an absence they will have their missed work on their desk. The due date for their work will be written on the top paper in ink and will be based on how long they were absent. If you know your child will be absent or leaving early, please let me know ahead of time so I can prepare the work they will be missing for them.
Grading Scale:
Prince William County Schools’ grading scale for grade 3-5 is as follows:
Grading Scale
A 90-100
B+ 87-89
B 80-86
C+ 77-79
C 70-76
D+ 67-69
D 60-66
F 59 and below
Birthday Treats:
Birthdays are exciting and fun to celebrate! I welcome birthday cupcakes or other treats on your child’s birthday. These treats can be passed out during lunch. Please remember that we have a peanut free room and you may not send in items that contain nuts.
Volunteers:
Volunteers are always welcome in my classroom and are greatly appreciated at home as well. If you are interested in volunteering please send me an email or sign up on Back to School Night.
Contact:
The best way to reach me is by email; grierce@pwcs.edu. I am looking forward to a very fun and exciting year with your child! Thank you for your continued support!
Miss Grier Important Dates
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