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Mrs. Dorsey’s 4th Grade Class
2011-2012
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The Dorseys
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About me
Grew up on a farm south of FargoMy 22nd year of teaching (2nd grade, 6th grade at a Middle School, and 12 years at Plymouth Creek in 4th grade)B.A. from Moorhead State and Masters from St. Mary’sHusband, Mike, sons David (3rd) and Drew (1st) at Plymouth CreekSpend time at lake in Willmar/Spicer area
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Class Expectations
In 4th grade, we want to learn, make friends, have fun, and try new things.
We are going to do our best to take care of ourselves, others, property, and community.
Show Panther Pride
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Homework
Assignment Notebook-please sign daily(Optional 1.5 binder inch can be used for study links and assignment notebook)
Daily– Math -Study Links/Family Letter(Each Unit)– Reading (minimum of 20 min. per day)
Weekly– Spelling Contracts (See sample on desk)
Special Projects
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Particulars of Our Class
Healthy Snack in afternoon
Water bottle with no-spill top
Thursday Envelopes (periodically) - PC ENews
Book Orders-online
Weekly Reports-signed weekly
Birthdays-no food treats or prizes
Featured Student
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Field Trips
Valentine’s Day - Ice Skating at PIC
Bakken Museum
Lowry Nature Center
End of the Year Send Off @ French Park-last week of school
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Conferences and Report Cards
Fall Conferences- Dates –Nov. 1-11 (Common night Nov. 3)
- Electronic Sign-up
- 1st Semester Progress Report - early Feb.
Spring Conferences –
- Dates -March 19-30 (Common night Mar. 22)2nd Semester Progress Report - June 7
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Testing
MCA Testing– Reading – April 17-18 Paper/Pencil– Math – Round 1-January Computer based
MAP Testing, (Measures of Academic Progress)– September (no MAP testing in spring this year)
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Volunteering
Room Parent(s)
Partners in Art
Basic Aid Training
Clerical/Project Help
Volunteer sign-up Online-PC home page
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Schedule
Day 1 Phy. Ed. 1:30
Day 2 Spanish 1:30
Day 3 Art 1:30
Day 4 Music 1:30
Day 5 Technology 1:30
Media Center Day 4 3:15
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Communication
Email Reminders
Class Website
Weekly Reports
Moodle (Elearning)
Contact Information