WELCOMETO FOURTH GRADE
TEAM HONOR MR. BAKER
HOMEROOM TEACHERMATH and SCIENCE TEACHER
MEET YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER
•Graduate of York College•Graduate classes from Penn State York and Millersville University•20 years in Dallastown School District•Fifth year in 4th grade• Previous 15 years as a 5th grade teacher•2 daughters – Megan & Lauren•Live in Shiloh•Enjoy sports
4th Grade Orientation =Mon. Aug. 22 @ 3:30 or 6:30
First Day of School =Wed. Aug. 24
SCHOOL HOURS
8:30 – 3:20
Organization & preparation for the day begins at 8:30.
VERY IMPORTANT TO BE ON TIME. IT SETS THE TONE FOR THE SCHOOL DAY!!
MATH TOPICS• Place Value
• Addition and Subtraction• Time• Graphing• Multiplication and Division• Fractions• Measurement• Geometry• Probability
Science Topics• Process Skills
• Solar System• The Earth• Weather• Force and Motion• Electricity and Magnetism• Animals and Plants• Energy• Matter• Light and Sound• Oceans
Recess Time = 11:40
Lunch Time = 12:00 Pin Number Same As Last Year – Use cards to scan
Three lines to chose from – Deli, Regular, Pizza
Day 1 - Music
Day 2, 4, 6 – Phys. Ed
Day 2 – Guidance Study Skills Library
Day 3 – Art
Day 5 – Health
General Policies• My child is going to be absent:
Call the office at 244-4021Ext 1177
• My child will be going home in a different manner: Write a note
• My child is having difficulty with subject matter: Contact Teacher
• My child is having difficulty with other students: Contact Teacher/Guidance Counselor
• My child needs to take medicine: Send in Medicine with a Note to the Nurse’s Office
Bus changes / dismissal changes
School problems
Home problems
Information on anything
Classroom Expectations• Follow classroom rules
• Write assignments down daily
• Ask questions and seek help
• Complete assignments on time
• Do your very best at all times
• Follow school rules- DAIS
Positive rewardsTime outLoss of recessNote / E-mail homePhone call home
Provide a quiet place to workClean out backpackCheck assignment book nightlyPack backpack night beforeMake sure school papers are returned promptly
Student Goals
• Develop good decision making skills and be responsible for your own actions. Do the right thing even when no one is watching.
• Develop self awareness and understand ones impact on others.
• Achieve self motivation and self sufficiency.
Pssa testing Math & ReadingThe window for taking the test is: March 12 - 30.
** Specific dates later.* Avoid Absences!!
Pssa testing SCIENCEThe window for taking the test is: April 16 – May 4.
** Specific dates later.* Avoid Absences !!
-- School Phone # 244 – 4021 ext = 1208
-- My E-Mail Address – [email protected]
-- Send in Notes
-- Put Note in Assignment Book
Fourth Grade Team
☺ Ms. Swope
Math and Social Studies
Room 204
☺ Mrs. Clark
Language Arts
Room 202
☺ Ms. Kirkpatrick
Language Arts
Room 203
☺ Mr. Baker
Math and Science
Room 208