Welcome To Our Open House

Mrs. MusickMrs. Bicknell

Mrs. Bicknell

Teaches Reading, Writing, Social Studies.

It is critical that students have a book to read independently every day in class. Students will check books out from our classroom library or the Metzler library. Students will take books home to read at night and will bring the book to class the next day.

Students will keep all materials in class.

• Writer’s Workshop – Writing STAAR test April 1 and April 2, 2014

Reader’s Workshop – Reading STAAR test April 23, 2014

• Social Studies – Texas History

• Also known as Kidbiz.

• Students need to complete at least 2 articles a week.

• Goal is to complete 40.

• Can do at home or at school

• Increases comprehension of non-fiction

Mrs. Musick

Teaches math and science.It is critical to your child’s success

that he/she memorize the multiplication facts up through the 12s.

Homework: Each Monday a sheet will be sent home with 8 problems. This is due on Friday.

Homework – continued

Additional homework may be assigned when needed.

Math STAAR test April 22, 2014Math Interactive NotebookImportant topics for 4th grade:

DecimalsMultiplication (Please practice at home daily.)Long DivisionElapsed TimeProblem SolvingGeometryMeasurementFractionsPlace Value

Don’t forget about the

homework!

• Lab safety and procedures• Matter• Weather• Oceans• Soil• Forces and Motion• Animal Adaptations50% Hands-On/ Field

Experiences

Grading Guidelines•All subjects are 50% major

grades and 50% minor grades.•Major grades can include

tests, projects, and participation grades.

•Minor grades can include daily work, notebook and participation grades.

Wednesday Folders1. One folder per child.2. A check in the Academics

Satisfactory box means your child had no grades below a 75. If the grade is below a 75, it will be written next to the subject.

3. An E, S, N, or U will be written in both the Work Habits and Conduct sections. Areas needing improvement will be indicated by check marks in those areas.

Wednesday Folders1. Please take the time to go over the

Wednesday Folder with your child.2. Please SIGN and return the

Wednesday Folder the next day.3. Please keep all papers at home

unless they need to be returned.

4. Mrs. Musick’s and Mrs. Bicknell’s contact information can be foundon the Wednesday folder sheet or campus website.

WHO: Every StudentWHAT: A report showing your child’s

current grades.WHEN: 5th Week of each nine-weeksWHY: To keep you informed of how

your child is doing.*Please sign and return in the

Wednesday Folder

Early Intervention

• When we notice a student is lacking a skill, early intervention is a must!

• Small groups, one on one

• First bell is at 7:50. The earlier your child is here, the more help they can receive (small group, if needed). Also, your child will finish their morning work and be off to a good start, without rushing and being behind.

• It is very important that your child come to school every day (unless of course they are sick).

• Please call the front office if they are going to be absent (or they will call you).

• Please send a note.• It is also important

not to be tardy.• Early Dismissals

•We always greet our students in the morning. We want to start the day off right!• Good behavior: Traces Treats and Husky Hugs•Behavior management: Clip chart•Give Me Five•Boys Town Social Skills

*Parent Connection allows you to access your child’s grades, assignments, and attendance via the computer. Please keep in mind that some grades will not be in the grade book right away (compositions, notebook grades, etc.), but we will do our best to post them in a timely manner.

*The newsletter will be available through Parent Link. If you would like a hard copy of the newsletter, please let me know.

*Iris alerts will send you important messages by way of phone or email. These messages can include school closures, upcoming or rescheduled events, etc.

Student Portfolios

*Every student will have a binder. Inside we will keep student goals, benchmarks, compositions, etc.

Please make sure you replenish your child’s school supplies as they need them.

• Pencils• Red Pens

• Dry Erase Markers• Crayons

• Glue Sticks*Your child must have a planner with them in class

daily.

*If your child is missing any necessary supplies, this keeps them from doing their best at school. It may be reflected on report card as “not being prepared” for school.

Please take the time to review the

KISD Elementary Handbook.