Welcome to Ms.

Cannons
Fourth Grade Class!
Classroom Information
August 30, 2017

Bell Schedule:
8:35 Trickle In (First bell)
All students who get off the bus will be dropped off in front of the building. The
parent drop off lane is to the side of the building near the library. Please use
safety when dropping your child off and watch for others. Since your 4th graders
are of an age that they can be responsible, please let them walk into the school
on their own. There will be teachers on bus duty to help your child get safely out
of the car and into the building. We kindly request that you NEVER use the bus
loop in the front of the school as it is not safe for our bus students. This will also
help to make drop off and pick-up less congested.

Students should enter the building from the front doors. All other doors will be
locked. Students are allowed to make their way to the classroom at this time.
(Students are not allowed to walk through the hallways or to go to their lockers
before 8:35. Should you need to drop off before then, you may sign your child up
for Child Care in the gym.) During trickle-in time students may eat breakfast
provided in the classroom and get ready for the school day.

8:45 Tardy Bell (Second bell)

We will begin the school day promptly at this time. If a student is not in school by
the second bell I will mark him/her absent. Should your child be tardy, please
make sure that he or she stops by the office so the secretary can change the
attendance from tardy to present.

11:40 - 12:25 Lunch

Fourth and first graders will eat lunch together and followed by recess on the
playground, weather permitting. If they cannot go outside, students will return to
the classroom and have indoor recess.
2:30 2:45 Recess
Students will have two recesses daily (one at lunch and one in the afternoon)
except for Thursday. Please dress your child accordingly.

3:52 First Dismissal Bell

Students who walk home, get picked up, or attend Child Care are dismissed at
this time.

3:57 Second Dismissal Bell

Students who ride the bus are dismissed. They will wait in my classroom with the
teacher until their bus is called.
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Specials:
Monday - Spanish
Tuesday Art
Wednesday No Special (Library may be scheduled this day.)
Thursday Gym
Friday Music
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Planners:
Students will fill out planners daily. We will record what we learned or did in class
that day. The planner will also be used to record any upcoming tests, quizzes,
homework or special announcements from the teacher. It is very important
that you check and initial your childs planner daily!
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Homework
Always refer to your childs daily planner to see the assignments from that day.

Reading Log -Your childs reading and writing life at home matters!!!! Students
are expected to read five times a week for at least 20 minutes. Please see the
note about Bedside Tables in the packet for more details.

Math - Online assignments using a program called Tenmarks

More information will come home about these program within the first couple of
weeks.

Practice multiplication/division facts to 100 (4-5x a week)

Spelling Homework - Spelling words will be assigned every two weeks.

Students will turn in homework and have a quiz at the end of the two weeks.
Spelling homework will begin in October.

Writing - Persuasive Essays (2x a month)

These essays are assigned school-wide. More information will be coming home
about this important work.

Cross Curricular Assignments:

Studying for quizzes/tests, completing study guides

Completing unfinished work from the school day

Occasional content area assignments in social studies and science

Various projects and presentations in social studies

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Student Assessment
Teacher observation/student demonstration
Conferencing notes
DRA/writing prompts
Spelling Tests
Daily assignments, tests, quizzes and check-ins
Teacher and student made rubrics that encourage self-assessment
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Snacks
Snacks are permitted if your child needs them. Please keep the snacks simple and
healthy. Fruits, vegetables, yogurt, cheese and/or crackers are all acceptable.
Water bottles are encouraged.
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Birthdays
Birthdays are always a special thrill for children. In class we will sing and dance to
a fun birthday song in honor of your childs birthday. Although not expected, you
may send in a special treat but it must be in the healthy snack category. You may
opt for a special pencil, eraser, or non-food item to send instead, as well. Please
let me know in advance if you plan to send something in so I can plan accordingly.
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Communication
Parents, students, and teacher all benefit greatly if we communicate with another
in order to have a successful year. The majority of communication will happen in
the following ways:

Notes sent home in your childs daily folder

Student Planner
Email me at cannoT01@wsdmi.org
Remind APP, text me right from your phone (see handout)
Class Website www.cooley4thgrade.weebly.com
The 4th grade website will contain links to study guides and other
assignments, important dates and upcoming events, and other resources to
help your child at home. Please check the website often as it will be
updated with all of the above.
Monthly newsletters will be emailed to you. These newsletters will give a
brief overview of what students have been learning in class.
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Reminders & Requests

Please consider joining PTO if you haven't done so.
We have purchased planners for each student. They will be used to
communicate with you at home and students keep track of homework
assignments, tests, quizzes and special events. Please send in $3.00 to
pay for this important resource. Thank you in advance!
Please make sure to turn in a Parent Affadavit if you plan to volunteer at the
school or join us on field trips this year. There is one included in this packet
and additional ones are available in the office if needed.
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Fall Conferences
Sign up for conferences will be online at signupgenius.com. I will send the link to
you in October.
November conference dates: to be announced
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Thank you so much for taking the time to read and review the information in this
packet. Please let me know if you have any questions at 673-0300 or email me at
cannoT01@wsdmi.org. Email is the best way to contact me! I truly believe that
our teamwork will make a profound impact on your childs education. Im looking
forward to a wonderful school year together.

With learning in mind,

Ms. Cannon