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 Email: lgwilliam@kyrene.org  Phone:480- 541-2515  Communication emails or newsletters from me  Assignment Book/Planner  Conferences: Usually end of October and beginning of March, or by appointment at other times  Web Site: http://www.kyrene.org/lgwilliam

 Complete your parent homework by sending me an email at lgwilliam@kyrene.org This allows me to quickly and accurately add you to my class distribution list, so that you receive important email updates.  Go to the Kyrene homepage and sign up to receive newsletters in your inbox. On the left column of Quick Links choose Subscribe to School Newsletters. You may then check all that you would like to receive. The Cielo o one is very import rtan ant. . It i is how you will rece ceive ive news ws of schoo ool l wide e even ents ts and the school hool newslet wsletter. ter.

 Students can be on campus as early as 7:15  Bell rings at 7:40am, class begins at 7:45  Car drop-off lanes back-up fast, plan accordingly  Help students memorized the Specials Schedule

 Students are dismissed at 2:35pm, 12:35pm on Wednesdays  Kids Club walk to MPR or ramada  Bus riders , bicyclists, and students being picked up by a parent on foot (even if you drove and parked) are dismissed out front through door C.  All car pick-up students are dismissed out of the back and should be waiting with duty teachers under the shade structure in the west parking lot.

 Directly reflects Cielo’s Firebird Pride- Safe, Responsible, Respectful  Dog Dollars  Individual Clip Charts on desks  Hand Signals

Opportunities to use the restroom are  After Special  During Snack Break  Lunch Recess  Afternoon Recess  During independent practice We ask that students try not to leave for bathrooms during teacher instruction, Dog Dollar may be used as an emergency bathroom pass.

 Healthy snacks are encouraged for morning breaks.  Example of snacks to send with students  Fruit/ Veggies  Small portion of crackers  Granola Bars  Cheese sticks  Etc.  Please no chips or cookies

LEARNING

Langua guage ge Arts ts This year we will be using a new language arts program, nonfiction selections, and novels from the adopted trade book list. These programs provide learning opportunities for students at all levels of reading. The e new CKLA A (Core e Knowledge wledge Langu guage age Arts) s) program combines reading and writing with rigorous text. The first unit focus is on personal narrative writing. Spelling lling Spelling words and tests are weekly, unless it is a short or atypical week. Words are high frequency spelling words, as well as content specific. Finally, students will be expected to use spelling lling referen ences ces consistently throughout the year. If a word is spelled correctly for them on the paper, then it should be copied correctly into the answers.

 Personal Narratives  Middle Ages  Poetry  Eureka! Inventions  Geology  The House on Mango Street (Fiction)  American Revolution  Treasure Island (Fiction)

Ma Math This year math will focus on the fourth grade objectives first. As students show mastery, instruction will be accelerated to include objectives from higher grades. Math homework will be given 2-3 days per week, and the work is due the day following its assignment unless otherwise noted. Soci cial l Studi dies es, , Sci cien ence ce, , and Health th In social studies our primary focus is Arizona history. Science will be a combination of hands-on and scientific knowledge incorporating the district science kits. Our instruction will be based on the Kyrene curriculum and state standards. Our class will start with an overview of the scientific process, and then we will begin our Animal Studies unit. Health will use the textbook and other activities. We focus on how the body works as a whole, healthy unit. T opics like positive self-concept, safety practices, and the importance of good health habits are stressed.

 Graphing and Data Analysis  Probability  Place Value and Estimation  Measurement  Understanding Addition  Geometry and Subtraction Algorithm  Fraction ions  Word Problems  Decimals  Multi-digit Multiplication  Algebra and Division

 Water and Weather  Electricity and Magnetism  Animals (Adaptation and Classification)  Renewable and Non-renewable Resources

• Assigned nightly, due the next day. • 2 assignments per night • Reading for 20 minutes is expected in addition to homework • Time management, organization, and productivity • Quarterly book reports • Homework schedule on Class Webpage

 P arent Vue  Email the system administrator at sis@kyrene.org if you weren’t sent an activation code or you have forgotten your username and password  Periodically checking throughout the quarter is a good way to see you child’s overall average and missing work.  Please include your child in the process of checking grades

VOLUNTEERS (______________________)

One volunteer opportunity that greatly benefits all teachers is the workroom volunteer. This help allows teachers to spend more time planning, because volunteers generously help with copying, laminating, binding, pencil sharpening, etc. Many of the dedicated volunteers have “graduated,” because their students have moved on to middle school, which leaves it very shorthanded at the moment. Training is given on the machines for those who need it, and then you can work as your schedule permits.

The DISCOVERoom is open tonight!!!Come Check us out!!! A place where kids can PLAY & EXPLORE during lunch recess. ∗ Earth & Space ∗ Engineering/Invention ∗ Electricity & Magnets ∗ Life Science, Chemistry, Geology ∗ Guest Presenters from ASU, SRP, & parents What We Need: • Parent/Grandparent/Community Member Volunteers to help supervise students in the room during lunch recess (approx 11:15am -12:45pm) • Volunteers to help with administrative tasks before/after school or at home • Supplies: new/gently used science kits, legos, snap circuits, marble runs, science toys • Sign up to volunteer with your teacher tonight! Stop by and see us!

 Volunteers are needed to present the artwork lesson each month. It works best for our classroom schedule on Tuesday or Thursday near the end of the day. If we have several volunteers, no one person would have to commit to presenting every month. If you want to partner up with another parent for the lessons that has worked well too.  If art is your specialty, and you would be willing to help in other classrooms that don’t have a volunteer, that would be appreciated too.  Email me lgwilli liam@k am@kyren rene.or org with questions or to volunteer

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