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 – douglas.baker@dallastown.net

-- 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