Science and Writing

Room # 255
jsbosket@pacek-8.org

January 21, 2015

Happy New Year Fourth Grade Families!
It is with great pleasure, that I welcome each of you to Fourth grade. I trust that your
holiday break was enjoyable. Now that the New Year, has begun, and new faces and challenges
are upon us. I would like to introduce myself.
My name is Ms. Sands. I have more than fifteen years' of teaching at the elementary and
middle school levels. In addition, to six years' providing administrative and support services for
middle school students. I am, an innovative,seasoned educator with a track record of success. I
am experienced in meeting the needs of students and providing quality instruction. I promote a
positive learning environment and encourage students to achieve at their highest level beyond
expectations!
We will explore many different adventures in writing and science including, dinosaurs
and fossils. Students will be involved in Hands on scientific investigations, experiments,field
trips and technology. All students are expected to organize and maintain a science notebook and
a writing portfolio.. Ultimately, students will become capable, confident, and responsible
individuals.
In order to help facilitate a productive learning environment students should continue to
demonstrate good citizenship and follow school and classroom rules, as well as expectations. I
am looking forward to a productive school year.
If you have any questions please contact me by phone or email: jsbosket@pacek-8.org.
Enclosed is a packet of classroom information and an informal questionnaire. The questionnaire
will be kept confidential and will help me better prepare for teaching your child. It has been a
pleasure speaking with you. I hope to see you at the upcoming meet an greet.
Professionally,
Ms. Sands, B.S.Ed. M. Ed.

Ms. Sands Fourth Grade Scholars

Classroom Rules:

Look at and listen to the teacher

Raise a hand when you want to speak

Finish your work carefully

Treat others with respect

Walk quietly in the halls and room

Classroom Consequences:
Note to the Dean of Students
Classroom Rewards:
Lunch room with teacher and classmates
Teachers Expectations for Student Learning:

Listen carefully
Organize materials
Work cooperatively
Complete all work

PACE Affirmation and Warrior goals: (recited daily over PA system)

Classroom Routines:
Teacher signal(s)

Eyes On Me, Give Me Five, Pencils Down

Movement

Raise a silent hand

Assignment

Science or writing notebooks/portfolio

Bathroom and drinking fountain

Schedule break

Home work or notes from home

Place in basket marked homework

Dismissal

Follow set routine

Line

Silent/no talking

January 21 2015
This is an informal questionnaire that will be kept confidential. By answering the following
questions, you will help me better prepare for teaching your student. Please complete, sign and
return the form. Keep the welcome letter and the classroom information for your records.
Students Name________________________________________________________________
Parent(s) /Guardian Name:
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Parent/Guardian Phone Number (day):____________________Is this home or work? _________
Parent/Guardian Phone Number (evening):_________________Is this home or work? ________
What is the best time to reach you? _________________________________________________
What is your email address? _______________________Do you check this regularly? ________
What is the best way to reach you? _________________________________________________

1. What is special about your student?

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2. What does he/she do well?

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3. How does your student learn best?

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4. What would you say is his/her learning style? (listening, through motion, touch
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I appreciate you, setting the time aside to help me learn more about your child.

Parent signature: _______________________________________________Date_____________

Student signature: ______________________________________________Date_____________

Daily Schedule
Ms. Sands
4th Grade
7:45a-8:00a

Breakfast

8:00a-9:30a

Reading

9:30a-9:40a

Bathroom Break

9:40-10:20a

Special 1

10:25a-12:00p

Ms. Williams Class (science and writing)

12:05p-12:35p

Lunch

12:40p-2:15p

Homeroom (science and writing)

2:20p-2:35p

Recess

2:35p-2:40p

Lockers

2:45p-3:25p

Special 2 (A=music B=STEM)

3:30p-3:40p

Pack up/Dismissal (follow info on clip board)

(A=gym B=art)