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Interested in Donating?

We are always in need of

the following supplies. Your
donations to our class are
Fourth
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greatly appreciated.
pencils
Grade
Mrs. Marsden
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dry erase markers
Room 20
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tissues
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notebook paper
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Clorox wipes

Email Address:
tmarsden@graniteschools.org
School Information

Notes:
School Address:
4905 South 4300 West
Kearns, Utah 84118

Front Office Phone Number:

(385) 646-4846

School Times:
Monday-Thursday- 8:35 to 3:20
Friday- 8:35 to 1:15

School Website:
http://schools.graniteschools.org/gourley/
 You know your child better than
anyone. I respect your input and will
work closely with you to ensure your
child receives the best education
possible. Know that you are always
welcome in my classroom. I am available
after school until 4:00 p.m.
I am looking forward to sharing this
year with you and your child.
Dear Students and Families,
I’d like to welcome you and your child to the start
of the new school year! We are going to have a
busy and productive year filled with exciting
learning activities. I am delighted to be a part of
your child’s educational experience. This
booklet outlines some important information
about our class. Please review and discuss the
contents together.
My Teaching
Philosophy
I firmly believe a teacher must guide students to discover for
themselves the value of seeking knowledge. I believe
teaching must include meaningful, student-centered
activities that equip students with problem-solving strategies
that can be applied in a variety of contexts and situations.
The varied backgrounds and interests of each student
transform the classroom into a cooperative learning
community. I believe every individual possesses unique
abilities and talents worth developing. It is my goal to help
each student recognize and develop these talents.
Classroom Rules
Our classroom rules will be decided
together. The rules will reflect the standards
and expectations of Gourley Elementary.
I communicate through Class Dojo. Please
make sure I have your current phone number
so I can send you an invite.
Volunteers
Please feel free to volunteer in my classroom.
We would love to have you! If you would like to
volunteer, please let me know ahead of time so
I can prepare materials and projects. All visitors
must sign in and obtain a visitor’s pass in the
front office before visiting the classroom.

Breakfast
School starts at 8:35 am, when
breakfast will be served. Please
make sure students arrive on time,
so they can eat.
Snacks

Students are welcome to bring in a All food items must be prepackaged. The
healthy snack for themselves. The snacks following is a list of acceptable alternatives to
should already be prepared and take treats.
about 5 to 10 minutes to eat. Due to ◆
pencils/erasers
possible food allergies, students are not ◆
stickers
allowed to share snacks. To help maintain ◆
balloons
a clean classroom, students are not to store
snacks in or on their desks.

Students may bring bottled water to drink.

Birthdays
Birthdays are certainly a time for celebration! If
you would like to plan something for your child,
please let me know at least three days in
advance. Please note that we do not have
birthday parties at school for students. You
may, however, bring in treats for the class.
These goodies will be distributed at the end of
the day.
CAMP classes occur Monday through Thursday
from 11:20 to 12:00. Classes include the Homework
following:
Homework will be assigned four nights a week.
P. E.
S.T.E.A.M.
Library Students will typically be assigned math homework
Drama This could be practicing multiplication facts for ten
Computers minutes per night, or a Rocket Math that they did not
pass.
Lunch: 12:35 – 1:10
20 minutes of reading is assigned 4 nights a week
Dismissal: 3:20 p.m. and must be documented on Reading
Homework. Reading homework is
due on Fridays.
Computer Use
We are fortunate to have the use of Chromebooks in our
classroom. We will utilize many websites and programs to
enhance student learning. Students will learn rules and
procedures for the appropriate use of the classroom
computers. Before using classroom technology, students will
also sign a user agreement form. Failure to comply to rules will
result in loss of computer privileges.
Graded Work and Grades
All graded work will be sent home with your child as it is
graded. You will be able to access your child’s grades via the
Internet. If your child is unhappy with a grade they received
on an assignment, they may redo the assignment. The
student has a week from the time the assignment is returned
to redo the assignment. It is the student’s responsibility to
come to me.

Grading Policy Student Progress

You can sign up for the parent portal to see student grades
90% - 100% 4 and progress. I may hold students in for recess to make up
70% - 89% 3 missed work. If students will miss an extended period of time,
please let me know, so I can get a packet ready. Please
50% - 69% 2 review the progress with your child. If you would like me to
0% - 49% 1 print weekly updates for you, please let me know.