The following is from this evening's PTO Meeting. This is only our AGENDA. I spoke about each topic. Please let me know ANY TIME if you have any questions. You do NOT have to wait until a conference or make a formal appointment. Thank you.
Mrs. Bair
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GRADE 4 PTO MEETING OCTOBER 2008
WEDNESDAYS
HWK Notice, parent signature, returned Thursday.
Graded work folder (are you seeing everything?)
GRADES
70% of the total grade is assessment.
30% of the total grade is homework.
Complete/on Time: 100%, Late: 50%, Not at all: 0%
HWK
About 45 minutes.
File into Organizer.
Bring home/use math notes each night.
Check Agenda for HWK assignments and notes.
Parent signature.
MATH
Newly adopted AMDCS textbook, more challenging.
Should bring home math notes each day for HWK.
Additional support/tutoring offered by Americorps.
Must know 0-12 mult./div. facts.
Should review + - facts (number sense)
Practice telling time at home, wear a watch.
ITBS
Preparing to improve scores.
ART
Supplies for gardening fundraiser. (religious icons)
Supplies for field trip fundraiser. (tbd)
WRITING
5 paragraph essays!
CONDUCT
Personal responsibility
Understanding social environment
Mass conduct
Classroom routines
BLOG
www.md4b.blogspot.com updated often
HELPERS?
Flexible timeslots for parent helpers: variety of jobs!
COMMUNICATION
Please check our class blog often-- many questions can be answered there. Send me an email any time. I check the Agendas every morning, very easy spot to write a quick note. To speak with me personally, you can meet with me during my morning yard duty on Thursdays at 7:45am and after school duty on Tuesdays until 3:15pm.
ADDITIONAL CONFERENCE TIMES THAT ARE OPEN RIGHT NOW
November 3: 7:30am, 7:45am, 12:30pm
November 4: 6:45am, 7am, 7:15am, 7:30am, 7:45am, 11am, 12:30pm
November 5: 7:30am, 7:45am, 12:30pm
November 6: 6:45am, 7am, 7:15am, 7:30am, 11am, 12:30pm
November 7: 6:45am, 7am, 7:15am, 7:30am, 7:45am, 8am, 8:15am
Mrs. B
- 4th/5th Grade
- From the University of California, Davis, I graduated with a BA in English Literature (major) and Teacher Education (minor). While at UCD, I competed on the swim team and was a yearbook staff writer. From the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, I earned a Master's Degree in Education, specializing in Curriculum and Instruction. While at the University of the Pacific I also wrote and received a grant for a literacy project and for a travel project. I possess a Clear Multiple Subject teaching credential with Supplementary Authorization in English from the State of California. I have passed the examination for California Teachers of English Learners (CLAD/CTEL) in all three domains. In addition, I am classified as a 'NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher'. For eleven years I have taught fourth grade (and I love it!) My education experiences also include 5th, a 4th/5th combination class, K, 1st, high school varsity/jv sports coaching and a unique & rewarding experience supervising incarcerated dual diagnosis developmentally disabled adults in math and reading activities. I am so excited to work with you this year!!