W
Welcome to
Fourth Grade!
Mrs. Sara Miles
Indian Run Elementary
Top 10 List for Mrs. Miles’ Class
Welcome to fourth grade!
This is my 7th year at IRE. I previously taught
at Riverside Elementary for 9 years.
I am married with two children. Maya is 11
and Layla is 8. They attend Sells and IRE! We
feel very fortunate to work and live in this
great community.
#10 Fourth Grade is My Passion!
Fourth grade was my favorite year when I was
in school. I tell the students stories of my year
in 4th grade and share my excitement about
teaching with them.
I like to say that, “I teach 4th graders, not
fourth grade!”
#9 Communication is KEY!
I enjoy receiving feedback from parents and
welcome open communication by email and
phone. I prefer meeting in person to everything
else.
miles_sara@dublinschools.net
or 614-764-5928
The school day is a time for me to give your
children my complete attention and focus.
Please respect the fact you may not hear back
from me immediately.
#8 I Have High Expectations for Our Whole
TEAM...Myself, Parents, and Students!
In order for our students to have a successful
year, we will all need to work together and
recognize the responsibilities we all share.
Our classroom is made up of four core beliefs;
Respect, Responsibility, Reciprocity, and
Resilience.
We also learn and live by the motto, “We CAN Do
Hard Things!”
#7 We Are All About ROUTINE!
We will follow a daily schedule. This helps with
scheduling class switches, students who leave
the classroom, and scheduling appointments.
This does not mean that what we do within that
time is the same everyday...that part is very
flexible.
My hope is that I make it very difficult for
anyone to not be successful in this classroom!
MRS. MILES’ DAILY SCHEDULE
2015-2016
9:05-9:20 am MORNING
ROUTINE/CHECK-IN/MORNING MATH
9:20-10:30 am MATH WORKSHOP
10:30-10:50 am begin WORD STUDY
10:55-11:40 pm RELATED ARTS (A DayLibrary, B Day-Music, C Day- P.E., D Day Art)
11:45-11:55 finish WORD STUDY
12:00-12:45 pm LUNCH/RECESS
12:50-1:40 pm SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES
1:50-3:30 pm READ ALOUD/
INDEPENDENT READING
READING/WRITING WORKSHOP
3:30-3:40 pm PACK UP/PLANNERS
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#6 Information Should ALWAYS
Be Readily Available To You.
Please frequently visit: Twitter @_mrssmiles
Dublin City Schools website http://www.dublinschools.net/
The Indian Run website http://www.dublinschools.net/
indianrunelementary_home.aspx and within that site, our classroom
website...Next to the Indian Run name on the left, there is a + sign, that is
a pull down menu that includes the teacher webpages as an option.
I also send a weekly email to update you on the upcoming week and
previous week. I try to get these out on Fridays (or Saturday mornings
while I am drinking my coffee :) ***Please make sure I have your
current/best email. I will send a test email soon!
#5 Fair Is Not Equal...
Each student has different needs and ability levels. Some students may
need more time, resources, assistance, etc. Fair is each child getting what
THEY need.
Students will learn that if they say, “that’s not fair!” I will usually reply,
“fair is not always everyone getting the same thing!” :)
I have high expectations for ALL students. Some students may need more
support to reach those expectations that’s o.k.!
#4 Fourth Grade Is a Big Year For Gaining
More Independence and Responsibility.
Students will need to come to class prepared
each day with the materials and work they
need to be successful (planner, homework,
reading log, lunch, etc.)
Excuses should become less and less as the year
progresses. My hope is that you see this carry
over at home :)
#3 We Will Work Hard, but We Will Also Have
FUN!
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All Fourth Grade Curriculum can be found on DCS website...once on the
website go to the department tab, select learning and teaching, then
choose elementary curriculum. Letter grades begin this year!
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We will rotate classes for science and social studies. I will be teaching
landforms, earth changes, and geography. Mrs. Guehl will be teaching
energy (electricity, matter and ecosystems), Mrs. Mathews will be
teaching Ohio history and regions, and Mrs. VanDyke and Ms. Dempsey
will be teaching American history.
#3 We Will Work Hard, but We Will Also Have
FUN! con’t
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Homework is assigned M-Thurs. It is usually math, reading, and
periodically science or social studies. Homework should take an average
of 20-40 mins (including reading).
For fun we will celebrate birthdays, go on field trips, have “student of the
week” opportunities, and chances for lots of rewards and incentives.
When planning for a birthday, we currently we have 22 students in our
classroom. You can read the new guidelines set for celebrating birthdays
on the IRE website. Please, no food treats...please consider choosing a
book, new game for the class, or other non-edible goodies. Thank you!
If your child is absent, please make sure to either call or email Lee Hamill
at 614.718.8776 or hamill_lee@dublinschools.net
#2 I Honor Individuality and
Uniqueness
No two students are the same and I try to foster
a welcoming environment that encourages
students to think critically, have their own
opinions, and feel comfortable sharing their
ideas within the classroom.
#1 I Teach With a Parent’s Heart.
The way I parent reflects the way I teach. This
year, your child becomes my child and they will
remain that way forever.
As with parenting, sometimes people disagree
about different approaches and practices. It is
important to remember that I always have the
students’ best interest at heart.
Love and Logic.com or Facebook Page...great
resource!