4 th Grade Teachers:
Shelley Naramore
Amberlee Toth
Melissa Walker
Principal:
Lisa Kadam

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Larger Class Size (33-34 students)
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Longer School Day
Youngest students on the playground during recess and lunch
Reading to learn instead of learning to read
Students will learn how to and are expected to be organized
 Examples:
 Thursday folders
 Homework Planner

Essential Standards
Reading
Word Analysis, Fluency, and Vocabulary Development
Reading Comprehension
Literary Response and Analysis
Writing
Summary, Response to Literature, Personal Narrative, 5 Paragraph Essays
Written and Oral Language Conventions
Sentence Structure, Grammar, Punctuation, Capitalization, Spelling
Listening and Speaking
Listening and Speaking Strategies and Applications
Mathematics
Focus on becoming mathematically powerful
Number Sense
Algebra and Functions
Measurement and Geometry
Statistics, Data Analysis, Probability
Mathematical Reasoning
Science
Biology, Geology, Electricity and Magnetism
Science Process Skills
Social Science
Geography
California’s History: Natives, Explorers, Missions, Ranchos, Gold Rush,
Statehood, Agriculture, World Wars, The Great Depression, Modern California

STUDENT
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Following all school rules
Showing compassion towards others
Being self-discipline
FAMILIES
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Honoring school policies that have been established.
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Parking is designated areas: street, behind the grass field. Parking lot is reserved for employees only.

STUDENT
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Honesty
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Admit when they are wrong
Do not cheat
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Do not plagiarize from the internet or any written source
PARENT
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Your child’s work must be their own work.
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Guide your child to finding the answers to questions, but refrain from giving them the answers
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Encourage them to call a friend or homework buddy
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You may help in typing papers or projects, but you must type your child’s work…even if you see mistakes 

STUDENT
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Being on time to class
Being prepared
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Homework/Assignments neat and complete
All supplies and necessities are brought to school
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Instrument
Binders
Lunch
FAMILIES
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Getting your child to school on time- 8am!
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Your child must go to the office for a late pass if after 8:00 A.M.
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10 minute rule before and after school
Sign your child out if he/she is leaving early
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Check classroom schedule before scheduling appointments, etc.
Volunteers must sign in before coming in the school
Don’t “rescue” your child. If an instrument, homework, etc. is left at home don’t bring it to school.

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Deodorant may be necessary at this age
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No hats inside
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Spaghetti strap tops and dresses (straps must be at least 2-fingers width across)
Closed-toed shoes

PHYSICAL EDUCATION FIELD TRIPS
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Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
Appropriate clothing and shoes must be worn
Mix into groups based on experience and knowledge
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We will be going on various field trips throughout the year.
Information will be sent home prior to these events
1 st field trip will be to
Mission San Juan
Capistrano…look for more details coming soon!

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To teach students about alternative energy sources and how to build a more sustainable future
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Focus on Solar/Wind energy, energy conservation and recycling
Hands on activities and assemblies
Get the school and community involved
“Science Night” towards the end of the year

Shelley Naramore- Portable 2
Amberlee Toth- Room 6
Melissa Walker- Room 3
Thank you for being here tonight. We are all going to have a fabulous school year!