Welcome to the 4th & 5th Grade!

This year we will be studying*:
Math: fractions, decimals, probability, long division, geometry
Reading: Characters, Themes, Different Cultures
Language: proper syntax, structure of a sentence (maybe even some diagramming!)
Social Studies: Idaho History, American Government
Science: the Universe, the Scientific Process
Writing: Persuasive and Informational Essays

*Note: These are just an example of what we will cover this year.  Check back regularly to see what we are currently studying.

Grading Scale
A (90 – 100) complete, detailed understanding of the skills/concepts
B (80 – 89) solid understanding of key points of the skills/concepts
C (70 – 79) basic understanding of the skills/concepts
D (60 – 69) basic understanding of the skills/concepts is incomplete or limited
F (1 – 59) minimal or no understanding of basic skills/concepts

 

Birthdays
Your child’s birthday is very important to all of us in the class. If you would like to share this special day with us by sending or bringing treats you are more than welcome to. Our birthday celebrations will happen during afternoon recess time (2:15 – 2:30 pm). For those who have a birthday during the summer, we can celebrate on the half birthday. Birthdays that fall on the weekends can be done on the Friday before or the Monday after.

 

Book Orders
When I receive book order forms from Scholastic, I will send them home. I usually allow two weeks before I place the order. The due date will always be in your students’ planner. If you would like to write a check for your order, please make it payable to Scholastic.  There will also be an option to order online, the code will be written on the book order form so you can access special offers for our class.

 

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The two foundations of our classroom are Respect and Responsibility.
We pledge to be Responsible to

• complete our work to the best of our ability.
• share thoughtful insights during discussions.
• take care of our materials at all times.
• be a positive example to our fellow peers.

We pledge to show Respect by

• observing proper listening and sharing procedures during discussions and anywhere else they may apply.
• treating our peers, teachers, administrators, parents and other guests with the dignity they deserve.
• taking care of our materials at all times.

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Here are some fun, educational websites:
www.edheads.org
www.jumpstart.com
multiplication.com/interactive_games.htm
www.mathplayground.com/index.html
www.scholastic.com/kids/stacks/games/
www.weeklyreader.com/subcategory/74
www.funbrain.com
www.pbskids.org
www.kidsknowit.com
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About Miss Lowry
Miss Lowry was born and raised on a ranch on the Idaho side of Jordan Valley, Oregon.  She has always wanted to be a teacher.  She attended college at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia.  She is certified to teach K - 8 in the states of Idaho, Georgia, and Tennessee.  She also is certified to teach Special Education in Georgia and is certified by the Association of Christian Schools International.  Miss Lowry loves reading, helping on the ranch, and baking.  She is excited to be teaching in a rural area, which she loves.