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Reading is a wonderful learning tool. The more we read, the more we learn. These are a few of my favorite authors for 4th grade students.

 Suggested Authors:

 Avi, Judy Blume, Beverly Cleary, James Howe, Peter Lerangis: Spy X Series, Lowis Lowry, Stephen Manes (Humorous), Cynthia Rylant, Donald J. Sobol: Encyclopedia Brown

 About Ms. Watt  

I am a graduate from SJS, along with my 6 brothers and sisters. I love teaching and am excited about student learning. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a Master's Degree with a reading/writing endorsement (Specialist). This is my 13th year teaching at SJS. I have two grown children, and one grandson.

Benzinger:  Our Religious study also includes a study of morals and values.

               READING - Our reading program is taught through a literature-based program, which involves oral and silent reading, using techniques of review and enrichment, reference and study, decoding and phonics skills.   For skill instruction, I will be using the reading series called, “Treasures” (Macmillan/McGraw-Hill) which I feel meets the challenges of our 4th grade students. Storyworks is also used.  This magazine includes plays, poetry, fiction and nonfiction literature, along with skill instruction.

I will be using chapter books in the reading program.  Use of discussion groups, literature circles, and response journals aid in reading instruction and comprehension, along with a love for reading. I use several different genre in the literature program.

Helen Keller, Ben Franklin, Daniel Boone (nonfiction)

In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson, Mayflower Adventure,  Bound for Oregon(realistic fiction)

Tales of the 4th Grade Nothing, Castle in the Attic, (fiction)

Spy X, (mystery)

Read Alouds:  I  use read alouds to enhance a love for reading, learning about the different genres, along with learning life lessons.

The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles (fantasy)

Mysteries of the World (nonfiction and mystery)

Helen Keller's Teacher (nonfiction)

How to be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days (fiction)

Supply list for 2010 - 2011 School Year

1 Highlighter

6 Spiral Notebooks and 1 Journal

6 Folders - Plain Pocket

1 Art Box, marked with name

1 ruler (inches/centimeters - NO CLEAR)

1 pen, (black or blue)

1 pkg #2 pencils

2 boxes tissues, 1 roll paper towels

markers (Optional)

A - L   1 pkg. gallon ziplock bags, 1 hand sanitizer pump

M - Z   1 pkg wide-ruled loose leaf notebook paper, 1 antibacterial wipes.

For ART: Place in Ziplock freezer bag marked with name:  1 pair Scissors, 2 glue sticks , 1 black sharpie and 1, 9/12 sketch pad

Assignment Book

Students will be given an Assignment Book to write down assignments. I will also use this to write notes to you regarding school information or notes to you about your child. Parents should read and sign the Assignment book each night. Students who choose not to do assignments will complete assignments during recess. Students who excessively do not complete assignments may need to catch up during reward times, such as Fun Friday. This may result in a phone call to parents.

You are welcome to eat lunch with your child. Please call the office to order lunch, or send your order with your child.

Fourth grade is a year for learning Responsibility and Self-Discipline. To promote these two character traits,I use a Reward/Consequence system, with an emphasis on rewards. Classroom rules are important to maintain a positve learning environment. Rules apply to school and classroom environments.

Rules: Always be respectful. Be prepared with materials, classwork and homework. Follow directions the first time you hear them. You may not talk when the teacher or other students are talking. You may not disturb your neighbor and keep them from learning. Always try your best.

 

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 Positive Rewards:

 Students are rewarded using these rewards and others.

Character Education

Behavior Coupons: All of us strive to have good character traits. After instruction of good character traits, students will be rewarded through coupons given for traits they exhibit. (Caught being good) After 5 coupons, students will go to the Treasure box. Character Traits: (#1)Integrity, (Doing the right thing even when students think no one is looking), Responsibility, Citizenship, Honesty,Perseverance (stick-to-it),self-discipline,and respect.

Fun Friday  Fun Friday is an earned reward. Students who complete school work and assignments, work hard, and exhibit a willingness to participate will earn this reward. Reward may come as a movie, (related to academic subjects), game time, or extra recess.

One Point Questions One point questions are earned by good listening. I offer these questions to the students as a bonus. When students earn 5 of these, they may cash them in for a daily grade increase, such as an average of a C+ can be changed to a B-.

Other rewards Other rewards may include positive notes, notes/phone calls to parents, praise (daily), extra computer time, free talking with friends time, and many others as earned.

Consequences Fourth grade is a year for learning Responsibility and Self-Discipline. To promote these two character traits, I have Consequences in place to help keep a positive learning environment. Students make choices for behavior.

If a student chooses to disrupt the class during instruction time, or disturb other students, he/she will receive check marks.

Check Marks: Students recieve one checkmark which equals 5 minutes from recess for disruptions to learning.  Students who receive 3 checkmarks in one day will receive lunch detention. A notice will be sent home with student.  This could result in a phone call to parents if checkmarks are not working to help the student correct the behavior(s).

Loss of Fun Friday: Students who continue to make wrong choices may lose Fun Friday. Other consequences may include apology, written reflection, lunch detention, or visit to principal.

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