4th+Grade+FAQ's

Dear Room 206 Families,

This page is a reference for general class information. I hope that you find it useful and informative. If any questions or concerns remain unanswered, please feel free to contact me during school hours or e-mail me at tem@blwd.k12.pa.us. I consider teachers and parents part of the same team working together for the benefit of your child. I look forward to working with you and your child to achieve academic success!

Sincerely, Miss. Murray

=**FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: **=


 * What are your “Classroom Rules”? **

We will create classroom rules together during the first week of school. These rules will be based on our goals for the year and the kind of environment and behavior that will help us reach those goals. Although specific rules are not set our rules will be based on the following ideas – safety, respect, and responsibility.


 * What is the 4th Grade Behavior System? **

Students will be earning “money” and tracking their daily deposits in their checkbook register. Students may earn or lose money depending on their behavior choices. At the end of each month, students who have shown respectful behavior and have earned enough money will attend the STARS Reward program. The amount needed changes from month to month depending on the number of days we are in school and the number of opportunities students have to earn money.


 * What is the STARS Reward Program? **

Students that demonstrate respectful behavior throughout the month will participate in our STARS reward program at the end of the month. These programs include talent shows, board games, movies, field day, etc.

S.T.A.R.S. = Students That Are Respectful Shine!


 * Can my child take medications at school? **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Any medication that you send to school with your child must be taken to the school nurse for administering. Cough drops are allowed in class and are used only when needed.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">When is recess outside or inside? **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">When weather permits, recess is outside. There is no set day or month that recess begins to be indoors. We will stay outside, even when it is cold, for as long as weather permits. Please be sure to dress your child appropriately according to the day’s weather forecast. On days of extreme cold, rain, or snow, recess will be held indoors.


 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">What is your homework policy? **

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">Your child will be assigned homework throughout the week. __//It is their responsibility to make sure that their homework is completed and returned by the due date.//__ Most homework is due the very next school day. Each student is given a homework folder to transport papers back and forth from school on a daily basis. They also have an agenda book to write the week’s homework assignments. Assignments for the week are posted each Monday. If a student does not turn in their homework, I will make note in their agenda book on the date the assignment was due. __//Be sure to check your child’s agenda book every day//__. This is my main communication tool.