Welcome to a Colorful
Fourth Grade Year
in Mrs. Norman’s
Room!
2016-2017
Welcome to a Colorful
Fourth Grade Year
in Mrs. Norman’s
Room!
2016-2017
Welcome to a Colorful
Fourth Grade Year
in Mrs. Norman’s
Room!
2016-2017
Welcome to a Colorful
Fourth Grade Year
in Mrs. Norman’s
Room!
2016-2017
Welcome to a Colorful
Fourth Grade Year
in Mrs. Norman’s
Room!
2016-2017
Welcome to a Colorful
Fourth Grade Year
in Mrs. Norman’s
Room!
2016-2017
Greetings! My name is Mrs. Norman. This
is my fourth year teaching at Santan
Elementary. My husband and I have two
amazing children, Daphne and Van. I love
reading, drinking fruit water, and
spending time at our family’s cabin. I
can’t wait to be a part of your child’s
fourth grade year and helping them grow
as an individual.
Meet the
Teacher
Greetings! My name is Mrs. Norman. This
is my fourth year teaching at Santan
Elementary. My husband and I have two
amazing children, Daphne and Van. I love
reading, drinking fruit water, and
spending time at our family’s cabin. I
can’t wait to be a part of your child’s
fourth grade year and helping them grow
as an individual.
Meet the
Teacher
Greetings! My name is Mrs. Norman. This
is my fourth year teaching at Santan
Elementary. My husband and I have two
amazing children, Daphne and Van. I love
reading, drinking fruit water, and
spending time at our family’s cabin. I
can’t wait to be a part of your child’s
fourth grade year and helping them grow
as an individual.
Meet the
Teacher
Greetings! My name is Mrs. Norman. This
is my fourth year teaching at Santan
Elementary. My husband and I have two
amazing children, Daphne and Van. I love
reading, drinking fruit water, and
spending time at our family’s cabin. I
can’t wait to be a part of your child’s
fourth grade year and helping them grow
as an individual.
Meet the
Teacher
Greetings! My name is Mrs. Norman. This
is my fourth year teaching at Santan
Elementary. My husband and I have two
amazing children, Daphne and Van. I love
reading, drinking fruit water, and
spending time at our family’s cabin. I
can’t wait to be a part of your child’s
fourth grade year and helping them grow
as an individual.
Meet the
Teacher
Greetings! My name is Mrs. Norman. This
is my fourth year teaching at Santan
Elementary. My husband and I have two
amazing children, Daphne and Van. I love
reading, drinking fruit water, and
spending time at our family’s cabin. I
can’t wait to be a part of your child’s
fourth grade year and helping them grow
as an individual.
Meet the
Teacher
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
I will respond to emails within 24 hours on
weekdays.
I will respond to emails within 24 hours on
weekdays.
Phone: (480)883-4751
Phone: (480)883-4751
I am available most days during my planning
period 9:45 a.m. and after 3:05 p.m. for phone
conferences.
I am available most days during my planning
period 9:45 a.m. and after 3:05 p.m. for phone
conferences.
Contact
Info.
Contact
Info.
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
I will respond to emails within 24 hours on
weekdays.
I will respond to emails within 24 hours on
weekdays.
Phone: (480)883-4751
Phone: (480)883-4751
I am available most days during my planning
period 9:45 a.m. and after 3:05 p.m. for phone
conferences.
I am available most days during my planning
period 9:45 a.m. and after 3:05 p.m. for phone
conferences.
Contact
Info.
Contact
Info.
Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
I will respond to emails within 24 hours on
weekdays.
I will respond to emails within 24 hours on
weekdays.
Phone: (480)883-4751
Phone: (480)883-4751
I am available most days during my planning
period 9:45 a.m. and after 3:05 p.m. for phone
conferences.
I am available most days during my planning
period 9:45 a.m. and after 3:05 p.m. for phone
conferences.
Contact
Info.
Contact
Info.
While it is not mandatory or expected for
parents to donate items to our classroom, it is
always greatly appreciated. Here are a few
supplies we always use.
• Disinfectant/Baby Wipes
• Wide or College ruled loose leaf paper
• Pencils
• Glue sticks
• Color Pencils
• Crayons
• Paper plates, bowls, cups, and plasticware
• Walmart Gift cards (to get supplies as
needed)
• Michaels Gift cards (to get supplies for
crafts)
Helping
Hands
While it is not mandatory or expected for
parents to donate items to our classroom, it is
always greatly appreciated. Here are a few
supplies we always use.
• Disinfectant/Baby Wipes
• Wide or College ruled loose leaf paper
• Pencils
• Glue sticks
• Color Pencils
• Crayons
• Paper plates, bowls, cups, and plasticware
• Walmart Gift cards (to get supplies as
needed)
• Michaels Gift cards (to get supplies for
crafts)
Helping
Hands
While it is not mandatory or expected for
parents to donate items to our classroom, it is
always greatly appreciated. Here are a few
supplies we always use.
• Disinfectant/Baby Wipes
• Wide or College ruled loose leaf paper
• Pencils
• Glue sticks
• Color Pencils
• Crayons
• Paper plates, bowls, cups, and plasticware
• Walmart Gift cards (to get supplies as
needed)
• Michaels Gift cards (to get supplies for
crafts)
Helping
Hands
While it is not mandatory or expected for
parents to donate items to our classroom, it is
always greatly appreciated. Here are a few
supplies we always use.
• Disinfectant/Baby Wipes
• Wide or College ruled loose leaf paper
• Pencils
• Glue sticks
• Color Pencils
• Crayons
• Paper plates, bowls, cups, and plasticware
• Walmart Gift cards (to get supplies as
needed)
• Michaels Gift cards (to get supplies for
crafts)
Helping
Hands
8:30 - 8:45 - Morning Bell, unpack, Bell Work
8:45 – 9:45 - ELA Block (Journeys Lesson)
9:45 – 10:15 - Specials
10:15 – 11:00 – ELA Block (Spelling/Grammar)
11:00 - 11:40 - Recess/Lunch
11:40 – 11:50 – Restroom/Transition
11:50 – 1:20 - Math Block
1:20 – 2:20 - Writing Block
2:20 – 3:00 - Science/Social Studies
3:00 – 3:05 – Agendas and dismiss
8:30 - 8:45 - Morning Bell, unpack, Bell Work
8:45 – 9:45 - ELA Block (Journeys Lesson)
9:45 – 10:15 - Specials
10:15 – 11:00 – ELA Block (Spelling/Grammar)
11:00 - 11:40 - Recess/Lunch
11:40 – 11:50 – Restroom/Transition
11:50 – 1:20 - Math Block
1:20 – 2:20 - Writing Block
2:20 – 3:00 - Science/Social Studies
3:00 – 3:05 – Agendas and dismiss
Specials: (at 9:45 a.m.)
Day 1 & 4: Music Day 2 & 5: P.E.
Day 3: Library Day 6: Class Meeting
Specials: (at 9:45 a.m.)
Day 1 & 4: Music Day 2 & 5: P.E.
Day 3: Library Day 6: Class Meeting
Schedule
Schedule
8:30 - 8:45 - Morning Bell, unpack, Bell Work
8:45 – 9:45 - ELA Block (Journeys Lesson)
9:45 – 10:15 - Specials
10:15 – 11:00 – ELA Block (Spelling/Grammar)
11:00 - 11:40 - Recess/Lunch
11:40 – 11:50 – Restroom/Transition
11:50 – 1:20 - Math Block
1:20 – 2:20 - Writing Block
2:20 – 3:00 - Science/Social Studies
3:00 – 3:05 – Agendas and dismiss
8:30 - 8:45 - Morning Bell, unpack, Bell Work
8:45 – 9:45 - ELA Block (Journeys Lesson)
9:45 – 10:15 - Specials
10:15 – 11:00 – ELA Block (Spelling/Grammar)
11:00 - 11:40 - Recess/Lunch
11:40 – 11:50 – Restroom/Transition
11:50 – 1:20 - Math Block
1:20 – 2:20 - Writing Block
2:20 – 3:00 - Science/Social Studies
3:00 – 3:05 – Agendas and dismiss
Specials: (at 9:45 a.m.)
Day 1 & 4: Music Day 2 & 5: P.E.
Day 3: Library Day 6: Class Meeting
Specials: (at 9:45 a.m.)
Day 1 & 4: Music Day 2 & 5: P.E.
Day 3: Library Day 6: Class Meeting
Schedule
Schedule
At the beginning of each week, your child will
receive four VISA’s. These VISA’s will be used to
monitor behavior, class participation, and
assignment/homework completion. If your child
misbehaves, does not participate when required, or
does not complete an assignment/homework they
will loose a VISA. The loss of VISA’s will have the
following consequences.
1 VISA – Warning
2 VISA’s – Sign the Storm Book/Reflection form
(you will need to sign)
3 VISA’s – Call Home & Reflection Form (principal
or dean sign)
4 VISA’s - Detention
At the beginning of each week, your child will
receive four VISA’s. These VISA’s will be used to
monitor behavior, class participation, and
assignment/homework completion. If your child
misbehaves, does not participate when required, or
does not complete an assignment/homework they
will loose a VISA. The loss of VISA’s will have the
following consequences.
1 VISA – Warning
2 VISA’s – Sign the Storm Book/Reflection form
(you will need to sign)
3 VISA’s – Call Home & Reflection Form (principal
or dean sign)
4 VISA’s - Detention
On Friday, I will roll a four sided dice. The number
rolled is the number of VISA’s required for
students to participate in Fun Friday or earn a
special privilege. Students that keep all four
VISA’s will receive a bonus reward.
On Friday, I will roll a four sided dice. The number
rolled is the number of VISA’s required for
students to participate in Fun Friday or earn a
special privilege. Students that keep all four
VISA’s will receive a bonus reward.
Classroom
Management
Classroom
Management
At the beginning of each week, your child will
receive four VISA’s. These VISA’s will be used to
monitor behavior, class participation, and
assignment/homework completion. If your child
misbehaves, does not participate when required, or
does not complete an assignment/homework they
will loose a VISA. The loss of VISA’s will have the
following consequences.
1 VISA – Warning
2 VISA’s – Sign the Storm Book/Reflection form
(you will need to sign)
3 VISA’s – Call Home & Reflection Form (principal
or dean sign)
4 VISA’s - Detention
At the beginning of each week, your child will
receive four VISA’s. These VISA’s will be used to
monitor behavior, class participation, and
assignment/homework completion. If your child
misbehaves, does not participate when required, or
does not complete an assignment/homework they
will loose a VISA. The loss of VISA’s will have the
following consequences.
1 VISA – Warning
2 VISA’s – Sign the Storm Book/Reflection form
(you will need to sign)
3 VISA’s – Call Home & Reflection Form (principal
or dean sign)
4 VISA’s - Detention
On Friday, I will roll a four sided dice. The number
rolled is the number of VISA’s required for
students to participate in Fun Friday or earn a
special privilege. Students that keep all four
VISA’s will receive a bonus reward.
On Friday, I will roll a four sided dice. The number
rolled is the number of VISA’s required for
students to participate in Fun Friday or earn a
special privilege. Students that keep all four
VISA’s will receive a bonus reward.
Classroom
Management
Classroom
Management
Fluency Folders
Every Tuesday your child will bring home a
fluency folder. In the folder will be a fluency
passage for your child to practice their oral
reading fluency and comprehension with. This
will need a signature and are due on Thursday of
that week. Students will be working on reaching
115 words per minute by the end of the year.
Fluency Folders
Every Tuesday your child will bring home a
fluency folder. In the folder will be a fluency
passage for your child to practice their oral
reading fluency and comprehension with. This
will need a signature and are due on Thursday of
that week. Students will be working on reaching
115 words per minute by the end of the year.
Math Practice
Students will be required to practice their math
facts twice a week on Xtramath.org. If your
child does not have access to technology in
order to practice, they are welcome to come in
early to class or stay after to complete the 15
min. practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Parent sheets will come home the second week
of school.
Math Practice
Students will be required to practice their math
facts twice a week on Xtramath.org. If your
child does not have access to technology in
order to practice, they are welcome to come in
early to class or stay after to complete the 15
min. practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Parent sheets will come home the second week
of school.
Home
Practice
Home
Practice
Fluency Folders
Every Tuesday your child will bring home a
fluency folder. In the folder will be a fluency
passage for your child to practice their oral
reading fluency and comprehension. This will
require a signature and are due on Thursday of
that week. Students will be working on reaching
115 words per minute by the end of the year.
Fluency Folders
Every Tuesday your child will bring home a
fluency folder. In the folder will be a fluency
passage for your child to practice their oral
reading fluency and comprehension with. This
will need a signature and are due on Thursday of
that week. Students will be working on reaching
115 words per minute by the end of the year.
Math Practice
Students will be required to practice their math
facts twice a week on Xtramath.org. If your
child does not have access to technology in
order to practice, they are welcome to come in
early to class or stay after to complete the 15
min. practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Parent sheets will come home the second week
of school.
Math Practice
Students will be required to practice their math
facts twice a week on Xtramath.org. If your
child does not have access to technology in
order to practice, they are welcome to come in
early to class or stay after to complete the 15
min. practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Parent sheets will come home the second week
of school.
Home
Practice
Home
Practice
The Fourth Grade team participates in several
field trips during the year. These field trips
rely on your tax credit donations, activity fees
and our fundraising. Some of the trips this
year include the Arizona Natural History
Museum, the State Capitol and a larger trip to
the Sonoran Desert Museum.
The Fourth Grade team participates in several
field trips during the year. These field trips
rely on your tax credit donations, activity fees
and our fundraising. Some of the trips this
year include the Arizona Natural History
Museum, the State Capitol and a larger trip to
the Sonoran Desert Museum.
To make tax credit donations on line, visit the
following link:
http://www.cusd80.com/page/1131
Remember tax credit donations are a credit to
your taxes. Anyone can donate.
To make tax credit donations on line, visit the
following link:
http://www.cusd80.com/page/1131
Remember tax credit donations are a credit to
your taxes. Anyone can donate.
Each student will contribute through activities
fees. These can be paid using your tax credit
donation or just paying the fees on Infinite
Campus.
Each student will contribute through activities
fees. These can be paid using your tax credit
donation or just paying the fees on Infinite
Campus.
The fourth grade holds a couple fundraisers
including grade level T-shirts and Gobble
Grams.
The fourth grade holds a couple fundraisers
including grade level T-shirts and Gobble
Grams.
Fieldtrips
The fourth grade holds a couple fundraisers
including grade level T-shirts and Gobble
Grams.
To make tax credit donations on line, visit the
following link:
http://www.cusd80.com/page/1131
Remember tax credit donations are a credit to
your taxes. Anyone can donate.
The Fourth Grade team participates in several
field trips during the year. These field trips
rely on your tax credit donations, activity fees
and our fundraising. Some of the trips this
year include the Arizona Natural History
Museum, the State Capitol and a larger trip to
the Sonoran Desert Museum.
Each student will contribute through activities
fees. These can be paid using your tax credit
donation or just paying the fees on Infinite
Campus.
Fieldtrips
Fieldtrips
Students will have an afternoon healthy,
working snack. Because this is a working
snack, it is very important that the snack
is easy to eat, not messy, and does not
require utensils. (Please no cheese puffs,
Doritos, or pudding/yogurt requiring
spoons)
Students will have an afternoon healthy,
working snack. Because this is a working
snack, it is very important that the snack
is easy to eat, not messy, and does not
require utensils. (Please no cheese puffs,
Doritos, or pudding/yogurt requiring
spoons)
In our room, we love to celebrate
birthdays. Your child may bring in store
bought treats. Please contact me prior
to the day you will send in treats so that
I can plan accordingly and communicate
any food allergies we may have that will
affect the treat you send.
In our room, we love to celebrate
birthdays. Your child may bring in store
bought treats. Please contact me prior
to the day you will send in treats so that
I can plan accordingly and communicate
any food allergies we may have that will
affect the treat you send.
Snacks/
Treats
Snacks/
Treats
In our room, we love to celebrate
birthdays. Your child may bring in store
bought treats. Please contact me prior
to the day you will send in treats so that
I can plan accordingly and communicate
any food allergies we may have that will
affect the treat you send.
Students will have an afternoon healthy,
working snack. Because this is a working
snack, it is very important that the snack
is easy to eat, not messy, and does not
require utensils. (Please no cheese puffs,
Doritos, or pudding/yogurt requiring
spoons)
Snacks/
Treats