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Welcome to my Fourth Grade Class.

Mrs. Ospina

Welcome to a new school year. It will be very exciting for both you and your child. 
I know that you hold high expectations for this year and I hope to fulfill them all. I want you to know that your child is now a very important part of my life. He or she is each unique and special, and it is my pleasure to have him or her in my classroom.

Bienvenidos al nuevo curso escolar. Este será un ano estimulante para su hijo/a y para usted. Yo se que usted tiene grandes expectativas para este curso académico, y espero poder realizarlas contando con su cooperación. Quiero que usted sepa que su hijo/a en este momento es una persona importante en mi vida. Cada estudiante es único y especial. Por esto será un placer tener su hijo/a en mi clase.

Reminder that all students need to have their dictionaries and thesauruses in school. Also, parents need to check up and make sure that students have their school supplies such as pencils, red pens, highlighters, and paper.

  Upcoming Events

 

Shark Valley field trip on 11/26/2007 and 11/27/2007

Historical museum on 3/25/2008

Environmental Center on Biscayne Bay 5/14-5/15/2008

Home Learning

Homework provides your child the opportunity to review the material learned during the school day and reinforces new skills. Your child will receive homework everyday and I will review it with them daily. Please ask to see your child’s completed homework and help them if needed. I will promptly notify the parent if homework is not being turned in.
Attendance
It is important for your child to come to school every day in order to succeed and grow academically. However, if your child should become ill and cannot attend, please send a note with them when they return explaining that he or she was sick. Without a note your child’s absence will be unexcused. Only illness or observance of a religious holiday will be considered an excused absence. After five excused absences with a parent note you must bring a doctor’s note for any additional absences to be considered excused. This is school policy. Any missed homework or class work should be made up as soon as possible.
Classroom Rules
I would like to take this opportunity to explain the rules of my classroom and their rewards or consequences.

Rules:

1. Raise your hand to speak or to get out of your seat.
2. Listen and follow directions carefully.
3. Work quietly in your area.
4. Respect others. Be kind with your words and actions.
5. Respect personal property and school property.
6. Always do your best.

Rewards:

1. Praise
2. Awards
3. Stickers
4. Positive notes or calls to parents
5. Treats

Consequences:

1. Verbal warning
2. Name on the board
3. Lower conduct grade
4. Phone call or note to parents
5. Action plan to address behavior
6. Parent conference

Reglas:

1. Si el estudiante desea hablar o pararse de la mesa debe alzar su mano.
2. Debe poner atención y seguir instrucciones de la maestra.
3. Trabajar en silencio y no perder la concentración de los demás estudiantes.
4. Debe respetar a la maestra y los alumnos.
5. Si el estudiante dedica su concentración y tiempo a la clase lograra sus metas.

Recompensas y premios:

1. Motivación verbal
2. Certificados de excelencia
3. Stickers
4. Notas y llamadas positivas a los padres
5. Regalos motivacionales: lápices, galletas, etc.

Consecuencias:

1. Llamada de atención al estudiante en la clase.
2. Se escribirá el nombre en la pizarra.
3. El grado de conducta bajara.
4. Notas y llamadas al padre sobre la poca atención del estudiante.
5. Plan de acción para corregir comportamiento.
6. Conferencia con los padres.

Uniforms
Our school has a uniform policy in place. The uniform consists of khaki or dark blue pants, skirts, and shorts. The top is a white or light blue polo shirt. Jeans are not allowed. Students who are not in uniform will be sent to the office to call a parent. Please help your child follow the dress code.
Rewards and Incentives

Students who complete homework, wear their uniform, and bring their supplies everyday will be rewarded on a weekly basis. Rewards may include treats, stickers, pencils, and special privileges.