Welcome to the 4th Grade Open House - Fall Creek School District

Thank you for taking time out ofyour busy schedule to be with us!

Fourth Grade TeachersMr. JaenkeMs. BorofkaMr. Grossinger

Trapper Keeper• Please check work andsign nightly.• Correspond with theteacher and parents.• Homework is due thenext morning.• Homework is filed insubject folder.• Left to do – Done right.• Take home folder.

Schedule• A-B-C Day Schedule• Lunch at 11:25, Then Recess!

NewReading-Language ArtsProgram• Reading Wonders is the new program we are using this year. Thisprogram consists of guided reading, whole group reading,spelling, grammar, reading/writing workshop, and researchprojects.• In addition to having hard copy materials and books (Anthology,Reading/Writing Workshop, Your Turn Practice Book),everything can be accessed online via ConnectED.connected.mcgraw-hill.com.• Students will be given a username and password during the firstfew weeks of school so you can access this program at home.• If you have any additional questions about the program as theyear progresses, don’t be afraid to ask!

Grading• A Advanced Consistently and independently exceedsskill requirements• P Proficient Meets skill requirements with littleassistance• B Basic Progressing in understanding skillrequirements with some assistance• M Minimal Needs frequent assistance tounderstand skill requirements• MDChild’s performance based onmodifications in the curriculum

Playground• Lunch Before Recess!• Dress for weather• Students go outsideunless excused with awritten note fromparent or doctor• One lunch recess-nomorning recess• The New “Spider Web”!...

Field Trips & Activities• One permission slip for all the trips• Dates to be announcedOne charge at the beginning of the year-$20.00 - includes a T-shirt, field trips and activitiesPlease complete the form in the child’s homeroom.

Book Orders• Make checks payable to:the book order company• Book orders take 2-3 weeks to come in.

Wisconsin Knowledge andConcept Examination•November•More informationcoming soon•STAR Testing

Buck ClubGive Me Five•Earn and Pay•Raffles andOther Rewards

Special Policies• Student arrival not before7:55 a.m.• No animals brought toschool• No hand-helds, electronicgames, headphones, orcollector cards (Field TripsSometimes!)• Tennis shoes required forPhy. Ed. every day• NO Milk Break, Snacks,Water Bottles• Check out students in office.Parents always need tocheck in at the office.

Volunteers• We are always lookingfor volunteers.• Please fill our volunteerforms early• Volunteers for• Classroom activities• Fieldtrips

Odds & Ends• Parking – 2 hour parking – Not as student pick-up.Drop Off – New “Circle Drive!” (Check In & Out of Office!)• Reading Minutes – Monthly Goal• T-Shirts- Please fill out a form for the correct size (Youth).• Door Policy- Locked during school.• Homework- Time

Communication• Mr. JaenkeSchool phone number- 877-3331 ext. 270School e-mail- krisjaenke@fallcreek.k12.wi.us• Mr. GrossingerSchool phone number- 877-3331 ext. 269School e-mailmarkgrossingerr@fallcreek.k12.wi.us• Ms. BorofkaSchool phone number- 877-3331 ext. 271School e-mailjaneborofka@fallcreek.k12.wi.us

Thank You!•FinalComments?•Questions?

4J’s Additions• “All About Me” Notebook!• Animals, Pets, Etc.• Assignment Notebook, Homework, Etc. (40-45 Minutes,Reading Minutes, Fast Facts in Math, Spelling Practice…)• Assignment Notebook Link/Page & Discussion• “Homework Folder” (1) & “Take Home Folder”• “Top 10 Ways to Help Your Child Learn in School”• “Book Talk” (Write About Reading, Etc.)• Book Orders (Online Discussion)• New Reading Series (Online Interaction!)• Rotating (Tentative: Mr. G.–Science, Mr. J.–Soc. St./Fridays)• “Twitter Tuesdays & Thursdays” (& Throughout)…• @KrisJaenke• “Tutor Tuesdays” (M, R, W, S, Research, Let Me Know,Etc.)…October-April• I CAN’T WAIT FOR THIS YEAR TO BEGIN!