Welcome to Welcome to Back-to-School NightBack-to-School Night

Welcome to Welcome to Back-to-School NightBack-to-School NightThursday, September 25, 2014Thursday, September 25, 2014

44thth Grade: Mrs. Baldyga Grade: Mrs. Baldyga

Homework (SS) Homework will be assigned periodically - Social Studies Alive! Regions of Our Country - www.teachtci.com – A password sheet was given to

each child.

Planners & Homework Folders:-Please check daily and sign nightly-Empty the “Leave at Home” side-Homework/Notes/Forms put in “Return to School” side

*Students will stay in during lunch recess to make-up missing homework.

ContentChapter 1- Discovering the Social SciencesChapter 2- Exploring Regions of the United StatesChapter 3- The Peopling of the United StatesChapter 4- A Train Tour of the NortheastChapter 5- Population Density and Life in the NortheastChapter 6- A Boat and Bus Tour of the SoutheastChapter 7- The Effects of Geography on Life in the Southeast Chapter 8- A Crop Duster Tour of the MidwestChapter 9- Agricultural Changes in the MidwestChapter 10- A Big Rig Tour of the SouthwestChapter 11- A Case Study in Water Use: The Colorado River Chapter12- A Van and Airplane Tour of the WestChapter 13- Cities of the West Chapter 14- Researching Your State’s Geography Chapter 15- Researching Your State’s History Chapter 16- Researching Your State’s Economy Chapter 17- Researching Your State’s Government

Homework Policy• Missed homework is still expected to be complete and points

will be taken off accordingly. Each student is given one “Oops Pass” per marking period.

• If your child is absent, please make arrangements to have his or her work picked up ASAP. If you call the office early in the morning, I will be more than happy to have your child’s work ready for you. I don’t expect it to be completed when they return from being out sick. We will make arrangements for a due date.

• Try to set aside a routine each night for homework. You have to find a schedule that works best for your family.

• Try to provide a comfortable and quiet place at home where your child can complete their assignments.

• Graded assignments will be sent home in your child’s homework folder. Try to praise them for good work and help them correct any mistakes.

What’s Happening & Study guides

• Weekly news letter of the topics that are covered in Social Studies.

• Tentative test dates• Study guides for each chapter- Signed

and returned for an extra point of their test.

• Teacher website and Grade 4 Webpage www.Somerdale-park.org

Mrs. Baldyga’s Classroom Rules

• Listen when others are talking.• Follow directions.• Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.• Work quietly and do not disturb others.• Show respect for school and personal property.• Work and play in a safe manner.• Treat others the way you want to be treated.• HOT ( Homework On Time)- Behavior Incentive

Grading/ Weighting

• 100-93 A 40%- Tests• 92-85 B 10%- Homework • 84-77 C 20%- Classwork • 76-66 D 30%- Labs/Projects/Quizzes

• 65 and below F

Dates for Interims & Report Cards

Interims: Report Cards:-Oct. 3rd -Nov 14th -Dec. 12th -January 30th -Feb 27th -April 2nd -May 8th -June 16th • Please access your child’s grades on Power

School weekly to check their progress. ( Passwords were given out with your username and password)

Birthdays & Parties• Birthday Parties are now held in the cafeteria.• You have the opportunity to choose the birthday treat

for your child’s class. In addition, the birthday child will receive a birthday surprise from the “Birthday Box”. All snacks will be delivered to your child in the cafeteria during their lunch period.

• Please contact: Linda Mackara at: som@nsfm or call 85-783-6261 x117

• Holidays celebrated in the classroom: Halloween, Thanksgiving (Cafeteria with the whole 4th grade), Winter party, Valentine’s Day, Spring party, End of the year party.

Contact Information

• E-mail: lbaldyga@somerdale-park.org• Call: (856) 783-6261 and speak with

the secretary to contact me.• Write: In the daily planner or send in a

note in the homework folder.*Please contact me if your child is leaving

early, or if his/her dismissal procedure changes.