WELCOME TO FOURTH GRADE IN ROOM 310

Dear Students and Families:

 I am really excited to start our new year in 4^th grade together, to get to know each other, learn with each other, and to grow together.  To start off, let me tell you about myself.  This will be my third year at UPA and I could not ask for a better or more fantastic place to learn and to teach.  I have a Bachelor’s Degree from Eastern Michigan University in three different concentrations:  music, communications, and literature.  I completed a Master’s of Elementary Education three years ago from the University of Michigan.  Prior to teaching at UPA, I was a piano teacher for over 25 years.  Music is one of my greatest passions, along with my three sons, reading, and eating ice cream.  I am a lifelong learner and as a resident of room 310 – you will be too!!

This letter will provide some important information that you need prior to the start of school, including a class supply list, dates, and communication information.  Please read this carefully and email me with any questions or concerns.

COMMUNICATION:

I believe very strongly in 100% communication between student, parent, and teacher. I am available for you and your child before, during, and after school hours.  You can set up an appointment by email at swagner@uprep.com or calling me at (313) 874-9800, ext. 2310.  Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.  With all of us working together, this will be an exciting and successful school year.

I also have a class blog.  The blog site is mrswagner310.blogspot.com.  I update the blog every week so please be sure to follow that for information on the learning that takes place, assignments, special acknowledgements, pictures, the calendar, and many other pieces of important information.  I try to use as little paper as possible! One of my goals for the students this year will be to have their own individual blogs.  But, more about that later.

class wish list

We are constantly trying new projects, experiments, and assignments, so I do not know everything that we will need at this point.  This will be a short list to get us started, and during the year, when specific supplies are needed, I will send home a note asking for those materials.

These items will be useful in the classroom.  You do not need to purchase all of the items, but if you could provide some, it will be greatly appreciated.

·         Hand Sanitizer

·         Large and small Ziploc bags (any brand is fine)

·         Boxes of Kleenex

·         Thick and thin dry erase markers

·         Bottles of White-Out

·         1 package of blue pens                                                              

·         1 package of green pens

·         1 package of red pens

·         A ream of copy/printer paper                                                   

·         Clorox disinfecting wipes (any brand)

·         Band-aids

snacks

We will be having snacks in our classroom.  PLEASE NO BEVERAGES other than water.  Also, only healthy snacks will be allowed.  Here are some suggestions:  raw vegetables, pretzels, popcorn, raisins, crackers, nuts, granola bars, and animal crackers.  Please do not send fruit, fruit cups, or yogurt as those tend to get messy.

IMPORTANT DATES

Tuesday, August 16^th                                    Learning Team Meetings and Reading Benchmarks

Wednesday, August 17^th                        Learning Team Meetings and Reading Benchmarks

Thursday, August 25^th                                    Meet the Teacher, 9:00 – 3:00 and

                                                            Learning Team Meetings and Reading Benchmarks

This year students and parents/family members will be coming in prior to the start of school for Learning Team Meetings, and working with teachers to determine reading level.  Please plan for 30 minutes. The following shows my schedule for these meetings.  This will also be posted on my blog, mrswagner310.blogspot.com.  On the blog you will be able to sign up for a day and time.  You may also email me your preference.  I will do my best to accommodate. 

Learning team meeting days and times:

You will be able to sign up on the blog using the form in the "PERMISSION AND FORMS" tab at the top of the page.
*If I have spoken with you on the phone, you do not need to sign up.

 The learning Team meeting will be with you (the student), your parent, parents, or a family member (this is required), and myself.  We will meet first, and then you and I will be doing some reading together so that you will be all set to go when school starts!

During the first week of school I will be sending home additional information regarding homework, homework planners, Friday Folders, schedules, and other necessary information to make our classroom run successfully.

I am looking forward meeting and learning with all of you during our two years together!

Mrs. Wagner.

****Please remember to sign up on the blog or email me with your day and time, as soon as possible.