Join us for Open House tonight at 6 PM at Franklin Elementary School, Room 17.

Every fourth grader can get a free National Park annual pass by going to www.everykidinapark.gov . where they complete an activity, and then earn a free annual entry pass to more than 2,000 parks until August 31, 2016. This would be a great way to get the kids using computers and being able to provide their family with a park pass for the year.

Room 17 Report

Mr. Burnett's Class       Franklin School                      Room 17

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September 3rd, 2015

 

Dear Fourth Grade Student and Parents/Guardian:

 

     I want to welcome you to the fourth grade and let you know that I am looking forward to having you in my class this year.  You will have an enjoyable and productive year in our room!

 

     You will need to have a book for silent reading at 8:10 each day. You may bring a book from home or find one in our classroom collection.

 

     Since we believe that education is serious business, please do not bring any toys to school because they interfere with learning.  Here are other rules you will be expected to follow:

 

     1. Follow directions the first time they are given.

     2. Stay in your seat unless given permission to leave

         it.

     3. Raise your hand and wait to be called on before

         speaking.

     4. Turn in all assignments on time.

 

HOMEWORK:  Students are responsible for handing their homework in on time. Homework is due the following day and needs to be placed in the correct assignment box before the second bell when school starts. Homework generally consists of unfinished daily assignments, and I ask the students to read for at least fifteen minutes each evening. Occasionally, there will be homework projects that require more than one day to complete, and for these assignments I will give the students a due date.

 

WHEN ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE:  Assignments are usually due the morning after they are assigned. If the assignment is not handed in, the student receives a 0 in the grade book for that assignment, so it is very important that all assignments are completed and turned in on time. Nothing lowers a report card grade faster than missing assignments. If a student is absent, he/ she will have at least two days to make up the assignments after checking with me to see which assignments to make up.

 

GRADING:  No student will receive failing marks on their report card if their assignments are turned in on time and they are trying to do the assignments to the best of their ability. I will present more details on the new report card as they become available to me.

    

                You will earn good grades as long as you listen well in class, follow directions the first time, and complete and turn in assignments on time.

 

HANDING ASSIGNMENTS BACK:  Assignments and papers are returned to the student’s “mail box.” Students are responsible for getting their “mail” and taking it home to show their parents/ guardians. I encourage you to keep assignments rather than throw them away, at least through the end of the trimester. The projects, like the “Family History Report,” you will probably want to keep forever. 

 

I hope some of your questions and concerns about this year have been answered in this letter. You can also check our Franklin website by accessing the Port Angeles School District website. Good communication will help each student succeed in fourth grade. Please contact me with any other questions and concerns.

 

 

Sincerely,

Mr. Burnett (565-1853)                                   

Parent Teacher Conferences Begin


Parent/teacher conferences mean no school for the kids on Monday through Wednesday. Tuesday is Veteran's Day so we will not have regular school until next Thursday. Have a good weekend!

Practice Multiplication Facts!

It takes lots of practice to learn the multiplication facts, but it's worth it. A few minutes several times a week should do the trick since we practice them daily with our Math Folders. Writing them down as a number sentence seems to work best, although flash cards, a time-honored practice, are not discouraged. You'll need a good command of the multiplication facts when we get to double digit multiplication and long division later this year. And as for fractions? You bet you'll need 'em!

Study Habits Matter


Remember that assignments are due before 8:10 AM each morning, Monday through Friday. Even if a Math paper is finished, for example, it's a good idea to take it home and check it over to make sure it's all correct. Then, get it in the Math box before 8:10 and you're all set.


Usually, on Fridays we do a Scholastic News assignment that is due on Monday. We did not do one today, but next Friday we will.


Remember to read for at least fifteen minutes each evening.


And last but not least: Remember to sing in the shower so you are ready for the next Friday Sing Along!


Finally, have a good weekend!

Tomorrow is Open House in Room 17 from 6 to 7 PM. See you here!