Tabb
Elementary
September 2008
Dear Parents and Students,
Welcome to the fourth grade.
To help our classes run smoothly, we will explain some classroom
procedures. We hope you find this information helpful.
HOUSEKEEPING
ABSENCES/TARDIES: Notes for
absences or tardies are to be turned in to the office by the classroom
teachers daily. If your students should be absent or tardy,
please send a note with them to school.
IMPORTANT PAPERS:
Please return all papers in which you need to sign as soon as
possible. This will help us keep our files up to date.
PTA: PTA membership is optional. You do not have to
volunteer to be a member of the TES PTA. Please help our class
obtain 100% PTA membership this year by joining today!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
HANDS-ON-SCIENCE: Once a
month fourth graders participate in a hands on science program.
This cannot be done without parent volunteers. Please consider
donating your time for this program. Volunteers receive training
one day and come in the following day / week to work with our
students. You do not have to be science minded – everything is
explained to you. These dates are set in advance to allow for
planning. This is a very rewarding experience. Please let
us know if you are interested in helping with this program.
CLASSROOM
/ HOMEWORK PROCEDURES
RESOURCES: Our classes will
have resource daily.
Your child needs to wear
appropriate shoes everyday.
EXTEND for Tabb Elementary
has not yet been established for 2008-2009.
LUNCH: Lunch times have not
yet been established for the 2008-2009 school year.
LUNCH MONEY: Students may
deposit money into their lunch account. LUNCH ACCOUNT NUMBERS ARE IN
STUDENT AGENDAS. Please include your student’s account number on your
check or envelope.
BREAKFAST MONEY: Breakfast will be
served in the classroom each morning. If you want your child to
eat at school, please put money into their account or send the money
with them each morning. They must be finished eating at 8:55
because our resource class begins at this time.
Lunch - $1.90
Breakfast - $ .95
AGENDAS/HOMEWORK: Each
student at Tabb is provided one agenda each year by the PTA. In
our class, students copy their homework in their agenda. Homework
should take between 30 – 45 minutes a night. Homework is
explained in class as it is assigned, so students understand the
assignment.
TIMED-TESTS: It is essential
that fourth grade students know their multiplication facts – (1 –
12). These facts will be used throughout the fourth grade
curriculum. Timed multiplication tests will be given regularly to
help students keep these facts sharp. If your student has forgotten
some of their facts, please help them brush up.
BINDERS: Being
organized is a lifeskill that will help your child throughout their
life. At Tabb, all fourth grade students use a binder to organize
their work. Students are to keep their work in the appropriate
sections of their binder at all times. Please help your student
learn and use this skill.
TAKE-HOME FOLDERS: Students
will bring home graded assignments each Friday in a “Take Home”
folder. Please review the work with your child, sign the folder,
and return the empty folder with your student the following day.
PLEASE LOOK FOR THIS FOLDER EACH WEEK. This is a good time to review
skills with your child.
WEBSITE: Please visit the
TES website. You will find spelling words, vocabulary and the reading
skill for each week on the fourth grade webpage. Log on to the
TES website at http://yorkcountyschools.org/tes/
and http://www.4tabb.com.
We hope this letter has been
helpful. Please feel free to contact us about any concerns you
may have. You may call Tabb Elementary at 898-0372 or send a note
with your child. We know that together we will have a wonderful
year!
Sincerely,
The
Fourth
Grade Teachers
Should
you have any questions or
concerns, please do not hesitate to contact.
