Class 4-2
 Teacher: Sandra Kurpjuweit |
 Aide: Alyse Benham |
 Aide: Annette Calegari |
Classroom Teacher
Mrs. Sandra KurpjuweitClassroom Aides:
- Ms. Alyse Benham (MTW)
- Mrs. Annette Calegari (TH F)
- Lindsay Johnson
- Valerie Gartner
Welcome to 4th grade! Throughout the school year the students in 4-2 will experience an education that nurtures them socially, academically, and spiritually. Students are provided with a learning environment that creatively combines teacher-directed lessons, hands-on activities, as well as cooperative group opportunities. The curriculum is integrated to encourage students to make connections between subject areas and develop skills for comparing and contrasting information.
Supply List
4th grade supply list
Supplies should be on hand at all times and replenished as needed.
PE Days
Monday and Wednesday
Students are required to wear the PE uniform on PE days
Classroom Information and Procedures
(Download the Classroom Policies and Information document here and the Back to School Night Notes here)- Report Card Dates
- Grading System
- Weekly Newsletter
- Monday Folders
- Option C
- 1st Semester Test Correcting Policy
- Homework
- Test Preparation
- Discipline and Conduct Update
- Absences
- Student Birthdays
Important 4-2 Links
- Introduction Letter for Parents and Guardians
- This Month's Curriculum
- 4-2 Weekly Newsletter
- 4-2 Daily Schedule
- Quarterly projects and reports
Class 4-2 Information and Procedures
Report Card Dates
November 4
January 20
March 30
June 8
*Grading for each quarter closes one week prior to the report card date
Grading System
Please refer to the Family Handbook for the Grades 3-8 grading system.Weekly Newsletter
(Download this week's newsletter here)You will receive a Weekly Newsletter written by me, informing you of any
upcoming projects, important tests, classroom needs, field trips etc. This is my way of keeping
you connected with what is occurring in our 4th grade classroom every week. The newsletter
will also be posted in our classroom web page.
Monday Folders
Every Monday your child will receive a folder containing the
newsletter, graded papers, and the Weekly Conduct grade from the previous week. Read and
keep the newsletter for one week. Review the folder with your child every Monday
and compare the grades with those logged in Option C. Look for low test scores and encourage
your child to correct for 74%. Read the Teacher/Aide comments and review your child's
Weekly Conduct grade. The returned work should be kept for one quarter.
Option C
Option C is a web-based program where you may check your child's current grades.
Grades for 4-2 students are usually updated by Sunday evening of every week.
Therefore you may compare grades in your child's "Monday Folder " with
those recorded on Option C.
By the end of each quarter, the grades on OPTION C are a wide representation of your child's
progress, effort, and grasp of content for each subject.
This includes: Tests, Quizzes, Active Participation, Essays, Test reviews, Workbook pages,
In Class activities/written responses, Group activities and Long term projects.
1st Semester Test Correcting Policy
In Quarters 1 and 2, if a student receives below a 74% - C on a test, he/she may correct it at home and return it to me by the Friday of that week. If the test is correct, the grade will be raised to a
74% - C. This opportunity will be available only for the 1st and 2nd quarters.
Homework
Students will be given approximately 30-45 minutes of daily homework. However, if a student does not work efficiently on assignments given in class, time at home may be needed to complete them. Homework is usually due the next day unless otherwise specified.
Please encourage neatness, proper headings, complete answers, and spelling and punctuation on all assignments.
If an assignment is not completed and submitted on the due date, it will be accepted a day late, but the grade will be lowered 10% each day the assignment is late.
A "Homework Alert" will be issued to a student when an assignment is not completed. The "Homework Alert" needs to be signed by a parent and returned the following day attached to the assignment.
If an assignment is not completed and submitted on the due date, it will be accepted a day late, but the grade will be lowered 10% each day the assignment is late.
A "Homework Alert" will be issued to a student when an assignment is not completed. The "Homework Alert" needs to be signed by a parent and returned the following day attached to the assignment.
Test Preparation
Please help your child study the notes taken in class (found in subject
notebooks) as well as the “Test Format” sheet and review questions. Parents can help create
"mock tests" for their child if he/she struggles with written answers. There is no need to
re-read the textbook.
Discipline and Weekly Conduct Grade
Encourage your child to give eye contact to teachers and fellow classmates. Also encourage
your child to limit talking when switching subjects, and instead be prepared with books,
notebooks, and pen. You are expected to review and discuss their Weekly Conduct grade with
your child.
Students will be disciplined as a group and individually. The class will be rewarded on a weekly basis for following rules, completing assignments efficiently, and working quietly.
If one child is being disruptive in the classroom, he/she will be given verbal warnings. If the disruptive behavior continues, a possible conference with principal and parents will be necessary, and a Behavior Notice or Detention may be issued.
Excessive misconduct will be handled according to the policies stated in the Parent Handbook.
* Quarter grades in conduct will be an average of the "Weekly Conduct Grades" unless a severe incident occurs. The report card grade will then be lowered significantly.
Students will be disciplined as a group and individually. The class will be rewarded on a weekly basis for following rules, completing assignments efficiently, and working quietly.
If one child is being disruptive in the classroom, he/she will be given verbal warnings. If the disruptive behavior continues, a possible conference with principal and parents will be necessary, and a Behavior Notice or Detention may be issued.
Excessive misconduct will be handled according to the policies stated in the Parent Handbook.
* Quarter grades in conduct will be an average of the "Weekly Conduct Grades" unless a severe incident occurs. The report card grade will then be lowered significantly.
Absences
When your child is absent, his/her daily assignments will be recorded on a form by another student and me. This work can be picked up after school.
Student Birthdays
"Goodies" such as cupcakes, marshmallow treats, muffins, doughnuts, or cookies are welcome and must be shared with all students in our 4th grade classroom.
