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Welcome
Back to School

Educational
Background

My name is Ms. Marissa and I will be your 4th

grade ELA teacher. I am originally from
Leesburg, GA but currently live in Americus,
GA with my playful Australian Shepherd, Lady.

Fun Facts About Your Teacher

Favorites:

Contact Me:

Book: Secret Life of Bees

Phone: 123.456.7890

Movie: The Help

Email:
mcerrone@radar.gsw.edu

Color: Teal Blue

Tasty Treat: Ice Cream
Pastime: Shopping

(Contact me via phone or

email to set up a meeting
time)

I obtained an Associate's degree

in Special Education from
Darton State College, where I
completed 30 hours of
shadowing experience. This
experience taught me that
managing a classroom will not
always be easy, but it will
forever be worth it. The most
important thing that shadowing
taught me was that my passion
was in Middle Grades Language
Arts. Throughout my education
experience, I changed majors,
learned lessons, understood
classroom management, and
discovered how to celebrate
diversity within the classroom. I
can only hope that my time at
GSW will do the same and
more.

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FALL 2016

Prepare yourself for a

successful school year by
LEARNing our class
rules!

Teacher Wish List (Optional)

1. Kleenex

1. Colored pencils/crayons
2. Wite Out Correction pen

2. Paper towels

3. Sticky notes

3. Clorox Wipes

4. Highlighters (all colors)

4. Hand Sanitizer

5. 2 red pens
6. 1 pack of black pens
7. No. 2 pencils
8. 3 composition notebooks
9. 3, three ring binder, loose leaf paper
10. Computer paper
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FALL 2016

Taking tests, whether it be a spelling test or a

standardized test, can bring on test taking
blues that we all seem to be scared of.
Parents, do you often see your child
struggling to study? Students, are you
experiencing anxiety when it comes to
assessing your knowledge? Lets try to make
it easy! Next time you feel those test terrors
creeping up, follow these important steps to
create some smoother sailing. Remember: if
you are having more than a little trouble,
contact Ms. Marissa. We will see about
getting some extra help! J

Before the Test:

1. Eat a healthy, balanced breakfast.
2. Get a good nights rest.
3. Study effectively using repetition,
flashcards, and highlighting methods.
During the Test:
1. Read all questions carefully and re-read to
find the answers.
2. Examine every answer choice before you
choose your final answer.
3. Label your answer in your answer in the
passage when you find it.
4. Always check your answers.
5. X-out any answers that you can determine
are incorrect.

Future Projects

October 2016 My Grammar Flip Book

During class time, we will construct a book containing

Standard English in writing and reading. It will
contain parts of speech such as articles, deciphering
between two, too, and to, adverbs, etc.

January 2016 Text Connection Project

Each student will select a book to be approved and
then create a visual representation displaying
characteristics of the story.

March 2016 Passionate About Poems

We will be choosing individual poems and create a
visual identifying theme, plot, and meaning.
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Monday

Sunday
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FALL 2016

Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

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Friday

Saturday

5
First Day of
School

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Bring ALL
paperwork
back signed!

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12

Reading
Groups

All About Me
Paper DUE

Two, Too,
and To

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Adverbs

Poetry
Corner

Reading
Groups

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Synonym/Ant
onymns

Poetry
Corner

Reading
Groups

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Adverbs/
Two, Too,
and To
Assessment
25
Syn/Ant/
Good and
Well
Assessment

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Articles

Poetry
Corner

Reading
Groups

Good and
Well
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Using I
and me

Each month, our class

recognizes the students who
go above and beyond. This
award can be determined by
progress in grades, positivity,
respect, or even AR points.
Any type of progression
deserves recognition, so try
your best and strive to be a
shining star! J
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This classroom is to be built on cooperative and easy communication among students, teachers, and
parents. I have set aside a blank page in order to allow for busy schedules, interesting stories, or
concerns that anyone may have throughout the year. If you are writing as a parent, please send this
form back to me in your childs Take Home folder. If you are writing as a student, please seal the
letter in an envelope and place it in the teacher mailbox on your way into the classroom. I welcome
all ideas, suggestions, and advice.
(Circle one of the following)
I would like the teacher to know
I am concerned about
I have a suggestion

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FALL 2016

Family Fun
We will put a heavy emphasis on reading this
month, so why dont you try this fun activity at
home? What a great way to practice reading AND
spending time with family! Read Dr. Suess Green
Eggs and Ham together while you dye cupcakes,
eggs, ham, ice cream, or any other treats! Your
students are guaranteed to have a great time with
this activity.

Homework Helpers
Homework Struggles
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/homework-project-tips/stophomework-struggles
Having trouble helping your child? Here are some refreshers.
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/subject-refreshers/parentprimer-grammar
Test Anxiety and how to beat it!
http://www.scholastic.com/parents/resources/article/study-skills-test-taking/howto-beat-test-stress
Make vocabulary fun and effective!
http://www.vocabulary.co.il/fourth-grade-vocabulary-games/