Great Start and News Items

The year seems to be off to a great start!  We wanted to make you aware of a few news items over the next couple of weeks....

Headphones/Earbuds Needed

Many of the computer programs we use in both language arts and math have sound. In order for students to get the most of these programs, we want students to be able to hear the programs but also not be distracted by others who may be at a different place with the same or similar program.  It is for this reason that we are asking students to have headphones/earbuds to use at school.  We understand that children have different preferences on the style, and either headphones or simple earbuds will work with the Chromebooks in the classroom.  If you child does not have a set, we ask that you please provide a set for him/her to use at school.  This does not have to be a new set -- an extra set from home is fine.  We provide bags for easy storage and students keep these in their lockers when we are not using them.  

Fees and Forms

Please note that school fees are $77 for the 2018-2019 school year. Checks should be made payable to KINGS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.  

Also, if you do not have your emergency medical forms turned in, please turn those in as soon as possible.  It is important that we have up to date contact information in the event we would need to contact you during the school day.

On Friday, information was sent home for families that are not connected to Progress Book.  This is our online grading system where you can view your child's grades.  If you have questions on how to do this, or if you have misplaced directions or login information, please contact the SLE main office for assistance.

Music Notes

Information will be sent home soon with students interested in 4th grade chorus. If your child is interested and does not receive an information sheet, please contact either your child's homeroom teacher or Mrs. Sherby. 4th grade chorus will begin on Wednesday, September 19.

4th grade is the year of the recorder!   All 4th grade students will be learning to play recorder this year.   Recorders are $6 and money is due to Mrs. Sherby by September 17.  In addition to the money for recorder, students need a hard-backed 1-inch binder.  Most students brought this on the first day of school and we are storing them in their lockers until recorders arrive.  If you did not purchase your child a music binder, please do so that he/she is ready to go when recorder instruction begins.  

Specials Rotation

So far students are doing a great job remembering which day they have which special. It is important to remember gym shoes on phys. ed. days and for library books to be brought to school on library days. Unsure of which color day it is?  Check your child's planner to confirm which day is which color.  There is an all-year specials rotation calendar posted HERE.

MAP Testing

Kings Local Schools will again be using MAP Testing as our universal screening tool this year to gather baseline and growth data in the areas of literacy and math for all K-4 students. This is a computer based tool that will provide our data. Teachers will be using this data to determine what instruction students are ready to learn and will be administered 3 times per year. Our first MAP testing, which will gives us baseline data, will begin this week.

SLE Spirit Wear Sale!

The PTO spirit wear sale is going on now through August 31st.  Thank you PTO for putting together a great selection of items for our students and families.  To see this year's items and order, please click HERE. 

Mark Your Calendar!!

Fall Pictures will be Tuesday, Sept. 11.  Please look for Lifetouch picture forms in your child's Friday Folder in the coming weeks.  

PTO Walkathon will be on Friday, Sept. 28.  This is a great fundraiser for the PTO.  Funds help PTO provide for theatrical programs, classroom technology, and fund many special projects that make SLE such a great school.  Please support this great event.  More information on the Walkathon and how you can support it will  be coming home in the next few weeks. 

This year, fourth grade will have 3 conference nights in fall. While conference info will not be coming home for a while, we wanted to make you aware of these dates.   Conference dates for SLE fourth grade will be:

Thursday, October 18

Tuesday, October 23

Thursday, October 25

Welcome Class of 2027!

Welcome to 4th Grade!! 
Welcome to 4th grade and to the SLE 4th grade website!  Please take some time to look around and bookmark our site.  Here on our main page you will find general news items for the entire 4th grade.  Across the top you will see tabs (pull down menu if you are on a mobile device) for the individual teachers.   It is here that you will find information on what is going on in the different academic areas.   There are also buttons that will connect you to the Kings Local Website, Progress Book and SLE PTO.  


Healthy Snack Time 

Due to the late time for 4th grade lunch (12:50), we allow students to have a small, healthy snack mid-morning.  Snacks should be something that can be eaten in 10-15 minutes, healthy and due to the many allergies we ask that all snacks be nut free.  

Also, new this year, no homemade baked goods are allowed as snacks in the classroom.

Examples of snacks allowed would be:

• fruit (apples, bananas, grapes and strawberries are good choices)
• carrot or other vegetable sticks
• cheese cubes
• goldfish (or similar) crackers
• pretzels
• crackers / graham crackers
• small yogurt (note we do not have refrigeration & please send a spoon as we do not have these in the classrooms)

Items that are NOT allowed in classroom for snack:

• granola bars
• trail mix
• home baked goods
• potato chips / Cheetos / Doritos / etc.
• Any item that contains nuts, nut butters or seeds

For more information about food allowed at school, please refer to the new the Kings Approved Snack List by clicking HERE and the Kings Wellness Policy which can be found by clicking HERE. (Found on the Food Service area of the Kings Website).

Specials

We will be doing the same rotation schedule as last year --- RED, BLUE, WHITE, GOLD. The first day of school will be a RED day. Please look for more information about specials in your child's homework folder or planner. You can read more about our specials rotations by clicking HERE.

Homework:  

Many ask about homework for 4th grade.  Homework is assigned on Fridays and do the following Wednesday.  At times, students may be assigned smaller assignments outside of this time -- for example bringing in a needed supply from home or studying for a test.   

Reminders: 

• School Fees:  School fees are $77.00 for fourth grade.  Please make checks payable to Kings Local School District.  Students will need to bring in an additional $6.00 for a recorder for music.  

• Reminder there is NO early release this year on Wednesdays.  The school day starts at 8:40 and ends at 3:20 Monday - Friday.

SLE Spiritwear Sale!

The PTO spiritwear sale is going on now through August 31st.  Thank you PTO for putting together a great selection of items for our students and families.  To see this year's items and order, please click HERE.