Welcome To 4^th Grade!

Dear Parents,

Hello and welcome to 4th Grade! My name is Mr. Adrian Wong and I am pleased to be your child's 4th Grade teacher for the 2021-2022 school year. I am looking forward to an exciting and successful school year at Gladstone Elementary. I believe in working hard, being a responsible person and a good citizen. I hope to encourage your child in their academics throughout the year. What I've learned over the past 20 years of teaching upper grade is that it is very important to have as much parental involvement in your child's education. I also believe that when you and I work together, your child will receive the best education possible.

This year will be challenging, yet fun for your child. I have high expectations for every child. I believe that children will rise to the expectations around them and since I want them to be successful, my expectations are quite high. I will encourage your student to work hard to meet their potential. In order to maintain consistency, I ask that you expect the same from them at home. I expect all students to use their class time wisely, complete their work on time and turn in all assignments. I allow plenty of time for students to complete class work, and therefore any incomplete work must be completed as additional homework.

Homework is assigned daily, Monday through Thursday. During the week you should see your child working on a Reading Log, Reading fluency assignment, Language Arts assignment and Math. On occasion, you will also see Social Studies and/or Science. Homework should take an average of 40 minutes each night and will be due the following morning. Reading 30 minutes every night is also expected. In 4th Grade students are no longer "learning to read," but "reading to learn." This becomes very evident as students are expected to read and understand a great deal of non-fiction in the areas of Social Studies and Science.

My goal, along with the staff at Gladstone Elementary, is to provide your child with a strong academic experience that is challenging. I will focus on organization and responsibility skills, which is essential for the future success of your student. In order to do this, your child will need some supplies. I have attached a supply list so you can ensure your child's success this year.

I feel honored for the chance to work with you, your child and the staff at Gladstone Elementary. My door is always open and I am more than willing to meet or talk with you about any needs or concerns regarding your child. If you need to contact me, you may: send a note, leave a message in the office, call me at (909) 971-8204, set up an appointment or e-mail me at a.wong@bonita.k12.ca.us . I will try to get back to you as soon as possible. Together we can create a partnership, which will benefit your child's success. Please join me at Back to School Night so you may hear about all the exciting things to come this year.

Sincerely,

Mr. Wong

Gladstone 4th Grade Supply List for 2021

Mr. Wong Ms. Fabela Mrs. Chamseddine

Needed Student Supplies

· 1 ½” Heavy Duty 3-Ring View Binder (No Trapper Keeper)

A view binder has a clear plastic on the front and back

· 1 folder with 3 hole punch to go inside of binder

· 1 Pencil box (8 ½” x 5 ½”)

· 1 white board eraser

· 1 pair of earbuds/earphones

1 computer mouse (optional)

· 6-10 Dry Erase Markers (thin tip colored or black)

· Scissors

· 2 Glue Sticks

· 3-4 Black Felt Tip Pens or thin tipped markers (no Sharpies)

· 1 package of Twistable Type Colored pencils or something similar

· 1 Gallon Ziplock (open all supplies and place in this Ziplock)

Teachers will collect:

1 hand sanitizer (6-8 oz.)

1 small box of tissues

1 container of Clorox/Lysol cleaning wipes (something similar)

1 package of sharpened pencils (no mechanical pencils)

$6.00 for PTA Membership

Please email Mr. Wong if you have any questions about the supply list

a.wong@bonita.k12.ca.us

Classroom Rules, Consequences and Positives

Dear Parents,

As in any classroom, Rules, Consequences and Positives are the backbone of a strong classroom community. At Gladstone, we believe in high expectations so that your child may get the best education possible. Please read through and discuss the Classroom Rules, Consequences and Positives.

Thank you for your time and help.

Classroom Rules

1) Follow Directions of All Teachers

2) Respect Yourself and Others

3) Be a Responsible and Caring Student

4) Always Do Your Very Best

5) Come to School Prepared and Ready to Learn

Consequences

dot by name = Warning

1^st check = Behavior Note sent home/or Email and a Detention.

2^nd check = Email/Phone Call Home and Detention.

3^rd check = Referral to Principal's Office and Phone Call Home

*Serious offenses will result in the student being sent immediately

to the principal without any earlier warnings.

If a student receives a check(s), he/she may work off their check(s) by improving their behavior throughout the day.

Students that do not work off their check(s) will receive a Behavior Note or Email/ or phone call home describing the infraction.

The Behavior Note will be signed by the parent and returned the next day.

Positives J

*Verbal Praise *Picture Tickets *Lunch with me!

*Wong Bucks (Mini Society) *Team Points *Note Sent Home

*Recess Coupon *Phone call home

*Good Griffins

LBehavior NoteL

Dear Parent or Guardian,

Unfortunately_______________ received ____ check (s) by his or her name for the following reason:

Being disrespectful to a teacher, a student or a staff member at our school

Misbehaving during a lesson

Disrupting the learning process

Using profanity

Defacing school property

Disturbing others that are working

Student makes comments in class that interrupt the learning process

Other:_______________________________________________________

Please speak to your son or daughter about the importance of doing their best at school.

Please sign below and return this sheet to me the next day.

Thank you- for helping me, help your child.

Mr. Wong

Parent Signature: ________________________ Telephone # _______________

* Comments:

Mr. Wong’s Homework Policy

Why is homework important?

Homework allows students to practice skills and reinforce skills they have learned in school.

The homework assignments are also a useful communication tool for parents to see what skills the students are learning in school.

Homework provides practice in a number of 'life-skills' including time management, working independently, being responsible with necessary materials and tools, and problem solving.

When do I assign homework and what kind of homework will be assigned?

Homework is assigned Monday through Thursday.

On most nights, students will be assigned math fact practice, reading fluency practice, math lesson practice and to read independently for 30 minutes.

What are student responsibilities for homework?

Student copy their homework down in their Agenda and Homework Charts.

What are parent responsibilities?

Parents are to sign the homework chart, ONLY AFTER checking that it is completed.

Parents should provide a quiet place to work, supplies needed, and lots of encouragement.

Parents should write a note, email or call me if there’s a problem with the homework.

What if any part of the homework is not done?

Parents will be notified when their child has not completed a homework assignment. If homework is an ongoing issue, we will meet to discuss an action plan.