Mrs. Casey
Room 23
4th Grade
Welcome! Fourth grade is an exciting year that offers many new and interesting learning opportunities for the children. Together we will make fourth grade a great learning experience for your child.
If you ever have any questions or concerns please contact me.
School Phone Number – 708-448-1084
E-mail – ccasey@palos118.org
About Mrs. Casey
I have been teaching since 1987. I received my Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Northern Illinois University. I received my Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from National-Louis University in 1997. I have taught first grade, second grade, third grade, fourth grade, fifth grade, and seventh grade. I am married and have three daughters.
Mission For The Class
Respect * Responsibility * Honesty
When we know it’s up to us to do our work, do our best, keep our promises, choose our attitudes-that’s responsibility.
Respect is something we do- not just something we feel. We respect others by treating them in a way that says, “You are important to me!”
Truthfulness is a way of life, in which we are genuine in our character, and honest both in what we say and what we do.
These are the procedures of our classroom. these procedures are in effect at ALL times:
Always BE PREPARED FOR CLASS with supplies, homework, assignments and textbooks.
I have instituted a behavior policy to create a classroom climate which enables all children to learn. Each month, your child will receive a new behavior card which starts at 100 percent. When your child chooses to break a rule, they will receive a verbal warning. After the warning, if the behavior doesn't change, he/she will receive an "X" on their behavior card. This "X" will equal 2 points off his/her card. At the end of the month, you child will earn a behavior grade based on the direct grading scale and the number of points earned.
Things to Remember
Special Schedule
Monday – Music
Tuesday – Gym
Wednesday – Gym/Media/Computer
Thursday – Art
Friday – Gym
Friday Folders
Every Tuesday your child will bring home a Friday Folder. In this folder you will find notes, graded work, and work completed in class. Please take all papers out of the folder, sign any work that has a stamp requesting to sign and return, sign the parent signature sheet (states that you saw papers in folder) and return the folder empty the following day.
Reading Logs
It is the expectation that students read at least five nights for a minimum of 20 minutes. The 20 minute reading can be of the student’s choice. If the student is working on a book report, the reading they do for that can count toward their 20 minutes of reading. Reading logs are distributed at the beginning of each month and collected at the end of the month. I cannot accept any late reading logs.
Book Reports
Throughout the year the children will explore a different genre and have a book project. The project requirements will be sent home. The children usually are given 3-4 weeks to complete book reports. This is a great way for the children to be exposed to a variety of books and to enhance reading for meaning as well as enjoyment!!
Snacks
Included in our morning schedule will be a brief snack period. A healthy snack is suggested such as fruit, cheese and crackers, pretzels, or vegetable. Birthday treats are welcome. We have 20 children in our class. If your child celebrates a summer birthday, feel free to send in a birthday treat on their ˝ birthday.
Technology Links
Palos East Elementary School Home Page
Palos Community School District 118 Central Office
Triple A Math- Site has practice applications for various skills taught in each grade level.
Math Practice and Games
Brain Teasers
http://www.eduplace.com/math/brain/index.html
Gamequarium-Math games for all ages and levels
Mathcats – Great site to explore really big number.
http://www.mathcats.com/explore/reallybignumber.html
I Know That! – Check this site out and find out if you really do know that.
Kids Domain – This site is dedicated to kids. It is loaded with terrific ideas, educational games, fun resources, and much more.
White House For Kids
http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/whlife/index.html
National Geographic For Kids
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
A fun site where you answer questions and see if you know the answer. It’s a thinker.
Be sure to check out other teachers’ pages and see what kind of technology links they have. Lots to choose from!
Back to Fourth Grade Home Page
Updated: September, 2007
Web Page created by: Cathy Casey
Maintained by: Deb Balayti and Marcy BaschWritten for :
Palos Community Consolidated School District 118
Administrative Offices
8800 West 119th Street
Palos Park, Illinois 60464
Voice: 708.448.4800
Fax: 708.448.4880