A new year...welcome to 4th grade!

I have been teaching at Dickinson Elementary since 1999 and still feel we have the best school around.  We have a connected and fun staff, supportive parents, and wonderful students.  

Building avid readers, awesome mathematicians, creative leaders, and happy students continues to be my goal.  Fostering a love for learning, encouraging positive choices and building a growth mindset are so important for a great year!  We work as a team:  student, parent, teacher and we all have the same goal - student success!  Looking forward to another amazing year.

4th grade goals and expectations-

Teacher Goals-  I will create a classroom community where:

• Each child feels safe, valued, and cared for
• Mutual respect is given to adults and classmates
• Students are encouraged to think critically and creatively
• Students receive instruction that is consistent, purposeful and relevant

Student Expectations-  The students are expected to:

• Be courteous, kind and respectful
• Be accountable and responsible for their own learning and work
• Come to school prepared and willing with a growth mindset
• Follow school and community agreements
• Take risks in their learning, make mistakes, and keep trying
• Believe in themselves and have fun!

Family Support-  You can support your child and the school by:

• Making sure your child gets adequate sleep and a good breakfast
• Having your child read and have fun playing some online math games each night
• Encouraging responsibility and good study habits
• Helping your child learn to positively resolve conflicts and respect adults and peers
• Talking with your child about his/her school activities