Welcome to the 2009-2010 school year at Comfort Elementary School.

Discipline Plan
Dear Parents,

In order to provide the students with the excellent educational climate they deserve, a Classroom Discipline Plan has been developed to help ensure a successful school year. It includes both rights and responsibilities for a positive learning environment. This plan has been provided to be read by both students and parents.

EXPECTATIONS

1. I have the right to a quiet, distraction-free environment.
I have the responsibility to control my talking and to not distract others.

2. I have the right to a safe environment.
I have the responsibility to keep my hands, feet, etc. to myself.

3. I have the right to receive directions.
I have the responsibility to listen carefully and follow directions the first time
they are given.

4. I have the right to be successful.
I have the responsibility to be prepared with my work and materials needed
for class.

5. I have the right to have myself and my property respected.
I have the responsibility to respect myself, others, and their property.

It is in the best interest of your child that we work together in all aspects of his or her education. Please review the Classroom Discipline Plan with your child, sign, and return the attached form.

Thank you for your support of the plan.

Sincerely,
John U. Miller






Discipline Plan for Mr. Miller's Fourth Grade Class, Room D72

Classroom Rules

1. Enter and leave the room quietly.
2. Be courteous and respectful to yourself, other students, and the teacher.
3. Behave in a manner which will allow you and others to learn.
4. Follow instructions promptly and work independently.
5. Avoid disturbing others during work time.
6. Keep your hands, arms, and feet to yourself.
7. Follow all school rules and classroom procedures.

If You Choose to Break a Rule:

First, Second, Third Time: Lose one "Good Behavior" ticket each.
Fourth Time: Name on board. Warning.
Fifth Time: One check. Write offense in folder to
report to parents. No recess.
Sixth Time: Two checks. Write offense in folder.
Separation from group. Work completed
individually.
Seventh Time: Three checks. Parents contacted.
Eight Time: Four checks. Visit principal.

Severe disruption: Student sent immediately to the office.



Rewards for Good Behavior

Praise (daily)
Directed activity time at end of week for students who demonstrate "Good Behavior."
Positive notes home (random)
Various other positive rewards throughout the school year

Student: I have read this classroom discipline plan and understand it.
I will honor it at all times.

Signed ____________________________ Date __________________

Parents: My child has discussed the classroom discipline plan with me.
I understand it and support it.

Signed ____________________________









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Fourth Grade Herald
Weekly News
Family Reading Night, Tuesday, March 9 at 5:30! Native American Author Tim Tingle.
Noticias semanales
Noche de Lectura Familiar, Martes, 9 de marzo a las 5:30!
Native American Autor Tim Tingle.
Reminders
Please remind your child to complete homework each day, and encourage your child to practice their multiplication facts every night.
Students should also be reading nightly for at least 15 minutes.
Recordatorios
Por favor recuerde a su nino para completar su tarea cada dia y anime lo a practicar sus tablas de multiplicar cada noche.
Los estudiantes también deben leer todas las noches durante al menos 15 minutos.
Quote of the Week

“No man ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.”
Calvin Coolridge
"Ningún hombre es honrado por lo que recibió. Honor ha sido la recompensa por lo que él dio. "
Calvin Coolridge March 8th-12th, 2010
Comfort Elementary School
PO Box 157
605 Third Street
Comfort, Texas 78013
830-995-6410
Principal – Mrs. Willson
Asst. Principal – Mr. McConnell
Fourth Grade team
Edith Garza
Edith.Garza@comfort.txed.net
John Miller
John.miller@comfort.txed.net
Trudi Oliphant
Trudi.Oliphant@comfort.txed.net
Laura Wilson
Laura.Wilson@comfort.txed.net
Valerie Yeschke
Valerie.Yeschke@comfort.txed.net
Conference time/hora de conferencia:
1:25-1:55
What we are studying this week…
Reading: Skill: Author’s Purpose
Language Arts: Composition Writing/Skill:
Limericks
Texas History: Texas Colonies
Math: Review/Test Topic 14 Polygons/triangles
Science: Fossils

Lectura: Proposito del autor
Artes del Lenguaje: Composición Escrita/
Limerick
La historia de Texas: Colonias de Texas
Matemáticas: Examen /Prueba de la Tema 14 polígonos / triángulos
Ciencia: Los fósiles


Spelling Words/
Palabras de Ortografía

Unit 27 VCV
Unidad 27 VCV

Upcoming Events

Party Day – See childs individual teacher for specific details.
Friday, March 12th Early release for spring break 1:20 p.m.



Dia de Fiesta – habla con el maestro/maestro de detalles specificos.
Viernes, 12 de marzo los estudiantes salen temprano por vacaciones de primavera al
1:20 pm

Spelling Words
Words with VCV Pattern


1. cabin 12. cousin
2. robin 13. prison
3. cover 14. habit
4. planet 15. busy
5. visit 16. sweltering
6. finish 17. gymnasium
7. salad 18. attic
8. seven 19. patent
9. exact 20. installed
10. modern 21. local
11. limit