Teacher Home Page - Marilyn Austin

Mrs. Austin    

Welcome to My Website

                                                    Below you will find general information about my expectations for your child  in my classroom. 

                                                      I hope to provide a safe and supportive environment for your child. It is also my goal 

                                  to provide an experience as rewarding as can be.                         

General Information

        Reading:    Theme 4  Tales to Tell    

 Focus:  Compare and Contrast / Theme 

                Grammar:  Adjectives that Compare

         Articles

        Action Verbs

          Math: Focus

         Addition and Subtaction / with and without regrouping

        Fractions and Decimals

Measurement

                Increase our Multiplication and Division skills        

  Language Arts:

Narrative Writing / Good Beginnings, Middle, and Endings

Social Studies: Natural Resources

Science:  Conservation and Matter

 Schedule for Specials: 

Homework :     Monday through Thursday your child will have a Spelling and Math assignment that is an extension of the lessons taught that week. When there are tests in Social Studies or Science, your child will be expected to study and review notes over the weekend. Test will be given during the week following that weekend. Assignments are always written in their assignment pads which are copied from the board.  PLEASE SIGN  There will be times when your child will be able to choose what they want to do each night out of choices given during the week.

Spelling- Study words every night along with whatever is assigned. Make it fun or like a game.

Math- Besides the assigned homework your child is to practice their addition/subtraction facts.They will also have to practice their Multiplication and Division facts for the 2,5,and 10 facts starting as soon as possible.

* If there are any questions concerning your child's homework or other purpose, send a note or call the school. I will do my best to answer your concerns as soon as possible. Please read with your child as many times as you can during the week, especially in the areas of Science and Social Studies. 

Contact Number: Polk School (945-4840) Ask for me and the secretaries will connect you to my room phone. If you need to contact Mrs. Hotchkiss who is my co-teacher this year, you can contact her through the same number.             

Progress Reports: Progress reports will go out as needed  and as dated on the school calendar. I will be sending home behavior reports as needed at this time.