Welcome to Mr. Berglund's 
Fourth Grade Class

Together we make a difference.  

Together we truly can make a difference!  The education of your child is like a triangle, and all three sides must be present for it to be a successful process.  You, as the parent, are a crucial component.  I, as the teacher, am willing to do all I can in the process.  Your child must be willing to do his/her part. If we all work together we can achieve great things.

Fourth grade is a big adjustment from third grade.  I will work very hard at helping your child become organized in order to succeed.  We have assignment books, which your child will be filling out throughout the day.  The daily assignments will be put on the front board. Your child will copy all assignments into his/her assignment book.   I have found that lack of organizational skills is one of the most significant reasons for poor grades in fourth grade, so we work on this daily in the hopes of developing good work habits early.

Most work done in fourth grade will be written in complete sentence form.  The question should be restated within the answer.  This helps the students associate the question being asked with the relevant answer.  We will be working on this skill all year, but children should get so used to this procedure that it becomes second nature.

If your child is absent I encourage someone to pick up homework.  Perhaps a brother or sister in the building , a responsible neighbor child, or a parent who is out and about could pick it up.  If this is not possible, your child should copy all assignments from the front board, from the previous day, upon returning. 

If there are extenuating circumstances and homework cannot be completed on time, please let me know.  I am reasonable and realize that family emergencies come up and am willing to make allowances when such occasions make it necessary

RULES

1.  Respect other people's property.

2.  Raise your hand and wait to be called on before speaking. 

3.  No note passing!

4.  Stay in your seat while the teacher is talking.

5.  Treat others the way you want to be treated.

6.   Don't use foul language.

Weekly Itinerant Schedule

Monday     P.E.

Tuesday    Music

Wednesday     Music

Thursday     Art or Computers  (By semester.) 

Friday P.E.  

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