4th Grade - Mrs. Ramsey

Mrs. Ramsey
2008 Wichita Diocese New Teacher of the Year
Room Parents: Julie Joy, Angela Flaherty

Mrs. Ramsey's Fourth Grade Class

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Our Bullying Program
This is just a reminder as to our bullying procedures. We have also added a new program for this year, which will start up soon, “Second Step.”

“Second Step”
Starting soon, we will be doing activities to prevent bullying. We have had in place a program  alled “Second Step.” The program is set up that a situation will be read, and students will give  heir input as to how the problem should be handled. I will also be putting in the weekly  newsletter the topic that was covered, so you at home will be informed.

As always, if there is any situation that cannot be handled with talking it over with your child first, then contact me so I am able to intervene.

“Living Our Faith” Basket
In our classroom there is a basket called “Living Our Faith” basket. The basket is used for 3 purposes: 1) respecting others, 2) good acts, and 3) prayer intentions.

First, respecting others. If throughout the day there are any concerns with other students or  problems your child is having, they are encouraged to put it on a note card and drop it in the “Living Our Faith” basket. I will then read these and address the issues with the student(s) involved. They will need to sign their name at the bottom so I know who I need to talk with; otherwise I can’t fix the problem.

Also in the “Living Our Faith” basket they are encouraged to write compliments about other classmates. For example, if someone out at recess was feeling left out and one of the classmates came over and played with them, I would encourage the person feeling left out to write it down on the note card and place it in the basket. Those kinds of behaviors are encouraged!

Third, the basket is also used for prayer requests. If there is something they would like to pray for write it on the note card and place it in the basket. Then, we will include those prayer petitions the next morning. I will be checking the basket daily! This is how we can show the students who are living out their faith-- daily prayer and striving to live like Jesus Christ wants us to live. 

McDonald’s Reading Program
Please read as many books as you can for the McDonald’s Reading Program. I know I am only requiring 4 books for a free Happy Meal, but if we want a class party we will have to read many more books that exceed everyone’s 4 books. It is up to them to make a McDonald’s Party happen!!! Keep filling out your reading logs, even after you have reached your 4 books.