Natasha Banales 520.696.5849 [email protected]. My Background I received my high school diploma from Ironwood Ridge High School. I have a Bachelor of.

Natasha Banales520.696.5849

[email protected]

My BackgroundI received my high school diploma from

Ironwood Ridge High School.I have a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary

Education from the University of Arizona.

My Teaching ExperiencesI am thrilled to spend my fourth year of

teaching as a Wilson Wrangler.This will also be my fourth year in the

Amphitheater School District.Two summers ago I had the opportunity to

spend two and a half weeks in the province of Zambales in the Philippines at the Aeta Children’s Home, teaching, playing, and learning with the native people of the Philippines.

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Teaching in the Philippines

GoalsHave fun, laugh, and learn something

new everyday!Feel successfulQuest for more knowledge Teach students the academic and social

skills they need to progress to the fifth grade.

To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment.

Expectations:Be RespectfulBe ResponsibleBe Problem Solvers

No tolerance for bullying or disruptive behavior

RewardsCouch PassEmail to parentStickers, pencils, extra recess, praise,

treats, etc.

Discipline and ConsequencesClass Dojo

SnacksIMPORTANT: We are a peanut-free

classroom!Fourth graders are growing! I allow

students to bring a healthy snack to have after specials.

If students want, they can bring snacks for the class.

(Due to school regulations, snacks must be store bought.)

BirthdaysIMPORTANT: We are a peanut-free classroom!

Birthday treats are welcome but not mandatory.

Please send in individual items such as cupcakes, cookies, popsicles.

Home baked goods are not allowed.

If you are bringing Eegee’s, please stay around to help serve.

Assignment BooksAssignment Books come home daily.It is a means of communication to and from

school.Please sign the assignment book every night.

Notify me by email if nothing is written on the assignment sheet.

See my webpage for homework assignments.

Math My Math TextbookMath JournalsMath Rotations

Extensions Centers

Language ArtsWriting

JournalsWriting is integrated into the reading programDaily Oral Language

Practices grammar rules, conventions, and parts of speech.

SpellingEmphasis: Correct spelling in daily writing.Students will be tested every Friday on their spelling

words. Spelling City is a great website to help students learn the

spelling words. You can find the link on my webpage.Handwriting should be legible.

Social Studies with Miss BanalesUS regionsAll about Arizona

History GeographyCivics/GovernmentEconomics (Tourism, current events, etc.)Behavioral Studies (Cultural influences)Geography

Science with Mrs. Smerz

Scientific Method/InventionsScience as inquiryHistory and nature of scienceLife sciencePhysical scienceEarth and space science

TechnologyStudents will visit the computer lab

weekly.

They will learn basic computer skills including keyboarding, word processing, inserting clip art and pictures, saving to a jump drive and/or the school server, communications and presentation skills.

They will be working with Microsoft Office as well as the Internet.

Specialist Schedule

Monday: P.E. – Wear SneakersTuesday: MusicWednesday: ArtThursday: LibraryFriday: Computer

ClubsScience ClubAeronautics Engineering ClubRobotics ClubChoirBand or OrchestraDrama ClubChess Club

HomeworkHomework is posted daily on my webpage.

Math– expect 20 minutes Monday-Thursday.

Science and SS – occasional homework– incomplete class work is homework. Expect projects.

Language Arts – Spelling homework nightly – tests on Friday. Roots tests on Thursday.

Reading – Read 20-30 minutes each night. Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary tests on Friday.

GradesStandards based scale: 1-4 and A-FLate Work: Will not be accepted after 2

weeksLate project: Marked down each dayGrades are on the parent portal

Check the Wilson webpage for directions on how to access the Parent Portal.

CommunicationWeekly email newsletterEmail is the best way to contact meAssignment BooksClass Dojo Messenger4th Grade Wranglers Facebook Group

Search 4th Grade Wranglers

Book OrdersYour order helps us get free

classroom materials. Your child gets excited about

reading and booksIf you would like to purchase as a

gift, I can accommodate you, just call or e-mail!

Order online for a $5 coupon!!

Field TripsWe have lots of fun field trips planned for this

year!Our two biggest field trips will be to Phoenix

and Bisbee/Tombstone.Please consider making your tax credit

donation to our 4th grade.

Tax CreditYou simply write a check for $200 ($400 if

married and filing jointly) and send it to our school. You will receive a receipt to turn in at the time of filing your taxes.

Funds are designated to supplies are used to do just that. Other funds are used to scholarship students for field trips. Sometimes funds are put directly into an account for a teacher or subject; those funds are then used to purchase supplies for specific classroom needs.

Boot Drive and Community PartnersBoot Drive and Chili Cook-Off: Donate money

to the school in any amount.Box TopsTarget Red CardFry’s Card

Additional InfoSpirit day is every Friday. Remind your child

to wear a Wilson shirt.Please encourage your child to bring a water

bottle.We will order class t-shirts for field trips.

The cost is $6.

Before you leave…Please write your child a quick note in their

journal. Please complete the yellow information sheet and

volunteer form.Please stop by the classroom wish list on the

white board outside the door. Thanks!

THANK YOU!!I would like to thank you in advance for your

support. I look forward to having an amazing year with

your child!