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reislord4th@gmail.com

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Mrs. Reis and Family

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Mrs. Lord and Family

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Gym - Mr. Couretas
Music - Ms. McKeever
Media - Mrs. Morrison
Art - Ms. Lamesch

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Mrs. Reis

I’m so excited to begin my 23rd year of teaching at Morse. During my years at Morse, I’ve taught third, fourth, and fifth grades. My personal learning journey includes both a Bachelors and Masters degree from Michigan State University. Go Spartans!

Although I’ve always lived in the Detroit Metro area, my family has called Rochester their home for the last 19 years. My husband, Erik, and I live with our two children, Jack and Libby. Libby will be in 3rd grade this year, and Jack is 16 heading into 11th grade. Our family hobbies include movies, traveling, playing games, and reading.

Mrs. Lord

I am looking forward to my 23rd year of teaching here at Morse, and going into my 25th year of teaching overall. As a graduate of Troy schools myself (from 1st-12 grade), I love being a part of this community. I received my Bachelors and Masters degrees from Michigan State University and am a devoted Spartan fan!

My husband (Eric) and I live in Rochester with our daughter Morgan, who will be starting 10th grade this year, and our son Evan, who will be a senior this year. We enjoy spending time as a family outdoors when we can, biking, swimming, skiing, and walking our 5 year old dog Molly.

We look forward to working with my new families and students throughout the course of the 2022-2023 school year!

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9:09-4:07 (Full Day)
10:39-4:07 (Late Start)
9:09-12:59 (Half Day)

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For families new to Troy School District: Schoology parent access codes are imported manually. Therefore, codes may not be available immediately upon completing enrollment. Please be patient and check periodically to see if codes have been updated for your students. If you have not reset your password for this year, you must log onto Schoology to reset your password.

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Fourth Grade Supplies

· (3) Composition Notebooks

· (2) Blue Folder

· (2) Red Folder

· (2) Yellow Folder

· (2) Packs of pencils (12 count or higher)

· (3) Black Flair Pens

· Set of markers

· Set of crayons

· Pack of erasers (2 count or higher)

· Drippy glue (not for Lord/Reis)

· Pack of glue sticks (6 pack or higher)

· Package of dry erase markers (2 pack or more)

· Package of post it notes

· Scissors

· Protractor

· Ruler

· Boxes of Kleenex

· Container of Lysol Wipes

· Set of headphones or earbuds

· Bottles of Hand Sanitizer

· Roll of Paper Towel (not for Lord/Reis)

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We have 3 expectations that we expect each student to follow.
1. The students must be SAFE and IN CONTROL
2. The students must be RESPECTFUL to others
3. The students are expected to be RESPONSIBLE LEARNERS

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IPads are to be used for school purposes only.  As a parent of children ourselves, we find it is important to minimize technology use to less than 2 hours per day.  At school, iPad use is usually 30-45 minutes.  The 2 hour limit is what is suggested by the American Pediatric Association.

IPads should come to school every day with 100% charge.  Headphones are also required.  We use the iPads on a daily basis, and we do not have extra if the iPad is not charged or at home.  Please leave the charger and cord at HOME.  Too often, students have brought their chargers to school and then they mysteriously disappear.

Please consider buying the $10 insurance for the iPad if you have not already done so.  This helps significantly if the iPad is damaged.

If an iPad is lost, it is important that you notify me as soon as possible.  Our technology department can ping the iPad to find out the location.  If the iPad loses charge, the ping is no longer going to work.

It is important that the students understand that they are responsible for the content on their iPads.

We frequently "sweep" the iPads to make sure the students aren't finding themselves in internet places that they shouldn't be.

Please, as a parent/guardian, look through your child's iPad.  Please take a close look at:
1. Pictures/videos
2. Web searches
3. Apps that have been downloaded
4. Emails
5. Notes

Any concerns about the iPad, please let us know.

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We use the Units of Study written by Lucy Calkins and the Teacher's College at Columbia University.

Each year, the curriculum is changing and evolving to best suit the needs of the students in the classroom.

While the content shifts ever so slightly each year, the mode of delivery and expectations of the students remain the same.

Overall, we want to strengthen the students abilities in fluency, accuracy, and comprehension, while building their love of reading.

The students will read both digital and print books.  The students will also be required time dedicated to reading independently both at school and at home.

Part of the reading block during the school day will allow for small groups and individual one-on-one time.  The students will be working with me to strengthen the skills they need to scaffold along the literacy progressions.

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Math homework will be given *ALMOST* everyday.  As we work through our lessons, some will take more than one day to work through.  The days that we need to carry over to the next day, there will be no homework.  Expected homework pages will be explained each week as weplan.
***HOWEVER, the homework packet for math will go home on the first day of each new unit*** These packets will "live" in the students' red folders.  This way, if your schedule gets crazy and homework for the night cannot be accomplished, you can work on it the next day, or work on it ahead of time, provided the student understands the concept.  The packets will be collected AT THE END OF THE UNIT.

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*Reflex Math
*Spelling City
*Epic
*Kahoot

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Similarly to reading, we use the Units of Study for writing as well.

The students use our block of time during writing to learn a small mini lesson then apply what they learning to a writing piece (or pieces) that they are working on.

In 4th Grade the big focus of writing in the volume and the content of the piece they are creating.  We want them to develop the stamina to write from beginning to end, without omitting the details that capture the true essence of their sample.

The students will each have their own journals where they will write, write, write!  Over the course of the school year, they will fill the pages of several journals.  We will encourage them to take their journals home to share their work with their families.

Mechanics are also a part of learning to write.  We will focus on developing complex sentences with commas and dialogue.  We will work hard to include proper punctuation and capital letters.  Spelling will also be worked on weekly.

As with reading, writing will also occur in both print and digital formats. The students will publish several pieces on their iPads to familiarize themselves with typing and sustaining stamina to create an entire writing piece over the course of a given time.

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There are several forms inside of the red folder that need to be filled out this week. Please return the paperwork back to school as soon as possible. Thank you.

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Will be sent home to finish at home, and returned to school the next day.

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September 1st - We are hopeful this will be our first day of school. 

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September 1st - We are hopeful this will be our first day of school. 

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FULL DAY of School

9:09-4:07

The students will have lunch.

***THIS YEAR, lunch and breakfast are NOT free for everyone.  Inside of the Red Folders, you will find an application for Free/Reduced lunch.  We encourage everyone to fill it out and submit it to the office.  ***

Please make sure to communicate with your child about their mode of transportation.

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The Food Service Department accepts applications for free and reduced meals throughout the school year. If you believe you may qualify for free and reduced meals, please view the free and reduced Instructions below and complete an application.

Information

Applications can be mailed or turned into the Food Service Office at 4420 Livernois, Troy, MI 48098 or to the front office of your child's school.

Both breakfast and lunch are included in the free and reduced meal program.

All breakfast and lunch options are included in the free/reduced meal program. A breakfast includes a grain, fruit and milk. Lunch includes an entree, fruit, vegetable side, and milk.

Entree options for secondary schools include:
Daily special, pizza, hamburger/cheeseburger/vegetable burger, grab n go sandwiches, Bosco Sticks, chicken sandwiches, chicken nuggets, chicken tenders, build your own wraps and premium salads.

A la carte items, including snack bar items and extra entrees are full price.

French fries are an additional $1.00 with a meal.

A reduced lunch costs $0.40 for all grade levels

A reduced breakfast costs $0.30 for all grade levels

Elementary Meal Prices

Student Breakfast $2.00

Reduced Breakfast $0.30

Student Lunch $3.00

Reduced Lunch $0.40

Secondary Meal Prices

Student Breakfast $2.00

Reduced Breakfast $0.30

Student Lunch $3.50-$4.00

Reduced Lunch $0.40

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Free & Reduced Lunch Program - Troy School District

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The Food Service Department accepts applications for free and reduced meals throughout the school year. If you believe you may qualify for free and reduced meals, please view the free and reduced Instructions below and complete an application.

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For math, we use Math Expressions.

We have 8 units that we work through during the course of the year.  The units include place value, rounding, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, estimation, problem solving, measurement, fractions, decimals, and geometry.

It is extremely important to help your child with their fact families.  Beginning with addition and subtraction, and moving onto multiplication and division.  We find that as the 4th grade curriculum becomes more demanding, the fluency of facts relieves some pressure from the more complex material (long division for example).

Morse does have a school wide app called Reflex Math. Each child will have an account set up the first week of school. We encourage the students to play the app and work towards mastery of their facts. Please look for their username and password within the first few days of school. If they have already been working with Reflex over the summer, please do not worry if I wipe their account and they need to start over. I want to make sure that they are progressing under my supervision and I want all students in my classroom to start from the beginning.

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Science is a great content to teaching using inquiry.  The students will spend their time in science asking questions, designing investigations, collecting data, doing research, and interpreting their results.

We have 3 major areas of study in science.
1. Earth Science - we focus on erosion and changes in the Earth.  The students take a closer look at their own surroundings and determine how the Earth has changed and evolved over time.
2. Physical Science - we focus on energy and waves.  The students take a close look at energy and determine what type of energy it is.  The students will be creating a Rube Goldberg project to demonstrate their understandings.
3. Life Science - we focus on vision and eye sight. The students take a close look at how the eye works and understand how it is connected to the brain to interpret what we see. We also look into animal adaptations to understand what defenses animals have to help them catch or hide from prey.

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This year, we are embarking on a new Social Studies curriculum.

The curriculum will have the students using deeper thinking skills while they learn about the world around them.

We will begin with a civics unit, where the students will learn all about the national, state and local government. They will then learn about Michigan beyond statehood. We will finish with Michigan markets and migration.

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September 1st - Full Day
September 2nd - No School
September 5th - No School
September 7th - Curriculum Night 6-7 PM - 4th Grade will be presenting in the Media Center
September 9th - Spirit Wear Sale Ends
September 28th - Half Day 12:59 dismissal

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We have 2 recesses where children can have a snack if they would like.  We encourage healthy options (granola, yogurt, goldfish, apples, carrots, etc.)
Please NO JUNK FOOD or SODA.
Students are responsible for their OWN snack.

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The new password uses the following format:
First Initial Last Initial = (equal sign) 6 digit birthdate (mmddyy)

EXAMPLE: John Doe, Date of Birth July 09, 2011 – Password: jd=070911

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9:09 - School begins
9:09-9:25 - Morning Meeting and Morning work
9:25-10:20 - Math
10:20-11:05 - Specials
11:05-11:25- Recess and Snack
11:25-12:50 - Reading
12:50-1:30 - Recess and Lunch
1:30-2:30 - Science or Social Studies
2:30-2:45- Recess
2:45-3:45 - Writing
3:45-3:55 - Read Aloud
3:55- 4:07 - Pack up and dismissal

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Begins on August 30th - even though the link will work prior to the 30th. Online or paper orders are accepted. Please make checks payable to Morse PTO. Sale will end on September 9th. This is the only time of year that Morse hosts a Spirit Wear Sale.

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