Welcome to 4R

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I am from Hamilton, New Zealand.

I have one older sister, and one younger brother.

I have a Diploma of Teaching and a Bachelor of Education.

Mr Shane Ross

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I Have Been in Korea Around Ten Years.

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Classroom lifeI promote team work and co-operation as well as individual

achievement.

I value creativity, hard work, and fun in education.I aim to help your children develop spiritually and socially as

well as academically. I want them to become life long learners.

Balance is important.We play games outside that promote fair play, equal opportunity, and

responsibility.

We have regular bible focus which ties into our

real lives.

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The 8 Day Cycle

I will notify you via Email of the following week’s specials

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Our Class Essential Agreement:We Agree to:

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Fourth Grade Program of InquiryWho We Are

Central Idea:

What we believe and value is a part of who we areLines of Inquiry:1.What we believe and value2.How beliefs influence the way we behave3.The impact of beliefs and values on society

How We Express Ourselves

Central Idea:

Poetry is a universal form of expressionLines of Inquiry:1. Different types of poetry2. Structures in poetry3. Interpreting poetry4. Ourselves as poets

Where We Are In Place and Time

Central Idea:

Ancient civilizations have influenced modern society

Lines of Inquiry:1. The history of ancient civilizations2. How artifacts can help us understand the past3. How the past and present are connected

How the World Works

Central Idea:

People use natural forces in practical waysLines of Inquiry:1. The properties of magnets and the magnetic force fields2. Properties of electrical energy and electrical circuits3. The relationship between magnetism and electrical energy4. Practical applications of magnetism and electricity

How We Organize Ourselves

Central Idea:

Governmental systems and decisions can promote or deny equal opportunities and social justice

Lines of Inquiry:1. Types of governance2. Principles of human rights and social justice3. The effect of institutional behavior and attitudes on social justice

Sharing the Planet

Central Idea:The living and non-living components of ecosystems are interdependentLines of Inquiry:1. Types of ecosystems2 The delicate balance of life within ecosystems3. How humans benefit from ecosystems4. The importance of protecting ecosystems

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HomeworkA policy of the Elementary School here at GSIS is to have 10 minutes of homework per grade. Therefore, fourth grade is expected to have

40 minutes each night.

Any homework will be posted on out class blog at:www.http://g4rosstable.blogspot.kr/

Students can complete homework on paper also.

Homework is taken into account in report card grades

Email: rosss@gsis.sc.kr

Contact the office to arrange a meeting for specific discussion

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Please follow us on Twitter @g4rosstable

Your child will be Tweeting, so you should a “follow” him or her too.

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Working Together

An important reminder for helping with homework:Never Work Harder Than Your Child.

My philosophy is that parents are the first teachers

During this year we will be having field trips to support our learning,please feel free to volunteer if you are able to chaperone at a later date.

Also, one parent will be selected as a “Room Parent” for 4R.Parent/Teacher conferences will be on Oct. 24.

Thank you for supporting your child’s education in 4th Grade.

Please read and reply to the letter on your child’s desk.

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