Welcome to 4th Grade!
Fourth Grade is an amazing year filled with exciting subjects, fun activities, and challenging projects!
Hello! My name is Mrs. Lindsay Swan. I have a bachelors degree in Elementary Education and Junior High/Middle School Language Arts from Indiana State University. I also earned my masters degree in Literacy from Indiana State University. This is my 27th year of teaching. In that time, I have taught a variety of grades and subjects including: Reading Recovery, Third Grade, Fourth Grade, Sixth Grade Language Arts, and Seventh Grade Language Arts. I am married and have two children. My daughter and my son both attend Indiana State University. Go Sycamores! I enjoy watching a variety of sports including tennis, baseball, volleyball, and basketball. My two favorite vacation spots are Disney World and the beach. I love reading, traveling, and relaxing with my friends and family. I’m looking forward to an awesome school year and can’t wait to show you why fourth grade is my absolute favorite grade to teach.
Unit Objectives
Math: Place Value into the Millions, Adding & Subtracting Large Numbers & Fractions, Multi-Digit Multiplication, Long Division
Spelling: Spell grade appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed
Reading: Read a variety of genres and be able to describe characters, settings, and events in the story while learning grade appropriate vocabulary words
Writing: Write routinely for a variety of reasons including persuasive, expository, narrative, and informational
Grammar: Use language conventions correctly while focusing on sentence structure and the parts of speech
Science: Use directed inquiry to learn about life, earth, and space science
Social Studies: Develop an understanding of Indiana’s land, people, geography, history, statehood, and economy
Dates to Remember
Aug. 12-First Day of School
Aug. 26-2 Hour Delay (Teacher Professional Development)
Sept. 1- Labor Day. NO SCHOOL
Oct. 1- 2 Hour Delay (Teacher Professional Development)
Oct. 9- End of Grading Period 1
Oct. 10 & 13- Fall Break. NO SCHOOL
Oct. 21- Early Dismissal @ 1:45 (Parent Teacher Conferences)
Nov. 11- Veterans Day. NO SCHOOL
Nov. 26-28- Thanksgiving Vacation. NO SCHOOL
Dec. 19-End of Grading Period 2. Early Dismissal @ 1:45
Dec. 22-Jan. 2- Christmas Vacation. NO SCHOOL
- 24-Sharpened Pencils (mechanical are fine)
- 1-big eraser
- 1-box of colored pencils
- 1-package of markers
- 1-box of crayons
- 1-ruler
- 3-glue sticks
- 1-zippered pencil bag
- 1 sharp pointed scissors
- 4 dry erase markers/1 eraser
- 2-spiral notebooks (any color)
- 1-small art box
- 2-2 pocket folder (any color)
- 2 packages wide ruled loose leaf paper
- Never settle for less than your best.
- Treat others the way you would like to be treated.
- Listen when others are speaking.
- Raise your hand if you would like to speak.
- Be kind and respectful to others.
- Keep hands, feet, and other objects to yourself at all times.
- Do not run, skip, crawl, or hop in the classroom.
- Arrive to school each day with ALL of your books, supplies, and Chromebook (charged).
- Cell Phones are to remain silent and in lockers all day.
- Always try your BEST!
- Ask questions if you do not understand!
Weekly Specials Schedule
Monday: Art
Tuesday: Library
Wednesday: Computers
Thursday: PE
Friday: Music
Daily Schedule
8:00-8:30: AM Work
8:30-9:00: Intervention/Enrichment
9:00-9:50: Math
9:50-10:30: Specials
10:30-11:15: Finish Math/Spelling
11:15-11:55: Lunch/Recess
11:55-1:30: Language Arts
1:30-2:40: Science/Health/Social Studies
2:45: Dismiss
