Burback Bugle

Room 201

Where Essential Outcomes and Critical Thinking Meet

Essential Information

Dates To Remember

AUGUST 2009 – JUNE 2010

AUGUST

24 Back to School Night 5:00PM - 7:15PM
25 First day of classes for regular and special education students in grades 1-8
31 First full day of attendance for kindergarten students
 

SEPTEMBER

7 Labor Day Holiday– NO SCHOOL
23 Half-day Inservice Day – NO SCHOOL IN AFTERNOON
 

OCTOBER

1 Half-day Parent-Teacher Conferences – NO SCHOOL IN AFTERNOON
2 Full-day Parent-Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL ALL DAY
12 Columbus Day Holiday – NO SCHOOL
 

NOVEMBER

2 Full-day Institute Day – NO SCHOOL
13 End of first trimester
25 Non-attendance Day – NO SCHOOL
26 Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL
27 Thanksgiving Break – NO SCHOOL
 

DECEMBER

18 Winter break begins at end of day
 

JANUARY

4 School resumes
18 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday – NO SCHOOL
27 Half-day Inservice Day - NO SCHOOL IN AFTERNOON
 

FEBRUARY

4 Half-day Parent-Teacher Conferences – NO SCHOOL IN AFTERNOON
5 Full-day Parent-Teacher Conferences – NO SCHOOL ALL DAY
15 Presidents Day Holiday – NO SCHOOL
19 End of the second trimester
 

MARCH

19 Spring Break begins at end of day
29 School resumes
 

APRIL

2 Non-attendance Day – NO SCHOOL
16 Third mid-trimester

MAY

5 Half-day Inservice Day – NO SCHOOL IN AFTERNOON
28 Student Non-attendance Day – NO SCHOOL
31 Memorial Day Holiday – NO SCHOOL
 

JUNE

4 End of the third trimester
4 Last day of school (if no emergency days are used)

Einstein Elementary

1100 Laurie Lane, Hanover Park, IL 60133

Phone: (630) 736-2500

 Einstein Elementary has celebrated more than 25 years of excellence.  Please join the P.T.A. and offer to help out with one of their projects, or in our own classroom, or in the library.

We need your involvement.

Room 201

Mr. David Burback

Please feel free to reach me with any questions or concerns that you may have.  You may e-mail me directly at (DavidBurback@sd54.org), send a note to school with your child, or simply call me at 630-736-2459.

Critical Thinking Phrase

I can (Word Bank) what __________ is with the following example…

Word Bank

Apply  Compare  Conclude  Connect  Contrast  Defend  Demonstrate  Describe  Determine  Dispute  Evaluate  Explain Hypothesize Identify  Infer  Interpret Justify List  Model  Predict  Question  Reconstruct  Relate  Show  Solve  Summarize  Translate  Visualize Uncover 

Success in 4^th Grade

It is important that your child is prepared for class with a good attitude, homework, and supplies each and every day.  Our class is a community and our students must learn to work cooperatively.  Kindness and consideration help make this classroom safe and pleasant for everyone.

 It is my job to do my best to ensure that your child succeeds.  I cannot do it alone.  Your attitude toward school is as important as your child’s.  I will try my best to make this an exciting and meaningful experience for your child.  Together we can enjoy our time spent in fourth grade.

Assignment Calendar & Take-Home Folder

 4^th grade students receive an Assignment Calendar each month.  Each day your child should record any homework under the correct subject, and take home any reminders or notes.  At the start of the school year, all students must get a daily parent signature in their Assignment Calendar.  This helps to develop the habit of filling it out.  Their calendar is an important step in success with homework.  Please help your child see the importance organization offers.  The calendar is also a good place for quick notes to be exchanged between parent and teacher.

We use a take-home folder.  Each night your child should be bringing this folder home.  Inside should be the night’s homework, as well as, any letters to the parents.  Please check your child’s folder nightly.

Homework

You can expect your child to have homework most evenings.  I explain each item before it goes home and I allow time for questions after distributing it to the students.  In 4^th grade, anywhere from 15-45 minutes of homework is suggested.  It is important for your child to have support in this area.  Please help your child to develop the discipline necessary to complete the assigned homework each night.  Missing work may result in make-up time during a “working lunch” or another special activity.  Additionally, a note will be sent home if your child is missing four assignments.  Should your child reach a total of five missing assignments a conference will be scheduled.

Grades

If your child’s paper has been graded, their grade will generally be presented in fraction form located at the top of the page.  Simply, the fraction displays the number correct over the total number possible.  For example, 95/100 equals a grade of 95% or an A.  On many assessments, I will require your child to share their work with you.  After sharing, I ask that they return the assessment with your signature for verification.  The grading scale for my class is as follows:

 A       100-90%

B        89-80%

C        79-70%

D       69-60%

F        59-0%

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