Introducing+Ms.+Yenne

= = =Welcome to Ms. Yenne's Fourth Grade Class!=

My name is Ms. Yenne and I've been a teacher for 11 years. I taught at Washington Elementary for 10 years, and at West Elementary for 1 year. I've always taught P.E., so this is my first year in a classroom. I'm excited that we get to go on this 4th grade adventure together!
 * Who I am:**

I have two children. My son Paul is 21 and goes to school at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. He is studying to be an elementary school teacher. My daughter is 18 and she is going to Colorado State University in Collins. She is studying to be a psychologist. I have one brother who lives with his family in California. I have a dog named Carly. She is a 6 year old cattle dog mix that we got at the pound. I have two cats: Katie is 14 and Joie is 9.


 * Who you are:** We're going to fill this part in together! For right now, you are all learners who are going to grow in 4th grade. You're going to amaze me, your parents, and yourselves with how much you're going to learn this year. I can't wait to watch that happen!


 * Who we will be together:** Together we are going to be a caring community. We are going to be people who take care of ourselves by doing our best, working hard, and having fun. We are going to take care of each other by encouraging each other and helping each other be the best we can be. We are going to take care of our school by making sure that our "stuff" and our building are treated with respect. We are going to have fun together as our brains and bodies grow!

I have high expectations for all of my students this year. The fourth grade curriculum is challenging, and I know that you will feel pushed at times. I want you to know that you are safe in my class, emotionally, physically, and intellectually, so you can take risks without being afraid. I want you to be the best person that you can be, and I'm here to help you figure out how to do that. I promise that I will come to school prepared to give you my best, and I would like for you to come prepared to give your best.
 * My expectations:**

It's important that you do your best to get to school on time every day. If you are ill, we will gather your missed work for you so that you don't get behind the rest of the class.

Homework: We will have homework many nights. The purpose of the homework is to reinforce what we've been learning in class. When you do the homework, you'll have more practice, and you'll improve your skills. If you get stuck on a problem, please just write "stuck" on it and have your parent or guardian initial it. It will help me to know what we need to work on, and you won't be marked down for it.

Planners: Planners are an important tool for you and an important way for me to communicate with your parents. They give you the chance to practice organizational skills (I have a planner/calendar that I type in every day). They also are a place for me to tell your parents what a great job you're doing, and give them news about events in our class and school.