Welcome to 4th Grade!

Hi! My name is Mrs. Amber Wolfe and I am your child's fourth grade math teacher.  I am also the lead gifted teacher for CMSA. This is my ninth year teaching at Centerra Mirage STEM Academy.  Prior to fourth grade, I taught second grade and preschool at CMSA.  I have a bachelors degree in Elementary Education with an early childhood endorsement.  My husband and I have three sons who have all attended school in the Avondale Elementary School District.

I'm excited to be your child's teacher this year and watch them grow academically and socially throughout the year.  Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.

I look forward to meeting you all soon!  

Contact Information:

Amber Wolfe

awolfe@chooseAESD.org

(623) 772-4800 (school office)

Or message me through the Class Dojo app

Class Schedule:

7:35am                   Tardy Bell 

7:35 - 7:45am        Attendance / Morning Announcements 

7:45 - 8:25am        Specials (Technology, STEM, or P.E.)

8:25 - 9:08am        Block 1 (Wolfe HR - Math)       

9:08 - 9:48am        Interventions  

9:48 - 10:03am      Recess

10:03 - 11:00am     Block 1 (Wolfe HR - Math)

11:00 - 11:35am     Recess/Lunch

11:35 - 1:20pm      Block 2 (Wolfe HR - ELA / Writing)

1:20 - 3:00pm        Block 3 (Wolfe HR - Science / Social Studies)

3:00pm                  Dismissal                 

Wednesday Schedule:

7:35am                   Tardy Bell 

7:35 - 7:45am          Attendance / Morning Announcements

7:45 - 8:45am          Block 1 (Wolfe HR - SEL, Science Buddies, Math)

8:45 - 9:35am          Block 2 (Wolfe HR - Science / Social Studies)       

9:05 - 10:05am        Week B - Gifted / Specials      

10:05 - 10:25am      Block 2 (Wolfe HR - Science / Social Studies)

10:25 - 10:30am      Block 3 (Wolfe HR - ELA / Writing)

10:30 - 11:00am      Recess / Lunch

11:00 - 11:45am      Block 3 (Wolfe HR - ELA / Writing)

11:45am                  Dismissal

Helpful Websites (click on the title):

Class Dojo: behavior tracking and communication tool

Epic: an online library (Class Code: rzx4339)

Google Classroom: students complete and turn in assignments and receive feedback

iReady: personalized math and reading instruction

IXL: math and reading practice

Prodigy: math practice game (Class Code: D84274F)

Zearn: math practice that aligns with our math curriculum (Class Code: NW3H8X)

For your child's login information, please contact me and I will email it to you.

Policies and Procedures:

School Rules

1. Be Respectful 

2. Be Responsible 

3. Be a Problem Solver

Homework

• Homework packets will be sent home on Mondays and are due back on Fridays. 

Grading Rubric

4 = 90-100% = HP (Highly proficient) 

3 = 70-89% = P (proficient)

2 = 50-69% = PP (partially proficient)

1 = 0-49% = MP (minimally proficient)

You can see how your student is doing on the ParentVUE website.  Our office secretaries will have an activation key code for you.

Please check your child's home folder daily and remove any graded work and papers for you.

Behavior

• Students can earn success tickets for being respectful, responsible problem solvers. 
• I draw 2 success tickets each Friday for free dress on the following Wednesday.
• They will also be entered in the principal's bi-weekly drawing for a prize.
• I will contact you through Class Dojo or by phone for behavior issues. 
• 3 minor referrals = a major referral

4th Grade Supply List

Below is a list of suggested supplies for our classroom.  Students will rotate classes and carry all of their supplies in their backpack.

Individual Student Supplies:

• Backpack
• Spill proof water bottle
• Pencil box/pouch
• Pencil sharpener (non-electric)
• 3 - composition notebooks
• 2 - 3 prong pocket folders (plastic)
• Headphones for laptop (no bluetooth)
• Thin dry erase markers (black)
• Scissors
• Glue sticks
• Pencils
• Highlighters (4 different colors)
• Colored pencils or thin markers

Classroom Supplies:

These are supplies that we will use as a whole group. Anything you can donate will be greatly appreciated. Additional supplies may be requested throughout the school year.

• #2 Ticonderoga pencils (They last longer!)
• Scissors 
• Glue sticks
• Black dry erase markers (thin)
• Colored pencils
• Highlighters 
• Disinfectant wipes
• Hand sanitizer
• Tissues
• White or colored copy paper
• Cardstock paper
• Ziploc bags (sandwich or gallon size)
• Bottled water
• Rewards: stickers, fun erasers & pencils, small prizes, etc.