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Brief Bio: Welcome to Miss Cortese's site! This is my fifth year teaching in the Long Hill Township School District. I am a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University with a Master of Arts in Teaching. I have a fantastic class and I am looking forward to a wonderful year!
To Reach Me: The best way to reach me is through e-mail: ccortese "@" longhill.org.
Expectations: Students are required to get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast so they are enthusiastic and ready to learn every day. Students are expected to follow the classroom rules and be responsible, independent students.
Important Info: * 4C is a peanut free classroom * On half-days we eat snack/lunch in the classroom. Please send your child without any peanut products.
Specials: Monday- physical education
Tuesday- library
Wednesday- art
Thursday- music
Friday- physical education
Wish List: The following items can be donated to the classroom at anytime and are greatly appreciated-
Paper towels
Disinfectant wipes
Educational magazines such as Discover and National Geographic
Gorilla Tape
Daily Homework: Students will have homework Monday through Thursday. All homework is expected to be turned in the next morning unless otherwise assigned. It is the student’s responsibility to record the homework in their planner each day and refer to it at home each night. Please read 4C's Homework Policy for more information.
D.I.R.T.: Daily Independent Reading Time is mandatory. Students should read for 20 minutes every night with a goal of reading at least 100 minutes per week. Students can read any material ranging from a library book, newspaper, or even internet articles! The D.I.R.T. folder is to be handed in with a parent signature every Tuesday morning.
Spelling: Students will have daily spelling homework and a test every Friday unless otherwise noted. All spelling homework must be completed in cursive and include a proper heading.
Monday- Write the incorrect words from your pretest 4x each in cursive
Tuesday- Review & study spelling & vocabulary words
Wednesday- Choose 6 words from the list and write or type them in detailed sentences. Put a proper heading on your paper and please underline the spelling word. Your sentences may get chosen to be read during the spelling test!
Thursday- Study for test
Math: For topic 9, we will be studying lines, angles, and shapes. It is very important to know and understand all vocabulary for this topic. * It is also extremely important to have mastered all basic multiplication and division facts *
What's Happenin' in 4C?
Upcoming Tests: LAL Unit 3 test - Week of 2-6
Science, Unit A Chapter 2, Thursday 2-9 *Study Guide due Wednesday, 2-8*
Current Events:
Book Reports: Marking Period 3 book report to be announced....
Please note: During marking period 1 all tests will need to be signed and returned. For the rest of the year, tests will only need to be signed & returned if they are not a passing grade. Thank you.
Wonderful Web Sites for Students:
Time Magazine For Kids (Very helpful for current events!)
A+ Math
Adventures in Online Art
* Social Studies book *
* Reading & Math Textbooks *
Study Island
Fun 4 the Brain!
Paul Bunyan
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