4th Grade Team Page
Welcome to the Prescott 4th Grade Team!
The 2022-23 school year is about to begin, and we are working to build our fourth grade learning community with high expectations, clear procedures, and strong relationships. We believe strongly in the family-school partnership, and we will communicate important information with you through our team emails and this team page. As always, feel free to call or e-mail if you have questions, suggestions, or ideas to share. We are looking forward to building a successful year together.
Our bottom line at Prescott School:
It is NEVER okay to be hurtful. It is NEVER okay to be disruptive.
Goals for Life
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I can take good care of myself, even if I am mad.
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I can be productive and follow directions even if I don’t want to.
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I can be okay, even when others are not okay.
Supplies
Many families have asked about contributing supplies to our classrooms. All essential supplies will be provided for each student, and there is no required supply list for fourth grade. Students are welcome to bring their own pencil pouches and homework folders to school. If you are looking for an opportunity to donate to your child’s classroom we would appreciate any of the following items.
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Pencils – Ticonderoga – WE ARE ALWAYS IN NEED OF MORE PENCILS!
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Kleenex
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Post-it notes in all colors
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Colored pencils
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Lined paper – wide ruled
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Erasers
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Expo dry erase markers
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Board games for indoor recess
Spelling
A spelling list will be sent home each Friday. All students are expected to prepare for the 20 words on the list. Students are also encouraged to try the “challenge” and “review” words. Spelling tests will be given on Fridays, and students will set weekly spelling goals based on these results.
Homework
Homework assignments will be purposeful extension and seen as part of the students’ continuous learning process. Their assignments will reflect what they have previously learned in the classroom. Each night, students will bring home a two-sided math page. In addition, students will spend time each night reading and practicing their spelling words. Parents can support their student by providing a good homework environment including a quiet work space and necessary school supplies. Setting a specific time for homework each day works well for most families.
Resources and Extensions
Hello! My name is Mrs. Areman and I am very excited to be a part of your child's education! I feel very fortunate to teach here at Prescott with wonderful families and a supportive staff. Our goal here at Prescott is to help your child achieve their dreams and goals, and we believe that hand in hand we can reach them together!
I started teaching here at Prescott 13 years ago, and I have gained valuable knowledge of the curriculum and learned how to best meet the needs of my students. Prior to teaching here, I was a substitute teacher for 9 years in Lincoln and other surrounding schools. During that time, I learned a tremendous amount about how to teach to a wide range of grades and abilities. We have lived in Nebraska for 22 years and prior to that we were stationed on a Marine Corps base in North Carolina. I stay busy with my three active teenagers and their basketball and soccer activities. In my spare time, I enjoy running and yoga.
Professional Experience
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Bachelor of Science in Education--UNC-Wilmington 1990
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Currently working on Masters in Education
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Lincoln Public Schools Substitute 2001-2009
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Prescott- 2009-2022- 13 years
Parent Volunteers
Please let me know if you would like to help out in the classroom or in the 4th Grade. We always appreciate parents who can help out on fieldtrips or in the classroom with various activities. You need to be a level 3 volunteer so please fill out paperwork in office to sign up. Thank you for your help and support--a little goes a long way. We appreciate your feedback, participation, and suggestions!
