The ABC’s Of Fourth Grade
Attendance: Send an excuse to school after each absence.
Barth Banner: Sent home in the beginning of each month,
important information here!
Book Orders: Cash or checks made out to the book club.
Behavior: Follow the Barth Pledge!
Conferences: In November, and by request at any other time.
Dismissal: Please send a note if there’s a change in the routine.
*After school plans cannot be changed without a note.
Everyone: Working together can create a positive environment
for a successful school year!
Field Trips: Curriculum enhancing trips.
Groups: We will be working in small, flexible groups this year.
Homework Books: To be signed upon completion of nightly
Homework; are a good form of communication.
Handbook: Keep handy all year!
In Search Of… boxes of tissues, liquid soap, old magazines, etc.
Job Program: Students can read morning announcements or help
in the cafeteria
Keep a Positive Attitude: Positive attitudes promote success.
Label: Coats, hats, and bookbags that come to school.
Mailboxes: Check them before you leave school for
important papers and homework.
Numbers: Put on all papers that are completed.
Open House: Chance to meet you before the school year starts
P.S.S.A.: This year we’ll be taking Math, Reading, and Science!
P.T. A.: Join today and help support special programs.
Programs: Title I/Intervention, Speech,
Occupational Therapy, E.S.L.,
Gifted/Talented, Instrument Lessons
Quality Club: Incentive for making good choices.
Questions: Are welcome at any time, call or write a note.
Respect: Taught and expected towards everyone!
Responsibility: Increases as the year progresses.
Report Cards: Sent at the end of each quarter.
Reading Olympics: Fourth Graders are welcome
to participate.
Safe School: Enter through the front door, get a visitor’s pass in
the office.
Test Packets: Will be sent home periodically. Please review, sign,
and return to school within two days.
Upcoming Tests: Check the homework book for upcoming test
and quiz dates.
Uniforms: Remember to check yourself before you leave
home. (Dress code is in the handbook)
Volunteers: Are always welcome…however make sure you have
Completed clearances in the office beforehand
Website: www.pottstownschools.com
Weather: The following sources will announce school
closings or delays: 1370 AM, 107.5 FM,
Channel 69 and Channel 29. Please do NOT call
the school.
eXciting Projects: In all curriculum areas.
You: Are an important part of your child’s learning!
Zzzzz…: A good night’s sleep makes for an alert learner!