Welcome to M. Gasho's 4th grade class CLASSROOM GOALS I have several goals for my 4th grade students. The most important goal is to create an environment in which all students feel both safe and welcome so that the maximum amount of learning can take place. Another important goal of mine is to make learning fun. I believe that if students enjoy what they do, learning comes much more naturally and students will grow into people who maintain a desire to learn throughout their lives. An additional goal is to instill a love of language and language learning, as well as an understanding of other cultures and the value they bring to our own personal cultures. Upcoming Events November/December 2009 Wed, Nov. 4: early release; 1:40 dismissal Wed, Nov. 11: evening conferences: 4:00-7:00 Thur, Nov. 12: evening conferences: 4:00-7:00 Fri, Nov. 13: conferences: 8:00-2:00 Mon-Wed, Nov. 16-18: Lac du Bois (leaving school at 10:30 on Monday and returning to school at 4:00 on Wednesday) Thur, Nov. 26-Fri, Nov. 27: Thanksgiving Holiday, no school Wed, Dec. 2: early release; 1:40 disissmal Wed, Dec. 23-Fri, Jan. 1: Winter holiday, no school Contact M. Gasho nick.gasho@spps.org 651-221-1480, ext 2118