Mrs. Kristan Norris
4th Grade Math & Science
Favorite Things
Open House 2021
About the Teacher/Welcome Msg
I grew up in Tennessee but my heart lies in Pennsylvania (GO STEELERS!) I love all things family, football, and friends. My husband is Mike, and have been blessed with three kids: Christopher, Maclain, and Irby. I stay busy with school, sports, and projects.
My teaching license says, "University of Mississippi", yet I wore my Alabama gear the whole time (ROLL TIDE!).
I have been at OGCE since 2005. TIGER PRIDE all the way! I have had the privilege to have been a teacher assistant, a computer teacher, a 5th grade math and science teacher, a 4th grade math and science teacher, a 4th grade science and social studies teacher in a pod, and now I get the joy of teaching 4th math and science again. I look forward to our time together this year!
Class Schedule
NORRIS' SCHEDULE
7:00-7:20 Students will eat breakfast in the cafeteria or sit in the gym
7:35 Tardy Bell
7:35-8:05 Tiger Time
8:05-9:40 Math
9:40-10:30 Science
10:35-11:20 Activity (6-Day Rotation: PE, Art, Library, Music, Computer, Learning Path Academy)
11:20-11:45 Lunch
11:45-12:05 Recess
12:05 SWITCH to Yates
TEACH YATES' HOMEROOM
12:05-1:40 Math
1:40-2:25 Science
2:30 Dismissal
YATES' SCHEDULE
7:00-7:20 Students will eat breakfast in the cafeteria or sit in the gym
7:35 Tardy Bell
7:35-8:05 Tiger Time
8:05-10:00 ELA
10:00-10:30 Social Studies
10:30-10:55 Lunch
10:55-11:15 Recess
11:20-12:05 Activity (6-Day Rotation: PE, Art, Library, Music, Computer, Learning Path Academy)
12:05 SWITCH to Norris
TEACH NORRIS'' HOMEROOM
12:05-2:00 ELA
2:00-2:25 Social Studies
2:30 Dismissal
Announcements
Watch our OPEN HOUSE VIRTUAL video. The video can be accessed on Schoology in your child's homeroom course and on each teacher's website. Thank you!
Please email any comments or questions to: kristan.norris@dcsms.org
Check out pictures under "Documents" below class schedule.
All Science and Math material can be located on Schoology
VISIT THE HOW TO VIDEOS ON MY SCHOOLOGY PAGE
THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS...
GO TO AMAZON.COM to get ideas for classroom needs although items can be purchased anywhere.
URL: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1WUl3F5lP5UD8
STUDY SKILLS BY USING YOUR BINDER, AN ADULT, YOUR FRIENDS, OR SUGGESTED WEBSITES BELOW. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!!!
***HELPFUL WEBSITES***
IXL
Sumdog
https://www.sumdog.com/
Activities and Games:
The Genius of Play has fun indoor activities: https://www.thegeniusofplay.org/genius/expert-advice/articles/top-20-indoor-activities-to-get-kids-up-and-moving.aspx#.XrGJxEF7nIU
- I Was Wondering: Women's Adventures in Science
URL: www.eiu.edu
This project of the National Academy of Sciences showcases the accomplishments of contemporary women in science and highlights the varied and intriguing careers of some of today's most prominent scientists.
- Identifying and Controlling Tree Diseases
URL: www.treeremoval.comDescription: Common tree diseases for trees in the United States
- Calflora: A Botanical Resource For California On The Internet
URL: www.calflora.org
Search plants found in California. Nonnatives are included here, too.
- Engineering Games
This site provides links to a variety of engineering games, culled from different sites.
- Environmental Defense Fund/Scorecard
URL: www.scorecard.org
Find out how your community rates on the pollution scorecard. All you need to know is your zip code and you will get a report of the major polluters that affect your area.
- Exploratorium: Engineering and Tinkering
View engineering and tinkering websites, projects, and videos on the Exploratorium website.
- Try Engineering Games
URL: tryengineering.org
Games to get students interested in engineering.