1. Welcome!
Mr. Riggs
Fourth Grade - Room 18
Grovecenter

2. Welcome!
Important information
Please pick up flyers from back counter
Before you leave
Return to me the green contact form
Sign up for a parent conference

3. What is a scholar?
A scholar is a learned
or erudite person, esp.
one who has profound
knowledge of a
particular subject or
subjects.

4. Welcome to our wonderful school!
•#1
•Team effort
•Parents
•Students
•Teachers

5. Who is Mr. Riggs? Born and raised in
Southern California
Graduated from U.C.
San Diego
Master’s Degree in
Education
12 years experience
Started at Grovecenter
West Covina resident
Father of four boys
Coach & Cub Scout
Leader

6. Back to School – Details
How is my child doing?
Curriculum overview
Attendance is very important
Character matters most
Band and music – First Year – Start now.
SWiMS card
Bathrooms, water bottles, appointments

7. San Diego Field –Thursday May 9th
Cost = $105
$25 nonrefundable deposit due Oct. 24th
Fundraisers can help cover costs

8. Success Depends on You
• Check planner, folder and SWiMS card daily.
• Support your child’s learning.
• Reading – Daily reading. Check AR
progress.
• Math – Verify they understand concepts.
• Writing – Make them write once a week.

9. Technology Tools
www.mrriggsonline.com
Math
Fun Times Tables
Videos
Kahn Academy
Reading
Accelerated Reader Email Alert
Writing
Kidblog
BBC Typing
Advanced

10. How can you help?
Stay informed. Check homework
folder daily for flyers.
Sign up for PTA.
Wish List

11. Final Reminders
Parent contact form (Return to me)
Sign up for parent conferences
Field trip deposit due October 24th
$25 made payable to Travel Teens
Nonrefundable

12. Homework
• Check planner and SWiMS card daily
• Sign up for AR email alerts
• Scholars must read every day
• Sign up for AR alerts
• Check for math understanding
• Create an account for Kahn Academy
• Scholars write once a week.
• Kidblog coming soon.

13. Thank you for coming!