Miss Brandau welcomes parents to her 4th grade classroom. She outlines her goals of preparing students for 5th grade through reading novels and writing papers, learning multiplication and division in math, and studying ecosystems in science. She asks parents to get involved by helping with homework, attending activities, and scheduling monthly conferences. Parents and students are invited to draw a picture of their family together. The class information section details grading and how to contact Miss Brandau for homework help or due date changes. Classroom rules prohibit fighting and require respect, while food and drink policies are explained. School discipline policies and how to access the student handbook are also noted. [/SUMMARY]