4th - Walters

Mrs Walters Class

PHILOSOPHY

I believe...

All children are different in their own unique ways and their education must be tailored as such.  In my classroom you will find a fun, yet challenging environment where children feel safe and know that they are valued.  My goal is that they walk out of my classroom not only better students, but better people.

CONTACT

Phone: 815-858-9005 ext. 130

Office Hours

7:30 -7:50 and afterschool until 3:15.

You may also email me at lwalters@riverridge210.org

ABOUT MRS. WALTERS

About Mrs. Lara Walters...

I currently live in Elizabeth with my husband, Cory, who is the RRHS counselor. Together we have three daughters and are expecting a grandbaby in August! I am originally from Hanover and am a graduate of River Ridge High School.  I earned a B.S. in Elementary Education from Northern Illinois University and a M.S. Ed from National Louis University.  I taught for ten years with the Scales Mound School district.  The 2025-26 school year will be my 18th year teaching 4th grade at River Ridge Elementary.

NEWSLETTERS

LINKS

Note from Guidance Counselor- Mrs. Leitzen

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Homework

Assignments are given on a daily basis.  All homework is due when the bell rings at 8:00 a.m. the next morning.  There will be a few assignments and projects that will be given a different timeline. All work must be completed in the student's own handwriting, for credit to be awarded. All work must be completed in the student's own handwriting, for credit to be awarded.

Homework Folders (yellow folder) will be sent home daily with incomplete classwork and homework for math.

Assignment Notebook

All students need to have a planner.  It is their responsibility to fill it out each day and have the teacher sign it. Please check these each night to see if your child has homework.  I will initial at the bottom of each day to verify that the planner is correct.  Please sign it each evening so I know that you have checked as well.  The planners are also a great way to communicate with school and Mrs. Walters.

Attendance

 Attendance is very important.  Please try to schedule appointments after school or on days we don't have school.  If your child is absent, please call Mrs. Ludwig in the office at 858-9005 by 9:00 a.m.

Reward System

Students will be given an allowance of classroom dollars at the beginning of each week (in google drive spreadsheet).  It is there job to keep these classroom dollars to spend in the classroom store and for admission to a classroom party at the end of the month.

Students may loose their dollars due to:

  • Missing or late homework.

  • Not paying attention.

  • Being disruptive.

  • Anything the teacher deems inappropriate.

Accelerated Reader

Students will need to meet their individual goals. Progress on goals will be on the Friday Newsletter. Incentives will be given each quarter and an award will be given at the end of the year.

Educational Trips

Fourth graders will attend a 3 day/2 night outdoor education trip to Timber-lee Camp in East Troy, Wisconsin Timber-lee Camp.   The trip is scheduled for October 20-22, 2025. Assignments will be given and students will be expected to participate as they would regularly at school. Students are asked to pay $50 towards meals, lodging, and supplies for the trip.