Feel free to read the poem your child wrote

about the way the world should be while you’re waiting and to write

him/her a note.

4th Grade 2013-2014

WebGradesYou will have the ability to check your child’s

progress through myCCS on an application called “WebGrades.”

The purpose of WebGrades is to communicate your child’s progress towards mastery of 4th grade standards.

Please contact me when questions or concerns arise.

The grades usually show up on myCCS within a week of the assignment’s due date.

4th Grade Grading Scale

93-100 A

90-92 A-

87-89 B+

83-86 B

80-82 B-

77-79 C+

73-76 C

70-72 C-

67-69 D+

63-66 D

60-62 D-

0-59 F

 

Formative AssessmentsThis type of assessment is for practice only. These will not be averaged for the report card grade.

Teachers: Students:

• Utilize information to customize instruction to your child’s needs. •Provide frequent and meaningful opportunities to practice skills and track progress.•Provide feedback to students and parents on progress toward grade level standards.

• Use feedback to make improvements.• Actively participate.• Complete assignments on time.

Examples of Summative AssessmentsEnd-of-Unit TestsPerformance TasksPresentations and Projects

Special ScheduleMonday: Art Tuesday: Media Wednesday: Computer Lab Thursday: PE Friday: Music

Daily Schedule8:10 – 8:20 Journal prompt

8:20 – 9:10 Science/Social Studies

9:10 – 10:00 Specials

10:00 – 10:50 Writer’s workshop

10:50 – 11:20 Lunch

11:25 – 11:40 Recess

11:45 – 12:55 Math

1:00 – 2:30 Reading and small groups

Behavior Expectations PBIS

Weekly Log

PBIS reward for the end of each 9 weeks for Hawk Honor tickets. Three Basic Rules: Be respectful, responsible, and ready to learn.Mini Economy-$$

Language ArtsRigby ReadsBook ClubsSmall groups and whole class instructionResearch/writing intertwined with readingVocabulary built from words in textReading requirement: PRACTICE,

PRACTICE!!2 books at their reading level per nine weeksBook report forms available or oral reports

MathEveryday MathGames played with parents often used as

extra creditEverydaymathonline.com is a great place to

go for instruction, practice, online SRB (Each child will have a login soon)

Multiplication facts mastered by February at the latest

Fractions and Geometry are key 4th grade concepts

ScienceHands on curriculum- mainly

during the 2nd and 3rd grading periods

Note taking skills/science journaling

Our standards this yearAnimal Adaptations and HabitatsThe Earth’s SurfaceDesign and MotionMagnetism and Electricity

On report cards a “NG” no grade may appear sometimes

Social StudiesMostly during the 1st and 4th grading

periodsIndiana HistoryGeographyFamous Hoosier ProjectState House tourTour of Benjamin Harrison’s

homeTCI online access available for

the first 2 chapters only

Special Events•Mini economy auction/9weeks•Chinese New Year celebration•Medieval Festival•Ruth Lilly talk/video•Trip to the Motor Speedway•End of year auction Field Day

Special RequestsSnacks; no spoon

required please, healthy, minimal mess,

Donations of saltine crackers

Items from the Wish Tree on the door-magic erasers

A sock$6.00 for the magazine

subscription for Indiana Studies Weekly (see sample on the board)

From the office

Transportation widget RULES!

Bike permits availablePlease be sure to call the

attendance line before 8:30

Minimize deliveries to school especially of homework

Contact informationEmail is quick for simple questions:

cruetz@ccs.k12.in.usCheck out the class webpage for key information:

http://myccs.ccs.k12.in.us/teachers/cruetz/ Phone calls are fine; however, it may take a day

or so for me to return your call.Notes from home are great (assuming your child

delivers it to me). Parent conferences are available all year by

appointmentGood communication is vital! Please ask if you

have questions!