44thth Grade Curriculum Grade Curriculum

Mrs. Kimberly MarlarMrs. Kimberly Marlar

44thth Grade Grade

About Me…About Me…20th year in the classroom – taught grade levels 2nd, 4th and 6th

English Language Endorsement

Love to Hike, Watch Hockey and Read

5 Teenagers

Reading/Language ArtsReading/Language ArtsOur curriculum will follow the new Common Core Curriculum.

Arizona's English Language Arts Standards

• We use a variety of reading strategies and grouping depending upon our unit learning goals.

• Vocabulary is integrated with literature studies, informative texts, comprehension skills, and may also be integrated into our weekly spelling lists.

• Fry Sight Word and Phrase lists will be used to promote lifelong

learning of high frequency words

Independent ReadingIndependent Reading

Tips to help your child become an independent reader:

•Read at least 20 minutes nightly. •Always keep a book of interest in backpack. •Encourage your child to challenge him/herself with our Accelerated Reader program. A list of books and levels can be found at AR Book Find.

MathMath

The 4th grade Common Core Standards will guide our instruction. They are written to meet state and national standards and contain both

computation and problem solving practice.

Common Core 4th Grade Math Standards

•Integrate multi-step problems, multiple ways to solve, class discussion and questioning•Use of manipulatives, “hands-on” experiences and investigations into all math concepts •Continue studying the multiplication facts at home

How Parents Can Help…How Parents Can Help…

Word problems may seem very complicated and advanced.

Support your child’s thinking before solving:

Ask: What do you already know about the problem? What might be a reasonable answer? Have you seen this type of problem before?

ScienceScience

• We will be studying the classification of living things (animals & plants), weather & water, electricity & magnetism, and ecosystems.

• In January, students will also complete a science project

as part of a team within our class.

• Projects and experiments will be science inquiry-based.

Social StudiesSocial Studies

• Our year-long theme will be the beautiful state of Arizona. Topics will include its history, geography, cultures, and peoples.

• We will also be sharpening our mapping and geography

skills as we learn about our state.

• A special Arizona field trip is also in the planning stages.

It is funded by your tax-credit donations.

Tax Donation Form

WritingWriting

• We will enhance our writing skills by reviewing good sentence structure, grammar and paragraph writing.

• We will incorporate a variety of writing styles and genre as our models (literary response, informative reports, stories, personal narratives, and poetry.)

• We will emphasize Six Traits of Writing: organization,

voice, conventions, fluency, ideas, and content.

GradingGrading

This is the year to foster independence in your child!

Check Your Child's Grades On-Line•Your child’s graded work may be marked with a percentage grade or may simply have a point score such as 12/15.

•Mistakes are okay because we learn from them.

•Late and missing assignments will affect grades.

Grading ScaleGrading Scale

• A = 94-100 D+= 68-69• A- = 90-93 D = 64-77• B+= 88-89 D- = 60-63• B = 84-87 F = Below 60• B- = 80-83• C+= 78-79• C = 74-77• C- = 70-73

HomeworkHomework

• Intermediate grades should have at least 30 – 45 minutes of homework a night.

• In my class, and additional 15-20 minutes should be devoted to independent reading for enjoyment.

• Homework may be given to the students in a variety of formats…(edit this one as best for your class).

• There will be no grade for homework. • Except for extended assignments or catching up

(absences, book reports, science projects, etc.), homework will not be assigned over the weekends.

6 Day Rotation Schedule6 Day Rotation Schedule

• Day #1 Library 8:20

• Day #2 PE 8:20

• Day #3 Music 8:20

• Day #4 Library 8:20

• Day #5 PE 8:20

• Day #6 Music 8:20

CommunicationCommunication

• Current curriculum and events are listed in my newsletter which I send out electronically approximately each week. The newsletter can also be found on my website here.

http://www.cusd80.com/domain/232

• The Andersen Orbiter provides all school updates electronically: Register for School Communication

• Weekly Wrap-Up sent home on Monday along with graded work.

SchoolwiresSchoolwires

• Our Chandler Schools will send you E-Alerts via email whenever there is important news! 

• Take advantage of this technology by clicking here: Register for Schoolwires

Discipline PlanDiscipline Plan

• Students will be acknowledged for good behavior by receiving Marlar Money for our treasure box, homework passes, etc.

• My goal is to reward students for demonstrating responsible and conscientious behavior both in the classroom and around our school campus.

DisciplineDiscipline

Everyone has a bad day once in awhile…Should a student display on-going inappropriate behavior:

• 1st offense -Writes name in behavior book; misses 5 minutes of recess• 2nd offense (on the same day) -- the student writes name in the book;

misses 10 minutes of recess • 3rd offense student fills out ORANGE THINK SHEET; misses entire recess.

The THINK SHEET will be sent home for parent signature. • 4th offense student will receive a ticket which may lead to an after school

detention. Parents will be notified by phone if their student will be serving after school detention. A conference may be required if deemed necessary.

• If the infraction of the rules is a serious offense, the student will be sent immediately to the principal and may receive a detention.

• If a student doesn’t turn in their homework or doesn’t finish their assignments, they must finish it at recess.

Optional SuppliesOptional Supplies

• Water bottle• Composition notebook• Glue-Sticks• Kleenex, Clorox Wipes • White board eraser or old sock • Dry-erase markers• Any special items that help your

child learn

Welcome to Andersen! Welcome to Andersen!

Mrs. Hannon, Principal

Thank you so much for coming…

It’s going to be a great year!

Mrs. Marlar