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4th GradeKerby Elementary
2013-2014Ms. Kristin Zens
WELCOME TO
BACK-TO-SCHOOL-NIGHT
TONIGHT’S AGENDA
Welcome!
6:45 – 7:15 Gym with Ms. O’Neil
7:20 – 8:00 Homeroom, Language Arts, and Social Stud.
8:00 – 8:15 Rotate to Math (Mr. Pfeuffer)
8:15 – 8:30 Rotate to Science (Ms. Walsh)
Ms. Zens
• Michigan State University– Bachelors in Elementary Education– Masters in Elementary Education with a Literacy
Concentration
– Teaching Endorsements: Elementary K-6, Social Studies (RX) 6-8 grades
- Kerby Elementary School- 2013-14 School Year, 4th Grade - 4th year teaching within GP Public Schools!- 4th Grade Homework Club teacher
Ms. Zens
• Kerby Elementary School– 4th Grade Teacher (2012-2013)– All Day Kindergarten teacher (2011-2012)
• Grosse Pointe North/South – Varsity Gymnastics (Assistant Coach)
• Defer Elementary School– All Day Kindergarten teacher (2010-2011)
4th GRADE TEAM CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
• Classroom Rules and Consequences– Student created rules “Agreements”– Color flip chart
• Consequences for poor choices• “Think Time Sheets”
• Behavior Bingo– Whole Group Positive Reinforcement– Walking in hallway, positive choices, following
procedures– Compliment Parties
FISH Philosophy
• New this year! • School-wide character education
program• Series of experiences to encourage the
following…– Be There– Play– Make Their Day– Choose Your Attitude
HOMEWORK
• Homework will vary… CHECK PLANNERS DAILY!
• Math homework just about every night
• Book Bingo project (or book review) monthly
• Reading at Home every night (20 minutes) documented in the Reading Log
• Spelling Test and Spelling Sentences due every Friday!
• Occasional Social Studies and Science projects, tests, and assignments
MAKING THE GRADEES Exceeds Standards: Consistently performs above grade level standards. Demonstrating mastery of the academic content at grade level and beyond.
MS Meets Standards: Consistently and accurately demonstrates skills. Independently applies the knowledge, skills, and standards appropriate to their grade level. Shows evidence of mastery on multiple and varied assessments over time.
AS Approaching Standards: Demonstrated skills inconsistently. Show progress, but is not at grade level standard yet.
CA Concerns in the area: Needs considerable assistance and is performing significantly below standards. Struggles in this area; shows little or no progress.
+ area of strength @ meets expectations x needs improvement
ACTIVITIES FOR FOURTH GRADE
• Student Council• Choir• Enrichment activities
at lunchtime– Knitting– Yoga
• Safety/Service• Homework Club
Field Trips• Planetarium: Aligned with Astronomy Science Unit (Winter)
• Lansing trip: April 14, 2014
• Henry Ford Museum: “If I Had A Hammer” in late Spring.
COMMUNICATION
• Assignment books (Planners): should be signed/reviewed daily by parents. “3 Strikes, You’re In”
• Weekly Report: Summary of past week and a look ahead to upcoming events/tests will be posted on my web page and sent home through email attachment unless otherwise notified.
• Conferences: December 11th & 12th and again March 26th & 27th
• **EMAIL IS PREFERRED!!!
Departmentalizing
• Ms. Walsh: Science
• Ms. Zens: Social Studies/Spelling
• Mr. Pfeuffer: Math
• Switching begins tomorrow!
TEACHER CONTACT INFO
Located on Kerby website:
• Kristin Zens [email protected]• Voicemail: 432-5681
• Jennafer Walsh [email protected]• Voicemail: 432-5479
• Bill Pfeuffer [email protected]• Voicemail: 432-5250
DAILY SCHEDULE: Tu-Fri
School begins 8:20Announcements 8:25-8:30Writer’s Workshop 8:35-9:15Math (with Pfeuffer) 9:20-10:05Science (with Walsh) 10:10-10:55Reading Groups 11:00-11:20Recess/Lunch 11:36 -12:24Reader’s Workshop 12:25-1:15Wordly Wise 1:20-1:50Special 1:50-2:35Math Boxes 2:40-2:55Social Studies 2:55-3:30School ends 3:38
SPECIAL CLASSES
A Day: Gym
B Day: Art
C Day: Library / Spanish
D Day: Music
1:50p.m.- 2:35p.m.
Components ofComponents ofFourth Grade Language ArtsFourth Grade Language Arts
• Reader’s Workshop
• Making Meaning
• I.D.R (Individualized Daily Reading)
• Book Bingo• Read Alouds
• Writer’s Workshop
• Grammar/DOL• Spelling
Practice• GP Writing • Informational
Reading and Writing
Reader’s Workshop
• Begins each day with a mini-lesson focused on a specific reading strategy or text feature
• Followed by an Individualized Daily Reading Period of 25 minutes where students practice this strategy in their own reading
• During this time, I will be able to individually confer with students and evaluate their application of the skill
• Students will be simultaneously jotting down notes with post its throughout their text and responding in their reading journals
We will be reading leveled books to accompany the Making Meaning program based on each student’s reading level.
Advantages of Advantages of Reader’s WorkshopReader’s Workshop
•Key word… Differentiation!•Students read at their own level•Student choose their own books
•Allows teachers to understand and connect with our students as readers.
•Students are spending more time reading•Increases vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension
•Creates independent reading habits
•Teachers have time to individually confer and meet with students and differentiate instruction based on students’ needs
•Students discover the JOY of reading!
Leveled ReadingLeveled Reading
• Students will be reading at their own reading level
-Studies have shown that the best way to become a better reader is by reading at your own level
-Classroom libraries across the district are organized according to F&P reading levels
- Students will be tested using the F&P Reading Level twice a year to measure progress
-If interested in finding the level of books at your home check out www.Booksource.com
Book BingoBook Bingo• Monthly book reports
– Project one month– Written Report the next month
• Encourages students to experience different genres
• Choice of report activities• Class Presentation• Folder going home today!• First book bingo due on Tuesday,
October 1st…
– Students may use a book they have read over the summer for this one.
– Please treat this one as a practice!
• New spelling list weekly based on pre-tests
• Tests and spelling sentences will be assessed or turned into homeroom teacher every Friday.
• Fourth Grade High Frequency Spelling Test – Fall, Spring
• Spelling also emphasized and assessed in writing projects across all subject areas
Spelling ProgramSpelling Program
WritingWriting
• Writer’s Workshop Approach– Taught through mini-lessons and conferences
• Narrative: adventure, personal narratives
• Informational: Comparative piece, Endangered Species research project, Persuasive, and Letters
• Poetry
• Daily Paragraph Editing– conventions, grammar
Testing ScheduleTesting Schedule
• NWEA: September 10-18th for Reading and Math
• given in Winter and Spring as well
• MEAP: October 8-25 Language Arts Math Writing
• Fountas & Pinnell Reading Assessment– Fall and Spring
• Grosse Pointe Writing Assessment: May – two practice tests in Fall and Winter
Social Studies
• Switching begins tomorrow morning!
• Social Studies Alive! By TCI and Scholastic News
• Aligned to meet the State Grade Level Content Expectations.
Social Studies
• 4th Year using this textbook• Social Studies Alive! By TCI
– Standards based– Supports Multiple intelligences– Textbook, readability level, graphics
• ONLINE!!!! Look for your student’s code, coming home on Thursday night!
– Projects designed for the students to apply what they have learned
Teaching Approaches
• Reading• Whole Group / Small Group• Role Playing• Creative Simulations• Group Projects• Writing Activities
Topics: Many Hats!
• We will be wearing many hats in Social Studies this year…
– Geographer– Historian– Economist– Political Scientist
Main Units We’ll Cover
• Geography (Map Skills)
• Government/Politics
• Regions of the United States (5 different regions)
• Economics
Tips for Success
• Discuss Social Studies and current events with your child, and listen to what your child has to say.
• Ask to see your student’s folder on a regular basis so you can see what they are learning and ask them about it.
• Provide a quiet study place.
4th Grade Spelling
• What to expect each week…– Lists given Monday during Social Studies
(check assignment book)• Strategies, patterns, and spelling lessons will
be taught during the Social Studies block on Monday morning.
• Tests will be given in homeroom on Friday and checked by homeroom teacher. – Test will NOT be in sentence format
• Weekly spelling sentences will be assigned and checked by homeroom teachers, more information to come later!
MAKING THE GRADEES Exceeds Standards: Consistently performs above grade level standards. Demonstrating mastery of the academic content at grade level and beyond.
MS Meets Standards: Consistently and accurately demonstrates skills. Independently applies the knowledge, skills, and standards appropriate to their grade level. Shows evidence of mastery on multiple and varied assessments over time.
AS Approaching Standards: Demonstrated skills inconsistently. Show progress, but is not at grade level standard yet.
CA Concerns in the area: Needs considerable assistance and is performing significantly below standards. Struggles in this area; shows little or no progress.
+ area of strength @ meets expectations x needs improvement
CLOSING COMMENTS
• Fall and Spring Conference sign-up will be ONLINE THIS YEAR! Look for more info to come!
• We are looking for bagel volunteers on Friday mornings!
•I’m looking for one or two parents to be my“Room Parents” this year. Please let me know if I can count on your throughout the year for special projects and parties.
Class Party VolunteersClass Party Volunteers
• Please sign up (on the U-Shaped table) if you would like to lead one of our
class parties.• 2 parents per party…
• Responsible for:• Planning games and activities• Organizing food donations
• Contacting parent volunteers
Questions?Questions?
It was so nice meeting you all. I am look forward to another
wonderful year here at Kerby!
