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CURRICULUM NIGHT
August 28, 2014
Mrs. Franks
Fourth Grade
Ross Elementary
BIRTHDAY TREATS
Non-food Stickers Pencils, Pens Markers Crayons Erasers Bookmarks Rulers Trinkets (magnets,
frisbees, etc.) Play dough Temporary tattoos
Suggested treats include:Parents may choose to send a treat bag to school for special occasions such as Halloween, Winter holiday, Valentines or Birthday. Treat bags must be filled with non-food items and will be sent home with the children. Treat bags ideas include:
EDUCATIONAL TRIPS
Must be educational and approved in advance
through the office
Basic work will be provided the day before the first
day of absence
Students have 5 days to turn in the missed work
EARLY DISMISSALS, ETC.
Plan ahead and have a note ready in the morning—
Best time is after 2:00pm
Please make sure your child is on time each day
•Tardiness is a hard habit to break
•Detracts from routine and we start right away each
day
MAKE UP WORK
It is not necessary to request make up work for
one day of absence.
Pick up time for work must be at the end of the
school day.
Please send an email when you need to request
work for your child.
LITERACY
Using Harcourt’s Storytown (sixth year with this
program)
Goal: to enable your child to become a
proficient/advanced reader.
Concentration on focus skills and strategies, oral
reading skills, comprehension, and developing
vocabulary.
READING ASSESSMENTS
Weekly Lesson Tests◦ Assesses story comprehension, vocabulary, focus
skill, grammar, and spelling
Theme Tests◦ Used as Local Assessment and assesses cumulative
reading skills every 6-8 weeks.
Critical Thinking Skills-Thoughtful Logs
READING COUNTS
Used as a grade throughout the school year.
Assessed periodically
At each “due date,” the student must have a
minimum of 3Reading Counts points to receive
100% (this is one book.)
Students should have a Reading Counts books at
their desk to be reading at all times.
GRAMMAR
Students will focus on one grammar skill per week
Assessed on this grammar skill on each weekly
lesson test
Written assignments across the curriculum can be
used to asses grammar, usage and mechanics.
SPELLING TESTS AND HOMEWORK
Each week, students will receive a “Lesson
Homework Packet” consisting of cursive handwriting
practice and spelling homework pages.
Homework assignments will be distributed on Day
1 and due on Day 6
Spelling Tests will be on Day 6 of the cycle
WRITING
Using the four square writing approach
Students will be writing in all subject areas
Spending a significant amount of time practicing to write
Persuasive, Narrative, and Informational Writing pieces
End of the Year Goal: to write a 4 paragraph essay
MATH IN FOCUS
MATH IN FOCUS
This is a conceptually-based program that focuses on problem-
solving and reasoning skills.
It is designed with fewer lessons which will be taught over multiple
days to allow time to explore each concept more in-depth.
Students will be keeping a folder in class that contains all pages
and resources for the program. When students have homework,
they will be bringing their folders home with them.
MATH IN FOCUS
The students’ homework will vary each night depending
on the amount of practice each student needs to learn the
skill. The homework will come from either the Student
Workbook, Reteaching Workbook, Extra Practice Workbook,
or the Enrichment Workbook.
Home –School Connection and Chapter Wrap Up
•Keep throughout the chapter and use to gauge chapter
test preparation
MATH IN FOCUS
The students will have access to their textbook and all
materials and resources online. Log-in information will be
coming home shortly.
The manipulatives that are used in the lessons are also
available to use online. The students will be using the
website: www.thinkcentral.com.
*All Math in Focus and Storytown resources are available
at the same website.
SCIENCE
We will be using the science series called, “FOSS”
(Full Option Science System) again this year. This
series has guided the development of successful
active-learning science modules.
The FOSS developers designed the curriculum
based on the fact that elementary students learn
science best by doing science.
SCIENCE KITS
They will be delivered every 9 weeks and include all
materials for students to participate in hands-on
investigations.
We will be using the following modules:
1st – Structures of Life
2nd – Physics of Sound
3rd – Earth Materials
SCIENCE BINDERS
Students will be responsible for keeping an
ORGANIZED binder
Binders will contain all notes, observations, and
drawings for each science investigation
Binders will be graded throughout the unit and
SCIENCE GRADING
Response Sheets – students will apply skills learned
in each investigation to a real-world situation
I-Checks – students will be given as a pretest, 1 day
of review and then students are given the I-Check
back to make any changes before it is graded
Survey Posttest/Pretest – Module test given in the
same fashion as the I-Checks
SOCIAL STUDIES
Basic Geography- Map & Globe Skills- Continents & Oceans
Our Community
Native Americans
People From Many Places- Immigration
Our Government
SIGNATURES
Please sign and return all Literacy Tests, Math Tests,
Science Tests, and Social Studies Tests
Literacy Theme tests will be discussed during conferences
and only the grade sheet will be sent home ahead of time—
sign and return it.
Spelling Tests do NOT need to be signed and returned
Most quizzes do not need to be signed and returned
PSSA
Math and Reading - During the weeks of April 13 -
24, 2015.
Science – during the week of April 28 – May 2,
2015
A schedule of exact testing dates will be given
prior to testing.
PSSA PREPARATION
For the math, reading, and science portion of the
PSSA, students will be completing skills practice
packets and using Study Island to help prepare for the
assessment.
The practice packets will look like the real tests so the
students will be acquainted with the format and types
of questions on the PSSA assessment.
HOMEWORK
Homework will be given almost every single night.
Math is the subject where homework will be given on a
daily basis in most cases. Also, please study math facts
Reading—20 min each night—projects each nine weeks
Spelling –one page per night, but students may work
ahead
Social Studies-Mrs. Jordan
Homework Club is available for students afterschool
HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT BOOK
The students are required to bring home their homework folders and assignment books each night with their assignments written in them. The assignment books should be signed by a parent or guardian each night and the student will bring their assignment book back to school on the next school day.Homework will be posted on my website each day.
REPORT CARDS
Schedule for Progress Reports and Report Cards on
my webpage
They will be distributed during the end of the first
semester (January) and at the end of the second
semester (June).
Please check ProgressBook often for your child’s up-
to-date progress. A letter will be sent home with your
username/password if you do not have it already.
6 DAY SCHEDULE
Franks
Day 1 – No Special Day 4 – Computer Lab and Library
Day 2 – Phys Ed Day 5 – Phys Ed
Day 3 – Art Day 6 – Music
Band: Day 1-Full EnsembleDay 2-Flute/OboeDay 3-Clarinet/Sax
Day 4-Trumpet/HornDay 5-Trombone/Baritone/TubaDay 6-Percussion
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Mrs. Franks’ Email: [email protected] Purpose of emailMrs. Jordan’s Email: [email protected]
Mrs. Franks’ Extension: (412) 318-1000 ext5122 Best time to call:8:30-8:50, 12:15-12:3 Teacher’s Webpage
www.rossb42.weebly.com
(All assignments will be posted here daily)
REMIND 101
This school year I will be utilizing the website www.remind101.com as a way of sending out
important messages to you. This is a free service; however, if you choose to receive the message via
text, then standard messaging rates will apply. I plan on using it to notify you and/or your student of
upcoming tests, projects or deadlines. I will not use it to send daily homework as that information is
available on homework hotline. You will not be able to see my phone number and I will not be able to
see your number. You will not be able respond to any text that I send. All that enroll will receive my
messages using the text-messaging component on their phone.
If you want to enroll, text this message: @rossb
to the phone number (858) 877-
6875.
HOME –SCHOOL COMMUNICATION
http://
www.movieweb.com/tv/TEAGGCmv2AGQED/frankie-sends-an-angry-email
Email Usage:
Setting up a phone conference or a meeting at school
Change in dismissal—before noon
Quick information-: “Luke might be tired because he was not feeling
well through the night.”
Quick Question: “ Are the kids allowed to bring a camera on the field
trip.”
THANK YOU!!
Thank you for coming to Curriculum Night!
Please do not hesitate to contact with me if you have any
comments, questions, or concerns throughout the school
year!
Curriculum Night Power Point can be accessed through
my webpage under the Classroom Homepage tab.