FOURTH GRADEFOURTH GRADECURRICULUM NIGHTCURRICULUM NIGHT

2015-20162015-2016

FOURTH GRADEFOURTH GRADECURRICULUM NIGHTCURRICULUM NIGHT

2015-20162015-2016

4A-Mrs. Bethany Walsh4A-Mrs. Bethany Walsh

4B-Ms. Cassie Truden4B-Ms. Cassie Truden

4C-Mrs. Amy Scott and Miss Lydia Merhaut4C-Mrs. Amy Scott and Miss Lydia Merhaut

Classroom Policies

Supplies = Key to Organization!– Expandable file– All books should be covered– Assignment book– Extra supplies at home in case your

child needs replacement materials

Assignment Book• Needs to be signed every

night Parents, please check for homework

completion and sign when your child has completed his/her work!

• Will be checked at school daily

• Will be written in by teacher if homework was not completed for each class

(This homework will still need to be completed!)

Fourth Grade Weekly Schedule• Monday• 8:50-9:15 Morning Work• 9:15-10:15 Math• 10:15-11:15 Integrated Arts• 11:15-11:45 ELA (part 1)• 11:45-12:15 Lunch• 12:15-12:45 Recess• 12:45-1:45 ELA (part 2)• 1:45-2:15 Science• 2:15-2:45 Social Studies• 2:45-3:15 STEM• 3:15-3:25 Assignment Books

Weekly Schedule Cont.• Tuesday• 8:50-9:15 Morning Work• 9:15-10:15 Math• 10:15-11:45 ELA• 11:45-12:15 Lunch• 12:15-12:45 Recess• 12:45-1:30 Special• 1:30-2:10 Science• 2:10-2:45 Social Studies• 2:45-3:20 STEM• 3:20-3:25 Assignment Books

Weekly Schedule Cont.• Wednesday• 8:50-9:15 Morning Work• 9:15-10:15 Math• 10:15-11:45 ELA• 11:45-12:15 Lunch• 12:15-12:45 Recess• 12:45-1:30 Special• 1:30-2:15 Band/Orchestra• 2:15-2:30 Assignment Books• 2:30-3:15 Chorus• 3:15-3:25 Dismissal

Weekly Schedule Cont.• Thursday• 8:50-9:15 Morning Work• 9:15-10:15 Math• 10:15-11:45 ELA• 11:45 -12:15 Lunch• 12:15-12:45 Recess• 12:45-1:30 Special• 1:30-2:10 Science• 2:10-2:45 Social Studies• 2:45-3:20 STEM• 3:20-3:25 Assignment Books

Weekly Schedule Cont.• Friday• 8:50-9:15 Morning Work• 9:15-10:15 Math• 10:15-11:45 ELA• 11:45 -12:15 Lunch• 12:15-12:45 Recess• 12:45-1:30 Special• 1:30-2:10 Science• 2:10-2:45 Social Studies• 2:45-3:20 STEM• 3:20-3:25 Assignment Books

MATH• Harcourt curriculum and Rocket

Math

• Placement - Academic 1- Academic 2

• District Placement Criteria– 3rd grade ITBS scores– Basic Facts test– 3rd Grade End of Book Test– Attribute Sheet

Math Concepts– Unit 1:  Understand Whole Numbers and

Operations– Unit 2:  Time, Data, and Graphing– Unit 3:  Multiplication and Division Facts– Unit 4:  Multiply by 1- and 2-Digit Numbers – Unit 5:  Divide by 1- and 2-Digit Divisors– Unit 6:  Geometry and Algebra– Unit 7:  Fractions and Probability – Unit 8:  Measurement and Decimals – Unit 9:  Perimeter, Area, and Volume

Math Evaluation

• Unit Tests (Concepts)• Chapter Quizzes (Computation)• Written Communication• Rocket Math (doesn’t affect math grade)• Problem Solving • Homework Completion

Math HomeworkUsually one or two pages will be assigned everyday to reinforce what was learned in class.•Assigned homework•Optional homework

Students will be given credit forhomework completed on-time.

SCIENCE• Pearson Scott Foresman Science

- Life Science

- Earth Science

- Physical Science

- Space and Technology

Science Evaluation

• Chapter Tests• Science Notebooks• In-class Assignments• Projects

Science Homework

Assignments will be given on an as-needed-basis to reinforce specific skills and concepts learned in class. All tests will be announced in class, and if needed, material should be reviewed at home.

Students will receive credit for completed notebook pages (classwork and homework) as a part of their science grades.

SOCIAL STUDIES• Harcourt Curriculum

• Key Concept: U.S. Regions– Exploring the U.S.– U.S. Economy– Exploring the Northeast– Exploring the Southeast– Exploring the Midwest– Exploring the Southwest– Exploring the West

• Current Events– Student Presentations– TIME for Kids Magazines (Thanks to the PTO!)

Social Studies Evaluation

• Tests• State Quizzes• Classwork/Notebook • Current Events• Projects

Social Studies Homework

Assignments will be given on an as-needed-basis to reinforce specific skills and concepts learned in class. All tests will be announced in class, and if needed, material should be reviewed at home.

Students will receive credit for completed notebook pages (classwork and homework) as a part of their social studies grades.

STEM/STEAM

• Science• Technology• Engineering• Art• Mathematics

STEM/STEAM• Challenges

• Projects

• Makerspace

• Digital Portfolios• http://www.weebly.com/weebly/userHome.php

ELA (English Language Arts) -

ReadingHarcourt StoryTown Themes•Theme 1:  Facing Challenges•Theme 2:  Getting the Job Done•Theme 3:  Natural Changes•Theme 4:  Imagination at Work•Theme 5:  A New Home•Theme 6:  Exploring Our World

ELA (English Language Arts) -

ReadingA series of leveled activities and resource materials exist to meet the varied needs of learners. Sample skills that are developed through these resources include:

– Various types of literature (Main and Paired Selections)

– Robust Vocabulary– Comprehension – Focus Skills – Fluency

Reading HomeworkAssignments will be given on an as-needed-basis to reinforce specific skills and concepts learned in class.

SQUIRT – To build comprehension skills and foster reading fluency, students are required to read at home at least 5 nights a week for a minimum of 15 minutes. The book log provided to your child will help to monitor student book selections and movement towards the goal of 25 chapter books by the end of the year.

Mrs. Scott

Frindle Andrew Clemens 9/13/12

ELA (English Language Arts) -

Grammar• Types and Parts of Sentences

– Declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, and imperative

– Subjects, predicates, etc.– Simple, compound, and complex sentences

• Parts of Speech– Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs,

pronouns, antecedents, articles, etc.

 

ELA (English Language Arts) -

Writing•Weekly Writing/Journal Prompts

•Writing Workshops– Narrative– Informational– Persuasive

Grammar & Writing Homework

Assignments will be given on an as-needed-basis to reinforce specificskills and concepts learned in class.

Students will be given credit forNotebooks/packets completed in class

ELA (English Language Arts) -

Spelling• Harcourt StoryTown: Spelling Component

• Daily morning work

• Thursdays (4A) or Fridays (4B and 4C): Unit Tests

• Optional Challenge Words - for students who earn an A on that lesson’s test

• Spelling lists online

Spelling HomeworkHomework will be distributed each Thursday or Friday. Students will select at least 3 activities in a row on their tic-tac-toe board to complete throughout the week and turn in by Thursday. Please sign the bottom of this sheet to verify your child completed the marked activities.

Feel free to cut the list off of the Tic-Tac-Toe homework to keep at home to prepare for the test on Friday.

Challenge

ELA- EvaluationReading (Letter grade)•Weekly comprehension, vocabulary, and focus skill quizzesGrammar (Letter grade)•Weekly skill quizzes and notebook completionWriting (Developmental Skill Indicators in place of a letter grade. Assessed at the end of each semester. Grades for writing will not appear on Parent Portal.)•Theme writings/Writing workshops•Writing portfoliosSpelling (Letter grade)•Weekly tests•Credit for homework completion and notebook completion

ELA

Check teacher website or email for

weekly study guides!

Caring to Learn,Learning to Care

•Paws Program•Bully Prevention Program (weekly classroom meetings)

•Plinko Points

1- We will not bully others.2- We will help students who are bullied.3- We will include students who are left out.4- If we know that someone is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home.

IES Bully Prevention Rules

In regard to Rule #4, if your child reports bullying behavior to you, please notify one of the following people at IES:•Teacher•Counselor•Principal

IES Bully Prev. Program Cont.

• Please also try to help your child know the difference between bullying and peer conflict.

• We are reminding the students to not “label” others as “bullies” since it is their BEHAVIOR which was inappropriate and can be adjusted/learned from.

IES Bully Prev. Program Cont.

• To help make the distinction between bullying and conflict, know that we are teaching students:– Bullying is when someone repeatedly and

on purpose says or does mean or hurtful things to another person who has a hard time defending himself or herself. Bullying can be direct or indirect. Direct includes hitting, teasing, name calling, etc. Indirect is rumors, exclusion, and cyber-bullying.

IES Bully Prev. Program Cont.

Wellness Policy

• Birthday Celebrations– 48 hour notice for all edible healthy

treats– Obtain an approval form online.– Non-edible treats work best!

CLOSING • Test Packets

• Parent Portal (TYLER gradebook)

• Websites (IES and Fourth Grade)– Announcements online (as well as communication via

homeroom e-mail)– Links to access online textbooks

• Math• Social Studies • Reading • Science• STEM

• Please visit your child’s classroom tonight to tour the room. Take home the information on your child’s desk, check the class email list, sign-up for a conference with your child’s homeroom teacher, and leave a note for your child to start their day tomorrow!

THANK YOU!!!