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Open House 2014Grade 4
Mrs. BrunnerMrs. Flett
Mrs. MadisonMrs. Schaefer
Consultant Teacher Services
Push –in Support
* Smaller teacher-student ratio
* Assist with organization
* “Teachable moments”
* Decrease confusion/frustration
Pull-out Support
* Certain students based on IEP/needs
* Smaller class sizes in Reading/Math
* Tests read in separate location
* Remediation
Mrs. Colleen Schaefer
D225
Student Expectations
Come to school everyday ready to learn.Always give his/her best effort.Ask for help.Respect her/himself and classmates.Follow WSS Code of Conduct
Parents’ Responsibility
Provide a safe environment to work inMaterials available at homeMinimal help – let your child show what
has been learnedDiscuss any concerns first
with Mrs. Flett via phone
calls or notes.
Fourth Grade Curriculum
Math Program
NYS Common Core Standards Based Curriculum Expressions Math Program
Supported with Technology-based Instruction Common Formative Assessments (CFAs)
modeled after the NYS test Part 1: Multiple Choice Part 2: Short Answer and Written Response
Components of Literacy
Guided Reading: Weekly comprehension skill Strategy instruction to implement skills Differentiated instructional levels Small group application
Shared Reading: Core novels, read-aloud
SSR (Silent Sustained Reading) Student driven selections- students MUST have book here to read
NYS ModulesIncorporates Science and Social Studies curriculum 20 Minute Nightly Reading Requirement =
“Read 20”
Components of Writing
Modeled Instruction Use of picture books and various writing
genres.
Direct modeling
“Write Start”
Conferencing Peer conferencing
Teacher conferencing
Spelling Application of Word Study to our writing
Additional Creative Writing Course with Mrs. Pane
4th Grade Science Curriculum
Science Living Environment
• Life Cycle/Life Span of Plants/Animals• Water Cycle• Food/Energy Chain
Physical Setting• Energy• Matter/States of Matter• Magnetism
Health Nutrition/Diet
• Food Pyramid• Healthy Food Choices
Safety/Making Healthy Choices
4th GradeSocial Studies Curriculum
New York State New York State Geography History of New York State
Native Americans Explorers Colonial America Revolutionary War Erie Canal
State & Federal Government Lancaster History
Code of Conduct
Weekly Newsletter/ReportsEach Friday
Grades are recorded as well as self reflection of learning and behavior
MUST be read, signed and returned on following Monday (or next day of school
Intentional typo on every Newsletter- students earn $$$$
Behavior:
Students are expected to follow the Code of Conduct as outlined in the WSS handbook.
Rewards and Consequences: Money, phone calls, notes home, visit with principal , loss of free time
Parent Portal
•Parent Portal provides you with 24/7 access to your child’s academic information.
•You can view your child’s
•attendance (daily and subject)
•current grades
•ongoing average
•status of assignments
•report card grades
Visit www.lancasterschools.org
Loose Ends Homework:
assignments expected next day- unless otherwise noted
send in a note if extenuating circumstances arise.
ONE homework pass a week- for all assignments that day- or if you state otherwise
It is expected that each child is reading and practicing their multiplication tables on a nightly basis. Math fact tests will be taken daily to assess student progress. These will be graded occasionally as well.
HW is NOT factored into the grade for each subject area. BUT to earn full credit on tests and learning activities, homework must be completed in a timely manner!
Agendas are to be signed nightly, as they are used as a regular form of communication.
Team Website:
• Possible links to online textbooks
• Study tools and review materials
Loose Ends Agendas
Marked/starred by me daily
Parents- check nightly
Correspond in if appropriate venue
Have student remind in MORNING if note in it
Mrs. Flett’s website
Homework for week posted MOST Monday’s
Links to math journal and Homework/Remembering book, games, math sites
Copies of MOST worksheets- (created by me)
Copies of Week in Review and Flett Flyer
Loose Ends Sign up
“Remind”- e-alert texts
E-alert for changes on my website
Frontrowed.com- math site to help your child succeed or exceed
Parent- Teacher Conferences- Please sign up with your child’s READING teacher.
After completing the reminder form- take the sticky note and leave the paper.
Thank you for coming!