WELCOME TO 4th Grade CURRICULUM NIGHT
Mrs. BobbMrs. Foster
Ms. LivingstonDr. Rich
Fourth Grade Schedulefor 2015-2016
• Math Block 7:50-9:20• Lunch Recess: 11:45-12:05• Lunch: 12:05-12:25• Language Arts Block 12:30-2:20
• Most of the fourth grade specials (art, P.E., music, library, and computer lab) are from 9:35-10:20.
(Please consult individual teachers’ websites for specific specials.)
Communication between Home and School
• Agendas: Daily• Teacher Webpages• Friday Folders: Weekly• Weekly Newsletters via email• E-mail messages on as needed basis• Best way for you to reach us is email!
Individual Snacks
o Please send a daily snack for your child.
o Snack is @ 9:15 amo Must be healthy (granola
bars, fruit, cheese & crackers, etc.)
o No candy, sugary snacks.o Students cannot share
snacks as we have several children with food allergies.
Birthdays
We will recognize your child’s birthday in class in a small way.
Please do not send in birthday treats. No cakes, cupcakes, etc.
Your child may not pass out invitations at school.
The Homework Cycle…What is it?School Home School
• Reading Log: 100 minutes per week due on Friday mornings with parent signature.
• Spelling activities are due Friday morning with parent signature.
• Daily homework (math, grammar, etc).
• Class work that does not get completed at school.
• Book Reports will begin this quarter.
Projects/Assignments
• Almost always give a printed direction sheet and email attachment home.
• Usually it includes how the project will be graded.
• Use the grading rubric/checklist to check the finished project.
• We often show/read examples in class.
Behavior Management Steps:
Step 1: Verbal reminder Step 2: Think Time in classroom
Step 3: Think Time in another classroom
Step 4: Office: Think Time or Referral
Grades The grading system is based on written work (including
assignments, quizzes, and tests) teacher observations, informal assessments, projects, and class participation. Grades are given on a point system, and based on the following percentages:
90-100%A80-89% B70-79% C Be sure to check your child’s grades on: ParentVUE60-69% D0-59% F
The report card will look different this year as your child will be receiving a letter grade as well as P, D, AC in most subject
areas.
Arizona’s College & Career Ready Standards
Are aligned with college and work expectations Are clear, understandable and consistent Include rigorous content and application of knowledge
through high-order skills Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards Designed so that all students are prepared to succeed in our
global economy and society
Math Common Core
English Language Arts Common Core
Science Units
Scientific ProcessAnimal Classifications &
AdaptationsWater & WeatherElectricity & MagnetismRenewable & Non-renewable
Resources
4th Grade Social Studies
Arizona’s Geography & People
Arizona StatehoodArizona’s Government & Economy
Current Events
Time for Kids• We use this magazine as a way to teach fourth
graders about current events. • Every child should have their own copy.• If you are able to donate $7.00 for your child or if you
would like to make an extra donation for another student, we would be so appreciative.
Tax Credit Donation
Our learning is enhanced thanks to you!
This money goes toward fourth grade field trips. Please consider making a donation to Paloma!!!
See the office for a tax credit form!
Thank you for being here!Any questions?