Welcome to Fourth Grade! Ms. Pettigrew’s Class Room 22 Curriculum Night Sign up for Conferences Will be done later in the year. Conferences are different this year! 3 whole days…

Please find your child’s desk Read your child’s letter--please write back Check the back table to sign up for volunteer opportunities Please write down any questions you have during the presentation on the note card on the desk Good Evening! I’m glad you’re here!

About Me Graduate of University of Washington (Bachelor of Science in Psychology) Masters in Education Working on my Pro Cert this year This is my fifth year of teaching, but my very first at West Mercer Elementary. I am so excited to be here! We are going to have a great year – I just LOVE Fourth Grade!

About Me I am a mother, friend, colleague and teacher. I love my life! Mother of two, ages 9 and 12 Interests include singing, cooking, walking on the beach, taking pictures, and reading Lover of the arts – especially music and theater

Class Management System Platinum Rule Classroom Bucket Points Table Group Points Stars of Recognition Logical Consequences Class Expectations –Show respect –Make good decisions –Solve the problem

4 th Grade Curriculum Plan for the Year There are a few areas I would like to discuss further: –Math –Reading –Writing –Science

In Math Expressions expect to see…. …a problem-solving approach based on everyday situations; …an instructional approach that revisits concepts regularly; …frequent practice of basic skills …lessons based on activities and discussion …mathematical content that goes beyond basic arithmetic

Reading Balanced Reading Approach—students will read books at their own level Mondo is our new reading program It includes books that will be used for Guided Reading groups to work on specific skills, at the student’s instruction level band Mondo will be used to identify your child’s reading level

Bookshop Common Core 3-5 Literacy Adoption

Why Bookshop? Research-Based Common Core Aligned Foundational Literacy Skills –Phonics/Word Study –Fluency Comprehensive –Whole Group –Small Group –Individual

Comprehensive Literacy Promotes Differentiation Word Study and Phonics –Foundational and language skills for proficient reading Modeled Reading/Read Aloud –Teachers model their thinking while reading Shared Reading –Teachers and students read digital text together to construct meaning and develop reading, speaking, listening, and language skills Guided Reading –Small groups meet with teachers to work on- level skills Independent Reading –Students apply what they are learning

Resources Leveled Reading Books for ALL classrooms Interactive Digital Books (fiction and nonfiction) Whole group and guided reading lesson plans Intervention tools for phonics and oral language Assessment kits

Professional Development Initial training for all 3-5 staff Ongoing embedded support from Mondo Bookshop Common Core Online support MISD Literacy Resource Teacher

Thank You Parents! Washington State does not fund curriculum as a budget line item 100% of this adoption was paid for by you through the Mercer Island Schools Foundation! Without our partnership with MISF initiatives and support in the classroom would not be possible Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Writing Lucy Calkins Units of Study Narrative Writing – Students write a realistic fictional narrative, learning about the elements of plot, character development, and elaboration. Opinion Writing- Students builds an argument about a topic and arranges ideas and evidence. Students also learn to critically analyze narrative prose and make an opinion about an element of writing. Informational Writing – Students will research a topic of interest in history and write an informational book about their research

Word Study Vocabulary Students are taught how to learn words and how to remember words. Strategies for learning vocabulary include : context clues, root words, prefixes and suffixes. Conventions and Grammar through MONDO

Word Study Spelling Spelling will be integrated with writing instruction, with an emphasis on application in students’ daily writing. Intermittent checks and observations of daily work conducted throughout the year to assess.

Science If you are an expert in any of these areas or are interested in helping out, please let me know! I am looking for a science prep volunteer! Food Chemistry Circuits and Electricity Sound Plant Life Cycle

Daily Schedule- Can vary Specialist Math Recess Science /Social Studies Lunch and recess Reading Writing Recess Writing continued

Daily Schedule –Music is on Monday and Wednesday –PE is on Tuesday and Friday –Library is onThursday –Computer Lab is on Wednesday –Art with Ms. Richardson is Monday afternoons, about every 6 weeks or so Specialists Schedule

Snack Every morning we will have snack time Students need to bring their own snack- they cannot share Snacks need to be healthy- top three ingredients should not be sugar Examples: fruit/veggies, crackers, granola bars, trail mix

Homework/Planners Homework will be assigned nearly every night- Approximately minutes (except on weekends) Reading 20 minutes Math HW, Math fact practice Unfinished work Occasional writing assignments and other projects Planners We will fill out each day – PLEASE CHECK THESE! I will star planner Would be helpful if you take a look at the planner and sign after they complete their homework

Reading at Home Students are expected to read at least 20 minutes every night –They can read independently –They can read to someone else –Someone can read to them Possible Reading Response, Reading Log to follow as we get further into the year.

Star of the Week Each full week a student is scheduled to be the star of the week You will find the directions/schedule in the booklet You do have one job on your child’s week!

Communication I won’t believe half of what they tell me about you if you don’t believe half of what they tell you about me. or call me with any concerns/ questions Website Friday is the day things are sent home –Newsletters – ed –Corrected work

Newsletters Almost every Friday I will send home a newsletter via . Newsletter will have important information and dates of upcoming events so please make sure you read it Week in Review – written by students!

Grading Rubric Grading is Standards Based. Meeting Standards: Consistently Goes above and beyond =4Consistently Goes above and beyond =4 Consistently Demonstrates = 3Consistently Demonstrates = 3 Usually Demonstrates = 2Usually Demonstrates = 2 Seldom Demonstrates =1Seldom Demonstrates =1

Field Trips/Celebrations Several Field trips over the year Still being finalized Make sure you’ve completed the background check to volunteer Celebrations: –Halloween – Friday Oct 30th –Winter Holidays – Friday Dec 18th –Valentine’s – Friday Feb 12th –End of Year - tbd

Birthday Celebrations We will honor everyone’s birthday in the classroom by singing to the student. The student can bring in small items to share with the class if they would like, and we will pass them out after first recess. Please DO NOT bring any treats on your child’s birthday See Booklet

Volunteers Volunteer Expectations Volunteer opportunities will begin near the middle of October NEW PROCEDURES if you plan on volunteering—even if it’s just for ONE field trip. See GREEN paper regarding procedures and forms for volunteering.

Experts Wanted If you are an expert in an area that we are studying and feel comfortable in front of a classroom, I would love to have you. Please contact me and let me know your area of expertise

Supply Request Roll of soft Paper towels CLEAN, single sock (to erase dry erase boards Avery 8160 labels (30 labels per sheet) Earbuds Cleaning wipes Tissues

Are there any questions? Thank you for coming! Please make sure to write back to your child. Take the booklet with you and leave the notecard Please make sure you have signed up for any volunteer opportunities before you leave!