AGENDA WELCOME Reading Math Science Social Studies Special Activities

WELCOME to the 4 th Grade Curriculum Night Presentation Brought to you by… Mrs. Broz Mrs. Crooks Mrs. Ladd Mrs. Roettenberger Ms. Tull

Progress Reporting Updated Report Card November, March, and June reporting dates Changes in how we monitor and report progress District Curriculum Department provided information to parents on Monday evening. More info to come on BPS webpage.

Independence & Responsibility Binder Organization – Planner – Spiral Notebooks – Folders

Math Expressions This program aligns with the Common Core State Standards Emphasizes “Math Talks” Continued emphasis on Basic Facts We are focusing on 8 Mathematical Practices

Math Expressions

Language Arts Reading Workshop – Whole Group Focus Lessons – Small Group Lessons Strategy Guided Reading Book Clubs – 1 to 1 Teacher/Student Conferences Home Reading – 20 min./night – BPS requirement is 100 minutes+/week – Fill in reading log each session – Reading log used during 1-1 conferences

Language Arts Boy and Girl Writers Writing Workshop – Whole Group Focus Lessons – Small Group Lessons – 1 to 1 Teacher/Student Conferences – Free Writing – Prompt Writing Grammar and Conventions

Language Arts Word Study – Student Centered – Data Driven – Examining, manipulating, comparing, and categorizing words

Science Areas of Content: – Environments Kit – Earth Materials – Variables Kit - Nature Center

Social Studies Social Scientists Historians Geographers Political Scientists Economists Regions of the U.S.

Future-Ready Citizens

Health and Wellness HEALTH ALERT: Several students in 4 th grade have food allergies. Please refrain from sending in a snack that ANY KIND OF NUT. SNACKS: Students are encouraged to bring in a HEALTHY snack each day. Our snack is in the morning and we need the energy to make it all day. Ideas include yogurt, cheese sticks, fruit, veggies and dip, granola bars, and bagels. Please refer to the sheet that came home with your child at the beginning of the school year. BIRTHDAY TREATS: Students may bring in a non-edible treat for the whole class on his/her birthday. This is due to the high volume and severity of food allergies in school, and in keeping with our district’s wellness plan. Students can bring in a little item for each classmate (pencil, eraser, sticker, etc.), or a game or book to donate to the class. We’ll still sing to him/her to make his/her day as special as possible. Please note: Last year, Mrs. Mahler set forth a new policy that treats may not be taken to previous teachers or office staff, nor to siblings.

Quality Work Assignment Notebooks/Planners Homework Policy – Must be turned in on due date – Missing work must be completed and turned in the next day Absences Due to Illness – District Policy is one make up day per day of absence for illness Absences Due to Vacation – Students must journal about their experiences – Work that can be made up, will be made up upon return.

Special Activities SPECIAL EVENTS October 28 th - LAUNCH of the Battle of the Books October 31 st - Halloween Parade & Party December 22 nd - Winter Party January- Nature Center January- Disability Awareness February 12 th - Battle of the Books February 14 th - Valentine’s Day River Rouge Experience- U of M Dearborn-Spring Year End Party -TBD

Thanks for Coming to the Fourth Grade Curriculum Night