Welcome to Ms. Rawley’s 4 th Grade Class Curriculum Night

A little about me…  Graduated from Olivet Nazarene University  My second year at Schafer  First year teaching  Before Schafer…

4 th Grade Page   Schafer  4 th Grade Here you will find what we will learn this year in each core subject as well as expectations for homework and behavior.

Special Areas Gym with Ms. Kodl Music with Ms. Conboy Art with Ms. Macheri LRC –Library books due Monday

Reading Class Lesson/Mini Lesson (SCHOOLWIDE Curriculum) I will work with small groups and individual students on strategies that we learn in our daily reading lessons.  Spelling  Writing  Grammar  Note Taking Skills  Guided Reading  Comprehension Strategies  Vocabulary Students will be reading a lot in the classroom with material at their level. Instruction is very individualized. Grades will be based on proficiency in these strategies.

Writing  Weekly spelling tests – Spelling City site (spellingcity.com Click on “Search” Search by “Word Lists” – MsRawley)  Grammar – Daily Practice  Cursive – Daily Practice  Writer’s Notebook  Writer’s Workshop  6+1 Traits  Word Choice  Sentence Fluency  Ideas  Organization  Conventions  Voice  Publishing

Math  Geometry  Measurement  Place value  Long division  Double-digit multiplication  Addition and subtraction of fractions  Problem Solving  Estimation  Math curriculum called Go Math!  Based on common core standards  Higher level thinking emphasized  Memorize facts! Fast math, flash cards, web sites

Science and Social Studies  Much more reading and writing  Note taking  Hands-on activities and experiments  Open book quizzes  Study for chapter tests!  Vocabulary flashcards and study guides provided a week before the test  Group projects and presentations

What will we be studying? Science Social Studies  Animal characteristics  Ecosystems  Matter, mass, density and volume  Electricity and magnetism  Volcanoes, earthquakes, weathering and erosion  Solar system  Regions of the United States  Illinois  Geographical regions of the world

Homework Policy  The assignment notebook should be signed each night by the parent/guardian to show that it has been seen.  Homework is due first thing in the morning of the day indicated in the assignment notebook. If it is not turned in consistently, a conference between the parents and the teacher will be required.

What will homework look like?  Reading Log !!!  20 minutes of reading 5 times per week  Due every Monday  Please monitor and sign sheet weekly  Study spelling words  Study for tests  Math facts  Class work not completed  Special projects  Around minutes per night  Please check assignment notebook daily

Assignment Notebook Please sign each night! Excellent communication tool! Spelling Words Behavior Color

 Make school work and reading a priority.  Expect your child to always do their best.  Promote positive and respectful relationships, behaviors, and language.  Be aware of your child’s progress in school and personal growth. Curriculum at Home

Schafer Expectations  PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategies)  What does this look like?  More supervision and unity  Second Step  Shark Bites  Celebrations quarterly – Fun Fridays  Clip Chart

TeacherParentStudent Homework Provide independent practice as homework. Make sure students understand how to complete homework assignments. Check child’s backpack for homework and assignment notebook daily. Supervise and check completion of child’s homework. Bring homework materials home. Complete daily homework assignments well and on time. Respectful, Responsible Behavior Model respectful, responsible behavior. Make sure students understand and follow school programs, rules, and policies. Model respectful, responsible behavior. Know and support school programs, rules, and policies. Be respectful and responsible. Follow school programs, rules, and policies. Reading Provide high quality reading instruction. Assist students in selecting reading materials. Model reading as a lifestyle. Read to your child or supervise independent reading daily. Focus attention when reading. Use the IPICK strategy to choose books. Read at home daily. Communication Make sure students receive and take home-school communications. EXAMPLE: Assignment notebooks and Friday Folders Inform parents about the learning goals and objectives. Check child’s backpack daily for home-school communications. Contact me with any questions! Inform me if there is something at home that might be interfering with your child’s learning. Reinforce what is being taught in school at home. Make sure home-school communications get home and come back to school. Know and be able to explain what they are learning in school.

Getting Involved Join the PTA!!! Fun Friday volunteers Field trip chaperones Still working on field trip destinations – more details to come Classroom parties Winter, Valentines Day, End of year parties Birthdays Healthy Treats (can send pencils, stickers, etc.)

How to contact me  The BEST way to contact me is !  Note in assignment notebook  Call me and leave a voice mail (630) ext  Need to schedule a conference? Contact me and we can schedule a time.

When you go home…  Read the Schafer School Community Compact  Read the PBIS Behavior Matrix  Read the Curriculum of the Home document (These are all found in the front of your child’s Assignment Notebook )  Then sign the Teacher, Parent, & School Contract

Questions?