Welcome Back to School! Mrs. Ro’s 4 th Grade

“We’re gonna hit you like a hurricane!”

All about me… Teaching experience Teaching experience Teaching beliefs Teaching beliefs Family Family Hobbies Hobbies Strengths/Weaknesses Strengths/Weaknesses Expectations for students Expectations for students

Classroom Schedule 8:45 - 9:15Opening & Read Aloud/ Reading Response 9: :50Language Arts / Writing / Math 10:50-11:10RECESS 11:15-12:15 Rotations/small group instruction 12:15-1:00LUNCH/RECESS 1:00-3:10 Science / Social Studies / Art/ Writing 3:00 Planners 3:10 Dismissal Specials: Specials: PE : M/TH – 2:20 – 3:10 PE : M/TH – 2:20 – 3:10 Library: T – 10:20 – 10:50 Library: T – 10:20 – 10:50 Music: TH – 1:40 – 2:10 Music: TH – 1:40 – 2:10 Computer Lab: F - 11:15 – 12:15 Computer Lab: F - 11:15 – 12:15

School Wide Behavior Standards It is vital that children learn to take responsibility for their words and actions. Be responsible at all times. It is vital that children learn to take responsibility for their words and actions. Be responsible at all times. It is very important students practice safe behaviors in and around Carrillo. Be safe at all times. It is very important students practice safe behaviors in and around Carrillo. Be safe at all times. Carrillo is a school of kindness. We treat each other in a respectful manner. Be respectful Carrillo is a school of kindness. We treat each other in a respectful manner. Be respectful to yourself and to others. to yourself and to others. We earn rewards for good behavior or pay consequences for poor choices.

Our Classroom Rule BE COOL!

Classroom and Individual Rewards Colt Cash and Auctions Colt Cash and Auctions Homework Passes Homework Passes Movie and popcorn party Movie and popcorn party Lunch Bunch Lunch Bunch Just more fun stuff Just more fun stuff

Consequences Verbal Warning Sign In – Study Hall / Detention Contact Home Formal Parent/teacher meeting Conference with Administrat or

Classroom/Student Supplies Necessary Supplies 3 ring binder 3 spiral notebooks (The multi-subject ones work best and seem to have enough pages.) Pencils (Ticonderoga are the best. You may use mechanical pencils if you wish.) Pencil pouch or small box to keep materials organized. Backpack Nice to have Supplies Flair Colored Marker set (We take a lot of colored coded notes for use throughout the year) Scissors Pencil sharpener

Daily Planner Students list nightly homework, teacher messages and upcoming school events Students list nightly homework, teacher messages and upcoming school events Planner must be kept in student’s binder Planner must be kept in student’s binder  Parents verify nightly assignments are complete and correct by signing planner.  Parents, initial ONLY if homework is complete! 3. Perfect opportunity for both parents and teacher to communicate

SMUSD Based Grading Achievement MarksEffort Marks 4 – Exceeds 4 th grade level standard; E - Excellent (consistently produces high level work) (consistently produces high level work) 3 – Meets 4 th grade standard S - Satisfactory 2 – Approaching standard N – Needs Improvement 1 – Well below standard U - Unsatisfactory Grading

Homework Personally, I am not a huge fan of homework. However, it is a vital part of learning and retaining information. The following outlines the regular homework you will see throughout the year. There may be special projects and assignments Weekly Homework: At least, 30 minutes of reading each evening TenMarks (math) DreamBox (individualized math) Lexia (individualized language and vocabulary) KidBlog (writing)

BYOD The use of computers and such devices are increasingly necessary in elementary school. We currently have 25 Chrome books to divide between six 4 th grade teachers. The use of computers and such devices are increasingly necessary in elementary school. We currently have 25 Chrome books to divide between six 4 th grade teachers. With that said, I would like to request your child bring a device if they have one available, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays! With that said, I would like to request your child bring a device if they have one available, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays! The Chromebook Contract will be sent home tomorrow. The Chromebook Contract will be sent home tomorrow.

SMUSD New student log-ins Old log-in: Old log-in: urrent login: “first name”.”last name” “last four of student Example - John Smith, Student ID = New Log-in: “Graduation year first” “first initial” “last name” “last five of student smusd.org Example - John Smith, Graduation year 2025, Student ID

Math Curriculum This year we will continue teaching the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics Yearly Units   Place Value / Addition & Subtraction   Multiplication & Division   Equivalent Fractions   Operations with Fractions   Fractions and Decimals   Geometry   Measurement The CCSS calls for the application of the knowledge they learn!!!!

Reading, Writing, Language, Speaking and Listening Curriculum Beginning this year, we will be using the newly adopted Benchmark Advance as our primary resource Beginning this year, we will be using the newly adopted Benchmark Advance as our primary resource There will be a 50/50 mix of informational text and literature. There will be a 50/50 mix of informational text and literature. Texts are read a number of times, each for different purposes – (comprehension-author’s craft, making connections) Texts are read a number of times, each for different purposes – (comprehension-author’s craft, making connections)

Lexile Measures 4 th Grade Goal: 740 – 940 By reading for 30 minutes each evening, your child can, potentially, learn upwards of 1,000,000,000 new vocabulary words in a year!

Writing Curriculum This year we will continue to teach Common Core State Standards. Writing will take place across the curriculum. We will be writing daily! Our focus: Three types of writing: Our focus: Three types of writing: Persuasive/Opinion Writing Narrative Writing Informational/Expository Writing

Social Studies Semester I Semester II California Regions Rancho Period California Regions Rancho Period Explorers Gold Rush Explorers Gold Rush Mission System Statehood Mission System Statehood

Science Life Science –Ecosystems Life Science –Ecosystems Electricity and Magnetism Electricity and Magnetism Rocks and Minerals Rocks and Minerals

Fourth Grade Programs Hero Luncheon (November) Hero Luncheon (November) Multicultural Feast (December)* Multicultural Feast (December)* Three to four, curriculum based, field trips (one each trimester) Three to four, curriculum based, field trips (one each trimester) GIA, Mission San Juan Capistrano, GIA, Mission San Juan Capistrano, The Gold Rush Guy, The Ranch The Gold Rush Guy, The Ranch

Supplemental Materials STORYWORKS by Scholastic STORYWORKS by Scholastic Owl Pellets Owl Pellets Recorders Recorders Here’s my pitch… Here’s my pitch…

Volunteers needed! I wish for… a ROOM parent I wish for… an ART ATTACK parent I wish for volunteers on a regular basis. (some prep, some small group guidance) I wish for volunteers on a regular basis. (some prep, some small group guidance) There will be many opportunities, throughout the year, for volunteers.

Thank you for coming! Keep in touch! Don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have. I am available from 8:15-8:45 am before school and 3:10-4:00 pm after school. If necessary, my cell # is: (760) Keep in touch! Don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have. I am available from 8:15-8:45 am before school and 3:10-4:00 pm after school. If necessary, my cell # is: (760) You may also call the office at extension 3931, and I will be sure to get back to you as soon as I can during our school day. You may also call the office at extension 3931, and I will be sure to get back to you as soon as I can during our school day. ing works too! ing works too!

Class Wish List Ream of WHITE or COLORED copy paper Ream of WHITE card stock Clorox disinfectant wipes Hand Sanitizer Tissues Ziploc bags (sandwich or gallon size) Glue sticks (I swear they eat them!) Extra Ticonderoga pencils (They eat these too!) “Stuff” for the Birthday Box