Welcome to Curriculum Night for the 4th Grade

Language Arts (Reading) Reader’s Workshop Mini-lessons on grade level skills are taught at the beginning of the lesson Fountas and Pinnell testing Groups

Root Words One of the anchors of Word Study is vocabulary We will study a variety of Greek and Latin Root patterns throughout the year Students will have daily practice and tests for these roots

Writing Workshop We will be focusing on the three types of writing each quarter: Narrative Informational Opinion Writing Process Effective Writing Skills Grammar

Spelling Spelling is still on the report card. We will use a rubric to determine your child’s “Spelling” grade. This is aligned with GCPS expectations. Spelling grade will include all of the anchors of Word Study: *Phonemic Awareness *Phonics *Spelling *Vocabulary *Handwriting *Fluency

Spelling Continued What parents can count on: We will study grade level appropriate spelling patterns. We will expect students to spell grade appropriate words (Fry Words) correctly in all writing. There will be a heavy emphasis on applying their word study knowledge and spelling in their writing throughout the day in all curriculum areas.

Science Units of study: Think like a Scientist, Water cycle, Weather, Solar system: stars, planets, constellations, seasons, moon phases, Light, Sound, Force and Motion, Simple machines, Ecosystems, and Adaptation/Survival Science notebooks Study guides go in binders Mrs. Klein to support

Social Studies “Those who never learn history are condemned to repeat it.” -Unknown Interactive Notebook Units of Study Geography Unit Native American Cultures (Inuit, Kwakiutl, Nez Perce, Hopi, Pawnee, and Seminole) European Explorers (Ponce de Leon, Columbus, Hudson, Cabot, Nunez de Balboa, and Cartier) Colonial America American Revolution New Nation Abolitionist Movement

Math Math Units: First Nine Weeks: Number Sense, Multiplication, Division Second Nine Weeks: Multiples, Factors, Patterns Equivalent Fractions, Comparing Fractions Third Nine Weeks: Fractions: Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, Dividing, Decimal Fractions, Geometry Forth Nine Weeks: Measurement Homework: Nightly math homework. Review/Preview Work Math Online Textbook

Online Textbooks

Online Textbooks

Grade Level Policy Check-out: No check outs after 2:45. Birthdays: If your child has a birthday, please make sure to get the correct number of treats for the students in your child’s homeroom. Please do not bring anything we need to use a knife for.

Grading Procedures Any work that is graded cannot be sent home to be made up. Tests/Quizzes Quizzes – notice in the agenda, no study guide, use notes to prepare Tests – Week notice (at minimum), study guide will be given and day before test review No retakes on tests Re-do class work For all classwork and quiz grades which receive a 73 or below Completed during study hall Two scores will be averaged for final grade

Grading Procedures For any assignments not turned in, a “NTI” (NTI=O) will be temporarily added into the grade book. This will be replaced once the work is turned in. This allows you to see more clearly what is not turned in. You will be able to see this on the Parent Portal.

Make-Up Work If a student is absent, they will be given the work that they missed in order to insure that they stay on track with the AKS. They will have the number of days missed to turn in their work.

Reporting Student Progress Parent portal: If you have not signed up, please make sure you do before leaving. This is how grades will be communicated with parents, no longer through email. Mid-terms will be sent home on the 5th week of each quarter. Report cards will be sent home quarterly.

Promotion Requirements Student promotion will be based on proficiency of 4th grade AKS. We will relay any new information as it is shared with us.

Important Dates Conference Dates: * September 24th Wednesday and 25th Thursday * February 25th Wednesday and 26th Thursday Interim Testing Interim’s at the end each quarter Post tests – end of the year Standardized Testing Dates: * About two weeks after spring break *We will relay any new information as we receive it.

Classroom Newsletters & Friday Folders Newsletters will be posted to our website every two weeks. Please read the newsletter each week to ensure you are aware of current events and targeted AKS. Friday Folders are sent home on the last day of the week. Eagle cards will communicate any concerns from the week, add comments if necessary Multiple checks in one area (i.e. homework, controls talking) reflect more than one occurrence.

Behavior When students are not following classroom expectations, checks will be recorded in their Eagle Card. If the behavior becomes a reoccurrence, parents will be notified via note home, email, or phone call.

What Can Parents Do? Encourage reading and writing in every situation you can Support students through homework, studying, projects Keep up communication with teacher Check agenda and homework nightly Read the newsletter  Volunteer for school events Sign in with front office if visiting

Absence Excuse

PTA Our school goal is for each class to reach 100% parent PTA membership. The cost is $5 Please help us reach our goal!! Room Representative are still needed. Meeting is this Thursday.

Expectations E – Excellence in everything A – Accountability for learning G – Growth through goal setting L – Leadership development E – Engaging instruction We will be leading students through a tough year, and they (along with you) have our word that we will work hard; that is what we expect from our students as well 