Mrs. Schloth’s 4th Grade Back to School Night 2017-2018

Who is Mrs. Schloth? Bachelor's degree Skidmore College Elementary Education & Am. Studies Master's degree Boston College Literacy Education - Certification in El Ed - MA & VA - Reading Specialist Certification –VA - Tenth year teaching

Teaming in 4th This year we will be switching classes for math and social studies/science. My class will be going to Ms. Bierly’s class for math. She will be responsible for grades and report cards for your child. Please contact Ms. Bierly directly for math questions at Janet.Bierly@lcps.org

What did you learn today?

Teaching Philosophy Engaging, hands-on Utilize different learning styles Incorporate technology- BYOT Team building (new this year: social thinking in morning meeting)

First Nine Weeks Reading English/Spelling Pathways Fiction and Nonfiction Comprehension Reading Strategies and Skills through Mini- Lessons Expanding Vocabulary Daily grammar and spelling English/Spelling Pre-Writing Strategies Writing for stamina Revision/Editing for grammar, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, and paragraphing Personal Narratives and journaling

First Nine Weeks (continued) Math Number Sense Computation Place Value Patterns Elapsed Time Social Studies Virginia’s Location and Geography Native Americans Founding of Virginia

First Nine Weeks (continued) Science Scientific Investigation Virginia’s Natural Resources Solar System Technology Student Safe Websites/ Internet Safety Word processing Computer Lab and laptops Google classroom Epic books Readworks Reflex

Classroom Expectations Respectful On-Task Acting Safely Responsible

Classroom Management Students are required to follow the Classroom Expectations. Positive behavior rewards: whole class: dragon bites, individual: spotted coupons for lottery and rewards. Students are aware of the consequences if they fail to follow the Classroom Expectations: First Warning-verbal Second Warning-consequence related to the behavior Third Time-note home written by the student and requires a parent signature.

Specials for 2017-2018 Library- Monday PE- Tu./Wed./Thu Computers- Wed. Dreambox- Mon. Search- Tuesday Running Club-Thu. Futura- Monday PE- Tu./Wed./Thu Guidance-Tuesday Music- Tu/Thu Art- Friday Chorus-Thursday 2:00-2:30 pm (sign up after initial meeting)

Parent Expectations Please look over your child’s agenda and blue go-home folder daily. Thursday folders will go home as well. Weekly emails will be sent with updates. All information will also be posted on my website. Feel free to sign up for volunteer opportunities.

Homework You will find your child’s homework assignments in their agenda every day. Homework is given Monday-Thursday, occasionally on Fridays. It should be brief in duration! Homework is typically reading each night with math practice. Nightly homework is not taken for a grade but is counted towards the learning objectives found on the report card.

Grading Scale Progress Indicators 4= Exceeds Standards 3= Meets Standards 2= Progressing Towards Standards 1= Below Standard Grading Key A= Outstanding B= Very Good C= Satisfactory D= Needs Improvement F= Not Performing

Upcoming Events Camp Flintlock- 9/28 Book fair, first week of October Parent volunteer training, 9/22 8:30 am Fall portraits, first week of October

Communication Remind system http://www.lcps.org/arcola Carrie.Schloth@lcps.org 703-957-4390 Always check your child’s nightly agenda and go home/Thursday folders

Visit Our Specialists! Amy Stelly, TRT Andrew Bango, PE Ghadeer Rantisi- Guidance Counselor Lucy Solazzo- Art Annie Mahoney- Search Michael Williams- Music

For attending Back to School Night!!! Thank you for attending Back to School Night 2012-2013!!! For attending Back to School Night!!!