Fourth Grade Open House 2017-2018

Reading Curriculum Vocabulary Instruction Instruction in using prefixes, roots, and suffixes to determine word meaning Vocabulary strategies such as using context clues Comprehension Instruction Literature and authentic informational text Focus on different Common Core Standards every two weeks (comprehension skills will be revisited throughout the school year) Text Based Written Responses RACE Format (Restate, Answer, Cite, Explain)

Response to intervention (Rti) Reading and Math Tier 1: Students who are performing on grade level Receive instruction in the regular curriculum and needs based instruction at their level for 90 minutes daily (All students receive this support.) Tier 2: Students who need a little extra support to be performing on grade level Receive an additional 90 minutes of instruction per week using a research based curriculum in their area of need Tier 3: Students who need more intensive support to be performing on grade level Receive an additional 150 minutes of instruction per week using a research based curriculum in their area of need Progress is monitored regularly, and intervention placements are reevaluated every 6 weeks. The first 6 weeks of school are used to assess students’ performance levels and place them in their appropriate tier.

WRITING- Exploration in Nonfiction Writing We will use a writer’s workshop format to learn about writing. Nonfiction text will be used as a resource. Mini Lesson (5-10 minutes) Students will write and apply the skill taught from the mini lesson. (20 minutes) Students will share. (5 minutes) Grammar Instruction (10 minutes) Students will write to persuade, inform, instruct, narrate and respond to text. Writing will take place across all content areas.

Number Corner – 20 minutes daily MATH Number Corner – 20 minutes daily Number Corner is organized by months of the school year, September through May. Each month’s activities (lessons) are grouped within five workouts—Calendar Grid, Calendar Collector, Computational Fluency, Problem Strings, and Solving Problems. Bridges in Mathematics - 50 minutes daily The curriculum focuses on developing students’ deep understandings of mathematical concepts, proficiency with key skills, and ability to solve complex and novel problems. Bridges blends direct instruction, structured investigation, and open exploration.

Math units Unit 1 – Multiplicative Thinking Unit 2 – Multi-digit Multiplication and Early Division Unit 3 – Fractions and Decimals Unit 4 – Addition, Subtraction and Measurement Unit 5 – Geometry and Measurement Unit 6 – Multiplication and Division, Data and Fractions Unit 7 – Reviewing and Extending Fractions, Decimals, and Multi-Digit Multiplication Unit 8 – Playground Design

Bridges In Mathematics The link below will allow you access to information related to the Bridges in Mathematics curriculum. https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/families

DREAM BOX - MATH Your child can access Dream Box Learning from any computer, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week using this link: https://play.dreambox.com/login/xr9u/braderes Dream Box is an online program - there's no software to download! All you need is a high-speed Internet connection and Adobe Flash. Adobe Flash is free and is included with many Internet browsers. User ID- firstname.lastname Password- student ID # (lunch #)

Social Studies curriculum All fourth graders will take the Social Studies DCAS this spring! Major Fourth Grade Topics: Three Branches of Government Geography- Building Mental Maps Liberty and the Bill of Rights Democracy Historical thinking using primary and secondary sources Economics

Major Fourth Grade Topics: Land and Water Electricity and Magnetism Science curriculum Major Fourth Grade Topics: Land and Water Electricity and Magnetism Structures of Life Sky watchers (Astronomy)

Behavior Plan Rules: Follow directions quickly. Raise your hand for permission to speak. Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat. Make smart choices. Keep your dear teacher happy. Student Manual http://www.christinak12.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=179029&type=d Students will manage their behavior by using our school wide universal behavior system. It is a level system in which all students begin each class on “green”. It is their goal to stay on green. Doing so shows that they are Ready to ROAR. When a student fails to follow classroom rules, the CR-PBIS plan is followed and clips are moved accordingly. After two requests to follow their ROAR and a two part choice, students are moved to Stop and Think and will be asked to Take a Break in one of our classroom cool down areas. If the behavior continues after 3 cycles through the universal behavior system, the student may move further down to Teacher’s Choice. This move is typically accompanied by a parent contact and possible contact with the interventionist. In conjunction with managing negative behaviors, the chart also rewards positive behaviors by allowing students to move up on the chart for showing exemplary behavior and decision making. The first upward move would be to You’re Doing Grrreat, followed by the ultimate- Earn Your Stripes.

Earn your stripes Students will manage their behavior by using a school wide universal behavior system. It is a level system in which all students begin each day on “green”. It is their goal to stay on green. Doing so shows that they are Ready to ROAR. When a student fails to follow classroom rules, the CR-PBIS plan is followed and clips are moved accordingly. After requesting to follow their ROAR and a two part choice, students are moved to Stop and Think and will be asked to Take a Break in one of our classroom cool down areas. If the behavior continues after 3 cycles through the universal behavior system, or for inappropriate behavior in the Take a Break area, the student may move further down to Teacher’s Choice. This move is typically accompanied by a parent contact and possible contact with the interventionist. In conjunction with managing negative behaviors, the chart also rewards positive behaviors by allowing students to move up on the chart for showing exemplary behavior and decision making. The first upward move would be to You’re Doing Grrreat, followed by the ultimate- Earn Your Stripes.

School wide Expectations Respect Outstanding attitude Achievement Responsibility

CRPBIS Rewards In addition to school wide incentives, students will have the opportunity to “cash in” their PAW tickets on the last Friday of every month. Students earn the opportunity to “cash in” if in the month they: Follow the expectations of our schoolwide ROAR principles. Do not receive a behavior referral or ISS or OSS.

Brader Healthy celebration policy Birthday students can have lunch with a friend or family member at a special table on the day their birthday is announced. No food will be accepted for birthday celebrations. You can bring a special lunch for your child. Please note any food sent in for the class will not be distributed. If you would like to do something for your child’s class, here are some ideas: Stickers, safety tattoos, pencils, pencil grippers or erasers School Wide/Grade Level Celebrations: No food will be accepted for school celebrations. Please note any food sent in for the class will not be distributed.

Homework policy Math homework twice a week - due Friday Reading homework 2 times per week Reading homework assignments are due the following day and answers are reviewed in class or by a teacher. Homework should take approximately 40 minutes every night.

Grading 4- Meeting Proficiency (95-100%) 3- Meeting Proficiency (80-94%) 2- Near Proficiency (60-79%) 1- Below Proficiency (0-59%) *An EP can be received on the report card when a student is regularly scoring 95- 100% on above grade level work.

FRIDAY FOLDERS AND AGENDAS Friday folders are used to communicate your child’s academic progress. Brought home on Friday Academic record sheet lists low grades (BP/1 and NP/2) Academic record sheet stays in the folder and must be signed All other assignments that meet or exceeded the standard will be in the folder as well. Students should keep all work that does not have "sign and return" stamped on it. Please sign and return all work that has been stamped along with the folder by Monday of the following week. AGENDAS Students should write their homework in their agenda daily. Parents should initial the agenda each night.

FIELD TRIPS/INCENTIVES DuPont Environmental Education Center – TBD Movie – October (incentive) Miracle on 34th Street – December Indoor Carnival – February/March (incentive) The Grand – Third Marking Period Lums Pond – June (incentive) *$20 payment should be made in one payment by September 29th.

VOLUNTEERS If you plan on working with children at Brader or going on class trips, you will need to complete the volunteer packet. Volunteers will need to pay for a background check. This packet can be found in the main office.

FAMILY PARTICIPATION Check homework daily Dream Box – Encourage your child to practice math. Multiplication Facts– Help your child study. Reading – Read to or encourage your child to read each night. Ensure that your child is in school, had breakfast, and is ready to learn before 9:00.

CSD ABSENCE POLICY Students are required by law to attend school 90% of the school year to be eligible for promotion. Schools may request a doctor’s note after 5 days of student absences. Parents are informed through a district letter regarding student absences at 3, 5 and 10 day intervals. Once notified, parents have up to three (3) days to provide proper documentation for these absences. A parental note of explanation must be presented on the first or second day of the student's return to school or class. Any notes provided beyond the three (3) day period will not be accepted. Providing documentation of a valid excused absence, the student will be allowed to make up all work missed, to take tests which were missed, and to submit any assignments which became due during the absence. Tardiness to School/Early Dismissals All students are expected to be punctual to school. A student who arrives to school more than halfway through the school day or leaves early before completing half of the school day will be counted absent.

Blue First Day Student Folders Principal Welcome Letter Title I documents Right To Know What is Title I? Arrival/Dismissal Letter Student Handbook Parent Calendar CR-PBIS Pamphlet CR-PBIS Student Handbook Nutrition Policy Letter Child Nutrition Newsletter from CSD Paper Recycling Letter Teachers may have inserted the following on this side: Curriculum Assessment Letters Team Welcome Letter Team Activity/Field Trip Fee Letter Personal Classroom Welcome Letter Office Information Form Student Manual – return page Acceptable Use Policy Permission Form Permission To Photograph Form Anti-Bullying Pledge Movie Policy & Permission Slip Counselor Introduction Letter Free/Reduced Lunch Form Teachers inserted the following on this side: Title I Compact (signed by teacher first and then copied) Team Activity/Field Trip Fee Letter Left Side of Folder – Read Carefully Right Side of Folder – Sign and Return

Other Important Events Parent-Teacher Conferences: Thursday, November 2nd (8:20 – 3:50 & 4:00 – 7:30 PM) Friday, November 3, 2017 (8:00 – 11:30 AM) Other Important Dates: October 3, 2017- Interims sent home October 26, 2017 – 1st marking period ends