Welcome to Back to School Night Mrs. Simpson 4th Grade Room 28 Mrs. Simpson

Parent Communication Friday Folders-Weekly Performance Summary (WPS)-Behavior and Grades Class Website/ Bloomz/Parent Portal Personal Phone calls or email* Progress Reports-2 Report Cards-2 Parent Conferences

Your Child’s Curriculum English Language Arts Common Core Standards Based MUSD Units of Study- Informational text/ nonfiction Core Literature Series/Novels ELD Vocabulary Word Work Oral Presentations/Listening Skills I-Ready Intervention Program- District-wide Words Their Way Spelling Program (WTW) Reading Logs Daily 5/ Intervention Groups/MobyMax Language

Your Child’s Curriculum MATH Eureka and Zearn- Math Curriculum Application of Skills (Word Problems) Math facts (+, -, x, ÷) for speed and accuracy timed tests- New! Math Masters! Place value, area and perimeter, fractions, measurement, geometry, decimals, Problem Solving and Critical Thinking group work!! Morning Work (Math for Today)-test each Friday Dreambox/Mobymax for homework

Your Child’s Curriculum Social Studies Map Skills, Geography Regions/Westward Expansion Missions- Explorers California History- Gold Rush Writing across the curriculum Science NGSS Standards implemented Natural Disasters Energy/Motion STEM Lab!

Your Child’s Curriculum P.E. 4 Days/Week PE- 20 minutes Art Classroom Projects Across the curriculum Weekly art projects Maker Space!!! Music Band for 4/5th- Mr. Opina Mondays and Wednesdays

Your Child’s Curriculum Information Skills Research skills Digital Citizenship lessons Typing skills Computer Science Club! G.A.T.E. Enrichment in the classroom Differentiated instruction Enrichment classes

Field Trips! Gilman Ranch- Gold Rush The Ramona Play Mission Grade Level Plans Field Trips! Gilman Ranch- Gold Rush The Ramona Play Mission Homework Program 40 minutes- Monday through Thursday- mostly online Bookmark my website on your home computer 20 minutes of daily reading required. Reading Log/ Homework Calendar

4=Outstanding 3=Satisfactory 2=Needs Improvement 1=Unsatisfactory Grading “A” (90 - 100%) exemplary performance “B” (80 - 89%) advanced performance “C” (70 - 79%) meets expected grade-level standards at this time “D” (60 - 69%) unsatisfactory work “F” (below 59%) failing, unacceptable, serious problem, at risk of retention 4=Outstanding 3=Satisfactory 2=Needs Improvement 1=Unsatisfactory Students will be expected to make up missed work at home or at study hall during recess.Work turned in late will not receive full credit.

Meeting Individual Needs Grouping Strategies Modified Curriculum Extended and Enriched Assignments English Language Acquisition Teacher Individualized Projects

Class Standards Consequences: Respect and Responsibility Character Education- PBIS Positive Attitude Organized and On time! Attendance is mandatory! Consequences: First warning  Yellow Card Second warning  Red Card - (You will be notified by note, phone or on the Weekly Performance Summary.)

Rewards Mayor of the Week Rainbow Handwriting Table Points Classroom points Honor Roll Class Money/Auction Falcon Feathers Attendance WOW Award

Pupil Assessment Tools Teacher-made materials and observations AR/STAR assessments Standardized tests (SBAC) Class work Homework- Mobymax progress Group Work Unit Assessments APTs

Birthdays Book Orders 100 Mile Club Parent Volunteers How are you Friday Flag Salute P.T.O. Please join!

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