Welcome to 4th Grade

Welcome Back to School! 2017-2018 Mrs. Ro’s 4th Grade

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

Classroom Schedule 8:45 - 9:00 Opening & Read Aloud/ Reading Response 9:15 - 10:15 Math 10:15-11:10 Language Arts 11:10-11:30 RECESS 11:30-1:00 Rotations/small group instruction 1:00-1:45 LUNCH 1:45-3:10 Science / Social Studies / Art 3:00 Planners 3:10 Dismissal Specials: PE : M/W – 8:55-9:45 Library: T – 11:45 -12:15 Music: T – 8:50-9:30 Computer Lab: W - 12:00 – 1:00 STEM Lab: TBA

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 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 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 Movie and popcorn party Grade level Block Parties

Consequences Verbal Warning Sign In Contact Home Formal Parent/teacher meeting Conference with Administrator

Classroom/Student Supplies   Necessary Supplies 3 ring binder 3  spiral notebooks (The multi-subject ones work best and seem to have enough pages.) 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, school news, teacher messages and upcoming school events Planner must be kept in student’s binder Parents verify that any nightly assignments are complete and correct by signing planner. Perfect opportunity for both parents and teacher to communicate

Math Curriculum Yearly Units Place Value / Addition & Subtraction Multiplication & Division Equivalent Fractions Operations with Fractions Fractions and Decimals Geometry Measurement Problem Solving is crucial and takes place every dad, for every unit of study. The CCSS calls for the application of the knowledge gained through daily instruction.

Reading, Writing, Language, Speaking and Listening Curriculum This year we will continue to use the BENCHMARK ADVANCE for our reading, language and vocabulary development, and daily writing instruction. There are 10 Units of study. Like last year, each student receives one consumable magazine for each unit. There will be Unit tests, for most units which will include, reading, vocabulary, language, comprehension and writing.

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

Lexile Measures 4th Grade Goal: 760 – 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!

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

Science Life Science –Ecosystems New STEM LAB Electricity and Magnetism Rocks and Minerals New STEM LAB

Grading SMUSD Based Grading Achievement Marks 4 – Demonstrates a greater depth of knowledge with complex reasoning and application of grade level standards 3 – Consistently meets grade level expectations 2 – Approaching grade level expectations 1 – Is not meeting grade level standards Effort Marks Questions E –Excellent Is your work.. S – Satisfactory Creative, Colorful, Neat, Complete N-Needs improvement U- Unsatisfactory

Carrillo’s New Homework Policy At Carrillo Elementary, the only daily, on-going responsibility given to the students outside school hours is to read. We expect students to read daily. Daily reading will improve students overall academics as reading is an integral part of all subject areas. In addition to the nightly reading requirement, students may be asked to work on grade-level writing/math journals, classroom projects, or unfinished classwork. Students receiving additional instructional support may receive individualized learning activities for home. Make-up work is not considered homework. We realize this is a shift from traditional homework practice. If you would like your child to have further practice at home we suggest using one of our individualized digital programs: Lexia, Dreambox, ad TenMarks.

Supplemental Materials STORYWORKS by Scholastic Owl Pellets Recorders Here’s my pitch… As a grade level, we are supplementing our curriculum with the previous as well as a field trip to the GIA (spring) and Gold Rush Living History presentation. We are asking for a $15.00 voluntary donation for these curricular supplements.

Accelerated Reader Accelerated Reader will take the place of reading cards this year. The only homework required by the school is to read nightly. Students will take quizzes, here on campus, to test their comprehension and earn points towards incentives. Implementation will take place over the next few weeks.

SMUSD Student log-ins Log-in information: “Graduation year first” “first initial” “last name” “last five of student ID” @smusd.org   Example - John Smith, Graduation year 2025, Student ID 12345678 25jsmith45678@smusd.org This will NOT be different than last year, in most cases…

BYOD The use of computers and such devices are increasingly necessary in elementary school. Though 4th grade is in line for the next classroom Chromebook Carts, we currently have only 25 Chrome books to divide between six 4th grade teachers. With that said, I would like to request your child bring a device if they have one available!

Volunteers needed! I do not, regularly, use parent volunteers in our classroom. However… I wish for… a ROOM parent I wish for… an ART ATTACK parent There will be many opportunities, throughout the year, for volunteers.

Coming Events August 25th Flag Ceremony September 1st Family Picnic September 8th Picture Day

Class Wish List COLORED copy paper Ream of WHITE or COLORED card stock Clorox disinfectant wipes Tissues Ziploc bags (sandwich or gallon size) “Stuff” for the Birthday Box

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) 681-9614 Texting is best… I will not answer texts or phone calls during the school day You may also call the office at 760-290-2900 extension 3931, and I will be sure to get back to you as soon as I can during our school day. Emailing works too! martha.rotramel@smusd.org