Miss Pender 4th grade Room 209 August 31, 2017 Curriculum Night Miss Pender 4th grade Room 209 August 31, 2017

Welcome to Back-to-School Night! Make sure you sign up for parent-teacher conferences. The sign up sheet is located at the bean table in the back of the room. Leave a note for your child. He or she would love to hear from you in the morning!

Topics for the Evening Include: Introduction Class schedule Monday Folder Homework What If’s Grading Scale Elementary Progress Reporting System Mail Birthdays Assignment notebook Reading Math Science Social Studies English/Writing Art Technology Classroom behavior Communication Orchestra

Class Schedule Monday: PE 9:45-10:15 Tuesday: Music 9:45-10:15 Wednesday: LMC 9:45-10:45 Thursday: Art 9:45-10:45 Friday: Music 10:15-10:45 * Lunch/Recess 12:30-1:15 * The children are encouraged to bring an extra pair of gym shoes for P.E. Their shoes may be stored in their locker.

HOMEWORK Homework is a chance for children to practice learning at home! Homework is due the Next Day! If they choose to bring homework after the due date he or she will receive a late slip and a 5 point penalty. If they choose not to complete the homework, they will automatically receive 5 points off everyday until it is turned in. When all students complete their homework, they will receive a positive reinforcement as a class.

What to Do If…… Doesn’t “get it”? Review notes from class Call homework buddy Ask you for help Write a note/email BEFORE school the next morning Takes much longer than 50-60 minutes to complete assignments? No-distraction environment Parent “supervision” Set a timer & allow mini-breaks LET’S CONFERENCE! Seems to be starting habit of late work? NIP IT IN THE “BUD”! Let’s ALL conference immediately

Assignment Notebook Each student was given an assignment notebook Daily check by teacher Student’s responsibility Parent signature is required daily

Growth Mindset: Mistakes Are OK! Please help your child by teaching them to have a positive growth mindset: Recognize when they have made a mistake Recognize that EVERYONE makes mistakes and that we remember best those lessons learned through making a mistake Recognize that making a mistake helps us to work harder and learn more Mistakes are proof that you are trying! Change your mindset! FAMOUS FAILURES

Elementary Progress Reporting System Report Card will be sent home three times a year at the end of each Trimester Report card envelopes need to be signed and returned The report cards are yours to keep

Grade Reports At least once per month Some assignments take longer to grade & will be included on next print-out Be sure to return it signed the next day All late assignments need to be completed and handed in by the specific due date or the grade automatically drops by 5 points per day

Grading Scale Fourth grade students receive letter grades in core subjects. The grading scale is as follows: A+ 100 C 73 - 77 A 93 – 99 C- 70 - 72 A- 90 – 92 D+ 68 - 69 B+ 88 – 89 D 63 - 67 B 83 – 87 D- 60 - 62 B- 80 – 82 U 59 and below C+ 78 – 79

Monday Folder Graded Assignments Announcements Monthly Progress Report Classroom Newsletter every other week (E-mailed)

Reading Schoolwide Reading Fundamentals Reader’s workshop format Read aloud, mini-lessons, small group instruction, independent practice, and collaborative conversation Literacy Centers Guided reading (Daily 5) Independent Reading Novel studies

Language Arts Schoolwide Writing – workshop model – learning why writer’s write and how they communicate their ideas effectively while learning to use the writing process Writing will be an integral part of Language Arts. There will be many forms of writing that will take place in fourth grade. Poetry Narrative Informational Grammar, Mechanics, Spelling Words Their Way – individualized spelling groups

Math Stepping Stones by Origo Hands on experiences with manipulatives and visual representation Conceptual development of mathematics Traditional computation Four Units of Study: Operations and Algebraic Thinking Number and Operations (in base ten and fractions) Measurement and Data Geometry

Social Studies The theme of our social studies book is Regions. Units of study in fourth grade include: The Northeast The Southeast The Midwest The Southwest The West.

Science National Geographic Online component & hands-on experiments Earth Science: Rocks and Minerals Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Earth Structure and Systems Physical Science: Magnetism Forms of Energy Electricity Life Science: Living Things Body Systems

Technology Did You Know - 2016 Laptops, Chromebooks, Ipods, Ipads, document camera, etc. Miss Pender’s Website Fourth graders will be receiving formalized instruction on computers in the Learning Media Center. Students will also have the opportunity to use a variety of technology in the classroom. (Power Points, Research Engines, Google Docs, etc.)

Technology Use of the Internet by way of Internet Explorer or Google Chrome is available to students on school laptops and IPads. Careful screening and bookmarking will be done by the classroom teacher prior to student use of the Internet. The district network also has aggressive filters to block inappropriate websites.

Behavior Plan In going along with the district values, students are held accountable for their decisions and their behavior through consequences. There are both positive and negative consequences to their actions and we have discussed both. Open lines of communication are very important when dealing with behavior issues, so I will be in direct contact with parents if there are any cause for concern. Above the Line/Below the Line Devil Dollars

Orchestra We VALUE music education! It is an elective & students have to make up work they miss when they are gone. (While You Were Out Sheets) Rotating schedule Student responsibility to ask questions, get clarification, find out what they missed

Birthdays Edible birthday treats are no longer allowed at Seth Paine. Non-edible items like pencils, erasers, etc. will be permitted. We have 27 students in our class.

Field Trip September 12 Departure : 8:00 (students must arrive by 7:45 Arrival At Covenant Harbor: 9:00 Arrive back at School- 3:00 pm  If someone other than a parent is picking up, please send a note ahead of time with the name of the person who is responsible for the pickup. Activity – Full Day of Low Element Team Building Activities Waiver- Prior to arrival all participants will have to complete a CH Waiver  A signed waiver is required by for all participants Cost- $50.00/student Attire- Clothes appropriate for the weather, closed-toe shoes such as tennis shoes.  Sunscreen should be worn to school. Lunch – Sack Lunches, bring water bottle Chaperones – Please contact classroom teacher if you would like to attend

Communication Monday Folder (sent home every week) Newsletter (e-mailed every other week) Progress Reports (sent home monthly) Megan.Pender@lz95.org 847-540-4771

Let’s work together to make this a great year for your child!! Ants Teamwork! Let’s work together to make this a great year for your child!! Ants