Welcome to Parent Night! Mrs. Dziki – 4th grade homeroom 4th and 5th grade Religion and Language Arts Mrs. Hart – 5th grade homeroom  5th grade Language Arts, Math and Social Studies Ms. Kritzer – 4th grade homeroom 4th grade Language Arts, Math and Social Studies Mrs. Parduhn – 5th grade homeroom 4th and 5th grade Science and Language Arts

Religion:  Finding God by Loyola Press Mass for 3-5 grades is usually second Tuesday of the month in the Historic Church. All school mass is typically the last Tuesday of the month in the New Church. Adoration will be offered every Wednesday during recess in the Historic Church. Piloting Theology of the Body 4th grade focus for the year will be The Beatitudes and the 10 Commandments 5th grade focus for the year will be the Sacraments and Worship

Math: New Math Curriculum My Math—McGraw Hill Offers students a broad background in mathematics. Focus is created by narrowing the scope so students will have deeper experiences with Mathematics. Homework nearly every evening Student Accounts offer many digital resources Personalized learning; Hands-On activities; interactive notebook “foldables,” vocabulary cards At home instructional support

Science HSP Textbook Interactive Notebook (ISN) - Input (teacher driven) and Output (student driven) Investigations/Team Building Areas of Study: 5th Life Science (Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems) Earth/Space Science (Earth's Systems and Resources, Earth's Place in the Universe) Physical Science (Structure and Properties of Matter) 4th Life Science (Structure and Function of Living Things) Earth/Space Science (Processes that Shape the Earth) Physical Science (Energy and Waves)

Social Studies:  States and Regions; Harcourt The 4th grade Social Studies  curriculum will focus on: the different regions of the United States. The 5th grade Social Studies curriculum will focus on: Growth of the United States and interactions with the rest of the world. Homework will be assigned periodically. Testing dates for tests will be given in advance

Reading and Language Arts Literacy By Design Reading framework/structure that helps students develop the daily habits of reading, writing, and working independently that will lead to a lifetime of literacy independence. Students know how to choose “Good Fit Books”. Students read independently while the teacher provides focused, intense instruction to individuals and small groups of students. Read to Self Work on Writing Read to Someone Listen to Reading Word Work

Assessment Traditional and Authentic (tests/projects) Formative (throughout) and Summative (end) Students reflect on individual progress (Goal Setting) Conferencing NWEA Map Testing (3 times per year)  Sept., Jan., and May Reading Benchmarks/Running Records Aspire, April 2018 Same grading scales Opportunity to make corrections Report Cards  with letter grades per trimester Traditional: spelling, math written & oral assessment Authentic: portfolio pieces, presentations, group work, inquiry-based learning Formative: during units, part B of Math written assessment, daily check-ins, exit slips Summative: projects, end of chapter/unit assessments Reflection: part of the portfolio process AimsWeb & Guided Reading Assessment: data to help track progress Terra Nova: students compared amongst their peers (not to standards like ISAT)

Specials Schedule MONDAY Gym with Mrs. Floyd TUESDAY Music with Mrs. Trygar WEDNESDAY Spanish with Ms. Kelly THURSDAY Gym with Mrs. Floyd Art with Mrs. Lopez* FRIDAY Computer with Mrs. Orchard *Young Rembrandts Art Class is a 10 week session   Use this section to tell about when your class has: PE, CHAMPS, Mass, etc.

Recess & Lunch  Lunch is from 12:02-12:22 and Recess is from 12:22-12:44. Snack will typically begin at 9:45 for 4th grade and 10:00 for 5th grade. No recyclable water bottles. Healthy snacks are a must!

Communication We  check emails before and after school.  If you need your child to take an alternate way home, please call the office. You may also send a note with your child.  If it is something for the office, it will be delivered with our morning mail. Check St. Patrick webpage for more information. Check PowerSchool for grades and missing assignments.  Read the St. Patrick weekly bulletin for        school highlights.

Contact Information Grade 4 Homerooms Mrs. Dziki Room # 17 Email address:  cdziki@stpatrickwadsworth.org Weebly:  mrsdziki4d.weebly.com Ms. Kritzer Room # 16 Email address: ikritzer@stpatrickwadsworth.org Weebly:  kritzerfourthgrade.weebly.com Grade 5 Homerooms Mrs. Hart Room # 15 Email address:  jhart@stpatrickwadsworth.org Weebly:  mrshart5sps.weebly.com Mrs.  Parduhn Room # 18 Email address: lparduhn@stpatrickwadsworth.org Weebly:  mrsparduhn.weebly.com Give your info for the best way to contact you

Reminders Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest Send a healthy snack for school Check assignment notebook and folders for messages and/or letters Need clarification on homework? Go to Weebly websites (homework will be posted daily) Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns.

Classroom Expectations and Procedures We want our classrooms to run as smoothly as possible to promote the best atmosphere for learning! During these first weeks of school we have been discussing the importance of rules, manners, and ways that best help us work together cooperatively. We have also been reviewing the school behavioral and homework expectations and procedures. In order to reinforce our efforts, it would be appreciated if parents could discuss the policies and procedures at home with their child as soon as you receive the digital form of the Saint Patrick Handbook. Once you and your student review the Handbook, please print, sign, and return the Handbook Agreement page. Respect, responsibility, safety, kindness, and honesty are Saint Patrick Schoolwide expectations which should be followed by all. Thank You!