Leap Day 2018 4th grade Introductions, teaching philosophy, teaching experience

Typical Day 4th Grade Schedule 2017-2018 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 8:05-8:15 Morning Routine 8:15-8:55 ART-B/ PE-G 8:15-8:55 LA-B/Math-G 8:15-8:55 PE-B/ ART-G 8:20-9:00 Math-B/ Latin-G 8:15-9:00 MASS 9:00-9:45 LA-B/ Math-G 9:00-9:40 SS-B/ Science-G 9:00-9:45 Math-B/LA-G 9:45-10:00 Snack 9:45-10:40 Snack-Latin-B/ PE-Snack-G 10:00-10:45 SS-B/ Science-G 10:45-11:30 Reading 10:00-10:45 Formation 10:45-11:30 Reading LA-B 11:35-12:25 Math-B/LA-G 11:35-12:25 Math-B/ LA-G 12:30-1:00 Recess (Rindone) 11:45-12:25 PE-B/ LA-G 11:45-12:30 LA-B/ Math-G 12:30-1:00 Recess 1:00-1:30 Lunch 12:30-1:00 Recess (Neiser) 12:30-1:00 Recess (R & N) 1:00-1:30 Lunch (R & N) 1:35-2:15 Science-B/SS-G 1:35-2:15 Science-B/ SS-G 2:15-2:45 Religion 1:25-2:15 Spelling Test 2:45-3:00 Pack Up 2:20-2:45 Library Morning Routine with wii Dance “Speak No Americano”

Subjects 4th grade Math- Mrs. Neiser Language Arts- Mrs. Rindone Science- Mrs. Neiser Social Studies- Mrs. Rindone Religion- Mrs. Neiser and Mrs. Rindone Reading- Mrs. Neiser and Mrs. Rindone P.E.- Coach Breaux Art- Mrs. Thompson Latin- Mr. Meresh Formation- Fr. Simon and Miss Anne Rindone’s classes Neiser’s classes-smartboard activity Ch. 10 Lesson 7

Communication:. Email. Renweb. Remind App. Tuesday Folders. Phone Call Communication: Email Renweb Remind App Tuesday Folders Phone Call Tutoring/Homework Help Renweb: assignments and notes are posted on Renweb Tutoring: During part of recess or afterschool

What should we expect? Single Gender Education Homework 1-1 ½ hours Homework is due at 8:05am each day Fluent in all computation facts Boys raise and lower the school flags each day IXL is used in Math and Language Arts as homework Recess is daily Weekly formation and Mass Smartboard and iPads What it is like to have an all girl/boy classroom Facts: 60 facts correctly in 2 min.

Outside of the Classroom Athletics -parent led teams through YMCA Robotics Math Club Spelling Bee PSIA Precious Pearls and Jr. Conquest What can they do outside of the classroom?? THINK! Check the website MS – HS: Ask D’Arcy to confirm.

What makes 4th grade special? Field trips: George Bush Library and Meadows Museum Special classes: Latin and Formation Technology: Smartboard and Ipads (apps, programming, and video creation) Language Arts- practice oral and written expression and become independent writers Science: S.T.E.M. project-based learning: Solar House Challenge, Hot Air Balloon Design, Earthquake Challenge and Spherobots Math: Hands-On learning using various mediums Reading: students learn to go beyond the reading of words to understand “Author’s purpose” What makes your grade / grades unique? Stand out from others at THS? Compared to other schools?

Setting the World ABLAZE Set high standards and challenge students Care about each student as an individual Here to help students achieve their fullest potential Help students to learn how to think Family life happens: Edi and grandpa .

Re-Enrollment for 2018-2019 Re-Enrollment packet will be emailed to you. Re-Enrollment is February 5 – March 1. Seats are only held through March 1. No change in tuition for 2018-2019. Late fees begin on March 2. Watch email for more details!! Do not change this slide.

Thank You for Attending! Email us if you have any questions! Leti Neiser- lneiser@thehighlandsschool.org Mary Rindone- mary.rindone@thehighlandsschool.org Don’t change slide. Thank them for coming. Questions if you have time. Tell them to email you if they have questions.