Welcome Parents to 4th Grade! School 23 Open House 9/20/18 Presenter: Mrs. Baker

What to Expect … Grading Policy Students Goals Expectations School-Wide Rules Class Expectations Schedule Curriculum ELA / Math Science / Social Studies Test Dates Grading Policy Class Incentives Students Goals Daily Schedule

School Procedures School begins promptly at 8.35 a.m. Try to avoid excessive lateness and absences If your child is absent, please send in a note the next day Children are expected and encouraged to be respectful towards adults and peers. YPS Code of Conduct is strictly enforced Please call the school or write a note if your child will not be taking the bus or if your child is getting picked up by someone not listed on the emergency card.

Cell Phones Children are not allowed to use cell phones during the school day. If you need to get in touch with your child, you can call the school at 914-376-8445 . If your child is seen using his/her phone during school more than once, it will be taken away and held by the administration until the end of the school day.

Important to know… Homework Folder - Important information is sent home on a regular basis with the students. This is a communication tool between the teacher and parent. Please ensure you check the folder daily and have on going communication about school with your child. Homework – Homework is extremely important as it is a reinforcement of what was previously taught in school. Students are expected to write their homework down at the end of the day in their homework notebook. They are given ample time to do so. Monthly Folder Report -Every month I will sent home a folder with a cover letter along with your child’s exam and/or quizzes for that month. You must sign the cover page AND every exam/quiz. The folder must be returned to school with all the documents inside. Teachers will return the exams/quizzes after folders are returned. This will ensure that parents are aware of their child’s progress. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. 

Schedule 8:35 a.m. 8:40 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 11:05 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. 12:10 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. 1:15 p.m.- 1:40 p.m. 1:40 p.m. -2:25 p.m. 2:30 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Arrival Morning Work Literacy: Reading, Grammar, Writing Reading Groups Math Modules Lunch/Recess Math Continued Science Social Studies Pack up/ELT

Math Curriculum Common Core Learning Standards CCLS 4th Grade Operations and Algebraic Thinking Use the four operations with whole numbers to solve problems. Gain familiarity with factors and multiples. Generate and analyze patterns. Number and Operations in Base Ten Generalize place value understanding for multi-digit whole numbers. Use place value understanding and properties of operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic Number and Operations—Fractions Extend understanding of fraction equivalence and ordering. Build fractions from unit fractions by applying and extending previous understandings of operations on whole numbers. Understand decimal notation for fractions, and compare decimal fractions. Measurement and Data Solve problems involving measurement and conversion of measurements from a larger unit to a smaller unit. Represent and interpret data. Geometric measurement: understand concepts of angle and measure angles. Geometry Draw and identify lines and angles, and classify shapes by properties of their lines and angles We will be using the math modules from the NYS website Engageny.org. Students will be provided with copies of each module as we go along. These copies will be your child’s workbook. Lost or destroyed copies will be hard to replace, so please ensure that your child takes care of math hand-outs. Visit website to learn more about common core and module curriculum. https://www.engageny.org/videos-for-parents

Literacy Curriculum Literacy Program : Journeys Aligned to the NYS Common Core Standards Components of Journeys: Whole-Group Instruction Writing Spelling, Grammar Vocabulary and Vocabulary Strategies Differentiated Instruction (Small-Group) Aside from using Journeys, 4th grade will be reading trade books and using parts of the ELA Common Core Modules. Student will also have to complete a Reading Log in conjunction with their daily independent reading of 20 minutes a night.

Science Social Studies The Land and Early People Settlement of New York United States Constitution and Government Formation History of New York Modern Day New York Science Simple Machines Matter/Energy Living Things Solar System Earth’s Weather Water Cycle Plant Parts

Homework Homework will be given every night. H.W. needs to be completed every night. For 4th grade homework is estimated to be between 40 -45 minutes a night. Homework Components: Independent Reading (20 minutes or more per night) Read a book and complete reading log ELA Vocabulary/Spelling Worksheet Reading Comprehension Stories (Not given every night) Science and/or Social Studies (Not every night) Math Module Homework or Worksheet

Grading Policy 4 100-90 3 89-75 2 74-60 1 59 and below 4 100-90 3 89-75 2 74-60 1 59 and below Classwork, Reading Responses, Homework, Class Participation are also taken into consideration when averaging grades.

Rewards and Incentives We use a scoreboard to monitor student behavior and reward with time for desired activities. Students can earn small prizes by responsibly maintaining the tools in their pencil cases. Students may earn stars on the Super Improver wall by showing improvement in behavior and academics I will be planning events and festivities, to reward hard work and good behavior. Important to note- participation in any of these events is a REWARD, not a right. Students can and will be excluded from participating in any of the following listed above if behavior is lacking and/or work is not done.

Goal Setting Setting a goal is very important for your child to do. It reminds them of what they have to work on. Everyone has goals, including us teachers. Your child will be setting goals over the course of the year. It is important to help your child work on these goals at home as well. Also, we would like you as the parent to talk to your child about their goals. Make it a daily discussion! 

Some examples of goals your child might have… “I would like to learn 10 new words by the end of the month.” “I want to be able to complete all my homework every night.” “I would like to be more of an active listener in class.”

NYS Test Dates ELA Test Monday, April 1– Monday, April 8 Math Test Tuesday, April 30– Tuesday, May 7 Science Test Monday, June 3rd (Written) Wednesday, May 22- Friday, May 31(Performance Test)

I look forward to this new academic year. Let’s work together to help your child succeed. Thank you all for coming! Best way to reach Mrs. Baker is by emailing me at mbaker@yonkerspublicschools.org Notes can be sent in with your child as well and I will respond in a timely fashion.

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