WELCOME TO 4th Grade CURRICULUM NIGHT Mrs. Biederbeck Mrs. Foster Dr. Rich

Fourth Grade Schedule for 2012-2013 Math Block 8:00-9:30 Lunch Recess: 11:25-11:45 Lunch: 11:45-12:05 Language Arts Block 12:30-2:20 Most of the fourth grade specials (art, P.E., music, library, and computer lab) are from 9:30-10:15. (Please consult individual teachers’ websites for specific specials.)

Communication between Home and School Agendas: Daily Teacher Webpages Friday Folders: Weekly Monthly Newsletters via email E-mail messages on as needed basis Best way for you to reach us is email! 

Individual Snacks Please send a daily snack for your child. Snack is @ 9:15 am Must be healthy (granola bars, fruit, cheese & crackers, etc.) No candy, sugary snacks.

Birthdays We will recognize your child’s birthday in class in a small way. Please do not send in birthday treats. No cakes, cupcakes, etc. Your child may not pass out invitations at school.

The Homework Cycle…What is it? School Home School Reading Log: 100 minutes per week due on Friday mornings with parent signature. Daily homework (spelling, math, grammar, etc). Class work that does not get completed at school. Book Reports & Literature Celebrations begin in second quarter.

Projects/Assignments Almost always give a printed direction sheet and email attachment home. Usually it includes how the project will be graded. Use the grading rubric/checklist to check the finished project. We often show/read examples in class.

Behavior Management Steps: Step 1: Verbal reminder Step 2: Think Time in classroom Step 3: Think Time in another classroom Step 4: Consequence from Teacher Step 5: Office: Think Time or Referral

This is the year your child gets REAL letter grades!!

We do not “give” students grades. They “earn” them. The grading system is based on written work (including assignments, quizzes, and tests) teacher observations, informal assessments, projects, and class participation. Grades are given on a point system, and based on the following percentages: 90-100% A 80-89% B 70-79% C Be sure to check your child’s grades on: ParentVUE 60-69% D 0-59% F We do not “give” students grades. They “earn” them.

Common Core State Standards Arizona is one of 46 states to have formally adopted the Common Core State Standards. The standards are posted in our room and…. Are aligned with college and work expectations Are clear, understandable and consistent Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards Designed so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society

Math Common Core

English Language Arts Common Core

Science Units Scientific Process Animal Classifications & Adaptations Water & Weather Electricity & Magnetism Renewable & Non-renewable Resources

4th Grade Social Studies Arizona’s Geography & People Arizona Statehood Arizona’s Government & Economy Arizona Studies Weekly

See teacher websites for the challenges! Mastery Club…… This club is for students interested in reaching their highest potential and going above and beyond normal classroom expectations. The club was created by Mrs. Renz, a fourth grade teacher in Oregon. All the work that is on this website is credited to her. Please visit her website at http://www.mrsrenz.net/masteryclub.htm for more information.   See teacher websites for the challenges!

Fourth Grade T-Shirt! Only $5.00! Great deal!! To help foster respect, friendship and community, the fourth grade will be ordering matching T-Shirts to wear on Fridays, fieldtrips, and special days. This shirt represents us as a group and show unity. Only $5.00! Great deal!! Paloma Fabulous 4th Grade! 2013-2014 Doves

Tax Credit Donation Our learning is enhanced thanks to you! Fourth Grade field trips we hope to take this year include both the Arizona State Capital and the Desert Botanical Gardens! Please consider making a donation to Paloma!!! See us for a tax credit form!