Welcome to our 4th Grade Class Mrs. Tammy Davis Please Look Around!

Fourth Grade Expectations This evening is to inform you of the expectations I have for your students. Hopefully, it will answer questions that you may have about 4th grade. Give insights on the curriculum. Give us a chance to meet one another!

Communication I have signed our class up for a text message based communication tool called Remind https://www.remind.com/join/9hf274f Text this number: 81010 Type: @9hf274f Then follow the prompts to sign up

Absences If a child misses school, he or she will receive make-up work. Remember, your child loses the teaching moment when gone! Call the school if your child is absent or you have a planned absence.

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Assignment Notebook Students should be writing all assignments in their assignment notebook. You need to sign their notebook daily as well. All assignments are written on the board Students will get a stamp for expected behavior It is the student’s responsibility to make sure they have their notebook and write in it when time is given. Please remind your child to show me any note early in the day so I can reply to you by the end of the day. Sending a Remind message is much easier!

Grades and Report Cards Students will receive 4 official report cards (printed) a year. (Standards based) Progress reports will not be printed on paper. You will need to visit the website www.teacherease.com Graded papers being sent home daily are a great way to know how your student is doing in 4th grade. I review everything your child does !!

Standards Based Report Cards E= Extends: The student independently understands and applies the concept/skill beyond the grade level standard or in new situations. (Independently without adult help). M=Mastery: The student consistently "understands" and "applies" the concept/skill at the grade level standard which is the year end goal for our students. D=Developing: The student is making progress towards understanding and application of the concept/skill at the grade level standard. B=Beginning: The student does not yet demonstrate understanding of the concept/skill at the grade level standard for this reporting period.

Homework If students do not turn in their homework completed, they will receive an incomplete work slip for that assignment. An after school missing work session will be assigned for the next school day. Each period students will receive a “Slide” in which case they can turn their work in the next day for full credit. Missing Work Sessions will be given for the assignments that they do not complete. Missing work completed in the session can receive no higher than an 80%. Please remember all rides must arranged. Most work to be done at your home is work not completed in school and homework should not total more than one hour. If it is more, your child is not using time wisely.

Homework Help Guide them through it if needed. Establish Routines: Where will the homework be done and when? How will it get into the backpack? Check their assignment notebook nightly for homework. Please sign the notebook. Please look over graded homework that comes home. Do not remove papers from the folder if they are note graded or marked with a “T” for together.

Curriculum Math Reading Language/Spelling/Writing Science and Social Studies

Math Xtra Math fact practice is a web based programs can be done at home Students need to know basic +, -, & x facts. Practice at home with flashcards. Most nights there will be homework: Home Connections pages will be given almost every night. The homework is an extension of exactly what we did together in class that day!

Math (Con’t.) Bridges math curriculum is developed with the belief that students do not learn a new concept or skill the first time they experience it. Math concepts are more fully understood after repeated and varied experiences. Each grade level builds on these math concepts. By the end of the year students should master Division in Xtra Math

Reading Series With The Common Core Curriculum we will be teaching 3 main units of instruction based on 4th grade standards. We use Achieve 3000 to practice Nonfiction text for rigor. We will also have a Greek Mythology unit at the end of the year.

Reading (con’t.) Grades are based on work done in class, Achieve lessons , reading quizzes, tests, and class participation. Reading Logs are due on Thursdays/new one issued on Thursday. Students also will be required to take a set amount of AR tests books they have read on their own time every grading period. The book must be at their reading level/zone.

Language The Language grade will consist of grammar, spelling, punctuation, dictionary skills, and writing. DOL (Daily Oral Language is done daily) Language lessons/homework will be done mostly in their interactive notebook Spelling – (new lesson every 2-3 weeks) Words Their Way program. Students will be given an initial assessment test to place them in a spelling group. They will have in class work and spelling activities and a final test at the end of the 2nd or 3rd week.

Language (con’t.) Writing – There are 3 main types of writing that we will be working with. Narrative, Expository, and Persuasive. We will also prepare for PARCC exams. There will be at least 4 published pieces throughout the school year.

Science and Social Studies Students will be using an inquiry based approach in Science. Units of study are being revised for the new Standards ( Next Generation Science Standards.) We will read the material in class/view videos. Reading content and vocabulary is harder. In Science, students have binders. They can bring these home at any time to show what we are doing and study. Tests will be based on what we do in class and in the readings, and vocabulary.

Daily Geography Daily Geography will be taught once a week in class. We discuss the lesson for the week together and answer the questions to reinforce the lesson . This practices map, atlas, and globe skills.

Behavior/Discipline A paper copy of the class consequence/reward sheet went home last week Pull card system of warnings Detentions will be given after the 3rd card. Rewards at the end of each week, grading periods and end of the year as well.

Book Orders At least two a month will be sent home Checks or Cash – Make payable to Scholastic Book Clubs. You may order online: our class code is GPX7D

Party Planner/Volunteers Please return the volunteer form if interested. All parents need to fill out the district volunteer application prior to helping in class. Supply money:$5.00 due by Sept. 29th Thank you! 

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