Welcome to Fourth Grade!! Danielle

4th Grade Team Mrs. Fisher- Math Mrs. Harry- Reading & Social Studies Miss Doudrick- Writing & Science Danielle starts We all intro ourselves in order

What is new this year?* 2nd floor Band instruments in addition to strings Specializing Heather

Reading (Fiction)* Reading strategies Monitoring comprehension Analyzing text to construct meaning Making connections between texts Using literary elements (characters, setting, plot) to summarize, infer and analyze text. CAFÉ Jen

Reading (Nonfiction) / S.S. Social studies content will be integrated in the nonfiction units. Nonfiction reading units include: Main idea & details Summarizing, inferring & analyzing Constructing meaning Evaluating research These nonfiction skills will be taught and assessed using material from the social studies units (PA & regions of the U.S.)* Jen

Writing Lucy Calkins Writing Program Opinion Information Narrative Heather

Science Scientific Inquiry / Scientific Method Classifying Matter Sun, Earth, Moon Earth’s Water Adaptations and Patterns Environment and Ecology Sarah

Math Common Core Aligned Fact Fluency Math Games and Everyday Math Routines Multiplication and Division Fractions, Decimals, and Percents BASIC FACTS!!! Meredith

A Day In Fourth Grade 8:50-9:05 Arrival / Morning 9:05-10:35 Class #1 10:35-11:50 Class #2 11:55-12:25 Lunch 12:30-12:45 Class #2 12:45-1:30 Class #3 1:30-1:45 Recess 1:45-3:15 Class #3 3:15 Dismissal Danielle

Classroom Management Sarah

Classroom Management 1. Be respectful 2. Be responsible 4th Grade Classroom Rules 1. Be respectful 2. Be responsible 3. Be a problem solver 4. Be an active learner 5. Be positive Sarah

Classroom Management* ClassDojo Online behavior management system www.classdojo.com If you were unable to register for ClassDojo during Meet the Teacher Night, please follow the steps below: Download or open the ClassDojo app. Enter the code from the handout located in your child’s folder. OR Join online at https://www.classdojo.com/ Heather

“Education is a shared commitment between dedicated teachers, motivated students, and enthusiastic parents with high expectations.” -Bob Beauprez Meredith

Teacher Expectations Communicate often Support and foster student learning Encourage independence Celebrate successes Meet the needs of all students Meredith

Parent Expectations Check agenda / homework Encourage independence Contact appropriate teacher with concerns Complete excuse blanks/trip forms in a timely manner Danielle

Student Expectations Follow school/classroom expectations Complete homework and class work on time and with your best efforts Be personally responsible for belongings, behavior, and learning Be polite and kind to others Work hard and stay positive even when struggles arise Homework Expectations… Danielle

Homework* Know and record what homework has been assigned Student Homework Responsibilities: As per district student handbook Know and record what homework has been assigned Make sure the assignment is understood Take necessary materials home to complete assignments  Budget time to complete assignments around other activities  Request help when needed  Complete assignments accurately, neatly, and on time  Recognize the importance of establishing good study habits Sarah

Homework* Parent Homework Responsibilities: As per district student handbook Together with your child, budget time for homework around other family commitments Provide feedback to the school regarding problems such as time, difficulty, and progress Encourage and motivate your child to fulfill his/her responsibilities Provide a suitable study area for your child in the home Encourage independence in completion of homework assignments Be available to assist, but do not do the homework for your child Recognize the importance of establishing good homework habits that will benefit your child for the rest of his/her life Sarah

Homework* Read 20 minutes per day Daily Math Home Links / Common Core Practice Fast Fact Practice Other possible assignments: Long-term projects Reviewing for assessments Science practice Language Arts homework Jen

Supplies Each teacher will have needed supplies in their room (pencils, crayons, scissors, etc). No pencil boxes or supplies from home Each student in 4th grade will have a binder that will travel with them from class to class. Your child will be responsible for taking their binder home and bringing it back to school each day. Each teacher will assist students with removing old papers from the subject they teach. An agenda will be provided to record homework assignments each week. Heather

Technology Personal devices may be used in the classroom following a few guidelines: The Electronic Device Form must be signed and returned to school. The devices may only be used during class for educational purposes. The teacher must approve apps/websites before classroom use. Cell phones are not permitted as an independent reading device. If the technology policy is not followed, the device will be not be welcome in the classroom. Jen

Assessments PSSAs Reading- April 3rd-7th Math- April 24th-28th Science- May 1st-5th Study Island Math/Reading Benchmarks, Fact Fluency Probes, and DRA 2’s. Jen

Communication Tuesday Mail Write us a note Call us Email us ClassDojo Google Docs markels@rlasd.net tysond@rlasd.net harryj@rlasd.net fisherk@rlasd.net doudrickj@rlasd.net Heather

Before You Go…* Take a moment to visit all of your classrooms Pick up your beginning of the year folder Make sure your parent’s email is on the list Volunteer for Junior Achievement if interested (parents) Meredith

Questions???