Welcome to Grade 4! 2016-2017 Meet the Teachers August 25, 2016 Math/Science: Dave Bennett (4.1) & Katie Haigh (4.3) Humanities: Brittney Glinsbockel (4.2) & Ivy Waite (4.4)

YOUR TEACHING TEAM Humanities Teacher: Miss Glinsbockel (4.2) & Mrs. Waite (4.4) Math/Science Teachers: Mr. Bennett (4.1) & Miss Haigh (4.3) Physical Education Teachers: Mr. Cadman & Mr. Schmeichel Music Specialist: Mr. Bolen Drama Specialist: Mrs. Melville Art Specialist: Ms. Emin If you would like to meet with any of us please contact us via email or leave a voicemail. (These are on the Connect Charter School Website, as well as our Grade 4 Blog) Heather F 2

CONNECT CHARTER & INQUIRY What is inquiry? “It is an approach that gives students the opportunity to seek, use and create their own knowledge” An example from science with Mr. Bennett… An example from humanities with Miss G… 3

Alberta: Celebrations & Challenges This Year In Humanities... Alberta: The Land Reading Inquiry (Ongoing) Alberta: The People SPELLING! Alberta: Celebrations & Challenges Writer’s Workshop This Year In Humanities... Overview: http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mychildslearning/grade4.html

This Year In Math & Science… Exploration Inquiry Inquisitive mindset Patterns Plant Growth and Change Tomatosphere Number Waste in our World Composting Light and Shadow Statistics and Probability Building Devices and Vehicles that Move Wheels and Levers Bike Inquiry Shape and Space This Year In Math & Science… Overview: http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mychildslearning/grade4.html

EXEMPLARY TEACHING & LEARNING:

COMMUNICATION -Weekly Blog: Connectchartergradefour.weebly.com -Daily Agendas -Freshgrade -Email 4.1 dave.b@connectcharter.ca 4.2 brittney.g@connectcharter.ca 4.3 katie.h@connectcharter.ca 4.4 ivy.w@connectcharter.ca

Our focus is on helping students transition to independently completing tasks and Taking ownership for their own learning!

HOMEWORK & MISSING ASSIGNMENTS -Homework should be purposeful and meaningful. -Students are expected to make positive use of class time provided. -In Math/ Science, “Problems of the Week” will be started at school but there is the possibility for it to be finished at home -In Humanities, students and parents are encouraged to spend time reading and discussing texts and big ideas from class -Homework will be noted in agendas -If assignments are late or missing, you will be notified by your child’s subject area teacher via email

Expectations: Technology & Recess Morning Recess: 15 minutes OUTSIDE No devices Lunch Recess: 30 minutes Must be in an area supervised by a teacher (Learning Commons, Gym, Outside) No school iPads Personal devices in library only

HOUSEKEEPING... Student absence Signing your child out Advance notice Holidays (No work provided) Field trips Illness Being prepared to be outside Recess DPA PE Volunteering -Police clearance needed iPads –Roll out next week Student Learning Plans –Freshgrade

HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT YOUR CHILD? -Have regular conversations with your child about their day; focus on feelings, confidence and understanding. -Help your child to paraphrase, to type, or to identify important ideas in various forms of media (books, tv, etc.). -Guide your child in locating research info. -Encourage your child to use their class time wisely by helping them engage with topics by frequently asking about what they are learning. -Encourage your child to take responsibility for all demonstrations of their learning, and for their behaviour at school. -Let finished products be a reflection of your child’s knowledge and creativity.

IMPORTANT DATES Dragonboating PE Trip- Volunteers needed!! 4.2 & 4.4: Tuesday August 30 4.1 & 4.3: Wednesday August 31 iPads & Technology New Parent Tech Orientation - Wednesday September, 7 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Attendance is mandatory) Technology agreement form needs to be signed Grade Four Camp Workbee Sunday September 18, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Grade Four Camp Riveredge 4.1 & 4.2: September 19-21 4.3 & 4.4: September 26-28

QUESTIONS? This presentation will be posted to the grade four website!