Moyer Elementary Fourth Grade

Fourth Grade Teachers Mrs. Jane Daly – B.A. University of Kentucky M.A. Northern Kentucky University Rank 1 (in progress) Ms. Chris Capal - B.S. University of Kentucky Elementary Education M.A. NKU

I have four rules in my classroom that I expect my students to follow: Classroom Rules I have four rules in my classroom that I expect my students to follow: Be RESPECTFUL Be Responsible Be Honest Be Kind

Fourth Grade Student Expectations Come to school on time, prepared for learning. BE NICE!  Class work must be completed on time and done neatly. Be prepared for all your classes everyday (planner, text books, folders, pencils, homework, etc.). Be on your best behavior when you are not with your homeroom teacher. (Math, Art, Gym, Library, Music, Lunch, etc.) Homework should be completed every night. Planner AND AR Folder must be signed by a parent. Every test must be signed by a parent. Bring a written excuse from home when you are absent from school. Desk area must be kept neat and clean.

Fourth Grade Parent Expectations Bring your child to school on time. Please check your child’s homework every night to be sure it’s completed neatly and correctly and please sign their Planner and AR Folder. Go through your child’s Communication Folder (Take Home Folder) for letters or announcements and sign and return to school if needed. Empty the Keep at Home side every night. Feel free to communicate anytime you have a question or concern through emails, phone calls, conferences, or notes. Make sure your child has appropriate supplies at home to complete homework. (pencils, dictionary, crayons, etc.) Students are allowed to bring a water bottle to school. A weekly newsletter will be sent home on Monday through email.

Switching Classrooms We switch classes everyday for 50 minutes. Ms. Donovan – Social Studies Ms. Capal- Science Students are required to carry their materials (including homework) to each subject area. This helps to prepare students for 5th grade, middle school, and high school.

Homework Log When students have all of their homework completed, they will receive a “Daly Dollar” . At the end of the month, the students may use their money at my monthly “Daly” auction! When homework is not finished or not turned in on time, students will be asked to sign the Homework Log and give back a Daly Dollar. If a student signs the log three times, a note will be sent home to parents. Homework Log Assignment Date  

Language Arts Harcourt Reading A new story each week Writing – Journals, Open Response, Portfolio, etc. TEST (AR and Unit Test) Spelling TEST on Friday Vocabulary Vocabulary taken from our stories. Tested each week on the 10 words. Grammar Cumulative Review Quiz each week and test. Throughout the year we will also add novels and Junior Great Book activities.

Please be sure to initial your child’s reading log every night. Accelerated Reader The Accelerated Reader Program is now a part of each students reading grade. I will provide independent reading time during class every day, and their 15 -20 minutes of reading at home every night should be with an AR book. The time spent reading each night at home may have to be adjusted according to your child’s reading level and their AR goal. Please be sure to initial your child’s reading log every night. During each grading period, the students will be expected to reach a goal of 25 A.R. points. Students must read books within their reading range which is written inside their AR folder. The books in the library are color-coded based on reading level. The books in my classroom have the reading level written inside.

A.R. Point Tracker 1 point = 4% U 2 points = 8% U 3 points = 12% U 18 points = 72% D 19 points = 76% C 20 points = 80% C 21 points = 84% C 22 points = 88% B 23 points = 92% B 24 points = 96% A 25 points = 100% A+

Writing Portfolios Five types of writing are submitted in the portfolio: Personal Narrative Persuasive Essay Feature Article Open Response On Demand Portfolio writing must be completed at school, but from time to time you may see an assignment asking you to help your child choose a topic, research, brainstorm, etc.

Social Studies August September – January January – May The History of Fort Thomas Unit September – January Harcourt Social Studies – Kentucky Pre-Reading Handout/Vocabulary TEST at the end of each chapter Study Guides will be sent home as soon as possible at the beginning of the chapter for students who like to study early. Students will be allowed to work on the study guide during class if they have extra time, and we will check it 2-3 days before the test. Kentucky History Wax Museum Frankfort Field Trip January – May Social Studies Alive! Regions of Our Country Geography Challenges Study Guides – Same as above

Science Ms. Capal Physical, Biological, and Earth Science Review after Spring Break for testing in May Study Guide will be given several nights before each test. Most students will need help studying.

Math with Ms. Donovan Expect Study Links almost every night! They review the material covered in the classroom that day! Family Letter sent home before the beginning of each unit. Provides answers for all the study links! Student Reference Book - Student may bring this back and forth between home and school. This book will help everyone understand the homework! (Can also use notes in Yellow Math Notebook) Use the website! (everydaymathonline.com) 30-minute Math Rule - If student works hard for 30 minutes and isn’t complete, please sign your name and student will still receive full credit for homework.

Field Trips Fort Thomas History Day-September Science Environmental Education- September Frankfort – October All Sports Day – May Bowling - Mr. Hedenburg If you plan on volunteering, please make sure you have completed the Criminal Records Check in the office.

Absences and Make-up Work Please let the office or myself know as soon as possible what time you will be picking up work for an absent student so that we can have it ready for you. We can also send the work with a sibling or neighbor is that would be easier. Please try to complete make-up work as soon as possible. Once a student gets behind, it is hard to catch them up!

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Daly Dollars

Teacher Webpage http://www.fortthomas.kyschools.us/

Thank you for coming tonight! I’m looking forward to a great year! Please contact me with any questions or concerns.