Eden Hall Upper Elementary School 2015-2016

Welcome to Eden Hall Upper Elementary School Steven M. Smith, Principal Joseph Domagala, Assistant Principal Autumn Turk, Assistant Principal Brad-Leigh Coker, School Counselor Melissa Sullivan, School Counselor

Eden Hall Campus

Morning Arrival by Car

Biomes of the Earth

Building Layout

Grade 4 Classrooms

Classroom Locations

Developmental Characteristics

Planning for 2015-2016 Teacher Collaboration Time 7:40-8:10 a.m. Student Day: 8:25-3:05 p.m. Student Arrival: 8:15 a.m. Student Dismissal: 3:05 p.m. Buses leave campus by 3:20 p.m. Buses may run a little later during the first week of school.

Eden Hall Classrooms Team Configuration- 2 or 3 Teachers per team English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies (1 Teacher) Math and Science (1 Teacher) 13 homerooms in Grade 4 (297 Students) 15 homerooms in grade 5 and 6

Classroom Composition Heterogeneous Groupings Based on Academic and Behavioral Needs of All Students Parent Input taken from Student Information Forms submitted in March Teacher Input Forms submitted at the end of the year Assessment Data (AIMSweb, PSSA, Guided Reading Level, Gates-MacGinitie, Teacher Attributes, End ofUnit Assessments) Full integration of all three Primary Buildings

Academic Program Academic Subjects Encore Classes English/Language Arts (ELA) - Art (Reading, English, Writing, - Music Spelling, Grammar) - Keyboarding Math - Gym Social Studies -World Languages Science

Core Classes and Times ELA: 75 minutes daily Math: 75 minutes daily Social Studies: 50 minutes (every other day) Science: 50 minutes (every other day)

Math enVision Math Series Grade 4 Current Grade 4 Compacted/Extended Accelerated Math (Grade 5 curriculum)

English-Language Arts The program provides support for: Building a strong reading foundation Accessing complex text Finding and using text evidence Engaging in collaborative conversations Writing to sources Using a rich range of diverse print and digital media, Wonders provides the instructional support and materials for rigor, intent, and depth.

Intervention & Enrichment RAM Time Reading and Math at Eden Hall Upper Elementary

RAM Time provides… 35 minutes of additional instruction for every student each day based on their unique needs and talents. Remediation and Enrichment in reading or math More time in the classroom during core instruction Additional opportunity for focused small group instruction Focus on meeting individualized needs Instruction delivered by reading specialists, intervention specialist, learning support, homeroom and GATE teachers.

Encore Classes Art: 45 minutes Music: 45 minutes Gym: 45 minutes Keyboarding/Technology: 45 minutes World Languages: 45 minutes Library is available to all student throughout the week (Open Library Concept)

Sample Schedule Five-Day Schedule Day 1: Art Day 2: Music Day 3: Phys. Ed. Day 4: World Language Day 5: Keyboarding (Technology) Schedule will be posted on the website/calendar

Lunch and Recess

Learning Extensions (Explore Period) Weekly Activity / Club Period that Targets Student Interests Chorus Student Leadership Band Diversity Orchestra Guitar Art Human Relations Physical Education World Language Literacy Club STEAM Club

PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN FAMILY AND SCHOOL Communication and trust is the key to a successful 4th grade experience. Direct Communication phone and email contact scheduled conferences Indirect Communication building website classroom/team website pages district information blasts

Welcome to the Eden Hall PTO 2015 - 2016 EHUE PTO Welcome to the Eden Hall PTO 2015 - 2016 The mission of the Eden Hall PTO is to promote the well being of students through PTO-sponsored activities that stimulate the students' growth physically, emotionally, and culturally at Eden Hall by creating and promoting projects and activities to benefit the students. We will strive to develop united efforts between teachers and parents, and foster a closer relationship between home and school life. NEXT MEETING: May 21, 2015 at 9:30 am

Calendar Grade 3 Move-up Night: May 15 (6:00-8:00 p.m.) – Registration was due 5/4 Building Visitation: August 20 (9:00-11:00 or 1:00-3:00 p.m.) Grade 4 Parent Night: September 8 (7:00-8:00 p.m.) Grade 4 Fun Night: September 18 (6:30-8:00 p.m.) Parent-Teacher Conferences: November 5 and 6 PSSA Dates: April 11-29 (this includes ELA, Math, and Science testing)