Welcome to Fourth Grade! Parent Orientation

Monday Folders Please sign every week!!! Please sign every week!!! Folders will contain handouts, graded work, and materials to be signed Folders will contain handouts, graded work, and materials to be signed Each paper with a failing grade should be signed and returned, to the teacher of that subject, on Tuesday. Each paper with a failing grade should be signed and returned, to the teacher of that subject, on Tuesday. Folders that are not returned within 5 days may result in the loss of recess. Folders that are not returned within 5 days may result in the loss of recess.

Absences/ Tardies School begins at 7:50 School begins at 7:50 Students are tardy at 7:55 and should be signed in by a parent in the office. Students are tardy at 7:55 and should be signed in by a parent in the office. Please remember to send in a written excuse any time your child is absent. If applicable, please provide a doctor’s excuse. Excuses must be sent within three days of the child’s return to school. Please remember to send in a written excuse any time your child is absent. If applicable, please provide a doctor’s excuse. Excuses must be sent within three days of the child’s return to school. Please note the importance of having your child to school on time. Please note the importance of having your child to school on time.

Make-Up Work When your child is absent, it is most beneficial to him or her to get the missed work. Please remind your child to pick up this work on the first day back to school and return it within three days.

Parent Portal PowerSchool is an excellent tool parents can use to carefully monitor their children’s academic performance in school. PowerSchool is an excellent tool parents can use to carefully monitor their children’s academic performance in school. Log-ins and passwords are the same as last year. Log-ins and passwords are the same as last year. Please make sure you visit the office during regular hours to obtain a log-in & password. Please make sure you visit the office during regular hours to obtain a log-in & password.

Conferences One or more conferences will be scheduled with all parent/guardians this year. One or more conferences will be scheduled with all parent/guardians this year. Should you have concerns or questions, please contact the teacher to set up a time to meet. You can do this by calling the office, sending a note or ing the teacher. Should you have concerns or questions, please contact the teacher to set up a time to meet. You can do this by calling the office, sending a note or ing the teacher.

Classroom Rules Follow all directions Follow all directions Keep hands, feet, and all other objects to self Keep hands, feet, and all other objects to self Keep work area neat Keep work area neat Talk only with permission Talk only with permission Respect others and self Respect others and self

Consequences Name on board – Warning Name on board – Warning Name + check – Recess Detention Name + check – Recess Detention Name + 2 checks – Time out in another classroom Name + 2 checks – Time out in another classroom Name + 3 checks – After School Detention Name + 3 checks – After School Detention Severe disruptions – immediately sent to office Severe disruptions – immediately sent to office

Mid Term Deficiency Notice If a student has an average of 70 or below a notice will be sent home for parent notification and signature. If a student has an average of 70 or below a notice will be sent home for parent notification and signature. (Will not receive if not applicable) (Will not receive if not applicable)

Parent/Student Handbooks If you have questions about school rules or policies, please consult the Parent/Student Handbook in the front of your child’s planner. There is a tremendous amount of useful information there. If you have questions about school rules or policies, please consult the Parent/Student Handbook in the front of your child’s planner. There is a tremendous amount of useful information there. The school website contains much of the same information as well as other important things to know such as the dress code. The school website contains much of the same information as well as other important things to know such as the dress code

Students have received planners. These can be kept inside the binder and serve as a means of daily communication between home and school. *Signing your child’s planner nightly will help him/her be more responsible for homework. Planners

Conduct, Pride Blasts & Field Trips Conduct, Pride Blasts & Field Trips Students earning an E in conduct in all academic classes will attend the blast. Students earning an E in conduct in all academic classes will attend the blast. Conduct Grades Conduct Grades *Students will receive conduct grades in each academic class. E xcellent: 0-2 Recess Detentions E xcellent: 0-2 Recess Detentions S atisfactory: 3-5 Recess Detentions S atisfactory: 3-5 Recess Detentions N eeds Improvement: 6-8 Recess Detentions N eeds Improvement: 6-8 Recess Detentions U nsatisfactory: 9 or more Recess Detentions U nsatisfactory: 9 or more Recess Detentions

Other Information Lunchroom Procedures Lunchroom Procedures Green, yellow & red cups Green, yellow & red cups Class tickets Class tickets Quiet Zones Quiet Zones

Language Arts

L.A. Class Times AM - 7:50-10:45 or PM - 10:45 - 2:40

Weekly Assignments to look for: Drops in the Bucket (replacing DLR) Drops in the Bucket (replacing DLR) Writing Warm-ups (on back of Drops, completed in class) Writing Warm-ups (on back of Drops, completed in class) Word Study (replacing spelling words) Word Study (replacing spelling words) Short Story Vocabulary Words Short Story Vocabulary Words Grammar Skills (should be written in planner) Grammar Skills (should be written in planner)

Weekly Quizzes (Counts Once) Not Necessarily on Fridays! Not Necessarily on Fridays! Drops in the Bucket Drops in the Bucket Word Study Quiz Word Study Quiz Short Story Quiz (Multiple Choice and short answer Extend Your Knowledge insert) These will count as two separate grades. Short Story Quiz (Multiple Choice and short answer Extend Your Knowledge insert) These will count as two separate grades. Grammar Quizzes periodically Grammar Quizzes periodically

Extended Learning Week Extended Learning Assessment – blind read with questions focusing on previous weeks’ skills. Extended Learning Assessment – blind read with questions focusing on previous weeks’ skills. Literary Terms Assessment Literary Terms Assessment Intensive Writing Intensive Writing One of the changes with the CCGPS curriculum is an increase in higher order thinking. Therefore, all weekly assessments will contain application…NOT recall. One of the changes with the CCGPS curriculum is an increase in higher order thinking. Therefore, all weekly assessments will contain application…NOT recall.

Accelerated Reader Library will be closed on Wednesdays for both students and parents. Library will be closed on Wednesdays for both students and parents. Two daily grades will be given at the end of each semester for AR points and AR average. Two daily grades will be given at the end of each semester for AR points and AR average. Individual AR guidelines will be sent home in Monday folders prior to beginning date. Individual AR guidelines will be sent home in Monday folders prior to beginning date. BRAG is no longer an AR celebration. It is now determined by semester average and conduct mark. BRAG is no longer an AR celebration. It is now determined by semester average and conduct mark.

Place Value Place Value Rounding Rounding 2, 3, & 4-Digit Multiplication 2, 3, & 4-Digit Multiplication Prime/Factors Prime/Factors Long Division Long Division Fractions- Including Addition, Subtraction, & Multiplication Fractions- Including Addition, Subtraction, & Multiplication Decimals Decimals Geometry Geometry Measurement Measurement Line Plot Graphs Line Plot Graphs Mathematics ¾

Skills Covered In 1 st 9 Weeks This unit includes place value, rounding, multiplication (two, three, and four digits), prime/factors, and long division (one and two digit divisors by up to four digit dividends).

Skills students have the most difficulty with… Long Multiplication Long Multiplication Ex. 236 x 45 Ex. 236 x 45 Long Division Long Division Ex. 597 ÷ 71 Ex. 597 ÷ 71 Rounding Rounding “About” & Estimate are signals to round “About” & Estimate are signals to round

Basic Math Facts At this point, Students should know all basic multiplication and division facts At this point, Students should know all basic multiplication and division facts Students should review math facts daily! Students should review math facts daily! If the student does not know the facts to automaticity then they should continue practicing daily until they do. If the student does not know the facts to automaticity then they should continue practicing daily until they do. Students should practice +, -, x, and ÷. Students should practice +, -, x, and ÷.

What is the Big 4? Everyday we start with a Big 4 Everyday we start with a Big 4 Everyday students should review correct answers Everyday students should review correct answers Covers different topics in math Covers different topics in math At least once every 2 weeks we will give a daily grade on Big 4 At least once every 2 weeks we will give a daily grade on Big 4 Questions on the quiz are almost word for word from the packet. Questions on the quiz are almost word for word from the packet.

What place value is the digit 4 in the following number? 8432 Tyrone bought 2 apples, 7 oranges, 2 boxes of cereal, and 3 plums. How many pieces of fruit did he buy? If a paper clip is two inches long, about how long is the pencil? What is the name of a triangle with three equal sides?

Grading Policy for Math There are 2 categories for grades: Tests & Daily Grades Daily Grades : Big 4 Quiz, Homework, In-class assignments, Quick checks Test Grades: Unit & Chapter Tests count twice

Math Homework Assigned most nights M-Th Assigned most nights M-Th May be taken up or checked in class May be taken up or checked in class Every night students should review math facts and the Big 4.

Math Homework Grade: Your child will begin each nine weeks with a 100 for homework. Each time homework is not completed 5 points are deducted from that 100.

Science & Social Studies

Instructional Materials Science/Social Studies books Science/Social Studies books Binder Binder Active Board Active Board

Social Studies/Science Units Geography Geography Native Americans Native Americans Explorers Explorers Early Colonization Early Colonization American Revolution American Revolution A New Nation A New Nation Westward Expansion Westward Expansion The Night Sky Solar System Water Cycle Weather Light Sound Simple Machines Web of Life

Science/Social Studies Homework  Homework is very light.  Study guides- Students will always have a study guide before each unit test.  Vocabulary sheets- Students that keep up with their vocabulary sheet will be rewarded with an “extra” 100 on the day of the vocabulary test.

Science/Social Studies Grading Policy Test grades: 2xs Test grades: 2xs Quizzes and daily grades: 1x Quizzes and daily grades: 1x Sound Project:2xs Sound Project:2xs

We encourage parents to contact us by but you can also call the office and leave a message or write a note in your child’s planner.

Pastries for Parents– Parents are invited to eat with their child in the cafeteria from 7:50-8:20 on the days specified for their homeroom class. Parents are invited to eat with their child in the cafeteria from 7:50-8:20 on the days specified for their homeroom class. Breakfast cost $2.25 per person. Breakfast cost $2.25 per person. Russell – Sept. 25 Russell – Sept. 25 Matthews & Haygood – Oct. 2 Matthews & Haygood – Oct. 2 Wiggins & Williamson – Oct. 9 Wiggins & Williamson – Oct. 9 Purvis & Dixon – Oct. 16 Purvis & Dixon – Oct. 16 Garvin & Carney – Oct. 23 Garvin & Carney – Oct. 23

Be sure to join PTO! Our school’s success is greatly impacted by the level of support demonstrated by our parents and teachers. Our school’s success is greatly impacted by the level of support demonstrated by our parents and teachers. PTO Officers : Katherine McDonald, President Jennifer Clark, Vice President Amy Roberson, Secretary Leann Creamer, Treasurer Amanda Moye, Fundraising Chair Jenny Manning, Fundraising Co-Chair Lisa Truxel, Fundraising Committee Angie Fortner, Fundraising Committee Sheena McKinnis, 2nd Grade Rep. Shannon Brinson, 3rd Grade Rep. Amy Maddox, 4th Grade Rep. Wendy Phillips, 5th Grade Rep. Brandy Messex, Arts & Crafts

Please feel free to greet your child’s teachers briefly as we dismiss. Fifth grade’s Orientation will begin very soon.

Thank you for attending and for supporting your child in fourth grade!