Fourth Grade Orientation Mrs. Melissa Aleman- Reading/Writing Ms. Tonya Gladden- Reading/Writing Ms. America Funston- Math/Science Ms. Jeanette Moore- Science/Social Studies Mr. Jason Fields- Math By PresenterMedia.comPresenterMedia.com

Agenda Discussion Item One – Discipline Plan/Compact Discussion Item Two – Dress Code Discussion Item Three – Grading Policy and Homework Discussion Item Four – Content Areas Discussion Item Five – Assessments Discussion Item Six – Safety and Remind 101

Be Respectful Use quiet voices. Raise your hand and wait to be called on. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Be Responsible Follow adult directions. Be Prepared Remain in your seat or area as directed. Do Your Best Use kind words and actions. Keep your teacher happy. Discipline Plan (PBIS).

Viking Vouchers Way to Go Tickets Raffle Tickets Compliments Happy note/call home Lunch Bunch Warning Mark in folder- no lunch bunch Second mark in folder- no recess Third mark in folder- Lonely lunch to reflect on behavior Fourth mark in folder- parent phone call RewardsConsequences

Recess  Students are required by law to receive 90 minutes of physical education and movement per week.  This requirement is met in Physical Education with Coach Smith.  Fourth grade students attend gym 3 times per week for 45 minutes each session.  Recess is not a right or guarantee! Recess is a privilege and has to be earned by students.  If teachers determine min time period is better spent in instruction, there will be a loss of some recess to loss of full recess.  Your child’s education and safety are our foremost concern!

Tops:  Polo-styled shirts  Button down Oxford style shirt  T-shirts with college or JISD campus spirit logo  Must be tucked in at all times unless the shirt hem is square and no longer than six inches below the waistline.  Bottoms:  Pants, slacks, jeans, capris, skirts, skorts, dresses and walking shorts (Capri pants are defined as those pants that start at the waistline with length extending to and between the calf and ankle).  Pants must fit at the waist and be properly hemmed or cuffed at or below the ankle, but not dragging the ground (“slicing” or “ragging” not allowed). Belts must be worn and appropriately sized with garments designed for belts (i.e. belt loops).  Walking shorts, skirts, dresses and skorts must be knee length or longer.  Revealing or excessively tight garments (tops, stretch pants and leggings) are prohibited. Dress Code- Refer to JISD Handbook for more details

Grading Policy Daily Assignments – 40% Quizzes/Assessments- 50% Homework – 10% 1 grade per content area per week and 2 assessment grades per 6 weeks **Not all work is given a numeric grade. Homework Consist of Math, Science, Spelling, and Reading Log/Summaries and Writing Reading log is kept in agenda, which must be signed nightly Must read 25 minutes nightly Due weekly on Friday Homework must remain in the assigned homework journal at all times Grading Policy and Homework

Math We will investigate the following concepts: New Math TEKS STRIDE assessment SELFIE problem solving task Math Centers Homework-Once a week Due Friday First in Math (at home and in centers) Tutoring and RTI has begun

English Language Arts - Reading We will investigate the following concepts: Readers workshop-invitational groups, active reading and word work Exploring various genres that they will be exposed to on STAAR test. Using metacognitive strategies for Active Reading to enhance fluency and comprehension. Literacy/Homework bags Motivate students about Reading and getting into their books at school and at home!

English Language Arts - Writing 4 th Grade Writing STAAR  2 written compositions - Narrative and Expository  Multiple choice focused on revising and editing questions Homework  Weekly homework will focus on a variety of skills. It will be assigned Monday and is due Friday. Grade Scale  Homework counts as 10% of final grade.  Daily classroom work consists of 40% of final grade.  Test/Projects consist of 50% of final grade.

Monday: Three times each Tuesday: Frayer model 1-4 Wednesday: Pyramid or Rainbow Words Thursday: Frayer model 5-8 Test consists of words and sentences (punctuation/capitalization) Students will get a spelling grade and a capitalization/punctuation grade on test Spelling /Vocabulary

Assessments Curriculum Based Assessment (CBA) Weekly Common Assessments (given on Friday’s ) Benchmark I-Station

Safety and Miscellaneous Volunteer Training: You must have completed online training AND have been cleared through the district in order to attend field trips or help out in the classroom. Change in address or phone number: Please notify your child’s classroom teacher and front office as soon as possible in case of emergencies. Backpacks: We do not go through backpacks; therefore please ensure homework, notes, and money are in appropriate folder. Changes in transportation: Please make sure to date and sign any notes requesting a change in transportation.

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