Ms. Starck and Ms. McCoog’s Fourth Grade Class Welcome, Parents

Welcome to Fourth Grade! We will introduce ourselves and share our goals and rules for this school year. If you have any questions during our presentation, please feel free to ask. Sign in sheet going around- check your contact information!

A LL A BOUT M S. S TARCK My background I grew up in South Boston and went to parochial school from 1 st – 12 th grade, Lesley College for undergrad and Emmanuel College for my Masters. My experience This is my 21 st year in Education. This is my 6th year here at SBCA as a fourth grade teacher.

A LL A BOUT M S. M C C OOG My background I grew up in a suburb of Philadelphia I attended a Catholic grade school and high school, St. Joseph's University and Boston College for my masters My experience This is my 5th year teaching at South Boston Catholic Academy

O UR G OALS To give your children the academic and social skills needed to progress forward. To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment. To help all students make new friends and discover new interests.

C LASSROOM C OMMUNITY Our classroom is a community of lifelong learners. In our community, we have rules to RESPECT one another. Our class rules are: Use kind words/actions and include others Use and show manners on a daily basis Raise your hand when you have something to say Listen when others are speaking Hands off Be honest- no cheating Recycle and throw trash away

C LASS S UBJECTS The subjects we cover during fourth grade are: Reading, Vocabulary, Grammar and Writing Social Studies Greek & Latin Math Science Religion Specials: Music, Art, Gym, Health, & Library

Language Arts Reading Street Literature Series determine genre, author's purpose, sequence, cause & effect describe characters, settings, or events poetry journal, journal writing include a few additional chapter books English/Grammar Types of sentences Capitalization/ Punctuation Subjects, Predicates, Verb Tenses, Prepositions, Nouns, Pronouns, Adjectives, Adverbs Fragments, run-ons

Writing Collins Writing Program - used across the curriculum. Types 1 and 2 - get their ideas on paper or to discover what they already know about a topic. Types 3 & 4 - produce ideas and develop writing skills. Will include focus correction areas.

Social Studies Scott Foresman - Regions Map Skills Regions of the United States New England Region Southeast Midwest Southwest Pacific Projects – PowerPoint on Ipads

Math We will be using the Envisions Math Program Know your multiplication facts! New Topics Grading ** Study by doing practice problems!

Science Scott Foresman Science New Topics Binder! Grading ** Study by reviewing the binder and Quick Study!

Religion Loyola Press “Finding God” New Topics! Saints Prayer Service projects Mass Grading

H OMEWORK Homework is assigned from Monday through Thursday. Should take no more than one hour to complete - not including studying for test or long-range projects. Vocabulary tests - given almost every Friday. Students will be given at least three to five days’ notice to study for all tests. It should be neat, not sloppy. Only ask for help after they have given it their best effort.

H OMEWORK Students who choose not to complete their homework, we will ask that parents begin checking and signing completed homework each night. If students still choose not to complete their homework, they also choose to lose their recess or serve a detention. If students do not pass in their homework on time, it will be accepted on the following day, with a one grade reduction. If they choose not to make up missed assignments, students will receive a zero.

T ARDINESS /A TTENDANCE School starts at 8:00 A.M. I f you are not in the line by the time the gym door closes, at 8:00A.M. you are considered late and must sign in at the office before coming to class. For every three tardies, you will need to serve a detention. Attendance is very important to a child's success in school.

Volunteer Lunch/ Recess sign up sheet Volunteers need: - Cori form - Virtus training: Thursday, Oct. 6:30 in Cushing Hall

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Let’s Have a Great Year!