August 20, 2014

 Conference Time: 1:50-2:30 or 2:30-3:20 PM daily (by appointment) s:  --Language Arts & SS  --Math  --Science School Phone: Contact Information

 1.Listen to others. 2.Follow directions on first request. 3.Respect self, others and property. 4.Make safe choices. 5.Always do your best! School Rules

  Classes will follow a positive behavior reinforcement system called Class DOJO.  This system allows students to earn a point at the end of each day.  Students should receive a minimum of 5 points a week.  Major Takeaway: Student reflection! Classroom Management Systems

  1. Verbal warning  2. Cool down in Antarctica  3. Reflection Sheet  4. Cool down in partner teacher’s classroom  5. Note or call home to parent  6. Office Referral- as this is a last resort, you will have been notified of previous behaviors before a referral. School-wide Behavior Consequences

  Agendas must be checked weekly.  Homework is a requirement in 4 th grade, but will not be graded.  Nightly reading— 20 min  Weekly fluency practice— 15 min on FASST Focus (We will notify you when it is up and running!)  Weekly science practice-- Weekly Worksheet (quizzes given over information on Fridays)  Mid 9 Weeks Progress Reports will go home in Thursday folders and are due back signed by parents by that Friday. Expectations

  Writing (Day 1) – March 30  Writing (Day 2) – March 31  Math – April 21  Reading – April 22 STAAR Testing Dates

 Assessments/Projects50% Class Assignments40% Group Work/Participation 10% Total100% Grading Classwork can be corrected and turned in for up to 70%. Assessments and group work/participation are final grades.

  Begins mid October  After school sessions will be provided  Eligibility will be announced at a later date  Benchmark data, daily classroom data, and past test data will be used to determine eligibility Tutoring

  Report Cards go home each 9 weeks  Progress Reports go home at 4 week intervals  Awards Assemblies will be held twice this year – at mid-year and end-of-year.  Recognition Ribbons will be given based on achievement in academic areas, special areas, and behavior.  Distinguished Achievement (All A’s)  Honorable Achievement (A’s and B’s)  Commitment to Excellence (100% effort in all classes)  Excellence in Conduct (All E’s in conduct)  Longhorn Leader - a HIGHLY selective award for students who demonstrate excellence as UT Peacekeepers and demonstrate outstanding leadership.  Perfect Attendance (No Absences and fewer than 3 Tardies)  Special Area Ribbons (STEAM, Art/Orchestra, Wellness, PE) Report Cards and Awards Assemblies

 Language Arts:  Narrative and Expository Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking  A shift from learning to read to reading to learn.  More independence required.  Building endurance to read for longer periods of time with a high level of comprehension and ability to discuss, write or answer questions about text. Social Studies:  The Election  Texas History and Geography  Document-Based Questions and Writing  Use of Primary Sources  Note-taking and tested on content Science:  Emphasis on Earth, Life and Physical Sciences  Hands-on Experiments and Cooperative Group Learning  Performance and Content Assessments Math:  Analysis of multi-step problems  Required mastery of math facts and computation  A variety of ways to estimate and solve problems  Application to real life events  Algebraic Thinking 4 th Grade Curriculum

  The Capitol  Bob Bullock Museum  Blanton Museum of Art  End-of-Year Ultimate Field Trip (TBA) Field Trips

  Pencils  Clipboards  Bean Bags  Electric Pencil Sharpeners Donations

 Formerly called Parent Forum, this leadership group will coordinate school functions and fundraising. Mrs. Ledbetter is our faculty representative on L3 this year. Our goal is 100% parent involvement. Please join L3! For more information, contact our L3 president Christi Hay at or our teacher representative, Mary Ledbetter at Thank you!! Join Little Longhorn League