WE are a TEAM in 4 th Grade!

Being a Title I school means receiving federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs. These dollars are used for… Identifying students experiencing academic difficulties and providing timely assistance to help these student’s meet the State’s challenging content standards Purchasing supplemental staff/programs/materials/supplies Conducting parental Involvement meetings/trainings/activities Recruiting/Hiring/Retaining Highly Qualified Teachers Being a Title I school also means parental involvement and parents’ rights. What does it mean to be a Title I School?

Mrs. Cheslock – LA/SS Mrs. Davis – LA/SS Mrs. Logue – LA/SS and Math/Science Mrs. Thomas – Math/Science Ms. Twist – Math/Science

Parent Communication Misty Cheslock (817) Meagan (817) Traci (817) Cathy Thomas (817) Christy Twist (817) Conference Period: Daily 10:20 – 11:15 am

4 th Grade Schedule 7:45 – 8:05SPOT Time, Part 1 8:05 – 10:20Homeroom Teacher 10:20 – 11:15Specials 11:15 – 11:40Recess 11:40 – 12:10 Lunch 12:10 – 12:15Arrival at Classrooms 12:15 – 12:30SPOT Time, Part 2 12:30 – 2:45Team Teacher 2:45Dismissal

PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILD IT IS IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES: 1. Students will wear tennis shoes during P.E. (no flip-flop, backless, high platform or slip-on style shoes, boots or crocs will be allowed). 2. Shoes must be tied; tucking in loose laces may cause injury to your child or others. 3. Shorts must be worn under dresses and skirts. Students who do not comply with the dress code will be doing an alternate P.E. activity for that day. **Gym shoes may be stored in back packs or lockers for a quick change. If your child is injured or ill, he/she must have a note (from home) to be excused from P.E. activities. After five days, a doctor's note will be required specifying the length of time he/she will be excused. CITIZENSHIP GRADE EACH SIX WEEKS 0 -1 TIMES SIGNING DISCIPLINE BOOKGRADE E 2 – 3 TIMES SIGNING DISCIPLINE BOOKGRADE S - PARENT NOTIFIED 4 TIMES SIGNING DISCIPLINE BOOKGRADEN – PARENT NOTIFIED 5 TIMES SIGNING DISCIPLINE BOOKGRADEU - PARENT NOTIFIED TEACHER – MS. DANAAIDE – COACH K

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Independent Reading: Million Words Challenge Justin Elementary

“Time spent reading books was the best predictor of a child’s growth as a reader from the second to the fifth grade.” Anderson, Wilson, and Fielding (1988)

Million Words a Year Campaign To help students develop the habits of good readers To create excitement about reading every day To support students in becoming more proficient readers

We are EXCITED! September 23 – School wide “kickoff” rally at Justin Jaguar Jamboree –7:45 – 8:05 September 30 – 4 th Grade Vocabulary Parade during Justin Jaguar Jamboree…more information to come!!! – 7:45 – 8:05 4 Incremental Celebrations –( 250,000 – 500,000 – 750,000 – 1,000,000 ) Goals for each grade level are being created. Will send home as soon as set!

How Can I Help? Encourage your child to read one million words during the school year. Help your child keep track of the books you read at home on his/her log. Volunteer to help your child’s grade level keep track of their progress.

CUB Binder The CUB is designed to assist children with their organizational skills as well as aide in the communication between school and home. There will be a Grading Period calendar to communicate important school events and behavior notes. We ask parents or guardians look at the CUB each night and discuss with their children events that occurred during the day as well as what homework needs to be completed. This is also an area where communication between you and your child’s teacher can occur. Each child is expected to keep the CUB during the school year.

Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop Happens Daily Guided Reading Groups Literature Circles Book Clubs Goal Setting

Guided Reading and Literature Circles Students will be formally assessed 3 times a year using the Developmental Reading Assessment, and they will be placed into similar groups for Guided Reading. These groups are flexible and students can move from one level to another rather quickly.

Reading/Writing Projects Throughout the year students will be reading a variety of genres and creating inquiry circles. These are things they will be choosing to learn about. Students will be creating and completing several projects by the end of the school year.

Social Studies Geography Map Skills Regions Native Americans Texas History

M a t h Workshop Focus on Problem Solving Double Digit Multiplication Division Decimals & Fractions Hands on lessons At home practice Fun math games

Math We are preparing them for Algebra! Variety of Strategies! Math Workshop –We want students to “see” the numbers. –“Visualize and memorize” –Students need to know their facts! Please help us at home by practicing daily!

Multiply 2 digit by 1 digit If I purchased 18 boxes of snacks, and each box had 6 snacks in it, how many snacks do I have in all? Equation: 18 x 6=? x 6 = 60 8 x 6 = 48 Step 1: Break apart 18 Step 3: Add: = 108 Step 2: Multiply 6 by each piece of 18 18x6 = 108

18 x 6 = (10 x 6) + (8 x 6) = = 108 Another Strategy

Inquiry and Process Lab Tools and Safety Data Collection and Observations Physical Science Earth Systems Life Systems

HOMEWORK All fourth graders will be assigned homework on Monday. We believe this helps develop good study habits and responsibility. Homework will be a review or a reinforcement of skills learned in class. It may also serve as enrichment to a daily lesson, or may promote a particular thinking skill. YEAR LONG – Reading Log – Located in CUB –A minimum of 20 minutes a night and a minimum 3 complete sentence response –Suggested – Million Word Challenge –Must be signed weekly YEAR LONG – Spelling – Menu is located in CUB –Students choose different pieces to accumulate a total of 101 points. YEAR LONG – Math – Given weekly on Monday –Spiral Review of items that may not be revisited in class As needed – additional may come home All homework is to be turned in on Friday. If your child is missing the homework assignment, check out teacher’s website!

4 STAR Rating Cafeteria Stay seated, knees under the table “No Talking Zone” on the brown tiles Use your inside voice Clean up your area Restroom Quiet, “No Talking Zone” Clean up after yourself Wash your hands Be timely, return to class Hallway Hands down, showing self-control Quiet, others are learning Walking feet Facing forward

4 th Grade Expectations Follow directions quickly and quietly the first time given. Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak during instruction time. Keep comments and actions positive, kind, and encouraging. (This includes keeping hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.) Have all necessary materials ready, including homework and supplies. Walk in a single file line and wait quietly in the halls.

Incentives Classroom Tickets – weekly drawing Kick It Up Tickets – weekly drawing at Justin Jaguar Jamboree Fun Friday – extra recess for complete work and meeting behavior expectations

GRADES Formative – 40% of grade Summative – 60% of grade

ATTENDANCE Your child’s education is our top priority. His/her punctual, daily attendance is of the utmost importance to their academic success. Our school day begins promptly at 7:45 a.m. Any students arriving after 7:45 a.m. must be checked in at our office and will be considered tardy. We understand that sometimes illnesses prevent children from attending school. In this case, please contact our office at (817) or (940) to report the illness prior to 9:00 a.m. Students arriving at school after 9:30 a.m. will be considered absent for the day. In the case of illness, your child will be responsible for all lessons taught during the time missed. Please make arrangements with his/her teacher to make up missed work. Please try to schedule all appointments after school, or either early am or late pm. Maximize instruction time.

Birthdays and Class Parties!! Birthday snacks are welcome in the classroom.Birthday snacks are welcome in the classroom. –Celebrated at 2:30 –Can be homemade or store-bought goodies There are 3 class parties this year.There are 3 class parties this year. –Winter –Valentine’s –End of Year

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