Welcome to Chelsea Intermediate School Fourth Grade Curriculum Night Presentation

Fourth Grade Teachers Team A Team B Team C Ms. Jozaitis Ms. Bridges Ms. Lang Mrs. Sutter Mrs. Roney Ms. Cumbee Mrs. Venable Mr. Hermanson Mrs. Provis Mr. Van Assen Mrs. Attanasio

Frankfort 157-C Curricular Initiatives

Background: Illinois adopted Common Core National Standards along with several other states Created newly aligned curriculum in English Language Arts & Math Old standards were very broad & not challenging K-12 College & Career readiness Rigorous skills, reading more complex text, higher level thinking and problem solving

Where can I see what my kids will be learning? District office tab Curriculum tab ALL curricular expectations are listed for parents

Summative & Formative Summative Activities are evidence we collect about our students’ skills and knowledge after learning has taken place. Formative Activities are evidence we collect about our students’ progress while learning is taking place. These activities are used to inform instruction throughout the learning process.

Grading Practices Reading, Math and Writing 75% Summative Activities Summative Activities will be consistent across all grade level teachers Grey scale items in this category are Formative in nature, do not count towards the grade, but are entered to give you feedback regarding progress 25% Classwork/Homework These activities will be selected by the teacher to address the needs of the students in each individual classroom

Assessment Re-take Policy Students will retake Math & ELA Outcome Assessments if their scores are below 80% If below 80%, teacher will reteach necessary skills before the test retake The highest score that can be earned on a retake is 80%.

ELA Unit Design – What Parents Should Know 1 Unit Per Quarter – Specific Theme Purposefully designed to “Start With The End In Mind” Standards aligned, including a variety of Formative and Summative Assessments Implemented consistently across all 11 teachers at the grade level Reading, Language Arts, & Writing will fall under 1 category on the report card.

Common Procedures in Fourth Grade Assignment Notebook Friday Folders “Earn Your STRIPES” Teacher Web Page One Healthy Snack

Examples of Possible Homework Writing: –Various cross curricular writing pieces Math: –Practice skill of day/week –Focus on daily multiplication facts at home Reading: –We encourage nightly reading for enjoyment

Catch-up Club The purpose of the Club is to provide an opportunity for students to rectify the occasional homework mishap. We do not want students to rely on Catch-up Club as a means of getting their assignments complete. We will monitor use of the club, and parents will be notified if a student takes advantage of this opportunity.

Powerschool Please check this site on a regular basis. There will be no “paper copies” of your child’s Progress Notices. Please make sure you are a registered user, if not please contact our Technology Department.

Earn Your STRIPES 1. Respectful 2. Responsible 3. Caring Students will receive a certificate & a special prize from the office Each STRIPE certificate will count towards a whole school reward

 MISSION: Raising funds throughout the year to fulfill teacher written grants for the classroom. Over $2 million granted to date.  GRANTED TO: Grand Prairie, Chelsea and Hickory Creek  FUNDRAISERS: Annual Dinner Auction, Golf Outing, Coin Drive, Frankfort Fall Fest BETA Tent  RECENT GRANTS:  SMART BOARDS in 20 classrooms at Chelsea  Rebecca Caudill, Blue Stem and Monarch Book Programs  Electronic Signage at Chelsea  Razkids and Math Fact Programs at Grand Prairie  Hickory Creek guitars, music, green screen and PE Equipment  Netbooks and Tablet PCs at Hickory Creek  For more information and volunteering opportunities visit our website at give. grant. grow.

The FSP is the Parent Teacher Organization for District 157-C. Our mission is designed to strengthen the partnership between home and school through parent volunteer opportunities, student enrichment activities and family fun events. Some of the ways that we have enriched and supported the curriculum include: Funding for field tripsFunding for field trips Sponsoring special assembly programsSponsoring special assembly programs Providing scholarshipsProviding scholarships Providing curriculum enrichment funding to each schoolProviding curriculum enrichment funding to each school Coordinating volunteers for all our events and programsCoordinating volunteers for all our events and programs Each year we also hold FREE family fun events such as: Family Fun Night and Creative Arts Showcase at Grand PrairieFamily Fun Night and Creative Arts Showcase at Grand Prairie Exploration Night and Family Fitness Night at ChelseaExploration Night and Family Fitness Night at Chelsea Come visit our table at Curriculum Night and visit us at Like us on Facebook at Contact us via at

Front Row Math Students will take a placement test in school before each math unit. This will allow me to group students into math groups. Students receive practice on their level at least 1x per week during math centers. Students may work on Front Row at home in place of the Quick Check side of their math homework (parents must sign that side and write that the child did FrontRow instead)

Reading Goals Rather than doing a traditional reading log, our class will goal setting this year. Families will choose a reading goal that is specific to their child’s needs and interests. Families will decide how to track and measure the success of that goal and will track the goal for a month. Students will turn in their tracking page at the end of the month. There is no penalty if you miss your goal for the month, as long as you tried to make it. Students that meet their goal 5/9 months will receive a special reward

Examples of Goals: Your child…A possible goal… Loves to read at home, but only reads one genre of books… This month, I want to read ___ books from another genre. Reads only one series of booksThis month, I want to read ___books from the ____ series. Dislikes readingThis month, I want to try to read ___ minutes a night for ____ nights. Needs to improve their fluencyThis month, I want to try to read faster. I will reread the same text and time my reading, trying to get faster each time. Needs to improve their comprehensionI will try to Notice and Note each Signpost in the book I’m reading and will ask myself anchor questions. Needs more practice with a particular skill or standard I will practice identifying the ____ of each story I read.

In closing… Leave your name and contact information for class parties and volunteers –names will be pulled like a raffle Sign up for a conference time Take sign-up instructions for the REMIND text messaging system so that you don’t miss important class reminders!