To Mrs. May’s Fourth Grade Class! Please come in & write a note to your child!

Find your child’s seat! Please write a letter back to your child!

Questions? Please write individual questions on post- its or just me at Conference request- Please me

1st Quarter

8:45-9:15 Arrival/Morning Work 9:15-10:20 Math 10:20-11:05 Specials 11:10-11:30 Team Time/Snack 11:30-1:00 Reading 1:05-1:35 Lunch 1:40-2:30 Reading 2:00-3:05 Science/Social Studies/Writing 3:10-3:40 Recess 3:40-3:45 Pack Up

Reading CAFÉ –Comprehension –Accuracy –Fluency –Expand Vocabulary Daily 5 –Read to self –Read to a buddy –Word work –Writing –Teacher time

Math Use of Math Expressions Program Use of Math Alignment lessons Math Stars Math extensions

Writing Use of Writer’s Workshop model –Students write a variety of genres and go through the writing process (Draft, revise, edit, publish) Use of Empowering Writers

Social Studies Use of Social Studies Text Research based Use of online resources, encyclopedias, cyber library

Science Science Kits used –Investigation based Research based

Word Work Spelling –Use of spelling sorts to identify word patterns Vocabulary –Use of Vocabulary Journals

Mrs. May’s Class is expected to SAIL. S- Show Safety A- Act Responsibly I- Impress with Respect L- Listen to Learn

REWARDS for SAILing Verbal praise FUN FRIDAY! Table points SAILing coupons

Individual Consequences REFLECTION SHEET: Name:_____________________ Date:________________ Choose and circle the SAIL expectation you were not following: Show safety Act Responsibly Impress with respect Listen to learn What happened? _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ What will you do differently next time? _______________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Please review with student, sign and return. Parent Signature:_______________________________

When a student must be out because of illness or family business, please send a note or stating the reason for the absence the day your child returns or the absence will be considered unexcused. Please also call the office to inform them that your child will not be in attendance for that particular day.

Students will be given the same number of days to make-up their work as they were absent. For example: 3 days absent = 3 days to complete make-up work.

The first bell rings at 8:45. Please try to have your child on campus then. If your child arrives after 9:15, they must check in at the office in order to receive a tardy permit.

Students will have Math HomeworkStudents will have Math Homework Monday- Thursday. Students should read for a minimum of 20 minutes a night.Students should read for a minimum of 20 minutes a night. Please check all your child’s homework looking for accuracy and neatness.Please check all your child’s homework looking for accuracy and neatness. Homework is never graded and is considered practice.Homework is never graded and is considered practice. Finally, if your child does not understand the homework or gets sick, just let me know and they may complete later.Finally, if your child does not understand the homework or gets sick, just let me know and they may complete later. PLEASE SIGN AGENDAS EVERY NIGHT!PLEASE SIGN AGENDAS EVERY NIGHT!

Changes this year… Report cards and interims will be generated from the PowerSchool Gradebook. Report cards and interims will include identified focus areas aligned with Common Core State Standards. Levels 1-4 will be utilized for grading purposes. We will no longer use 3* as levels 1-4 align with CCSS and PowerSchool. Powerschools Gradebook and the report card structure will eliminate the need for a profile card as the standards will be embedded. Due to the transition of the new program, the first quarter interim will be the only interim that is in the old form.

Level 4 – Extends/exceeds targeted grade level standards Level 3 - Demonstrates proficiency of targeted grade level standard Level 2 - Inconsistent and needs support to meet targeted grade level standards Level 1 - Insufficient performance of targeted grade level standards with support

Grading in my Classroom -2 indicates a low 2 2+ indicates a high 2 -3 indicates a low 3 3+ indicates a high 3 Why do I do + and -????

Volunteering Details I am looking for parents to do reading center groups (12:30-1:00) Math Enrichment would be on Friday mornings (9:45-10:15) Please let me know if you are interested in helping by signing up on the sign up genius

The 4th grade goes to Wilmington, NC for the day. All cleared chaperones are welcome. We are able to bring a few parents on the bus with us. The rest may drive themselves or carpool with other chaperones. More info and dates to come. MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER (SEE COMPUTERS IN BACK OF CLASS)

Keep in backpack: a jacket in case the room is too cool for your child and an umbrella in case of rain.

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Thanks for coming! Please write a letter to your child so they have something to read from you in the morning.