FOURTH GRADE CURRICULUM NIGHT A-Mrs. Nicole Koseski 4B-Mrs. Christy Franck (Miss Truden) 4C-Mrs. Amy Scott

Classroom Policies Supplies = Key to Organization! –Expandable file –All books should be covered –Assignment book –Extra supplies at home in case your child needs replacement materials

Assignment Book Needs to be signed every night Parents, please check for homework completion and sign when your child has completed his/her work! Will be checked at school daily Will be written in by teacher if homework was not completed for each class (This homework will still need to be completed!)

Fourth Grade Weekly Schedule Mondays 8:50-9:15Announcements and morning work 9:15-10:25 Math 10:30-11:00 Recess 11:00-11:15 SQUIRT 11:15-11:45 Social Studies or Science 11:45-12:15 Social Studies or Science 12:15-12:45 Lunch 12:45-1:15CA Part 1 1:15-2:15Integrated Arts 2:15-3:15CA Part 2 3:15-3:25 Assignment books and dismissal

Weekly Schedule Cont. Tuesdays 8:50-9:15Announcements and morning work 9:15-10:25 Math 10:30-11:00 Social Studies or Science 11:00-11:30 Social Studies or Science 11:30-12:15Special 12:15-12:45 Lunch 12:45-1:15 Recess 1:15-1:45Olweus Bully Prevention Meeting 1:45-3:15CA 3:15-3:25 Assignment books and dismissal

Weekly Schedule Cont. Wednesdays 8:50-9:15Announcements and morning work 9:15-10:25 Math 10:30-11:15 Chorus 11:15-11:30 SQUIRT 11:30-12:15Special 12:15-12:45 Lunch 12:45-1:15 Recess 1:15-1:30Project Based Learning 1:30-2:15Band and Orchestra 2:15-3:15CA 3:15-3:25 Assignment books and dismissal

Weekly Schedule Cont. Thursdays 8:50-9:15Announcements and morning work 9:15-10:25 Math 10:30-11:00 Social Studies or Science 11:00-11:30 Social Studies or Science 11:30-12:15Special 12:15-12:45 Lunch 12:45-1:15 Recess 1:15-1:45Project Based Learning 1:45-3:15CA 3:15-3:25 Assignment books and dismissal

Weekly Schedule Cont. Fridays 8:50-9:15Announcements and morning work 9:15-10:25 Math 10:30-11:00 Social Studies or Science 11:00-11:30 Social Studies or Science 11:30-12:15Special 12:15-12:45 Lunch 12:45-1:15 Recess 1:15-1:45Mystery Reader 1:45-3:15CA 3:15-3:25 Assignment books and dismissal

MATH Harcourt curriculum Placement - Academic 1 - Academic 2 District Placement Criteria –3 rd grade ITBS scores –Basic Facts test –3 rd Grade End of Book Test –Attribute Sheet

Math Concepts –Unit 1: Understand Whole Numbers and Operations –Unit 2: Time, Data, and Graphing –Unit 3: Multiplication and Division Facts –Unit 4: Multiply by 1- and 2-Digit Numbers –Unit 5: Divide by 1- and 2-Digit Divisors –Unit 6: Geometry and Algebra –Unit 7: Fractions and Probability –Unit 8: Measurement and Decimals –Unit 9: Perimeter, Area, and Volume

Math Evaluation Unit Tests (Concepts) Chapter Quizzes (Computation) Written Communication Rocket Math (doesn’t affect math grade) Problem Solving Homework Completion

Rocket Math Parents can… Use Daily Written Practice Sheet for home practice Create/purchase a set of flashcards Practice a “cold run” of the deck 2-3 times –Remove any cards from deck that your child has mastered Please see handout on your child’s desk

Math Homework Usually one or two pages will be assigned everyday to reinforce what was learned in class. Assigned homework Optional homework Students will be given credit for homework completed on-time.

SCIENCE Scott Foresman Science -Life Science -Earth Science -Physical Science -Space and Technology

Science Evaluation Chapter Tests Science Notebooks In-class Assignments Projects

Science Homework Assignments will be given on an as-needed- basis to reinforce specific skills and concepts learned in class. All tests will be announced in class, and if needed, material should be reviewed at home. Students will receive credit for completed notebook pages (classwork and homework) as a part of their science grades.

SOCIAL STUDIES Harcourt Curriculum Key Concept: U.S. Regions –Exploring the U.S. –U.S. Economy –Exploring the Northeast –Exploring the Southeast –Exploring the Midwest –Exploring the Southwest –Exploring the West Current Events –Student Presentations –TIME for Kids Magazines (Thanks to the PTO!)

Social Studies Evaluation Tests State Quizzes Classwork/Notebook Current Events Projects

Social Studies Homework Assignments will be given on an as- needed-basis to reinforce specific skills and concepts learned in class. All tests will be announced in class, and if needed, material should be reviewed at home. Students will receive credit for completed notebook pages (classwork and homework) as a part of their social studies grades.

Communication Arts- READING Harcourt StoryTown Themes Theme 1: Facing Challenges Theme 2: Getting the Job Done Theme 3: Natural Changes Theme 4: Imagination at Work Theme 5: A New Home Theme 6: Exploring Our World

Communication Arts- READING Cont. A series of leveled activities and resource materials exist to meet the varied needs of learners. Sample skills that are developed through these resources include: –Various types of literature (Main and Paired Selections) –Robust Vocabulary –Comprehension –Focus Skills –Fluency

Reading Homework Assignments will be given on an as-needed-basis to reinforce specific skills and concepts learned in class. SQUIRT – To build comprehension skills and foster reading fluency, students are required to read at home at least 5 nights for a minimum of 15 minutes. The book log provided to your child will help to monitor student book selections and movement towards the goal of 25 chapter books by the end of the year.

Mrs. Scott FrindleAndrew Clemens9/13/12

Communication Arts- GRAMMAR Types and Parts of Sentences –Declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, and imperative –Subjects, predicates, etc. –Simple, compound, and complex sentences Parts of Speech –Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, antecedents, articles, etc.

Communication Arts- WRITING Weekly Writing/Journal Prompts Preparation for 5 th Grade Writing PSSA Writing Workshops –Narrative –Informational –Persuasive

Grammar & Writing Homework Assignments will be given on an as- needed-basis to reinforce specific skills and concepts learned in class. Students will be given credit for Notebooks/packets completed in class

Communication Arts- SPELLING Harcourt StoryTown: Spelling Component Daily morning work Fridays: Unit Tests Optional Challenge Words - for students who earn an A on that unit’s test Spelling lists online

Spelling Homework Homework will be distributed each Friday. Students will select at least 3 activities in a row on their tic-tac-toe board to complete throughout the week and turn in by Thursday. Please sign the bottom of this sheet to verify your child completed the marked activities. Feel free to cut the list off of the Tic-Tac-Toe homework to keep at home to prepare for the test on Friday.

Challenge

Communication Arts- Evaluation Reading (Letter grade) Weekly comprehension, vocabulary, and focus skill quizzes Grammar (Letter grade) Weekly skill quizzes and notebook completion Writing (Developmental Skill Indicators in place of a letter grade. Assessed at the end of each semester. Grades for writing will not appear on Parent Portal.) Theme writings/Writing workshops Writing portfolios Spelling (Letter grade) Weekly tests Credit for homework and notebook completion

Communication Arts- Check teacher website for weekly study guides!

Caring to Learn, Learning to Care Paws Program Bully Prevention Program (weekly classroom meetings) Plinko Points

1- We will not bully others. 2- We will help students who are bullied. 3- We will include students who are left out. 4- If we know that someone is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home. IES Bully Prevention Rules

In regard to Rule #4, if your child reports bullying behavior to you, please notify one of the following people at IES: Teacher Counselor Principal IES Bully Prev. Program Cont.

Please also try to help your child know the difference between bullying and peer conflict. We are reminding the students to not “label” others as “bullies” since it is their BEHAVIOR which was inappropriate and can be adjusted/learned from. IES Bully Prev. Program Cont.

To help make the distinction between bullying and conflict, know that we are teaching students: –Bullying is when someone repeatedly and on purpose says or does mean or hurtful things to another person who has a hard time defending himself or herself. Bullying can be direct or indirect. Direct includes hitting, teasing, name calling, etc. Indirect is rumors, exclusion, and cyber-bullying. IES Bully Prev. Program Cont.

Wellness Policy Birthday Celebrations –48 hour notice for all edible healthy treats –Obtain an approval form online. –Non-edible treats work best!

CLOSING Test Packets Parent Portal (TYLER gradebook) Websites (IES and Fourth Grade) –Monthly newsletters & announcements online (as well as communication via homeroom ) –Links to access online textbooks (Check your child’s desk!) Math Social Studies Reading Science Please visit your child’s classroom tonight to tour the room. Take home the information on your child’s desk, check the class list, sign-up for a conference with your child’s homeroom teacher, and sign-up if you’d like to be a mystery reader! Mrs. Donato and Mrs. Watton (orchestra room) Mrs. Bruce (classroom in main hallway) THANK YOU!!!