Mrs. Parziale’s 4 th Grade Back to School Night
Specials for PE Guidance Music Art Chorus Library Computer Lab Dreambox Search Running Club- Thursday
Classroom Expectations Respectful On-Task Acting Safely Responsible
Classroom Management Students are required to follow the Classroom Expectations and will be rewarded when they do. Students are aware of the consequences if they fail to follow the Classroom Expectations: First Warning-verbal Second Warning-consequence related to the behavior Third Time-note home written by the student and requires a parent signature.
Parent Expectations Please look over your child’s agenda daily. Call the main office or write a note for dismissal changes please. s will be returned or replied to within 48 hours (weekends excluded). Lunch money should be in an envelope with the students name and lunch number.
Homework –You will find your child’s homework assignments in their agenda every day. –Homework is given Monday-Thursday, occasionally on Fridays. –Homework is not taken for a grade but is counted towards the learning objectives found on the report card.
First Nine Weeks Reading Fiction and Nonfiction Comprehension Reading Strategies and Skills through Mini- Lessons Expanding Vocabulary –Wordly Wise English/Spelling Pre-Writing Strategies Revision/Editing for grammar, capitalization, punctutation, spelling, sentence structure, and paragraphing Personal Narratives and Poetry
First Nine Weeks (continued) Math Number Sense Computation Place Value Patterns Elapsed Time Social Studies Virginia’s Location and Geography Native Americans Founding of Virginia
First Nine Weeks (continued) Science Scientific Investigation Virginia’s Natural Resources Solar System Technology Student Safe Websites/ Internet Safety Word processing Computer Lab and laptops
Assessments –Assessments are given continually throughout the year. –Formative assessments are informal and count towards the learning targets. –Summative assessments are formal tests and count towards the subject grade. –We also use different programs to measure your child’s growth throughout the year: AIMS, DRA, etc.
Grading Scale Progress Indicators »4= Exceeds Standards »3= Meets Standards »2= Progressing Towards Standards »1= Below Standard Grading Key »A= Outstanding »B= Very Good »C= Satisfactory »D= Needs Improvement »F= Not Performing
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It is critical that we have a positive relationship and support each other whether at home or in the classroom. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with questions, comments, or concerns. Contact Information: Mrs. Christy Parziale
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