Curriculum Night 2015 Mr. Stariha

Philosophy/Expectations Bully free learning environment Students should be in school Students will complete all schoolwork/homework Increase independence, respect, and responsibility

Daily Schedule Arrival 9:15 Healthy Snack Break SSR/TIB/Language Arts 9: :15 Break 10:15 – 10:20 Planners and Daily Math 10: :35 Break 10:35 – 10:40 Gym 10:40 -11:00 Math 11: :00 Lunch 12:00 Recess 12:30 Shared Reading and Specials 1:00 - 1:45 Break 1:45 – 1:50 Guided Reading 1:50 - 2:35 Break 2:35 – 2:40 Social Studies/Science 2:40 - 3:25 Dismissal 3:30

Specials ART 1:00 - 1:45 (Wednesday) LLC Book Check-out and Computer Lab 1:00 - 1:45 (Thursday) MUSIC 1:00 - 1:25 (Friday)

District Curriculum Online go to Departments tab Student Learning Curriculum Elementary Curriculum 4th Grade tabs

Guided Reading Flexible Groups based on skill knowledge Students will be with different reading teachers during the year Reading materials will be at students reading level and cover 4 th grade content

Spelling Words Their Way Lessons (During Guided Reading) Post-tests (Friday)

Language 1. Daily Oral Language (D.O.L.) with Grammar Skills 2. Writing a) Opinion b) Informative c) Narrative d) Extended Response

Math 1. Place Value, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division 2. Problem Solving, Patterns, Measurement, Fractions, Decimals, and Geometry 3. Daily Math

Social Studies Maps, Globe Skills, Landforms The Northeast The Southeast The Southwest The West

Science/Health 1. Classifying plants and animals 2. How do animals adapt? 3. Energy from Plants 4. Changes in Ecosystems 5. Body Systems 6. Family living

Homework 1.All homework must be completed 2.Homework should be completed on time 3.Homework club during recess

Grades I = Independently demonstrates mastery S = Support needed to demonstrate mastery (more than grade level peers) N = Not yet evident

Other Stuff Behavior/Discipline Positive Consequences (stamps, hand- shake, thank-you, etc.) Negative Consequences (warning, reflection form, &/or loss of privileges) Homework Planners Parents’ signature

Birthday Treats Must be healthy or not food Very Important Pupil (V.I.P.) One student per week Bonus Points/Auction Bonus points are earned for reading We will have three bonus point auctions

Parent Communication Notes, s, phone calls, and conferences are welcomed at school Remember to sign up for Parent/Teacher Conferences