Welcome to Grade 4 Room 212 Mrs. Peters Mrs. Madden Miss Cotton Mrs. Cave

Co-Teaching Classroom Three Teachers Mrs. Peters Regular Education Teacher Mrs. Madden Special Education Teacher Miss Cotton Teacher Assistant Mrs. Cave

Math Expressions  1 hour a day  whole group lessons  Small group lessons  Mental Math exercises  Homework 3-4 times per week  Family newsletter for each Chapter

Language Arts  Writers Workshop  Writing Process  Six Traits  Daily Journal Writing  Response Journals  Words Study  Reading  Trade Books  Whole group  Small group  Leveled Books  Guided Reading  Book Clubs  Self-determined learners  Independent Reading  Build Stamina

Social Studies New York State history/Map skills Explorers Native Americans Erie Canal Colonial Times War of 1812 Revolutionary War GovernmentImmigrations

Science  Plant and Animal Classification  Scientific Method/Science Tools  States of Matter  Water Cycle and Weather  Ecosystems  Magnets and Electricity  Weather  Plants  Solar System

Homework Expectations  Math 3-4 times per week  Word Study daily use word sort cards  Reading minutes daily  Daily Language Review (DLR)  Fastt Math/Math Facts  Occasional Science/Social Studies  Check and sign Agenda daily

Field Trips Erie Canal OctoberWegmans Fort Niagara May TBA Mumford June TBA

Behavior Incentives LLLLindbergh Leaders MMMMarble Jar WWWWheel

NYS Assessments  ELA April 1, 2, & 3  MATH April 30, May 1, & 2  SCIENCE Hands on-May Written- June 2, 2014

Sign up! Sign up!  Fall Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences -Back of the room  Field Trip Chaperones -On Chalkboard  list Class list and PTA list Class list and PTA list  “Frog Sitters”

Miscellaneous  Remind 101—Text service  Scholastic News online  Webpage  Magazine orders  Reading Buddies

Communication  Communications is the Key to success  Monthly newsletters  Never hesitate to call  We are here to help  Questions and comments are welcomed  Your child always comes first! Students Parents Teachers SUCCESS