Chris Yung Elementary School 4 th Grade Mrs. Arnberg Mrs. Krueger Mrs. Long Mrs. Rhodes Mrs. Starkey October 1, 2015

First, we will view a short video from our Superintendent, Dr. Waltz.short video

About Mrs. Long  Hometown – Las Vegas, NV- raised in the military  Education – Boise State University, BA - Walden University, M.Ed  10 th year teaching  Previously taught at/in:  Yorkshire, PWCS  Missouri  Idaho  Family – Married and a mom to a 14 year old son, 9 year old daughter, and our fur babies, Vollie and Gizmo.

Schedule 9:15-10:05 Social Studies 10:05-10:45 Encore 10:45-12:00 Math 12:00-12:55 Writing 12:55-1:25 Lunch 1:25-1:40 Recess 1:40-3:15 Language Arts 3:15-3:45 Core Extension

Whole Brain Teaching Total Engagement Repetition Total Body Response Increase Retention Critical Thinking Movement FUN! Click the picture to view the video.

The Big Transition  Transition from 3 rd (primary) to 4 th (upper)  Up to 40 minutes of homework  More responsibility  Shift in curriculum – Lots of content (social studies/science) – Not “Learning to Read” – “Reading to Learn”  Move towards independence

What are your goals for your child?

SOL Test Information What are SOL tests? SOL (Standards of Learning) tests assess students’ mastery of the Virginia Department of Education objectives for student learning. Who takes SOL tests and what subjects will be tested? The state of Virginia and Prince William County Public Schools require the following tests: 4 th Grade: Reading, Math, and Social Studies What information will be tested? To view the specific objectives for each grade and subject, go to the Virginia Department of Education website and click on “For Students” on the left side panel When will the tests be given? Tests will be given late spring

Language Arts Reading Workshop – Daily 5 – Read a variety of books across a variety of genres – Reader’s Notebook – Book Clubs/Literature Circles – 40 Book Challenge! Writing Workshop – Writer’s Notebook – Writing process taught through writer’s notebook Word Study: Words Their Way – Leveled groups based on student needs

 Geography of Virginia  Virginia’s First Peoples  Jamestown  A Growing Virginia VIRGINIA HISTORY  The American Revolution  A New Nation  The Civil War  Rebuilding Virginia  Changing Times

Science Magnets and Electricity Weather Ecosystems Plants Virginia Resources Force, Motion, Energy Earth, Moon, Sun Solar System

Student Agenda  Homework is a PRIORITY and RESPONSIBILITY  Students will be expected to complete homework to the best of their ability Agenda:  Assignments are written down at the end of each day  Students MUST write homework down – it is on the board each day  Agendas will go to and from school each day  Students are responsible for their agenda. Each student will only get ONE agenda for the year. Replacement agendas will have to be purchased if needed.  Please initial assignments to ensure you have reviewed your child’s work.