Parents, Welcome to Open House! Please have a seat in your child’s chair and the presentation will begin shortly. Feel free to pull up additional chairs from the reading table or computers if you need them. Thanks! Mrs. Shores

Lacy Elementary School Open House Melissa Shores 4 th Grade Room 2207

About Mrs. Shores Born and raised in Jacksonville, NC Parents and older brother live in Jacksonville, North Carolina B.A. in Elementary Education from UNC-Chapel Hill Sixth year of teaching Second year at Lacy! Live in Brier Creek with my husband, Matthew Shores Enjoy playing with my SIX nieces– three in Charlotte & three in London!

Our Classroom Community An integration of: 1.Morning Meetings 2.Peaceful Classroom 3.Lacy PAWS Lacy Lions have PRIDE!!! P- Practice Safety A- Act Responsibly W- Work Hard S- Show Respect

Morning Meeting Greeting Share Game or Activity (Fridays) News & Announcements Goal: Creating a safe and caring classroom environment.

Curriculum Based on the 4 th Grade NC Standard Course of Study 4 th Academic Focus: –Reading: Comprehension Strategies and Vocabulary instruction through whole group lessons, guided reading, read alouds, and literature circles –Spelling: Patterns and high frequency words –Writing: Personal and Imaginative Narratives; Content Writing (expository/nonfiction) –Math: Math Expressions Units with enrichment lessons –Science: Earth Materials, Magnetism and Electricity, Animal Studies, Food Chemistry through Science Kits –Social Studies: NC Geography and History

Formative Assessments Assess Reading and Math Multiple choice/Scantron Tests Math – at the end of a unit Reading – after practicing multiple objectives Used to drive instruction Reading/Math Groups Flexible groups for Reading & Math designed to best fit the needs of your child. The groups are different from last year and ever-changing depending on the topics being covered. ALL groups teach the same curriculum, just at a different pace.

Homework Practice Only Reading: –Read to total 20 minutes per night. –Complete reading log and have signed by Friday. –Reading Group HW: dependant on the class/teacher Spelling: –Nightly or weekly activities Math: –Nightly homework

A simple recipe for understanding Standards Based Grading

“We’re working on it…” 1 Not there yet still working

“We made this…” 2 Meets expectations with teacher support

“I made this…” 3 Meets expectations

“I made this…” 4 Meets or exceeds expectations independently

9 weeks or average/expected time for student to learn targeted expectations for the quarter Jose Liza Lilly Targeted grade level expectations for one quarter Standards-based Model In a standards-based grading system, levels of performance are recorded: Jose- Level 3, Liza- Level 4, Lilly- Level 2.

Level 4Extends targeted grade level standards “Since I can do/get this, I can figure out new things!” Level 3*Demonstrates proficiency of targeted grade level standards with evidence of application “I get it and I can use it.” *** Typically used only on report cards Level 3Demonstrates proficiency of targeted grade level standards. “I get it!”, “I can do it well!” Level 2Needs support to meet targeted grade level standards. “I almost get it but I need help.” Level 1Insufficient performance of targeted grade level standards. “I don’t get it yet. I need help.” Grading

Rating scale 1, 2, 3, 3*, 4 –Core subjects: Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies, Science –Specialists: Content and Participation –Work Habits/Conduct: 1, 2, or 3 (No 4s) Comments: Specific based on objectives taught: –Strengths –Areas for improvement –Interventions: List any additional support provided The Report Card

Rating Scale for Conduct & Work Habits 1, 2, 3 WORK HABITS CONDUCT Uses time wisely Is cooperative Is attentive & listens carefully Shows respect for others Completes class work & homework Observes rules & procedures Follows directions Works independently/seeks help as needed

Questions & Concerns? Contact the homeroom teacher (me!) by phone at , via * or send in a note. Process for voicing concerns regarding a grade or other concern: First – contact the homeroom teacher in writing (note/ ) Second – schedule a conference

Thank you for taking time away from your busy schedule to learn more about Lacy and 4 th grade. If there are any additional ?s, please write them on the colored paper and put them in our Class Issue Bin by the door. Be sure to include your name. Register to volunteer on the class computers or in the Media Center!  open until 7:50pm Thank you for coming! I am so excited to be working with your child this year! Mrs. Shores