1. Curriculum Night Mrs. Brown 4 th Grade Contact Information  945-5153 ext. 1203  brownk@ltsd.org School Website  http://ltsd.org/

2. Daily Schedule Homeroom8:45-9:10 Specials9:15-10:00 Social Studies10:00-10:45 Science10:45-11:30 Language Arts11:35-12:25 Recess/Lunch12:30-1:15 Language Arts1:15-2:10 Math2:15-3:15

3. There’s no place like… Homeroom  Homeroom runs from 8:45 – 9:05.  Absentee notes are required within 3 days of any absence.  Homework requests should be made as early in the day as possible.  A written transportation note must be sent for any type of change in your child’s transportation.

4. Homeroom  Sign in sheet  Assistance Sheet

5. Social Studies Units of Study Map Skills United States Regions Pennsylvania

6.  Open Book Quizzes will be given after each of three lessons in a chapter.  Study guides will be given at least 3 days prior to chapter tests. Social Studies  40% = Quizzes  60% = Tests  Projects will be counted as a test grade.  Quizzes & tests below a 75% must be signed, corrected, and returned to receive partial credit.

7. Theme Reader  Introduce Focus skills  Whole Group Instruction Differentiated Readers  Reinforce/practice skills  Vocabulary  Small Group Instruction Practice Companion  Independent Practice. Assessments  Friday Assessments  Eight Unit Tests  Four Quarterly Benchmarks  Sign and Return ALL Tests LANGUAGE ARTS

8. Spelling  Monday Pretests  Friday Posttests Grammar  Practice Companion  Quizzes Writing Process  Apply grammar and spelling  Writing Forms Homework  Reading 20 minutes (5/7)  Reading Log due Mondays  Spelling HW M - Word Search M - Word Search T - Word Sort T - Word Sort W - Choice W - Choice LANGUAGE ARTS

9. Reading  30% Reading Logs  30% Quizzes  40% Tests Language  50% Grammar Quizzes  50% Papers Spelling  20% Homework  80% Tests Homework Policy  3 Missed HW = Note Home  4 Missed HW = Office Referral LANGUAGE ARTS

10. www.wglead21.com login  Access Theme and  Differentiated Readers Lead 21 Access Cards  Lead 21 Access Cards www.spellingcity.com  Individualized Practice  Free Games and Activities www.thinkwave.com  Online Grades  Access codes LANGUAGE ARTS

11.  Class begins with review problems each day (CC Quick Check).  Students will be quizzed in the middle of each chapter and tested at the end. (Check Your Progress)  Homework is usually given every night, except on Fridays.  Homework Policy: Students stay in for recess to complete missed homework assignments.  3 missed HW= Note Home/ 4 missed HW = Office Referral MATH

12. Homework = 20% Quizzes = 40% Tests = 40% Projects are graded as tests. Projects are graded as tests. Quizzes & Tests below 75% must be signed and returned.

13. Online Component  Math Website + http://connected.mcgraw-hill.comhttp://connected.mcgraw-hill.com  Homework/ Tests Updated Weekly  http://ltsd.org/ http://ltsd.org/ - games - homework help  Online Grades + http://thinkwave.comhttp://thinkwave.com