2. Welcome to 4 th Grade’s “Back To School Night!” August 25, 2016 Mr. Meyers, Room 13 Scott.Meyers@lcps.org

3. All About Me  1st year at Lucketts E.S.  12th year in Loudoun County, having taught 4th grade for all 12 years!  22nd year as an educator.  Proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served aboard 2 ships, including an aircraft carrier.  History lover!!!

4. Meet Mrs. Tintaya and Mrs. Heron  Mrs. Tintaya : Will be working with the Special Ed. students.  Mrs. Heron : Will be working with the ELL students.

5. Technology in Use  One to the World  Authentic “Project Based Learning” using presentation, digital movie making software, and other resources.  Platforms & Software  Promethean Board  iPad App interface & learning apps  Computers – PCs, school laptops, home computers (BYOT)  Microsoft Office 365  Safari Montage  YouTube  Various websites

6. Lucketts Behavior Management System  PBIS : The Five Rules  Rule #1 Follow Directions Quickly  Rule #2 Raise Your Hand for Permission to Speak  Rule #3 Raise Your Hand for Permission to Leave Your Seat  Rule #4 Make Smart Choices  Rule #5 Make Your Teacher Happy

7. School Wide Thursday Folder  Thursday Folder  Graded Assignments  PTA/Office Informational Flyers  Parents need to:  Review the folder with their child  Send the empty folder back to school by Friday, please.

8. Homework  Study Routines  Nightly Reading!  Tools for Content Review  Study Guides for Assessments  Study Cards  Virginia Studies Interactive Notebook  SOL Preparation Materials (as needed)  No “Word Study” Homework

9. Grading & Assessments  Formative Assessments are daily  Observations  Exit Ticket  Quick Paper Assessments  Summative Assessments Given at the Completion of Each Unit  Online Interactive Achievement (online)  Teacher Generated  Rubrics for Writing & Special Projects

10. A Word About Reading  4 th Grade Reading is ALL about COMPREHENSION and building a love for reading  Key Components  Author’s Purpose  Characterization  Inference  Genre  Reading Instruction  Independent  Read Aloud  Shared Reading w/authentic conversation  Whole Group Mini Lessons/Skills Groups

11. The Importance of Math Facts Fluency  Mastery of Multiplication Facts (1 -12) is key to understanding & applying number sense to mathematical Problem-Solving  Adding/Subtracting  Long Division  Time  Fractions & Decimals  Comparing/Problem Solving  Measurement Conversions

12. Communication  Monthly Newsletter  Overview of what we’re studying in school  Upcoming Assessments  Special Events  Helpful Hints/Reminders  Other Methods Agendas Phone calls E-mails

13. Thank you!  We are a team, and we’ll work together for the success of ALL students!  On the back table, are papers for you to sign, please: Check-in Sheet Conference Sign-up Volunteer Papers Transportation

14. Thank you!  Thank you very much for taking the time to visit with me this evening! I am looking forward to a wonderful school year with you and your child!