1. WELCOME
TO Fourth Grade
CURRICULUM NIGHT AT

2. Cheatham Elementary Mission Statement
Cheatham Elementary will ignite the spark for an empowered education through service, fun and engaging experiences that focus on the whole child.

3. Introductions
4th Grade Team Mrs. Jessica Ambrose -Team Leader Mrs. Wendy Wilson Mrs. Jill Nortman Mrs. Amy Barner

4. 4th Grade Curriculum

5. Social Studies Texas History Important Concepts
Various projects to deepen our understanding
Explore through reading
Important Concepts
Early colonization
Native Americans
Texas Revolution
Texas in the US

6. Austin Field Trip April 13, 2018 6:00 AM- 8:30 PM On the way to Austin
Play educational games to review Texas History
Snack provided
In Austin
Tour the Bob Bullock Museum using journal
Watch 4D video at Star Destiny Theater
Enjoy own lunch from home
Tour capitol
Tour Texas State Cemetery
On the way Home
A few more education games
Dinner provided
Movie to rest

7. Austin Field Trip The cost is $78.00.
Can be paid in full on Web Store
Or two installments $39-Oct. 3 & $39-Feb. 1
To secure a spot for your child, you must pay either $78 or $39 by Oct. 3
Cost covers-
Charter bus to and from Austin
T-shirt, water bottle, special souvenir
Snacks, dinner
Admission to all sites

8. Chaperones
Look for an from your child’s teacher for volunteers in November
Must ride to and from Austin
Must lead a group through the activities
Must be on the approved Allen ISD volunteer list (must do every year)
Must pay $78
Must attend an hour long training two weeks prior to field trip

9. Reading
Build on their comprehension foundation by adding new comprehension skills and strategies while exploring a multitude of genres
Delve more deeply into texts by summarizing, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating pieces of writing
Exposed to new vocabulary through literature read in class, independent reading, and school textbooks
Book Clubs to address individual needs
Book Challenge has been assigned. Please check with your child’s reading teacher with any questions.

10. Writing Traits of a Good Writer Writing Forms Spelling & Conventions
Idea Development
Organization
Sentence Fluency
Word Choice
Voice
Conventions
Presentation
Spelling & Conventions
Accountability across ALL subjects
Writing Process
Pre-writing
Drafting
Revising
Editing
Publishing
Writing Forms
Informal and formal letters
Narratives
Expository
Poetry

11. Math Important Concepts Websites we will use:
Problem Solving
Multiplication
Division
Measurement
(conversions & angles)
Geometry
Algebra
Real world applications
In Class
Problem solving
Vocabulary
Math Journals
Basic Facts-
Multiplication (through 12x12)
Addition
Subtraction
Division
Websites we will use:
Pearson Realize- Online Textbook-
Portal.AllenISD.org

12. SCIENCE Science Journals with vocabulary & notes for each unit
In class experiments and investigations in the lab
Key Units
Matter and Energy
Force and Motion
Patterns (seasons, shadows, moon, tides)
Water Cycle
Weather
Life Cycles/Adaptations
Online Practice and Homework
STEMscopes-online textbook-
Portal.AllenISD.org

13. Websites to Know
Links to ALL the websites they would need to access from home
Google Drive, ALL online textbooks, Skyward, plus more
User names & Passwords will be in their Agenda for them to reference

14. Communication Calendar
First- Your child will receive a verbal warning.
Second- Your child will receive a signature with explanation.
Each signature takes points away from their conduct grade.
Please check and initial communication calendar every night.

15. Communication
is the best way to reach us. We will respond within one-two school days.
If your child is getting home a different way, please send a paper note in to school.
There may be a substitute, so the teacher will not be able to get the .
If they are riding on a different bus, they must have a signed note from you and the office.
**NO Tuesday folders!! Check the Peachjar, Chatter, newsletter, binder for handouts and graded papers (grades & report cards in Skyward).

16. Family Access https://skyward.allenisd.org
Available on Cheatham website
Update your information!
Grades available online (*no paper copies of report cards or progress reports will be sent home)
Daily Grades- 60%
Test & Quizzes- 40%

17. Homework Policy Our homework policy is 10 minutes per grade level.
Therefore, 4th Grade can have up to 40 minutes of homework each night . This does not include 20 mins. of reading.
Homework will be recorded and highlighted or starred in your student’s agenda.
Please remember homework is their responsibility to complete and return. Its purpose is to reinforce skills and strategies.

18. Homework/Classwork/Late Policy
10 points will be deducted daily for each late assignment.
Students will be required to attend study hall to complete late assignments and unfinished homework. Your child will bring home a notice if they are required to attend.
Study Hall is from 7:30-8:00am daily. If a student arrives after 7:40, the student will be asked to attend the following day.

19. Absence Make-up Work
The student has one day to make up work for every day absent.
You must turn in a note within three days of a full day or partial day absence to receive an excused absence. After three days, it becomes unexcused.
Examples of excused absence:
doctor’s/dentist’s visit, fever, religious holiday
If a student is sick 5 or more days, a doctor’s note is required upon return.

20. Brain Breaks Studies show that active bodies produce active brains.
As a school, we are incorporating mini brain breaks throughout the day for the students.
They will be short active exercises to keep them ready to learn.

21. Dress Code Shorts and skirts must reach mid-thigh or longer.
Leggings/yoga pants must be worn under shorts, skirts, or dresses.
Sleeveless shirts (three finger rule) should fit snuggly under the arms.
Tube tops, halters, midriffs, spaghetti straps, and tank tops are prohibited.
Shirts should pass the arm raised test
No stomach showing when the arm is raised
P.E. days students must wear/bring tennis shoes/sneakers

22. Volunteer Opportunities
There are many ways for you to be involved in your child’s school experience:
Classroom Helper(s)
Bulletin Boards - Through PTA
Copies- Through PTA
Classroom Party- Through PTA
Approved Volunteer
Make sure you have resubmitted your information
Must be done each year, under Quick Links for Parents

23. Important Times and Dates
AM Snack
Specials 10:30am
Lunch 11:55, 12:00
Recess 12:30
Dates
STAAR Writing Test –Tuesday, April 10, 2018
STAAR Math Test Monday, May 14, 2018
STAAR Reading Test- Tuesday, May 15,2018
Austin Field Trip- Friday, April 13th

24. Fourth Grade Website Available on our website: The 4th Grade Handbook
This presentation
Our bi-weekly newsletters
Links to websites and textbooks

25. Cheatham Elementary School
Thank you for coming to
Curriculum Night at
Cheatham Elementary School