1. Curriculum Night 2016
Mr. Stariha

2. Philosophy/Expectations
Bully free learning environment
Students should be in school
Students will complete all schoolwork/homework
Increase independence, respect, and responsibility

3. Daily Schedule Attendance 9:15 Gym 9:20 -9:40 Healthy Snack Break
Language Arts 9: :10
Break
Guided Reading 11: :00
Lunch 12:00
Recess 12:30
Math 1:00 - 2:00
Social Studies/Science 2:00 - 2:45
SSR/TIB 2:45 - 2:25
Dismissal 3:30

4. Specials ART 10:15 - 11:00 (Monday) MUSIC 2:15 - 2:40 (Tuesday)
LLC Book Check-out and Research
10: :50 (Thursday)

5. District Curriculum Online go to http://www.cusd200.org
Departments tab
Student Learning
Curriculum
Elementary Curriculum
4th Grade tabs

6. Guided Reading Flexible Groups based on skill knowledge
Students will be with different reading teachers during the year
Reading materials will be at students reading level and cover 4th grade content
Students should be reading for at least 20 minutes a day at home

7. Spelling Words Their Way Lessons (During Guided Reading)
Post-tests (Friday)

8. Language 1. Academic Vocabulary Toolkit 2. Writing a) Opinion
b) Informative
c) Narrative
d) Extended Response

9. Math
1. Place Value, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division
2. Problem Solving, Patterns, Measurement, Fractions, Decimals, and Geometry
3. Daily Math

10. Social Studies Maps, Globe Skills, Landforms The Northeast
The Southeast
The Southwest
The West

11. Science/Health Earth’s Changing Surfaces Waves and Information Energy
Engineering Activity: Attacking Fort
Sumter
Family living

12. Homework All homework must be completed
Homework should be completed on time
Homework club during recess

13. Grades I = Independently demonstrates mastery
S = Support needed to demonstrate mastery (more than grade level peers)
N = Not yet evident

14. Other Stuff Behavior/Discipline
Positive Consequences (stamps, hand- shake, thank-you, etc.)
Negative Consequences (warning, reflection form, &/or loss of privileges)
Homework Planners
Parents’ signature

15. Birthday Treats
Must be healthy or not food
Very Important Pupil (V.I.P.)
One student per week
Bonus Points/Auction
Bonus points are earned for reading
We will have three bonus point auctions

16. Parent Communication
Notes, s, phone calls, and conferences are welcomed at school
Remember to sign up for Parent/Teacher Conferences and two Holiday parties