2. Agenda Teacher Introduction
Parents introduce themselves and share a positive educational experience
Classroom Management
Typical day
Curriculum
Homework
Grading
Conferences/Report Cards
Reminders
Communication

3. Meet Ms. Surrette/Mrs. Cronin
Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and English from The College of New Jersey
Master's in Education with Certification as Teacher of Students with Disabilities at TCNJ
Taught Kindergarten in Medford
Taught 4th grade and the Gifted and Talented Program for grades Kindergarten through 3rd grade in Lumberton
I am looking forward to a great year!

4. Educational Philosophy
Create a supportive learning environment that fosters creative thinking, responsibility and respect.
Celebrate learning as an exciting and lifelong adventure.
Every child can succeed. Give them the chance to SHINE!

5. Classroom Management Whole Class Rewards:
-As a class, the students work together to earn 10 clips for a reward
-Classroom BINGO
Individual Rewards:
-Chesterfield School CARES bag
Cooperate with students/staff
Act Safely and Responsible
Respect yourself, others and property
Encourage and help others
Show good sportsmanship

6. An Example of Our Day 8:35-8:50 Unpack 8:50-9:15 Morning Routine
9:20-10:05 Social Studies/Science
10:05-10:20 Read Aloud
10:20-11:05 Reading
11:05-11:20 Write/Assign Homework
11:20-12:15 Recess/Lunch
12:20-12:50 Word Study/Creative Writing
12:50-1:30 Writing
1:35-2:15 Math
2:20-3:05 Library
3:05-3:10 Jobs/Pack up/Dismissal

7. Aligned with the Common Core Standards
Eureka instruction encourages students to use various mental strategies to solve problems
Eureka emphasizes focus on the process rather than just calculating the answer
For support, the students will bring their books home for reference, parent tips for the modules will be sent home, and there are helpful links on my website.
Lesson Parts:
Fluency Practice
Application problem
Concept development (teacher lesson)
Debrief
Exit ticket
Homework (resembles problem set – assigned 4 times a week)

8. Reader’s Workshop Units of Study Process Building a Reading Life
Character Study
Nonfiction Reading
Research Projects
Historical Fiction
Short Texts
Poetry
Process
Mini Lessons
Independent reading (“Just Right Books”)
Small group book clubs
Conferences/strategy groups
Writing in response to reading using direct text references
Individual assessments to determine reading level and growth
Teacher and student read alouds

10. Help your child and the class at the same time!
Class activation code is: NBMPH

11. Writer’s Workshop Units of Study Personal Narrative
Realistic Fiction Narrative
Personal & Persuasive Essays
Informational Writing
Poetry
Process
Mini-Lesson
Prewriting
Writing
Revising
Editing
Conferencing
Publishing
Sharing
*Continual practice in the conventions of spelling, punctuation, capitalization, word usage, paragraphing, etc.

12. Word Study Words Their Way
Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling Instruction
Students Assessed—Instructional Level
Work in Small Groups
Analyze and Sort Words Based on Sound, Pattern, and Meaning
Practice words in a variety of ways using
4th grade high frequency words

13. Science/Social Studies
Energy Works
Changing Earth
Plant and Animal Structures
Social Studies
U.S. Constitution
Lenape Native Americans
Colonial New Jersey
NJ and the American Revolution
Immigration
Change and growth in NJ
NJ Government

14. Science and Social Studies Grading
89 – 80 B
79 – 70 C
69 – 65 D
64 and below F
Determined by:
Tests (50%)
Quizzes (25%)
Class participation/classwork/homework (25%)

15. Standards Based Report Cards
Standards based grading in Reading, Writing, and Math
No overall subject grade
Grade is not an average of performance
Proficiency on specific objectives will be identified
Effort and behavior will be assessed separately
Rubrics identify levels of proficiency for each standard
Parent Information Night – October 19th at 6:30

16. Homework is given on a daily basis and will be recorded in homework planner – it should take approximately minutes
Students must read seven nights for at least 20 minutes
Homework is a review of daily class work and will help improve understanding of concepts
Please encourage effort and neatness
Planner stamped during the months of September-December

17. Folder Colors Red-Social Studies/Science Purple-Math Orange-Word Study
Blue-Writing
Green-Reading
Black-Take Home
Yellow-Monday Folder

18. Monday Folder
Graded assignments (quizzes, tests, projects) from the previous week
Assignments get signed and students make corrections
Folder due back to school on Thursday

19. Conferences, Progress Reports and Report Cards
November– all students
Mid Marking Period Progress Reports
Only issued to students if progress is of concern
Paper copy
Report Cards
Available on-line, available to print for two weeks
4 Marking Periods

20. Specials schedule listed on my webpage
Please call by 9am if your child will be absent
A note must be sent in if your child’s dismissal routine changes or if it is different for that day
Please send lunch money in a marked envelope or bag with your child’s name, lunch account number, and 4SU
Please do not send in birthday invitations unless your child invites the entire class or same gender
Please keep your profile up-to-date for Genesis/Honeywell
Please send in a healthy snack on half days
Check out my website and Chesterfield website (News)

21. Communication Ms. Jamie Surrette jsurrette@chesterfieldschool.com
Sign up for Remind!
Conferences upon request
(In addition to parent-teacher conference in November)
School Phone:

22. Best Wishes for a Wonderful Year!