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1 Parent Curriculum Night Torrey Pines Elementary
September 13, 2017 Martha Bagaporo

2 Weekly Schedule Monday-Spanish (8:45-9:30 am)
Thursday-Science (8:45-9:40 am) Friday- Rotation (Art, Music/Theater/Dance, P.E.) (12:30- 3:00 pm) Technology-To be announced

3 There are two perspectives of our Fourth Grade year…
Mine Theirs Star Bucks Class Store Kinder Buddies Field Trips Class Poetry Books California Cake Read Alouds Brain Ticklers Critical Literacy Math: 4th and beyond Social Studies: California History Word Study: Greek and Latin Roots Science Writing Character Education

4 Reading Seminars in Critical Literacy Building up to Theme (Fiction)
Determining Central Ideas (Nonfiction) Traditional Literature: A Study of Purpose & Structure (Fiction) Poetry (Analysis and Critique) Setting Emerges: Seeking Universal Truths in Context Specific Stories (Fiction)

5 Writing Five Genres Interpretation of Literature/Literary Essay
Narrative Summary Informational Writing Persuasive Writing *Writing strategies and conventions will be embedded throughout

6 Word Study Spelling Instruction Vocabulary Instruction Word patterns
Prefixes and suffixes Greek and Latin roots Vocabulary Instruction Content Specific Vocabulary *Writing conventions will be embedded throughout

7 Math Exposure to 4th Grade Common Core Standards (Operations and Algebraic Thinking, Number and Operations in Base Ten, Fractions, Measurement and Data, Geometry, and Mathematical Practices) Differentiation/Guided Math Groups (Acceleration, Algebraic Thinking and Problem Solving/Critical Thinking)

8 Social Studies California History Geography Native Californians
Explorers Mission System Rancho Period Gold Rush Becoming a State Government

9 Science NGSS: Content will be taught through an inquiry-based approach
Earth Science (Rocks and Minerals) Physical Science (Matter and Energy/Electricity and Magnetism) Life Science (Ecosystems) Investigation and Experimentation (Scientific Method)

10 STEAM Students will be engaged in highly motivating challenges and experiences Perseverance in problem solving Collaboration is key! Engineering Design and Construction

11 Health Understanding/practicing healthy behaviors regarding:
Physical Activity Conflict Resolution/Empathy Training (Second Step Program) Character Development (Respect, Responsibility, Kindness)

12 Coach Sergio teaches… P.E. Movement Coordination Balance Strength
Endurance Motor and cooperative skills *Please dress appropriately for P.E. on Friday

13 Homework Recorded in Success Calendar
Signed Weekly Reports (due Mondays) Nightly Reading (30 minutes/night) Math Weekly Bonus Problem/4th Grade Review (due Fridays) Optional Daily Bonus Math Book Report Projects *Homework should not exceed 40 minutes a night, including Home Reading.

14 Communication Weekly Reports: (Sent home Friday, signed and returned on Monday) student work and other important papers attached Class website: If you have questions about your child’s success in any area, please me and we will set a date and time to meet

15 Grading Common Core Standards-Based Report Cards
First two grading periods reflect progress toward 4th grade standards Last grading period reflects actual achievement of 4th grade standards

16 Grading 4 (ADVANCED)- exceeds standards
3 (PROFICIENT)-consistently meets standards 2 (BASIC)-occasionally meets standards 1 (BELOW BASIC)-rarely meets standards

17 Maintaining a Positive Learning Environment…
Behaviors/Choices that help us learn Star Bucks Class Store (donation) Celebrating positive choices and attributes we see in the classroom every day Behaviors/Choices in need of support Verbal Warning/Redirect Weekly Report/ Administrator Support/Detention Notice

18 Field Trips Reinforce 4th Grade Standards
USS Midway: Electricity & Magnetism (Donation for admission) Cabrillo National Monument: Explorers (National Monument) Star of India--Gold Digger’s Express: Gold Rush (Donation for admission) Optional Sacramento Trip: Gold Rush & CA State Government (Saturday, June 9th, 2018), Register Online with World Strides by October 15, 2017 (55 participant maximum)

19 Birthday Party Policy Due to food allergies in class, if you decide to bring in a “birthday treat,” we would prefer non-edible items such as fun pencils, erasers, stickers, etc.

20 Ways to Support our Class
Driving on field trips Item donations or giftcards for Class Store (Target/Michael’s/Amazon) $5 Donation for Spelling City and STEAM supplies

21 We are looking forward to a wonderful year together!


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