1. Welcome to 4th Grade Curriculum Night
With Mrs. Ingraham

2. Compass Points
Compass Points is a Visible Thinking Routine that helps us examine and evaluate new ideas. As we are chatting tonight, please feel free to let us know your thoughts about 4th grade.

3. Mrs. Ingraham Graduated from Hart High School
Attended Central Michigan University and University of Central Florida and earned a degree in Elementary Education
Post Graduate work in the area of Reading at Oakland University
Taught for several years in Florida and Connecticut before moving back to Michigan
Married to Rick, who is a CPA and works in finance at Lear
Daughter, Elizabeth, former Rochester High Falcon, is 18 years old and is a freshman at Kent State University

4. Planners Students will fill in their planners daily
Increase students’ independence and organizational skills
Please check your child’s planner for important communication and curriculum information

5. Homework will be minimal, yet meaningful in 4th grade!
Students are expected to READ at home for 30 minutes daily.
Students will have 3-5 Math Study Links per week.
Students will learn to use a Study Guide to prepare for tests.
Students will complete a Book Report each trimester.

6. Reading Research

7. Curriculum & Resources
RCS 4th Grade Curriculum Expectations Guide
Workshop Format
Interactive Notebooks
Hands-On Science

8. Reading Workshop
Lucy Calkins’ Units of Study in Reading – piloted at Brooklands this year
40 Book Goal!
Novels, short stories, poems, and informational texts

9. Writing Workshop Lucy Calkins’ Units of Study in Writing
Narrative: Realistic Fiction
Informational Writing
Opinion: Literary Essay

10. Math Workshop Everyday Mathematics Promotes Authentic Problem Solving
Student Reference Book Online
Students will receive login information soon
Everyday Mathematics Journal & Interactive Notebook
Games/Activities as reinforcement

11. Social Studies Oakland Schools: Michigan Citizenship Curriculum
Basics of United States history, geography, government and economics
Mrs. Ingraham will teach all social studies lessons

12. Science Battle Creek Science Curriculum
Taught through hands-on investigations 
Observation/recording journal
Focus on making predictions, observations and reflections
All science lessons will be taught by Mrs. Ruehle

13. Positive Behavior

14. Interventions & Supports

15. Brooklands Consistent Responses to Student Behaviors

16. Brooklands Offers Free and Reduced Lunch For Qualifying Families
Who can get free or reduced meals?
Children in households receiving Food Assistance Program (FAP), Family Independence Program(FIP), or Food Distribution on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), children in foster care, homeless children and migrant children can get free meals regardless of income. Children can get free meals if your gross household income is within the free limits of the federal income guidelines.
Just one application for all students in your household.
If your child’s application was approved last year, you must complete and send in a new application unless the school has told you that your child is eligible for the new school year.
*Assistance to complete the form is available-please contact Learning Consultant, Mr. Peasley *Families can opt to keep all information on the form confidential and not shared for further services *Qualifying for free and reduced lunch may also allow the child to receive other free services such as: before and after school child care, field trips if applicable, Blessings in a Backpack, athletics, club/co-curricular, Rochester Area Youth Assistance, etc. *Applications have been provided in English, Arabic and Spanish and other translated forms are available if needed

17. Brooklands Elementary School-Parent Compact 2017-2018
Brooklands Elementary, which is a Title One building, believes that the education of children is a joint responsibility, one that is shared with the parents of the school community. To ensure that the best interests of the child are served in this process, a strong program of communication between home and school must be maintained. Partnerships among families and schools that are child-centered and family-strengthening can engage, guide and motivate students to be productive citizens in our community.

18. Celebrations No food items on birthdays
Celebrate with a special recognition certificate and bookmark along with the birthday song in both English and French
Holiday Parties: one prepackaged, peanut/nut-free snack with label will be an option

19. Parental Involvement Volunteer Opportunities:
Field Trips, Class Parties, Special Projects
I-CHAT forms required to help in the classroom, along with copy of driver’s license
Thank you for your support!
Look forward to working with you!
Please join the Brooklands PTA if you haven’t already!

20. Communication 4th Grade Newsletters and Updates via email
is best to reach us – please cc both of us!
Call office if message is urgent/must be read before dismissal

21. Conference Sign-Ups Sign up for conferences tonight
With 27 to schedule, please be flexible.

22. Questions? ?