1. The ABCs of Fourth Grade
Mrs. Henry’s Class
Voy Spears Elementary
Curriculum night

2. Assignment books (Planners)
Students will be recording the daily activities in the classroom, reminders for upcoming events, as well as homework ~ HW.
Please review your child’s assignment book nightly.
Assignment books should be signed by a parent on a daily basis.
Used for communication – quick, brief notes

3. Birthdays & Book Orders
Birthdays at VSE are celebrated in the classroom. Edible treats are not allowed. Instead, you can send in pencils, erasers, etc… or buy a book for the school library or donate an indoor recess game in honor of your child!
Book Orders will be sent home monthly. You can conveniently order online or send the order to school with a check made out to Scholastic.

4. Communication Email is the easiest and quickest way to reach me!
Newsletter
Behavior Charts/Planners
Let me know if you are not receiving s from me
Class webpage

5. Dismissal
If your child will be going home a different way than normal, please contact the office and Prime Time if necessary.
ing me will not guarantee that the message is received:
Sub
Busy and don’t check

6. Expanding our Word Skills
Word of the Week to build vocabulary
Greek mythology influence
Figurative language
Skills to read/spell words
Root words
Prefixes/Suffixes
Syllables

7. Field Trips
School of Economics
Arts Partners
Jefferson City

8. Grades
3, 2, 1 grading scale on class work for specific skills and participation
Mid-terms ~ grade as of mid quarter
Quarterly grade cards
Overall letter grades for all subject areas as well as 3, 2, 1 for specific grade level skills

10. Homework Reading minutes Math minutes Unfinished work
Extra math skill practice
Goes home on Friday, due the following Friday
Absent work ~ child has one day for every day absent to complete the make up work

11. Independence
By 4th grade, your child should be gaining more independence.
Responsibility
Learn through mistakes
Power of ‘yet’

12. Just Right Books
On level
Challenge
Responsibility
Balance

13. Keep Reading! Grade level expectation: At least 40 minutes a night
At least 4 nights a week
Just-Right Books
Reading alone silently
Reading aloud to someone else
More is better!!!

14. Lunch
Lunch time 12:40-1:00
Lunch with your child
Snack

15. Math Fractions Place Value and Base 10 2-digit multiplication
Division (3-4 digits by one digit)
Measurement/conversions
Measuring and drawing angles
Problem solving
It is very important to build speed and fluency in multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction facts. gregtang.com, reflexmath.com, flashcards, verbal practice

16. Newsletters Weekly Email delivery & posted on the class webpage
Please read – includes important information, due dates and upcoming events

17. Online Homework Math homework assignments will be online
(Or accessed through Symbaloo)

18. PTA We ask that EACH family donate $30 or more per student
All of these opportunities are provided to you by PTA:
School parties
Arts Partner Field Trips
Student technology
School Carnival
And so much more
We ask that EACH family donate
$30 or more per student
When your family donates
VSE WINS and YOU WIN!

19. Questions
Questions – Please question your child each day after school. Ask what they learned, who they played with, and what they ate, etc…. Avoid yes/no questions – they don’t encourage conversation!
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you have!

20. Reader’s Workshop
Genre Studies on Historical Fiction, Mythology, Informational Text, and Biography
Author Study on Patricia Polaco
Science/Social Studies Units
Lots of daily reading time.
Focus on critical thinking and thoughtful responses.

21. Special Class Rotating schedule (LAMP) Written in planner each week
Included on newsletter

22. Technology Computer lab Yogas in classroom Reading/Writing
Math fact fluency
Office 365
VSE Symbaloo

23. Units Science Force & Motion ~ PLTW
Social Studies
Regions and landforms of Missouri
State government
Exploration/settlement of Missouri
Westward expansion of U.S.
Missouri’s role in the Civil War
Contributions of Thomas Jefferson
Economics
Jefferson City trip-May
Science
Force & Motion ~ PLTW
Living organisms and their environment
Earth’s Systems (Rocks, Soil, Earth’s layers)
Matter & Energy (Electricity)
Scientific Method and Scientific inquiry

24. Volunteering
Please make sure to complete and return the pink Volunteer Application form if you plan to attend any field trips, volunteer for class parties or end of the year school activities.

25. Writing
Genre studies include Historical Narrative, Informational Feature Article, and Essay
Authentic use of the Writing Process
Use of technology
Research
Lots of writing will take place in all subject areas!!
Big focus on being specific and detailed.

26. eXpectations
B.E.S.T
Beat the teacher
Hallway behavior/compliments

27. You! You can help! Ask your child about his/her school day.
Check your child’s planner nightly.
Make sure they do their reading and math minutes.
Promote a positive attitude towards school and learning.
Provide a quiet study area at home.

28. Zzzzzzzz
Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep each night.