1. Welcome 4th Grade Parents!
Classroom happenings to check out before we start:
What
Where
Our self-portraits
Above our lockers
Our goals for the 1st trimester
On our goal wall beneath the board
Our selfie statements
On the hallway bulletin board
Our bucket bugs
On the front bulletin board…Feel free to fill your child’s bucket by writing a bucket filler!
You can also sign-up for events at the back table! 

2. Welcome 4th Grade Parents!
Back to School Night 2017
Mrs. McMullan

3. A Year of growth GRIT: Taking Risks
The Leader in Me: Being your own advocate
Science experiments
Consistent problem solving experiences
Reading Inquiry

4. A Little About Me
This is my 10th year teaching at Mill Creek. I have taught 2nd grade for 4 years, 3rd grade for 2 years, and 4th grade for 3 years.
I earned my Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from James James Madison University. I also earned National Board certification.
Some of my favorite hobbies are running and traveling. I I have two little ones named Gracie and Ciaran.

5. Communication Website: Mrs. McMullan's Classroom Website
Communication is important to me!
me at
SEESAW
Thursday folders
Website: Mrs. McMullan's Classroom Website
On our website you will find…
Weekly Newsletter
Weekly Homework
Parent Resources
Valuable Websites
“Student in the Spotlight” directions

6. Reading
Inquiry: We will learn how to research topics of interest using graphic organizers, online resources, and then create essay final products.
Differentiated Small Groups: Each child will meet with me at least two times per week. Strategic group meets daily.
Assessments: There will be weekly reading assessments. I will send these home in
Thursday folders. Please sign and return these.

7. Math Everyday Math Math Games found on class website by Unit
WIN (What I Need) time
MIC (Math Investigations Center) for enrichment
Problem Solving Fridays
Completion of Xtramath at home 2x per week

8. Writing
Being a Writer
We will write personal narratives, informational essays, persuasive essays, functional pieces, poetry and fictional stories.
On Demands (pre and post): This assessment will demonstrate students’ ability to brainstorm, draft, revise, and edit their stories independently.

9. Social Studies and
Social Studies: Pennsylvania, U.S. Regions, and Social Sciences
Science: Electricity, Matter and Watery Earth

10. Field Trips
Michener Museum in the Fall.
DaVinci Center in the Spring.

11. Homework Policy
Homework Menu of “must-do’s” and “can-do’s”: time management
Online or paper homework check is on Fridays.
4th grade livebinder resource:
Study Hall: proactive learners

12. REPORT CARDS/Conferences
I will send assessments home in Thursday folders to be “signed and returned.” Goals and reflections will be recorded monthly in Thursday folders.
We have moved to trimesters!
There will be letter grades for content areas and E, M, A for indicators.
Report cards available through the Parent Portal
The first conferences are December 7th-8th

13. PSSA’s We have Math, Reading and Science PSSA’s.
Please do not plan any vacations during this time.

14. Rewards and Consequences
5 color system (Every day is a new start!)
PURPLE: Everyone’s goal
GREEN: Warning
YELLOW: 10 minutes of recess
RED: A phone call home
BLUE: A visit to the office
Students write their color in their homework books daily under “Teacher Message”.
A reflection card will be sent if they move a color. Please review your child’s behavior with them and never hesitate to contact me.

15. Rewards and Consequences
CLASSROOM ECONOMY
McMullan Money is an individual reward.
Possible rewards include: lunch bunch, yoga ball, extra computer time, desk switch.
Marbles are a class reward. In the past we have had class kickball games, read-a-thons, and electronic parties.
McMullan Money

16. Snacks
Daily: Please send your child in daily with a healthy and nut-free snack that is easy to clean up. Snack time is from 1:40-2:00. Birthday treats: Mr. Ortman has asked that we find a way to celebrate birthdays and honor our children without food. If you would like to read to the class on your child’s birthday, donate a book to the Mill Creek library, bring in pencils/stickers, or anything else please send a note or an to coordinate.

17. Our Classroom Technology Classroom Community
Explore education apps like through IPADS!
PowerPoint/Microsoft Word/Excel
Online research databases
Classroom Community
Morning Meeting
GRIT
The Leader in Me
Bucket Fillers
Hola Namaste Geia Sou Konnichiwa

18. STUDENT IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Semi-true Story
Me Bag
Four Fantastic Facts
Guest Reader
Special privileges: Mrs. McMullan’s helper, leadership opportunities, filled bucket
Please sign up before you leave!!

19. Homeroom mom!

20. Before You Leave… Back to School Bookmark
Bucket Filler for your child’s Bucket Bug
Sign up for the “Student in the Spotlight”
Coffee Club