1. Welcome to Parent Night!
Mrs. Dziki – 4th grade homeroom
4th and 5th grade Religion and Language Arts
Mrs. Hart – 5th grade homeroom
 5th grade Language Arts, Math and Social Studies
Ms. Kritzer – 4th grade homeroom
4th grade Language Arts, Math and Social Studies
Mrs. Parduhn – 5th grade homeroom
4th and 5th grade Science and Language Arts

2. Religion:  Finding God by Loyola Press
Mass for 3-5 grades is usually second Tuesday of the month in the Historic Church.
All school mass is typically the last Tuesday of the month in the New Church.
Adoration will be offered every Wednesday during recess in the Historic Church.
Piloting Theology of the Body
4th grade focus for the year will be The Beatitudes and the 10 Commandments
5th grade focus for the year will be the Sacraments and Worship

3. Math: New Math Curriculum
My Math—McGraw Hill
Offers students a broad background in mathematics.
Focus is created by narrowing the scope so students will have deeper experiences with Mathematics.
Homework nearly every evening
Student Accounts offer many digital resources
Personalized learning; Hands-On activities; interactive notebook “foldables,” vocabulary cards
At home instructional support

4. Science
HSP Textbook
Interactive Notebook (ISN) - Input (teacher driven) and Output (student driven)
Investigations/Team Building
Areas of Study:
5th
Life Science (Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems)
Earth/Space Science (Earth's Systems and Resources, Earth's Place in the Universe)
Physical Science (Structure and Properties of Matter)
4th
Life Science (Structure and Function of Living Things)
Earth/Space Science (Processes that Shape the Earth)
Physical Science (Energy and Waves)

5. Social Studies:  States and Regions;
Harcourt
The 4th grade Social Studies 
curriculum will focus on: the different regions of the United States.
The 5th grade Social Studies curriculum will focus on: Growth of the United States and interactions with the rest of the world.
Homework will be assigned periodically.
Testing dates for tests will be given in advance

6. Reading and Language Arts Literacy By Design
Reading framework/structure that helps students develop the daily habits of reading, writing, and working independently that will lead to a lifetime of literacy independence. Students know how to choose “Good Fit Books”. Students read independently while the teacher provides focused, intense instruction to individuals and small groups of students.
Read to Self
Work on Writing
Read to Someone
Listen to Reading
Word Work

7. Assessment Traditional and Authentic (tests/projects)
Formative (throughout) and Summative (end)
Students reflect on individual progress (Goal Setting)
Conferencing
NWEA Map Testing (3 times per year)  Sept., Jan., and May
Reading Benchmarks/Running Records
Aspire, April 2018
Same grading scales
Opportunity to make corrections
Report Cards  with letter grades per trimester
Traditional: spelling, math written & oral assessment
Authentic: portfolio pieces, presentations, group work, inquiry-based learning
Formative: during units, part B of Math written assessment, daily check-ins, exit slips
Summative: projects, end of chapter/unit assessments
Reflection: part of the portfolio process
AimsWeb & Guided Reading Assessment: data to help track progress
Terra Nova: students compared amongst their peers (not to standards like ISAT)

8. Specials Schedule MONDAY Gym with Mrs. Floyd TUESDAY
Music with Mrs. Trygar
WEDNESDAY
Spanish with Ms. Kelly
THURSDAY
Gym with Mrs. Floyd
Art with Mrs. Lopez*
FRIDAY
Computer with Mrs. Orchard
*Young Rembrandts Art Class is a 10 week session  
Use this section to tell about when your class has: PE, CHAMPS, Mass, etc.

9. Recess & Lunch
 Lunch is from 12:02-12:22 and Recess is from 12:22-12:44.
Snack will typically begin at 9:45 for 4th grade and 10:00 for 5th grade.
No recyclable water bottles.
Healthy snacks are a must!

10. Communication
We  check s before and after school.  If you need your child to take an alternate way home, please call the office.
You may also send a note with your child.  If it is something for the office, it will be delivered with our morning mail.
Check St. Patrick webpage for more information.
Check PowerSchool for grades and missing assignments. 
Read the St. Patrick weekly bulletin for 
      school highlights.

11. Contact Information
Grade 4 Homerooms
Mrs. Dziki
Room # 17
address: 
Weebly:  mrsdziki4d.weebly.com
Ms. Kritzer
Room # 16
address:
Weebly:  kritzerfourthgrade.weebly.com
Grade 5 Homerooms
Mrs. Hart
Room # 15
address: 
Weebly:  mrshart5sps.weebly.com
Mrs.  Parduhn
Room # 18
address:
Weebly:  mrsparduhn.weebly.com
Give your info for the best way to contact you

12. Reminders Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest
Send a healthy snack for school
Check assignment notebook and folders for messages and/or letters
Need clarification on homework? Go to Weebly websites (homework will be posted daily)
Please feel free to us with any questions or concerns.

13. Classroom Expectations and Procedures
We want our classrooms to run as smoothly as possible to promote the best atmosphere for learning! During these first weeks of school we have been discussing the importance of rules, manners, and ways that best help us work together cooperatively. We have also been reviewing the school behavioral and homework expectations and procedures. In order to reinforce our efforts, it would be appreciated if parents could discuss the policies and procedures at home with their child as soon as you receive the digital form of the Saint Patrick Handbook. Once you and your student review the Handbook, please print, sign, and return the Handbook Agreement page.
Respect, responsibility, safety, kindness, and honesty are Saint Patrick Schoolwide expectations which should be followed by all.
Thank You!