1. Chris Yung Elementary School
4th Grade
Mr. Breuer
Mrs. Harrison
Mrs. Krueger
Mrs. Starkey
September 28, 2017

2. First, we will view a video from our Superintendent, Dr. Waltz.

3. About Mrs. Krueger Hometown – Kalamazoo, Michigan
Education – Western Michigan University & University of Mary Washington
13th year teaching, 10th year of 4th grade
Previously taught in Stafford Co., Montgomery Co. MD, Bahrain and Monterey, CA.
Family – Married and a mom to 2 boys and our fur baby, Wilson

5. Our Class Schedule Time: Subject: 9:15-9:30 Arrival/Morning Meeting
9:30-10:15
VA History
10:15-11:05
Encore Rotations
11:05-12:30
Math
12:30-12:50
Recess
12:50-1:20
Lunch Table #5
1:20-2:45
Language Arts
2:45-3:15
Core Extension/Writing/Strings (Thursday & Friday)
3:15-3:55
Science

6. Our Encore Schedule 4th 10:15-11:05 Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Krueger
Library PE
Music
Art
STEAM

7. Student Agendas, Homework and CYES Folders
Assignments are written down at the end of each day
Students MUST write homework down – it is on the board each day
Agendas will go to and from school each day
Students are responsible for their agenda. Each student will only get ONE agenda for the year. Replacement agendas will have to be purchased if needed.
Please initial their agenda daily.
Homework:
Homework is assigned each night. Math homework will consist of a review of previously taught content.
Students will be expected to complete homework to the best of their ability.
There is a maximum of 40 minutes of homework each evening-20 minutes of reading and 20 minutes of math
White Chris Yung Folders:
Folders must come to school each day.
Please check for items that are “keep at home” and “bring back”
Folders will have more information on Fridays (clubs, newsletters, PTO announcements, etc).

8. What is new in 4th grade? Transition from 3rd (primary) to 4th (upper)
Up to 40 minutes of homework
More responsibility
Shift in curriculum
Lots of content (social studies/science)
Not “Learning to Read”
“Reading to Learn”
Move towards independence

9. Why is reading at home important?

10. Virginia Studies VA Geography & Native Peoples
Locate VA & Bordering States
Regions of VA
VA Products and Industries
Water Features of VA
Locate Language Groups in VA
Indian and Environment
Archaeological Evidence
State-recognized tribes
Civil War
Events Leading to Secession
Role of VA in Civil War
Role of Virginians
First Permanent English Settlement
Reasons for English Colonization
Influence of Geography on Settlement
VA Company of London Charters
VA Assembly
Arrival of Africans & Women
Hardships at Jamestown
Interaction with Native People
Reconstruction of VA
Effect of Reconstruction
Effects of Segregation & “Jim Crow”
Economic Development in VA
Life In VA Colony
Agriculture & Slavery
Culture of Colonial VA
Relocation of VA Capital
Use of Money, Barter & Credit
Everyday life
VA in the 20th & 21st Centuries
Industrialization in VA
Virginians Impact International Events
Desegregation in VA
Political, Social, Economic Contributions
VA in American Revolution
Reasons for War with England
Roles of Virginians in the Revolution
Battle of Great Bridge, Jack Jouett
Government and Economics
of VA
Government in VA
VA & Global Economy
Role of VA in New American Nation
Roles of Washington and Madison
Ideas of Mason & Jefferson
Geography & Westward Movement
Virginia Studies

11. Language Arts Reading Workshop
Read a variety of books across a variety of genres
Building Reading Stamina
Becoming proficient with reading strategies and skills
-Reader’s Response
Writing Workshop
Writer’s Notebook
Writing process taught through writer’s notebook

12. Language Arts Units of Study

13. Small Group Reading Instruction

14. Math-Quarter 1 Unit 1 Place Value, Addition & Subtraction
Unit 2 Factors, Multiples and Arrays
Unit 3 Multiplication & Division

15. Math-Quarter 2 Unit 3 Multiplication & Division continued
Unit 4 Modeling & Computation of Fractions

16. Unit 6: Modeling and Computation of Decimals
Unit 5: Probability
Unit 6: Modeling and Computation of Decimals
Math-Quarter 3
Unit 7: Measurement
Unit 8 Geometry

17. Unit 9: Patterns, Functions, Algebra
Math-Quarter 4
Unit 10: Data Analysis

18. Science Unit 1: Virginia Natural Resources Unit 5: Force and Motion
Watersheds and water resources
Animals and plants
Mineral, rocks, ores and energy sources
Forests, soil and land resources
**Science process skills (in all units)
Unit 5: Force and Motion
An objects motion
Speed and direction of an object
Friction
Kinetic energy
Unit 2: Weather
Weather phenomena
Air Pressure
Air masses
Cloud types
Precipitation types
Meteorological tools
Unit 6: Electricity & Magnetism
Conductors and insulators
Basic circuits
Static electricity
Transformation of energy
Electromagnets
Contributions in electricity
Unit 3: Solar System
Planets in our solar system and their order
Relative sizes of the planets
Models of the solar system
Unit 7: Ecosystems
Plant and animal adaptions
Organization of populations, communities and ecosystems
Flow of energy through food webs
Habitats and niches
Changes in organism’s niche through its life cycle
Human activity on ecosystems
Unit 4: Earth-Moon-Sun Relationships
Earth, sun and moon motions
Seasons
Phases of the moon
Aristotle, Ptolemy, Copernicus and Galileo
NASA Apollo Missions
Unit 8: Plants
Structure of typical plants and function of each structure
Plant reproduction structures and processes
Photosynthesis
Adaptations of plants
Science

19. Amazing Digital Resources
Dreambox for Math
Benchmark Literacy for Reading

20. Grading in 4th Grade
Quizzes: Weighted x 2
Tests: Weighted x 3

21. Student Led Conferences
What is a student-led conference?
As a learning community we firmly believe in the value of parents as partners and keeping children in the CENTER!
Students will have an opportunity to communicate to the adults, self-reflect, and set goals
Conferences will be scheduled via Sign Up Genius
Each conference will be allotted 20 minutes

22. Student Led Conferences
During the conference, the students will share…
Data Binder
Writer’s Notebook
Reader’s Notebook/Reader’s Response
Book(s) they are currently reading
Virginia Studies Notebook
The teacher will then provide an update on strengths and areas to grow.

23. 4th Grade: Reading, Math, and Social Studies
SOL Test Information
What are SOL tests?
SOL (Standards of Learning) tests assess students’ mastery of the Virginia Department of Education objectives for student learning.
Who takes SOL tests and what subjects will be tested?
The state of Virginia and Prince William County Public Schools require the following tests:
4th Grade: Reading, Math, and Social Studies
What information will be tested?
To view the specific objectives for each grade and subject, go to
the Virginia Department of Education website and click on
“For Students” on the left side panel
When will the tests be given?
Tests will be given late spring

24. How can YOU get involved at CYES?
PTO
Who: Parents and Teachers
What: The Parent Teacher Organization helps create, plan and execute fun events for the whole family!
Where: CYES library
When: Third Tuesdays of each month
How do you join: Come to our next meeting on Tuesday, October 17th at 7:00pm. There is a $20 membership fee but all families are welcome!
Advisory Council
Who: Parents, teachers, community members, and even students
What: Work with the principal to develop a yearly plan for school programs and budget. They serve as a representative between the community and the school.
When: Third Tuesday of each month.
Where: Chris Yung Library
How to join: Come to our next meeting on Tuesday, October 17th at 6:00pm!

25. PEP/Rosetta Stone is coming to CYES!!
PEP Means Parents as Educational Partners. It is an outreach program offered at CYES and is coordinated by the Office of English Learners. The class is designed to help families learn English while helping them become more involved in their student’s education.
There is a table by the cafeteria
where you can get more information about classes. Information will eb available in various
languages. You will also be
able to register before
leaving tonight.
Classes begin the first week
Of October. Be sure to
register early!
ALLPPT.com _ Free PowerPoint Templates, Diagrams and Charts

26. Birthdays Due to a HUGE increase in the number of students with allergies, it is necessary that we all work together to keep our students safe!
Here are some ways you can help keep our kids safe…
Send in a token for each student such as a pencil, bookmark, sticker, eraser, etc.
Send in a game for the classroom
Donate a book to our classroom library. You can send in a $15 check for a name plate ad birthday message to be added to the book. (takes about 3 weeks)
If you choose to send in an edible, NUT-FREE treat please let us know ahead of time.
Label the treat with your child and the teachers name
Treats will be served in the cafeteria
At NO time may a child with food allergies be given a food item
Treats may only be given out to our class.

27. Communication Class DOJO Monthly Newsletters
Dismissal Changes through or note
(cc Mrs. Corder & Mrs. Wells)
Twitter #CYESSteamEngines
Website
Chris Yung Phone (571)

28. Wrap Up Conferences: Sign-up Genius Field Trips
October 12 to Farm Field Days
April 18 Jamestown
Questions