1. Welcome To Fourth Grade! Southeast Elementary Miranda Steffen

2. Daily Schedule 8:20-8:40- Morning Work 8:40-8:50- Class Meeting
8:50-9:00- Daily Common Core Review
9:00-9:20- Word Study
9:20-10:30- Reader’s Workshop
10:30-11:20- Specials
11:30-12:20- Writer’s Workshop
12:30-1:24- Lunch/Recess
1:25-1:35- Interactive Read Aloud
1:35-2:10- Science/Social Studies
2:10-3:20- Math Workshop

3. Visitors/Volunteers Communication
Take Home Folder- Please check this every evening and return it each day. There will be a weekly form for you to sign every weekend starting next week. This will detail homework, behavior, reminders, etc.
or call anytime!
Visitors/Volunteers
Raptor- New visitor check in system. All visitor’s must have a valid driver’s license to register.
All volunteers must be pre-screened. Forms are available in the office.

4. Transportation
Please send a note with your child or contact the office concerning any changes in transportation.
If a note is not sent and the office is not notified, your child will be sent to his or her usual transportation after school.
If you or call me during the day, there is a chance I will not get the message before dismissal.

5. Behavior Code of Conduct at Southeast Elementary
Ground Rules in the classroom
Building mission statement and 7 Habits
Class mission statement
Dojo points for positive choices
Warning, safe spot, buddy room, and recovery room, as well as the possibility of a think sheet along the way for negative choices
The buddy room and recovery room are also options to just give students a break when necessary.

6. Birthdays Birthday treats must be store-bought.
You may send them to school or drop them off in the office.
Birthdays and treats are celebrated in the cafeteria.
No tree nut or peanut products please.

7. Dress Code
Dress comfortably
Tennis shoes for P.E. and recess
Limit jewelry and other accessories
No hats/ball caps in building or at recess
Dress for recess weather- jackets, coats, stocking caps, gloves, etc.

8. Continuous Improvement
Leader in Me
7 Habits
Be Proactive
Begin with the End in Mind
Put First Things First
Think Win-Win
Synergize
Seek First to Understand then to be Understood
Sharpen the Saw
Continuous Improvement
Individual and class goal setting

9. Reader’s Workshop
Resource- Structured around authentic, quality literature
Goal- to develop lifelong readers
Whole group, small group, and individualized instruction
Reading strategies and skills will be the focus
Read to your child, listen to your child read, and read together. Your child will have the chance to record that they read at home and earn Dojo points.

10. Writer’s Workshop Resource- Lucy Calkins
Goal- to familiarize students with the genres of writing they will regularly encounter throughout their school career
Units of Study
Realistic Fiction
Persuasive Essays
Research Reports
Literary Essays

11. Word Study Resource- Words Their Way
Goal- to build student’s reading and writing processing systems by being able to recognize word patterns and understand meanings to decode and solve new words
As a grade level students will be placed in differentiated groups based on an elementary spelling placement test.
Emphasis on the spelling and meaning of groups of words will be studied with weekly spelling lists to improve spelling/writing fluency.

12. Math Workshop Resource- enVisionMATH
Goal~ to develop conceptual understanding through daily problem-based interactive and visual learning and to create better problem solvers
Includes challenging concepts that involves many hands-on activities with a variety of manipulatives to improve understanding of real life experiences.
Mastery of multiplication and division facts is essential.
Math homework that reinforces the daily lesson will be sent home on a routine basis.

13. Science
Resources~Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and STEMscopes
Goal~ to use a constructivist approach to science instruction so students are actively developing their understanding of science concepts and practices
Uses~ 5 E’s instructional model ( Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate)

14. Social Studies Missouri History
Goal~ to explore the history, development, and famous people of the state we live in

15. New Grading System Exceeded - Ready for a challenge!
I can complete the task without help.
I can explain how to do the task in my own words.
I can help someone who is struggling with the task.
I can explain how it applies to my life.
Mastered - I got it!
I can show that I understand.
I can find my own mistakes.
Partially Understood - I’m getting there!
I can complete the task with help or an example in front of me.
I may still make a few mistakes.
I can find my mistakes with help from someone.
Needed Support - I need help!
I can follow the task while someone explains it to me.
I cannot figure out what I am doing wrong.
I cannot figure out how to start.

16. Report Card

17. Homework
Math page that reinforces whatever skill we worked on that day during math workshop.
Read at home.
Word work and science/social studies as needed.
Dojo points for “Be Responsible” will be rewarded for completed homework.
Additional online resources include:
Frontrowed.com
Vocabulary.com
Newsela.com
Readtherapy.org
Whoosereading.org

18. Thank You...
for taking the time to attend Parent Orientation!
for supporting your child and me during this school year!
for believing in and encouraging your child as they face challenges, as well as celebrating your child when they have celebrations.
I look forward to working with you and your child this year. It is going to be a wonderful year filled with exciting learning activities!