1. Welcome to Parent Information Night

7. To learn more about Klein’s Promise to Purpose, please visit website:

8. I COLLABORATE with others I am AUTHENTIC
School Expectations
Roaring With Pride:
I RESPECT myself
I am RELENTLESS
I work towards my GOALS
I RESPECT others
I COLLABORATE with others
I am AUTHENTIC

9. Our Fourth grade motto:
I CAN BE A PROBLEM SOLVER.
Each student is encouraged to use their resources to solve problems. They are such an important part of their learning.

10. Fourth Grade Philosophy
Each student has the ability to learn, grow, and become a relentless, lifetime learner.
We are committed to working with our students to:
Set goals
Collaboratively work towards our goals
Reach our goals

11. Schedule:
7:50 arrive
8:00- 10:00 - Block one
10:00-10:45- specials
10: :50 Lunch/Recess
12:00-12:45- Block one (continues)
12:45 - 3:15 Block Two
The daily schedule is altered on Friday due to PLC
PLC- Friday - 2:00 - 3:30

12. What you can expect Homework
-Agenda book.
-Encourages responsibility-3 parts-ask your students.
-The agenda book is to keep parents aware of assignments and test.
******STUDENTS MUST READ 20 MINUTES, AND PRACTICE THEIR MATH FACTS EVERY DAY!
-Additional Homework is given to reinforce skills and the practice of the skills on an as needed basis.
Students must have an independent reading book of their choice at all times in our class. This is not an option, but an expectation.
FYI: Research on reading effectiveness shows that children who read 30 minutes a day/5 days a week, can dramatically increase their reading and writing skills within a short period of time. Moreover, if a learning partner (mother, father, grandparents, etc…) works with a child once a week for 30 minutes, additional gains are made in reading, writing, and higher order thinking skills

13. How reading adds up

14. Positive Reinforcement
Ask your student to tell you about their individual classroom reinforcements and rewards.

15. Fun Friday
Every other Friday the students earn the privilege of participating in Fun Friday.
The students have three opportunities to redirect their behavior in our classroom. Students are expected to have all work and homework completed. If they fulfill this-they are allowed to participate.
The students work very hard and really enjoy their Fun Fridays.

16. Awards Ceremony
Every 9 weeks the whole Fourth grade gathers together to celebrate our successes. Each teacher presents her class with their awards.

17. Technology Information
Lemm website-
Skyward- How you can see your student’s grades online.
Web link for Family Access -
Remind App - sign up for each class
Technology used in our classroom- computers, Google Classroom
Web based tools - Texas Go Math, Science Fusion, and Reflex Math, NewsELA, Stride Academy

18. Weekly Folder Please review all papers with your student Tuesday.
Sign weekly.
Return folder to school on
Wednesday signed by a parent.

20. Determination of Report Card Grade Language /Composition
Students who do not receive a passing grade for major grades, may retake the test.
Grading Guidelines
Determination of Report Card Grade
Reading
Language /Composition
Math
Science
Social Studies
Circle Grade:
Minimum Number of Major Grades 3
(each nine weeks)
Minimum Number of Minor Grades 6
Percent (%) Major Grades
50%
Percent (%) Minor Grades

21. Grading Guidelines List Examples of Major Grades
Summative Assessment
Compositions:
Summative Assessments
Thinking Maps
Full length or short story
Unit Tests
Common Assessment
Projects
Projects (class or home)
Unit Review
Chapter Tests
Observations
(Writing/Planning)
Labs
Book assessments
Editing
Observation (Lab)
Group Work
Common Assessments
Worksheets on skills
Writer's Notebook
List Examples of Minor Grades
Common
Rubric
Benchmarks
Summative progject
Formative Assessment
Editing Skills
Quizzes
Skill Practice
Chapter Questions
Daily Practice
Grammar Practice
Group work
Response Journal
Spelling Tests

22. Important Upcoming dates
Field Day
November 16th
Early Release
December 21st
Wunderlich Farm Field Trip
February 8th
As we get closer to the trip, we will send information home in regards to parent volunteers.

23. Information about the February 8th trip will come out in January.
Wunderlich Farm
Our students will have the opportunity to experience the history of Klein by visiting the Wunderlich Farm.
Lemm needs at least two docents, dressed in costume and not chaperoning, as well as additional adults to act as chaperones for each group.
Information about the February 8th trip will come out in January.

24. General procedures Bell rings at 7:50. Class begins at 8:00.
Students should wear tennis shoes on PE days. Girls should wear shorts under skirts. Check the dress code in the handbook online.
Counselor is Mrs. Garcia
Jackets are sometimes needed-put a name in the tag!
Put a name on their lunch bag.
When ing your teacher – put KISD in the subject line so it get to us timely

25. Stay Healthy so you can come to school
Please do not have students bring their own medicines including cough drops. A parent must bring it into the nurse .
Get a good night's sleep. In bed around 8:00 or 9:00 if possible.
Kids need to eat a healthy breakfast and lunch
Bring a jacket to school

26. Visiting
-If you would like to have a conference, please contact us for an appointment.
-Please sign-in at the office. Remember to bring your Texas ID EVERY time!
-All visitors must get a “visitor” badge to wear.

27. Visible Learning- What does it look like?
When teachers see learning through the eyes of their students and students see themselves as the teacher.
This is a school wide, research based, mindframe.
Learning Intentions -What we are learning?
Success Criteria -How do we know we have learned it?

29. Questions to ask you kids at the dinner table
What did you learn today?
What mistakes did you make today?
What did you learn from this mistake?
How do you know that you learned ______?
Where do you feel you hit success today?

30. What goes on in ELA/S.S class.

31. ELA Focus Thinking maps Quality Questioning
Interactive reading and writing notebooks
Interactive reading and writing toolboxes
Conferencing
Rubrics
Collaborative learning groups
Reader’s and Writer’s workshop

32. Buddy Spelling Day by day what it looks like.
Monday- Look, say, cover, write, check
Tuesday at home- Buddy check
Wednesday- Making connections
Thursday- Buddy spelling quiz
Friday- Build your list

33. YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND TOMORROW
Social Studies
TEXAS
YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND TOMORROW

34. Thinking Maps
Thinking maps are FREQUENTLY used. The maps allow the students to organize their thoughts or various pieces of information.

36. Lab (Inquiry) Based with questioning
Math and Science Focus
Math
Problem Solving
Textbook is Workbook
Station Rotation
Inquiry Based Lessons
Science
Lab (Inquiry) Based with questioning

37. Multiplication Choice Board
Your child has been given a copy of the multiplication choice board. These are suggested activities for practicing math facts, 15 minutes daily.
A weekly quiz will be given on Fridays that will be averaged for the 9 weeks. This will count as a major grade.

38. Technology Stride Academy Google forms (daily and test grades)
Google Classroom
MAP testing

39. Arrival/Dismissal 8:00 instruction begins in class
3:30 students dismissed to busses
For early dismissal until 2:00, or late arrival, park in the bus parking lot.

40. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call or . Communication is key to all of our students’ success.

41. Thank you for sharing your students with us.