1. Welcome to 4th Grade Curriculum Night
Presented by:
Mrs. Estrem
Ms. Merlino
Ms. Pittman
Mrs. Philmon
Mrs. Stachowski
Mrs. Ulveling
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“We Are Woodland”

2. Curriculum Night Agenda
Common Core GPS (English/Language Arts and Math)
Georgia Performance Standards (Science and Social Studies)
Forms of communication
Classroom Management Plans
Math Station Rotations
PBL- Project Based Learning
Attendance- PACK TIME
Infinite Campus
Important Upcoming Dates
Helpful Websites

3. Upcoming in… Reading/Language Arts
In Reading /Language Arts, students will learn:
The conventions of standard English
Narrative and informational writing based on texts
Inferencing
Finding and supporting the main idea
Summary and theme
Heavy concentration on vocabulary throughout

4. Upcoming in Math
Number and Operations
- Use place value understanding and properties of operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic
- Fluently add and subtract multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm
Algebraic Reasoning
Solve multistep word problems with whole numbers and having whole number answers using the four operations, including problems in which remainders must be interpreted
Finding factors and multiples
Note: The 8 Mathematical Practices Standards will be embedded in each unit of study.

5. Upcoming in Social Studies & Science
* Native Americans
* Explorers
* British Colonial America
* Weather
* Water Cycle
* Space

6. Forms of Communication
Open communication between home and school is extremely vital in your child’s success! 
/ Phone call
Written notes in your child’s agenda or daily folder
Twitter
Schedule a conference when needed- PLP conferences will be held in October
Remind 101
Class Dojo

7. 4th Grade Classroom Management
Routines and rituals will be taught and followed daily to build a positive learning environment. However, if students do not follow the classroom rules, the following steps will be taken.  
1. Verbal Warning
2. Conference with teacher
3. Call home/Parent conference
4. Think Sheet- 4 think sheets result in an office referral
5. Silent Lunch
When positive behaviors are noticed throughout the building and community agreements are followed, students will receive rewards based on their classroom positive points system. This could include positive Dojo points, punches on a punch card, etc. Students have a weekly goal, as well as a nine week goal for earning positive points.

8. Math Station Rotations
Independent Station
- Students are independently working on tasks that are relevant to their own learning.
Collaborative Station
- Students are working with someone or a group of other students to produce or create something collaboratively.
Teacher Led Station
- Students are working in a small group with the teacher on learning tasks that are relevant to their learning.
Technology Station
- Students are using technology responsibly and appropriately.

9. PBL- Project Based Learning
Project-based learning is a dynamic approach to teaching in which students explore real-world problems and challenges. With this type of active and engaged learning, students are inspired to obtain a deeper knowledge of the subjects they're studying.
Students will participate in a PBL unit once a semester.
PBL units on Ecosystems and Space

10. Attendance
Students MUST be in class by 7:45 to be marked present. Students arriving after 7:45 must be brought into the front office for check in by parent/guardian. PACK TIME begins at 7:45am each morning.

11. Advisory “PACK Time” Begins daily at 7:45am
Students have 30 minutes of an advisory period in which soft skills (growth mindset, character development, community building, 21st-century skills, goal setting) are emphasized, developed, and taught through the use of a vertically aligned curriculum.  

12. Infinite Campus
Parents can view grades online via Parent Portal on Infinite Campus.
If you haven’t already done so, please follow directions under “Parent Portal” on our school website to sign up. If you have trouble, please contact the front office to obtain login information to Parent Portal. .

13. Helpful Websites Standards: WES Website: Extra Help:
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WES Website:
Extra Help:
khanacademy.org
learnzillion.com

14. Upcoming Important Dates
September 5- No School
September Dads Informational Meeting
September 8- Skate Night
September 13- Truett’s Spirit Night
September 14- Fall Pictures
September Winter Break
October 10- No school for students
October Red Ribbon Week and Book Fair
November 7-8- No school for students

15. Questions

16. Thank you for attending 4th grade curriculum night!