1. Welcome to Curriculum Night 2014 - 2015
Introductions
Beth Gavrin, Dr. Kunkler Peck, Mrs. DeCola, Ms. Williams, Ms. Kelly
Room Parents

2. Contact Me Julie Selhub Via note sent with your child
Via telephone:
Via
Change in dismissal: call office
If you need to get in touch with me during the day, it is best to call Bowman School office directly and they will forward the message to me. Voic is not a reliable way to reach room 29 during the day.

3. A Note About E-mail Please do not use for urgent matters
messages in the Lexington Public Schools are considered public documents and may not be kept confidential
For confidential issues, a time when I can reach you by phone

4. 4th Grade Events Big Backyard to Lexington Reservoir
October 7, 2014 (Rain date October 10)
Harvard Museum of Natural History/ Peabody Museum
Spring 2015 (date TBD)
Big Backyard to Whipple Hill
If you’re interested in volunteering for field trips, please be sure you have a current CORI form on file in the office

5. 4th Grade MCAS English Language Arts Math
Long Composition - March 2015
Reading Comprehension (2 sessions) – March 2015
Math
(2 sessions) – May 2015
Please do not book travel at these times.

6. Student Conferences Fall Conferences Spring Conferences
Wednesday and Thursday Mornings/Afternoons
October 29, 30, and November 5, 6
Spring Conferences
April 1, 2, 8, and 9

7. Report Cards Standard-Based Report Cards Twice a year
January and June
More Information:
Online video (lps.lexingtonma.org, Click on ‘K-5 Standards-Based Report Card Information’)

8. Homework
30-45 minutes of assigned homework per night (Monday - Thursday)
Reading at least 30 minutes per night
Reading log
Math Facts Flash Cards
Occasional weekend assignment (ex. Long term assignment)
Of course, each student will differ with regard to how long it takes him/her to complete the homework. However, if your child is having difficulty completing homework and needs assistance, please contact via note or phone.

9. Grade 4 Expectations Respect Responsibility Increased Independence
Organization
Making Good Choices
Effort
Having Fun
There are of course social goals as well as academic goals in fourth grade.

10. Curriculum Overview

11. Morning Meeting Responsive Classroom Every Morning 4 components
Greeting
Share
Activity
Schedule/Message
Purpose: Belonging, Significance, Fun

12. Technology Wireless laptops in the classroom Type To Learn
Guided Internet Research
FASTT Math/Fraction Nation
Microsoft Word
iPad Projects

13. Science Animal Adaptations - Crayfish
Moon, Sun, Planets – Measuring Time
Rocks and Minerals
Technology and Engineering embedded
Focus on observation and scientific writing
LPS is adopting Next Generation Science Standards
Animal Adaptation: Observe and describe physical characteristics and behavior
Astronomy: Measure time by observing patterns of moon and sun
Rocks and Minerals: Test and classify minerals according to properties. Rock Types: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic

14. Social Studies Immigration North American Geography Canada Mexico
U.S. Regions, Mapping Skills, Landforms
Canada
Geographical, physical, cultural, and economic aspects
Mexico

15. Questions so far?

16. Math What are students learning? How am I teaching? Continued topics
Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and fractions
Geometry
New topics
Decimals, Multi-digit multiplication and division, heavier focus on fractions
How am I teaching?
Workshop model
Everyday Math Curriculum with supplemental materials
Pre-assessments to determine students’ instructional needs
Independent practice, small groups, stations-based, hands on, open-ended questions, on-going review throughout the year

17. Language Arts - Reading
Reader’s Workshop:
Focused Mini-lesson
Independent reading
Writing about reading
Small group instruction
Interactive Read Aloud
Various Genres
Teacher Modeling Reading Strategies

18. Language Arts - Writing
Writer’s Workshop
Writing in writer’s notebooks
Conferring with teacher
Writing Process
Collecting, Planning, Drafting, Revising, Editing, Publishing
Genres: Narrative, Expository, Informational
Narratives, Essays, Informational Writing, Poetry

19. Language Arts - Word Study
Weekly list of words -share common pattern
Differentiated word lists determined by pretest
Spelling homework on occasion
Weekly spelling test on Friday

20. Learn More About Our Curriculum
Click on Curriculum
Click on Curriculum Overview
Click on K-5 Curriculum Benchmarks FY15

21. Questions?

22. Thank You For Coming! Introductions
Beth Gavrin, Dr. Kunkler Peck, Mrs. DeCola, Ms. Williams, Ms. Kelly
Room Parents