1. 4th Grade Sheila Wells Welcome to Parent Night!
-Conferences will be scheduled through Sign Up Genius
-Sign up to volunteer

2. Communication Information
You can reach me many different ways.
Classroom phone number (847)
Address
A hand-written note
Emergency Phone Line

3. Dear Parents,
Thank you so much for attending tonight. I am on the road to recovery and looking forward to returning to Sarah Adams. I appreciate you supporting Mrs. Bobrowski and Mrs. Friebus. The three of us have worked together to make the start of the year positive for all of our students.
I hope the following information will be helpful. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Sheila Wells

4. What do we teach in 4th Grade? Reading
Literacy Block is M-F is 12:45-2:15
A variety of genres covered throughout the year.
Each child is required to read 400 minutes a month. This homework is part of your child’s reading grade.
Fundamentals Reading Program

5. Word Study - We will be using the “Words Their Way” program.
- Lists are assigned with various sorts and activities
- Throughout the year we will also focus on content area vocabulary too. These words will come directly from our units of study.

6. Writing Types of Writing
Writing in complete sentences is expected of all 4th Graders.
Fundamentals Writing Program
Types of Writing
-Paragraph (3-5 paragraph assignments)
-Creative writing
-Poetry
-Reports

7. Math Origo Stepping Stones Units include Math Facts
-Place Value
-Fractions
-Decimals
-Geometry
-2 & 3 digit multiplication
-Long division
-Problem solving
Practice assigned regularly!
Math Facts
We use flash cards and games.

8. National Geographic Series
Ecosystems & Habitats
Rock and Minerals
Electricity & Magnets
Human Body Systems

9. Social Studies -Midwest -Northeast -South -Southwest -West
Our main focus is on the regions of the
United States. Explorers will be covered too.
-Midwest
-Northeast
-South
-Southwest
-West
We will learn the 50
States and Capitals.

10. Homework -Assignment notebook is filled out every day in class.
-Signature required by a parent for the first month. Then only if needed as support.
-Monthly Reading Log to be kept in homework folder
-Every night your child is expected to read minutes of independent reading.
400 minutes a month is required
Word Work with Words Their Way lists
Daily Math Homework
Studying for tests and quizzes

11. Homework continued 1 free pass a trimester – “we all make mistakes”.
Responsibility Reminder – missing or late work
1 free pass a trimester – “we all make mistakes”.

12. Grades
4th Graders receive letter grades
in all content areas.

13. Class Management 4 R’s – Read, Respond, Write and Resolution –
this program began last year in all grades.
Positive Reinforcements for the class
Conflict resolution strategies taught
Free Time rewards

14. Snack -Healthy Snack (no chips, cookies or candy)
-Water bottles only (no juice)
PEANUT FREE!!!!!

15. Stay Connected! My website has: Daily Assignments listed
Links to online textbooks
Cool websites
Important dates
Weekly updates

16. Birthdays -We love to celebrate birthdays!
-No food items for treats this year.

17. Important Dates -Map Testing September 6-23rd Math and Reading
-Picture Retake Day – September 30th
-Field Trip to Ryerson Woods – October 25th
-Conferences - November 17th & 21st
- “A Christmas Carol” – play on Dec. 8th
-Poetry Presentations - December
-Music Concert – February
-Spring Open House – March

18. Absences -Call the school to report an absence.
-Homework can be picked up or sent home with sibling or neighbor.
-Please let me know in the morning if you want the homework at the end of the day.
-Vacation work will be given AFTER the student returns to school. This is a district policy.

19. Specials Schedule Math Block 8:45-9:45 Recess/Lunch 11:50-12:35
Literacy Block 12:45-2:15
Intervention Block 2:15-2:45
Monday- PE 11:15-11:45
Tuesday- LMC 10:45-11:45
Wednesday- Music 11:15-11:45
Thursday- PE/Music 10:45-11:45
Friday- Art 10:45-11:45

20. Questions????

21. Thanks for coming!
We are going to have a great year!