1. Welcome to Fourth Grade!!
Danielle

2. 4th Grade Team
Mrs. Fisher- Math Mrs. Harry- Reading & Social Studies Miss Doudrick- Writing & Science
Danielle starts
We all intro ourselves in order

3. What is new this year?* 2nd floor
Band instruments in addition to strings
Specializing
Heather

4. Reading (Fiction)* Reading strategies Monitoring comprehension
Analyzing text to construct meaning
Making connections between texts
Using literary elements (characters, setting, plot) to summarize, infer and analyze text.
CAFÉ
Jen

5. Reading (Nonfiction) / S.S.
Social studies content will be integrated in the nonfiction units.
Nonfiction reading units include:
Main idea & details
Summarizing, inferring & analyzing
Constructing meaning
Evaluating research
These nonfiction skills will be taught and assessed using material from the social studies units (PA & regions of the U.S.)*
Jen

6. Writing Lucy Calkins Writing Program Opinion Information Narrative
Heather

7. Science Scientific Inquiry / Scientific Method Classifying Matter
Sun, Earth, Moon
Earth’s Water
Adaptations and Patterns
Environment and Ecology
Sarah

8. Math Common Core Aligned Fact Fluency
Math Games and Everyday Math Routines
Multiplication and Division
Fractions, Decimals, and Percents
BASIC FACTS!!!
Meredith

9. A Day In Fourth Grade
8:50-9:05 Arrival / Morning 9:05-10:35 Class #1 10:35-11:50 Class #2 11:55-12:25 Lunch 12:30-12:45 Class #2 12:45-1:30 Class #3 1:30-1:45 Recess 1:45-3:15 Class #3 3:15 Dismissal
Danielle

10. Classroom Management
Sarah

11. Classroom Management 1. Be respectful 2. Be responsible
4th Grade Classroom Rules
1. Be respectful
2. Be responsible
3. Be a problem solver
4. Be an active learner
5. Be positive
Sarah

12. Classroom Management*
ClassDojo
Online behavior management system
If you were unable to register for ClassDojo during Meet the Teacher Night, please follow the steps below:
Download or open the ClassDojo app. Enter the code from the handout located in your child’s folder. OR
Join online at
Heather

13. “Education is a shared commitment between dedicated teachers, motivated students, and enthusiastic parents with high expectations.” Bob Beauprez
Meredith

14. Teacher Expectations Communicate often
Support and foster student learning
Encourage independence
Celebrate successes
Meet the needs of all students
Meredith

15. Parent Expectations Check agenda / homework Encourage independence
Contact appropriate teacher with concerns
Complete excuse blanks/trip forms in a timely manner
Danielle

16. Student Expectations Follow school/classroom expectations
Complete homework and class work on time and with your best efforts
Be personally responsible for belongings, behavior, and learning
Be polite and kind to others
Work hard and stay positive even when struggles arise
Homework Expectations…
Danielle

17. Homework* Know and record what homework has been assigned
Student Homework Responsibilities: As per district student handbook
Know and record what homework has been assigned
Make sure the assignment is understood
Take necessary materials home to complete assignments
 Budget time to complete assignments around other activities
 Request help when needed
 Complete assignments accurately, neatly, and on time
 Recognize the importance of establishing good study habits
Sarah

18. Homework*
Parent Homework Responsibilities: As per district student handbook
Together with your child, budget time for homework around other family commitments
Provide feedback to the school regarding problems such as time, difficulty, and progress
Encourage and motivate your child to fulfill his/her responsibilities
Provide a suitable study area for your child in the home
Encourage independence in completion of homework assignments
Be available to assist, but do not do the homework for your child
Recognize the importance of establishing good homework habits that will benefit your child for the rest of his/her life
Sarah

19. Homework* Read 20 minutes per day
Daily Math Home Links / Common Core Practice
Fast Fact Practice
Other possible assignments:
Long-term projects
Reviewing for assessments
Science practice
Language Arts homework
Jen

20. Supplies
Each teacher will have needed supplies in their room (pencils, crayons, scissors, etc).
No pencil boxes or supplies from home
Each student in 4th grade will have a binder that will travel with them from class to class.
Your child will be responsible for taking their binder home and bringing it back to school each day.
Each teacher will assist students with removing old papers from the subject they teach.
An agenda will be provided to record homework assignments each week.
Heather

21. Technology
Personal devices may be used in the classroom following a few guidelines:
The Electronic Device Form must be signed and returned to school.
The devices may only be used during class for educational purposes.
The teacher must approve apps/websites before classroom use.
Cell phones are not permitted as an independent reading device.
If the technology policy is not followed, the device will be not be welcome in the classroom.
Jen

22. Assessments PSSAs Reading- April 3rd-7th Math- April 24th-28th
Science- May 1st-5th
Study Island Math/Reading Benchmarks, Fact Fluency Probes, and DRA 2’s.
Jen

23. Communication Tuesday Mail Write us a note Call us Email us ClassDojo
Google Docs
Heather

24. Before You Go…* Take a moment to visit all of your classrooms
Pick up your beginning of the year folder
Make sure your parent’s is on the list
Volunteer for Junior Achievement if interested (parents)
Meredith

25. Questions???