2. Module 1: Place Value, Rounding, Addition and Subtraction Algorithms
Module 2: Unit Conversions and Metric Measurement
Module 3: Multi-Digit Multiplication and Division
Module 4: Angle Measure and Plane Figures
Module 5: Fraction Equivalence, Ordering, and
Operations
Module 6: Decimal Fractions
Module 7: Exploring Measurement with
Multiplication

3. Focus: Modules: Becoming a Close Reader and Writing to Learn
Researching to Build Knowledge and Teaching Others
Considering Perspectives and Supporting Opinions
Gathering Evidence and Speaking to Others
Modules:
Oral Tradition, Symbolism, and Building Community
Poetry, Biography and Writer’s Identity
Interdependent Roles in Colonial Times
Animal Defense Mechanisms
Simple Machines: Force and Motion
Perspectives on the American Revolution
Susan B. Anthony, the Suffrage Movement and the Importance of Voting

4. Focus: Modules: Becoming a Close Reader and Writing to Learn
Researching to Build Knowledge and Teaching Others
Considering Perspectives and Supporting Opinions
Gathering Evidence and Speaking to Others
Modules:
Oral Tradition, Symbolism, and Building Community
Poetry, Biography and Writer’s Identity
Interdependent Roles in Colonial Times
Animal Defense Mechanisms
Simple Machines: Force and Motion
Perspectives on the American Revolution
Susan B. Anthony, the Suffrage Movement and the Importance of Voting

5. new words come home on Wednesday
test on the following Tuesday
Vocabulary:
5 words per week
quiz on 10 words every other week
words and definitions will come home in composition notebook several times during the week

6. Plant Growth and Development
Land and Water
Electrical Circuits
Motion and Design
Plant and Animal Structures

7. New York State
Map Skills
Native Americans
Colonial America
American Revolution

8. Little Red Schoolhouse (A day of school from the 19th century!)
Ice Skating at Healthy Zone Rink
Old Fort Niagara
Park and Pool Day

9. Character Education Bulletin Board
Team Jobs
Encourage teamwork!
Friday Letters
Every Friday the children will write a letter to me in their journal. It can be about anything at all. I will write back to them over the weekend.
Character Education Bulletin Board
We will be recognizing one another for monthly character traits!
Morning Meetings
Class discussions, announcements, read-alouds

10. 8:55-9: Arrival
9:10-10:10 Math
10:15-10:35 Morning Meeting and Snack
10:35-11:15 Intervention Block and Work Stations
11:20-11:50 Lunch
11:50-12:15 Recess
12:25-1:35 ELA
1:40-2:15 Social Studies/Science
2:20-3:00 Special Class
3:05-3:15 Prepare for Dismissal
3:15 Bus riders have 10 minutes of homework or quiet
reading time in the Commons
3:25 Dismissal

11. Points can be redeemed for experiences such as
Class Dojo Program
Both individual students as well as cooperative groups will be recognized and awarded points for such qualities as participation, on task behavior, following directions, and completing homework assignments.
Points can be redeemed for experiences such as
lunch in the classroom, sharing something with the class, homework pass, etc.

12. Please check and initial planner each night!
Math homework Monday-Thursday
Study spelling and vocabulary words
Monthly reading calendar
Special projects will be explained

13. Class emails will be sent with newsletter links and announcements
Class webpage has important dates as well as parent resources

14. Starting in October, fourth graders will not be restricted to sitting with their class. They will have the privilege of choosing their own seat in the cafeteria!

15. We have a morning snack time each day
We have a morning snack time each day. Please refer to the class webpage for snack allergy information. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!