1. Welcome Mrs. Eastin’s 4 th Grade Curriculum Night

2. Goals Students will assume responsibility for their own learning. Students will become creative problem solvers and will preserve in problem solving. Students will be engaged and excited about learning.

3. Communication  Email:meastin@kyrene.org This is the best way to get in touch with me. This is the best way to get in touch with me.  Voice Mail: 480-541-2535  Eastin Webpage Eastin Webpage Eastin Webpage  Sign up for ListServe. ListServe.  Sign up for Classroom Directory- Classroom DirClassroom Dir

4. Communication  Weekly Email with important information. Sent home Friday or Monday. Please read. Please let me know if you have not received my test email.  Students will complete weekly self-reflections, form or letter format, sent home on Friday. Behavior reflections will be included. My notes may also be included. Please sign and return the Weekly Report on Monday.  Completed work and other information will go home on Friday.

5. 7:40 Students picked up from courtyard 7:45 Tardy bell 7:45 Specials 8:40 Language Arts 9:30 10:10-Morning Break 10:25-11:05-Integrated Writing/science/Reading 11:10-11:50 Lunch 11:50-1:25 Math Block and IFG 1:25-2:30 Science/Social Studies 2:30 First bell *Students will be dismissed on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 2:30(Duty) 2:35 Dismissal (12:35 on Wednesday) Typical Schedule

6. Curriculum Overview  Research Based and data driven  Opportunities to examine topics in-depth with extended units of study focusing on the application of the concept.  Inquiry Based  Problem-based learning projects  Goal of creating life long learners and critical thinkers.  The complete curriculum is found on the Kyrene District Webpage.

7. Math Critical Areas Developing fluency with multi digit multiplications and quotients. Place value.Developing fluency with multi digit multiplications and quotients. Place value. Fractional equivalence. Addition and subtraction, and multiplication of fractions.Fractional equivalence. Addition and subtraction, and multiplication of fractions. Geometric propertiesGeometric properties Problem Solving/Mathematical PracticesProblem Solving/Mathematical Practices Application of concepts through STEM projects.Application of concepts through STEM projects.

8. Language Workshop Sample of what your child will be working on this year:  Write opinion pieces supported by facts and details.  Write information texts with a well developed topic and precise language.  Produce functional writing such as experiments, letters, book reviews.  Conduct research projects, incorporating several sources. Summarizing and synthesizing info.  Write a narrative with clear sequence of events and dialogue.  Create poetry.  Draw evidence from literary or informational text to support reflection and research.

9. Reading Workshop A sample of what your child will be working on in 4 th grade: Your child will:  Conducting short research projects to answer a question.  Comparing and contrasting point of view.  Citing the text as evidence when discussing theme, character, or plot elements. Book Clubs.  Applying comprehension strategies to understand fictional and non-fiction reading.  Reading critically to determine author’s  Purpose.

10. Social Studies Topics  Geography-map skills  Arizona Studies  Prehistoric and modern day Native Americans.  Project Based and integrated into language curriculum.

11. Science Concepts  Inquiry Based /Scientific Method  Problem-Based Learning projects-creating solutions using the Design Process. Concepts:  Life Sciences-Plant and animal adaptations.  Physical Sciences-Magnetism and Electricity.  Earth Science-Weather and water.  Renewable and Nonrenewable Energy.  Defined STEM, and Engineering is Elementary- with focus on the design process and creating solutions.

12. Homework Expectations  4 th Grade: 40 minutes nightly.  Homework: Math homework is assigned Monday-Wednesday and is due the following day. Math homework is assigned Monday-Wednesday and is due the following day. Math: May include Dreambox, math practice work, or application project.Math: May include Dreambox, math practice work, or application project. Spelling or vocab matrix: Study spelling and practice concepts. May not always have a spelling test. Spelling or vocab matrix: Study spelling and practice concepts. May not always have a spelling test.  Reading: Read 20-30 minutes outside of class. Complete one Reading Response in Reader’s blog/log. Due Friday.  1 book project a quarter(Due dates will be announced.)  Sometimes unfinished classwork becomes homework.  Research and Projects throughout the year.

13. Report Cards Report cards are given out quarterly. The grading scale is A, B, C, D, F. Grades consist of class work, homework, tests, projects, and presentations. Tests directly reflect what we have been learning in class. Homework, Class work and/or notes can be kept to help review. Rubrics/scales specifying requirements for A, B, C…are used for projects and presentations. Classwork and homework may also be graded based on percent, but are not weighted as heavily as tests and projects. Writing gets graded based on the 6 Traits of Writing. Spelling is incorporated into writing and writing grade.

14. Missing Work  If homework is not completed, this may be noted in agenda. If work is not completed by Friday, student will miss Goal Club and complete missing work in study hall.  This also applies to work that needs to be redone, due to quality issues. (incomplete or not personal best).

15. Clip Chart  Emphasizes the importance of making good choices  Promotes positive behavior and encourages students to self-monitor their choices  Allows students to be acknowledged for positive behavior, and provides a sense of accomplishment for students who are able to “clip up”  Allows students who have “clipped down” an opportunity to “clip back up” during the day-they continue to stay motivated. Clipping down from time to time is to be expected and can be an important learning opportunity for your child.

16. Online Grading You can monitor your child’s grades online. I will notify you if I am concerned about your child’s progress.

17. Other  Won’t see lots of papers going home. Project-Based learning, which requires application of learning. Project-Based learning, which requires application of learning. We practice math using whiteboards. We practice math using whiteboards. Group projects/projects on the computer. Group projects/projects on the computer.  Students will be expected to redo work, including tests, if their score is less than 70%. Mastery of concept is the goal.

18. Odd and Ends Continued  Please send a healthy snack and a water bottle everyday. Please no electronic devices. Please no electronic devices. Conference will be held twice a year. Dates will be posted on the calendar. Conference will be held twice a year. Dates will be posted on the calendar. Per the Student Handbook, please remember to not send in treats or gifts for students birthdays. Per the Student Handbook, please remember to not send in treats or gifts for students birthdays.

19. Would you like to help? -PTO Classroom Liason -Art Masterpiece -Discovery Room

20. Cielo’s Discovery Room A place where kids can scientifically PLAY & explore during lunch recess. A place where kids can scientifically PLAY & explore during lunch recess. Earth & Space Earth & Space Physical Science Physical Science Life Science & Chemistry Life Science & Chemistry Engineering/Invention Engineering/Invention Astrobiology Astrobiology The DR desperately needs room Volunteers during lunch recess (11:15-12:45) Mon, Tue, Thurs, & Fri - No Science Background Needed!! Grandparents welcome!! Our Discovery Room Day is Friday. Kids of volunteers get a special pass to come when their parent/grandparent is volunteering. If an adult visits a child for lunch, they can both come to the DR. Sign up tonight on the sign up sheet OR take a volunteer form home and send it back in to your teacher. Contact Marni Anbar at marnibo1@mac.com for trainingmarnibo1@mac.com Volunteer Training is Monday Aug 18 at 8am, 9:30 am, and 1:30 pm Wednesday Aug 20 at 8am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am. more as needed

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