1. Welcome to Fourth Grade Parent Orientation! 2014-2015 School Year

2. Introduction - Family Married – Mark works for UPS Two children – Madeline – 9 th Grade Thomas – 6 th Grade

3. Introduction - Professional This is my 20th year teaching 4 th grade at Lander. – 23rd year in Mayfield/ 25 th overall. Also taught preschool, 1 st, 3 rd, and 5th. Attended Hillsdale College and received my Masters in Education from JCU.

4. Fourth Grade Teaching Team Content AreaTeacher Social Studies Mrs. Gregoire Science Mrs. Winfield Math Mrs. Bohlke Writing Mrs. Gregoire Reading Mrs. Gregoire Intervention Specialist Mrs. Jochum

5. Communication – Home/School Student agendas (Completed work is indicated by a star, missing work is circled), e-mails, district webpage and teacher webpage. Contact information Elizabeth (Betsey) Gregoire– Room 113 - 440/995-7378 E-mail – egregoire@mayfieldschools.orgegregoire@mayfieldschools.org

6. Parent Expectations Review & return black ‘Take Home’ Folder Review and return student agenda daily Read classroom communications (as needed basis) Monitor homework Communicate with all teachers Call school if child is sick Email both teacher and the office for transportation changes

7. Reading Workshop Reading Workshop components: Interactive read-aloud Independent reading Student should be reading 20 minutes each night Reading response journals Guided reading – Flexible small groups Reading mini-lessons Fiction & nonfiction on regular basis Teacher conferences – Small group & individual

8. Writing Workshop Writing Workshop components: Independent writing Writing folders/journals Writing units of study – Opinion writing, Realistic Fiction, Research writing, Personal Narrative Revision and editing process Writing mini-lessons Teacher conferences – Small group & individual

9. Math Math units: Number Puzzles and Multiple Towers Prisms and Pyramids Addition, Subtraction, and the Number System Fractions and Percents Measuring Polygons Decimals on Grids and Number Lines Patters, Functions, and Change Data Analysis and Probability

10. Math Websites www.factmonster.com www.funbrain.com www.brainpop.com www.coolmath.com www.aplusmath.com

11. Social Studies Social Studies units: History Geography Economics Government Fourth Grade Social Studies Achievement Test at the end of the year.

12. Science Science units: Science Inquiry & Application Earth & Space Science Physical Science Life Science Holden Arboretum’s “Growing Students in Science” program

13. Standards Based Grading Summatives will be graded on the following scale: Level 4 – Meets and exceeds the standard. Level 3 – Meets criteria and expectations of the standard Level 2 – Gaining understanding of the standards with practice and support. Level 1 - Experiences difficulty and requires consistent practice and support. http://www.mayfieldschools.org/AssessmentGradingAndReporting.aspx

14. Life Skills Always, Sometimes, Never Life SkillCriteria Participation  Attempting to answer direct questions asked by the teacher  Looking at the teacher/presenter during whole class activities  Waiting for an appropriate time to ask a question/make a comment Work Completion  Attempting to follow general directions for assignments  Bringing necessary materials to class  Producing quality work  Completing classroom assignments & homework on time Behavior  Following rules & directions  Respecting classmates & staff  Remaining on task  Working independently Working in Groups  Listening attentively  Respecting ideas expressed by others  Actively participating in group work  Willing to work with all students

15. School & Classroom Rules The 4 P’s: P rompt, P olite, P repared, P roductive KINDNESS COUNTS: Be kind to yourself, to others, and to our school. The school handbook is posted on the district’s website.

16. Conferences Please sign-up tonight with HOMEROOM teacher. Thursday, November 6 th – evening conferences Friday, November 7 th – day conferences

17. Fourth Grade Daily Schedule TIMESUBJECT 8:00Students are considered late if not in class by 8 8:05-8:30Homeroom time/LA 8:30-9:30Switch #1 (science/social studies) 9:30-10:15Special 10:15-11:45Reading Workshop/Language Arts 11:50-12:40Recess/Lunch 12:45-1:45Switch #2 (math) 1:45-2:20 Writer’s Workshop 2:25-2:30Dismissal Preparation/Dismissal at 2:30

18. Fourth Grade Hygiene Please be sure your child practices good hygiene !

19. Before You Leave Tonight Sign up for your child’s November conference. Sign up to be a field trip volunteer and/or 4 th grade classroom helper, and PTG parties. THANK YOU FOR COMING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Working as partners this year will allow your child to be the best that he or she can be!