2. Mrs. Julia Cohn Hilltop Elementary 2003-2004 Grade 4 COHNAJJJ@AOL.COM

4. Table of Contents Video Presentation Video Presentation Educational Background Educational Background Contact Methods Contact Methods Classroom Rules Classroom Rules Report Card Schedule Report Card Schedule Grading Grading Grade Percentages Grade Percentages Field Trips Field Trips Language Arts, Reading, and Spelling Language Arts, Reading, and Spelling Math Science Social Studies Specials Schedule Supplies Support Ideas Recommended Web Sites for Parents and Students Comments

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6. Educational Background Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/ Management Temple University 1980 Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/ Management Temple University 1980 Master’s degree in Marketing LaSalle University 1987 Master’s degree in Marketing LaSalle University 1987 Master’s degree in Elementary Education Master’s degree in Elementary Education Holy Family University 2005

7. Contact Information Methods to contact me: Methods to contact me: Leave a message with the office 215-942-4129 Leave a message with the office 215-942-4129 Email me at COHNAJJJ@aol.com Email me at COHNAJJJ@aol.com COHNAJJJ@aol.com

8. Listen when others are talking. Listen when others are talking. Follow directions. Follow directions. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Work quietly and do not disturb others. Work quietly and do not disturb others. Show respect for school and personal property. Show respect for school and personal property. Work and play in a safe manner. Work and play in a safe manner. Raise you hand when you have a question or answer. Raise you hand when you have a question or answer.

9. Report Card Schedule November 21, 2003 November 21, 2003 January 30, 2004 January 30, 2004 March 26, 2004 March 26, 2004 June 11, 2004 June 11, 2004

10. Grading A+=97-100 A=93-96 A-=90-92 B+=87-89 B =83-86 B-=80-82 C+=77-79 C=73-76 C-=70-72 D+=67-69 D=63-66 D-=60-62 F=59-below

11. Grade Percentages Attendance 10% Attendance 10% Quizzes25% Quizzes25% Tests55% Tests55% Projects10% Projects10%

12. Field Trips Historic Philadelphia October 19, 2003 Historic Philadelphia October 19, 2003 Kimmel Center January 8, 2004 Kimmel Center January 8, 2004 Herr’s Potato Chip Factory Herr’s Potato Chip Factory March 26, 2004 Great Adventure Great Adventure May 7, 2004 Betsy Ross House

13. Language Arts/ Reading/ Spelling I. Writing, Grammar, and Usage A. Writing and Research B. Grammar and Usage II. Poetry A. Poems B. Terms III. Fiction A. Stories A. Stories B. Myths and Mythical Characters B. Myths and Mythical Characters C. Literary Terms C. Literary Terms IV. Speeches V. Sayings and Phrases

14. Math I. Numbers and Number Sense I. Numbers and Number Sense II. Fractions and Decimals II. Fractions and Decimals III. Money III. Money IV. Computation IV. Computation A. Multiplication A. Multiplication B. Division B. Division C. Solving Problems and C. Solving Problems and Equations Equations V. Measurement V. Measurement VI. Geometry VI. Geometry

15. Science I. The Human Body A. The Circulatory System B. The Respiratory System II. Chemistry Basic Terms & Concepts A. Atoms A. Atoms B. Properties of Matter B. Properties of Matter C. Elements C. Elements D. Solutions D. Solutions III. Electricity IV. Geology A. The Earth’s Layers A. The Earth’s Layers B. How Mountains are Formed B. How Mountains are Formed C. Rocks C. Rocks D. Weathering and Erosion D. Weathering and Erosion V. Meteorology VI. Science Bibliographies

16. Social Studies I. The American Revolution A. The French & Indian War B. Causes C. The Revolution II. Making a Constitutional Government A. Main Ideas B. The New Government C. The Constitution D. Levels & Functions of Government III. Early Presidents & Politics IV. Reformers V. Symbols & Figures

17. Specials Schedule Monday Computers Tuesday Library Wednesday Physical Education Thursday Art Friday Music

18. Supplies Needed # 2 Pencils # 2 Pencils Pink Eraser Wedges Pink Eraser Wedges 16 count box of crayons 16 count box of crayons Watercolor paints Watercolor paints Package of Magic Markers Package of Magic Markers Glue Sticks Glue Sticks Pocket Folders Pocket Folders Scissors Scissors 12 inch ruler 12 inch ruler 4 x 6 inch index cards 4 x 6 inch index cards Composition Notebooks Composition Notebooks

19. What Parents Can Do To Help Support Their Child’s Education: Read to your child on a daily basis or have your child read to you. Read to your child on a daily basis or have your child read to you. Provide a quiet, well- lighted place where your child can study. Provide a quiet, well- lighted place where your child can study. Click on sound icon to hear audio. If you are at my web page, click here.click here

20. What Parents Can Do To Help Support Their Child’s Education: Take your child to the library on a regular basis. Take your child to the library on a regular basis. Review your child’s homework. Review your child’s homework. Establish rules and chores at home. Establish rules and chores at home. Limit TV use. Limit TV use.

21. Recommended Web Sites Discovery School Discovery School http://www.discoveryschool.com Education Place Education Place http://www.eduplace.com Philadelphia Library Philadelphia Library http://www.library.phila.gov Bucks County Library Bucks County Library http://www.buckslib.org/ http://www.buckslib.org/http://www.buckslib.org/ My Web Site My Web Site http://www.angelfire.com/pro/jcohn

22. Comments Thank you for coming to our Back to School Night. We are looking forward to a fantastic year! Thank you for coming to our Back to School Night. We are looking forward to a fantastic year! Click on the sound icon to hear music.

23. Reference Curriculum information is based on the Core Knowledge Foundation’s Core Knowledge Sequence Book 1999. Curriculum information is based on the Core Knowledge Foundation’s Core Knowledge Sequence Book 1999.