2.  Bachelor of Arts in History 1994 George Mason University  Master of Education (K-8) 1995 Marymount University  iWonder Smithsonian Graduate 2009  Gifted Education Post-Graduate Work  Educator since 1995 and LIFELONG LEARNER Mrs. Susan Dennison

3. Positive Classroom Environment Differentiated Instruction Flexible Grouping High Expectations For ALL Project-Based Learning Road to Independent Thinking Philosophy

4. Class Rules School Rules Playground Rules Cafeteria Rules Hallway Rules RULES (P.B.I.S.)

5. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaeNSYJvrn0

6. Fourth Grade Extras Switching Classes P.E., Library, Art, Music Computer Lab & Tablets 4 th Grade Jobs at MSE Clubs and Assemblies Family Life Education (F.L.E.) Field Trips and Visitations 3 Parties

7. Please remember that in order to create a healthier and safer environment for all students, Loudoun County Public Schools guidelines prohibit sharing or trading food in the school. While we appreciate that birthdays and other special occasions are often celebrated with food, but please support the LCPS guidelines by finding other ways to recognize these special days or saving your celebration for after school. Your child should only eat what you pack at home or the school cafeteria sells. Food in School

8. Homework Homework is independent practice of what is taught in class. “The Book”/ H.O.T. Card Independent Reading (Prepare for Book Talks) Math Word Study (Spelling and Word Work)

9. Fourth Grade Curriculum Guided Reading Groups The Daily 5: Independent Reading, Reading with/to Others, Word Work, Listen to Reading, and Writing Word Study, Grammar & Handwriting 6-Traits and the Writing Process Oral Presentations and Book Talks English

10. Fourth Grade Curriculum Problem solving Hands-On Equations Science Integration Vocabulary Enrichment Small Group Instruction Interactive Notebook/Writing in Math Mathematics

11. Fourth Grade Curriculum Investigations and STEM Labs Watersheds and Natural Resources Astronomy Magnetism and Electricity Weather Force, Motion & Energy Living Processes and Systems (Plants/Animals) Science

12. Fourth Grade Curriculum Virginia Geography Virginia’s Native People English Colonization Conflicts: Fr.&In., American Revolution, Civil War Founding a New Nation and Documents Important Issues: Slavery to Civil Rights Changes in Virginia to Present Day Social Studies

13. Fourth Grade Curriculum Independent Investigative Method for Research (IIM) ST Math and Reading Eggs Chrome Books & iPads Publishing in MS Word Presentations, Podcasts & Videos Technology

14. Assessment Practices } Basic Comprehension and Recall } Higher-Level Reasoning and Problem-Solving Where was the last major battle of the American Revolutionary War fought? How might the Siege of Yorktown turned out for the Continentals if the French not been involved?

15. Learning Progression Aiming for the Learning Target! 4 : Exceeds the Standard 3 : Meets the Standard 2 : Progressing Toward the Standard 1 : Below the Standard FORMATIVE SUMMATIVE

16. Communication Weekly Newsletters: 4 th Grade Happenings Webpage Email: susan.dennison@lcps.org Telephone: 571-252-2380 Notes in the agenda E-Alerts from Classroom Messenger Behavior and Academic Alerts from ClassDOJO

17. Papers From School The “Boomerang” folder has pockets labeled for your convenience: “Return to School” and “Keep at Home.” It should be viewed nightly, along with the Agenda. The RED folder is only for graded papers and can be viewed weekly. All of these things are hole-punched and stored in the BIG BINDER.

18. First Quarter Conferences Sign-Ups will be available soon!

19. Thank You for Coming!