1. FOURTH GRADE CURRICULUM NIGHT 2015-2016 4A-Mrs. Bethany Walsh 4B-Ms. Cassie Truden 4C-Mrs. Amy Scott and Miss Lydia Merhaut

2. Classroom Policies Supplies = Key to Organization! –Expandable file –All books should be covered –Assignment book –Extra supplies at home in case your child needs replacement materials

3. Assignment Book Needs to be signed every night Parents, please check for homework completion and sign when your child has completed his/her work! Will be checked at school daily Will be written in by teacher if homework was not completed for each class (This homework will still need to be completed!)

4. Fourth Grade Weekly Schedule Monday 8:50-9:15Morning Work 9:15-10:15 Math 10:15-11:15 Integrated Arts 11:15-11:45 ELA (part 1) 11:45-12:15 Lunch 12:15-12:45 Recess 12:45-1:45 ELA (part 2) 1:45-2:15 Science 2:15-2:45 Social Studies 2:45-3:15STEM 3:15-3:25 Assignment Books

5. Weekly Schedule Cont. Tuesday 8:50-9:15 Morning Work 9:15-10:15 Math 10:15-11:45 ELA 11:45-12:15 Lunch 12:15-12:45 Recess 12:45-1:30 Special 1:30-2:10 Science 2:10-2:45Social Studies 2:45-3:20STEM 3:20-3:25 Assignment Books

6. Weekly Schedule Cont. Wednesday 8:50-9:15 Morning Work 9:15-10:15 Math 10:15-11:45 ELA 11:45-12:15 Lunch 12:15-12:45 Recess 12:45-1:30 Special 1:30-2:15Band/Orchestra 2:15-2:30 Assignment Books 2:30-3:15Chorus 3:15-3:25Dismissal

7. Weekly Schedule Cont. Thursday 8:50-9:15Morning Work 9:15-10:15 Math 10:15-11:45ELA 11:45 -12:15 Lunch 12:15-12:45 Recess 12:45-1:30 Special 1:30-2:10 Science 2:10-2:45Social Studies 2:45-3:20STEM 3:20-3:25 Assignment Books

8. Weekly Schedule Cont. Friday 8:50-9:15Morning Work 9:15-10:15 Math 10:15-11:45ELA 11:45 -12:15 Lunch 12:15-12:45 Recess 12:45-1:30 Special 1:30-2:10 Science 2:10-2:45Social Studies 2:45-3:20STEM 3:20-3:25 Assignment Books

9. MATH Harcourt curriculum and Rocket Math Placement - Academic 1 - Academic 2 District Placement Criteria –3 rd grade ITBS scores –Basic Facts test –3 rd Grade End of Book Test –Attribute Sheet

10. Math Concepts –Unit 1: Understand Whole Numbers and Operations –Unit 2: Time, Data, and Graphing –Unit 3: Multiplication and Division Facts –Unit 4: Multiply by 1- and 2-Digit Numbers –Unit 5: Divide by 1- and 2-Digit Divisors –Unit 6: Geometry and Algebra –Unit 7: Fractions and Probability –Unit 8: Measurement and Decimals –Unit 9: Perimeter, Area, and Volume

11. Math Evaluation Unit Tests (Concepts) Chapter Quizzes (Computation) Written Communication Rocket Math (doesn’t affect math grade) Problem Solving Homework Completion

12. Math Homework Usually one or two pages will be assigned everyday to reinforce what was learned in class. Assigned homework Optional homework Students will be given credit for homework completed on-time.

13. SCIENCE Pearson Scott Foresman Science -Life Science -Earth Science -Physical Science -Space and Technology

14. Science Evaluation Chapter Tests Science Notebooks In-class Assignments Projects

15. Science Homework Assignments will be given on an as-needed- basis to reinforce specific skills and concepts learned in class. All tests will be announced in class, and if needed, material should be reviewed at home. Students will receive credit for completed notebook pages (classwork and homework) as a part of their science grades.

16. SOCIAL STUDIES Harcourt Curriculum Key Concept: U.S. Regions –Exploring the U.S. –U.S. Economy –Exploring the Northeast –Exploring the Southeast –Exploring the Midwest –Exploring the Southwest –Exploring the West Current Events –Student Presentations –TIME for Kids Magazines (Thanks to the PTO!)

17. Social Studies Evaluation Tests State Quizzes Classwork/Notebook Current Events Projects

18. Social Studies Homework Assignments will be given on an as-needed- basis to reinforce specific skills and concepts learned in class. All tests will be announced in class, and if needed, material should be reviewed at home. Students will receive credit for completed notebook pages (classwork and homework) as a part of their social studies grades.

19. STEM/STEAM Science Technology Engineering Art Mathematics

20. STEM/STEAM Challenges Projects Makerspace Digital Portfolios http://www.weebly.com/weebly/userHome.php

21. ELA (English Language Arts) - Reading Harcourt StoryTown Themes Theme 1: Facing Challenges Theme 2: Getting the Job Done Theme 3: Natural Changes Theme 4: Imagination at Work Theme 5: A New Home Theme 6: Exploring Our World

22. ELA (English Language Arts) - Reading A series of leveled activities and resource materials exist to meet the varied needs of learners. Sample skills that are developed through these resources include: –Various types of literature (Main and Paired Selections) –Robust Vocabulary –Comprehension –Focus Skills –Fluency

23. Reading Homework Assignments will be given on an as-needed-basis to reinforce specific skills and concepts learned in class. SQUIRT – To build comprehension skills and foster reading fluency, students are required to read at home at least 5 nights a week for a minimum of 15 minutes. The book log provided to your child will help to monitor student book selections and movement towards the goal of 25 chapter books by the end of the year.

24. Mrs. Scott FrindleAndrew Clemens9/13/12

25. ELA (English Language Arts) - Grammar Types and Parts of Sentences –Declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, and imperative –Subjects, predicates, etc. –Simple, compound, and complex sentences Parts of Speech –Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, antecedents, articles, etc.

26. ELA (English Language Arts) - Writing Weekly Writing/Journal Prompts Writing Workshops –Narrative –Informational –Persuasive

27. Grammar & Writing Homework Assignments will be given on an as- needed-basis to reinforce specific skills and concepts learned in class. Students will be given credit for Notebooks/packets completed in class

28. ELA (English Language Arts) - Spelling Harcourt StoryTown: Spelling Component Daily morning work Thursdays (4A) or Fridays (4B and 4C): Unit Tests Optional Challenge Words - for students who earn an A on that lesson’s test Spelling lists online

29. Spelling Homework Homework will be distributed each Thursday or Friday. Students will select at least 3 activities in a row on their tic-tac-toe board to complete throughout the week and turn in by Thursday. Please sign the bottom of this sheet to verify your child completed the marked activities. Feel free to cut the list off of the Tic-Tac-Toe homework to keep at home to prepare for the test on Friday.

30. Challenge

31. ELA- Evaluation Reading (Letter grade) Weekly comprehension, vocabulary, and focus skill quizzes Grammar (Letter grade) Weekly skill quizzes and notebook completion Writing (Developmental Skill Indicators in place of a letter grade. Assessed at the end of each semester. Grades for writing will not appear on Parent Portal.) Theme writings/Writing workshops Writing portfolios Spelling (Letter grade) Weekly tests Credit for homework completion and notebook completion

32. ELA Check teacher website or email for weekly study guides!

33. Caring to Learn, Learning to Care Paws Program Bully Prevention Program (weekly classroom meetings) Plinko Points

34. 1- We will not bully others. 2- We will help students who are bullied. 3- We will include students who are left out. 4- If we know that someone is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home. IES Bully Prevention Rules

35. In regard to Rule #4, if your child reports bullying behavior to you, please notify one of the following people at IES: Teacher Counselor Principal IES Bully Prev. Program Cont.

36. Please also try to help your child know the difference between bullying and peer conflict. We are reminding the students to not “label” others as “bullies” since it is their BEHAVIOR which was inappropriate and can be adjusted/learned from. IES Bully Prev. Program Cont.

37. To help make the distinction between bullying and conflict, know that we are teaching students: –Bullying is when someone repeatedly and on purpose says or does mean or hurtful things to another person who has a hard time defending himself or herself. Bullying can be direct or indirect. Direct includes hitting, teasing, name calling, etc. Indirect is rumors, exclusion, and cyber-bullying. IES Bully Prev. Program Cont.

38. Wellness Policy Birthday Celebrations –48 hour notice for all edible healthy treats –Obtain an approval form online. –Non-edible treats work best!

39. CLOSING Test Packets Parent Portal (TYLER gradebook) Websites (IES and Fourth Grade) –Announcements online (as well as communication via homeroom e- mail) –Links to access online textbooks Math Social Studies Reading Science STEM Please visit your child’s classroom tonight to tour the room. Take home the information on your child’s desk, check the class email list, sign-up for a conference with your child’s homeroom teacher, and leave a note for your child to start their day tomorrow! THANK YOU!!!