1. Back to School Night Mrs.Gadepally 4 th grade Regnart Elementary School

2. Welcome to Room 15! Please sign in and find your child’s desk Kindly read the letter your child has written to you and reply on the back. Please use the index card on the desk to write: Your child’s name Your name(s) Your home and cell phone numbers Your email address Please take the other forms home with you.

3. A Day in Our Class 8:30 to 9:00 – Morning routine (DLR/RC/HW) 9:00-10:05- Reading/Writing 10:30- Read Aloud//Timed tests/Sharing/Writing 10:50-12:00- Math 12:45-1:30- PE Mondays and Wednesdays/Social Studies/Art/Writing/Special Projects 1:30-2:45- Science/Social Studies/Group Activities 2:50-3:05- Homework/Planner/Pack Out

4. Curriculum Overview Reading Writing Mathematics Science Social Studies Technology PE/ Art/ Music Character Development Public Speaking

5. Reading Textbook - Houghton-Mifflin; Traditions Literature Selections - Cricket in Times Square, Island of the Blue Dolphins, By the Great Horn Spoon, Reciprocal reading and literature circles Time for Kids and Social Studies Weekly (California History and Character Development) Book Reports Online information and research on topics

6. Writing Areas of Study – Narrative – Opinion – Informative/Explanatory – Journal – Word Study Spelling Grammar Vocabulary development

7. Mathematics Text : Houghton Mifflin: California Mathematics Areas of Study: Numbers and Place Value Multiplication and Division Algebra Geometry Fractions Decimals Measurement Problem of the Month Problem Solving Strategies

8. Science FOSS Science Resources and FOSS Science Kits Areas of Study Solid Earth Environments Magnetism and Electricity Science Notebooks Hands on learning

9. Social Studies Areas of Study: California History – Geography – Early Settlers and Explorers – Missions and Ranchos – Gold Rush – Immigration – Government

10. Technology Chromebooks in classroom iPads with keyboards in classroom Google docs and Google classroom Online homework (IXL Math and English) Laptop cart available

11. PE/ Art/ Music PE: Mondays and Wednesdays 12:45-1:30 PM Art: In class projects – Cross curricular – Art Docent – Arts Attack Music: Fridays 8:30-9:15 AM

12. Character Development Read stories with morals and discuss Life skills Conflict Resolution Strategies and implementation in classroom setting Art and writing projects on human values Classroom jobs that teach responsibility Class activities that focus on collaboration

13. Public Speaking Mini lessons on public speaking Each student will speak in front of the class on a regular basis Students learn to effectively communicate with peers in a group setting Will learn to speak with increased confidence They will also develop better listening skills

14. Common Core State Standards The four C’s: Creativity Collaboration Critical thinking Communication

15. 21st Century Learners Model Teaching critical thinkers (WHO) Helping them to see the relevance (WHY) Fostering 21st Century Skills (HOW) Understanding and applying the content (WHAT)

16. How do we create the most effective or meaningful learning environment? 21st Century SkillsCommon Core State Standards Old CA Standards Communication Creativity Teaching critical thinking Teaching content specific Collaboration while using content skills Critical thinking

17. Homework Homework assigned nightly Monday through Thursday Assignments are due the next day Students write down the assignments in their planners daily Approximately 60 minutes per night (240 per week) Time to practice the learning we have done in class Parents should review planner and homework each night Late Homework form will be filled out if assignments are not complete. If your child is missing homework, they will do the assignment during recess. Turning homework in on time is an important part of increased responsibilities in upper grades.

18. Assessments Daily in-class assignments Homework Quizzes and tests Teacher Observation Self evaluation State mandated tests District required performance assessments Reports Projects Oral Presentations

19. Four Point Grading Rubric 4 - Advanced Proficiency 3 - Proficient 2 - Developing Proficiency 1 - Limited/Minimal Proficiency New Common Core assessments- go to district website for more information.

20. Extra Activities Dennis for Art Library Can be a part of school leadership (Sports Managers) Rainy day helper Running club helper Cafeteria helper Kinder helper Traffic Valet

21. Parent Volunteers Classroom/Field Trip Volunteers: Must have TB test and fingerprint scan on file in the office Sign in at the office and pick up name tag Helpful Volunteer jobs: -Art Docents -Project Cornerstone Representative -Classroom Representatives - Materials Preparation at home or making copies

22. Communication Weekly Thursday folders Class website : – Newsflash – Daily homework – Weekly overview E-mail: gadepally_malini@cusdk8.orggadepally_malini@cusdk8.org Phone and Voicemail (408) 253-5250 ext. 215 Parent Contact Registration form under the Links section of the Regnart Home Page. The form itself follows: http://goo.gl/forms/xLTEocS4UZhttp://goo.gl/forms/xLTEocS4UZ

23. THANK YOU FOR COMING!