1. Welcome to 4 th Grade Parent Orientation Mrs. Black’s Class 2015-2016

2. To facilitate a safe learning environment to further your child’s academic and social growth. To give your child the academic and social skills they need to become a 21 st Century learner. To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment for your student.

3. My background I graduated from North Kansas City High School. I completed my Bachelor’s Degree at Park University, and completed my Masters Degree at Webster University. I also have an Education Specialist Degree in Reading from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. My experience I taught third grade at Southeast for eight years. This is my fourth year teaching 4 th grade at Southeast.

4. My husband Ryan and I celebrated our 20 th wedding anniversary in July. We have two boys, Riley and Carson. Riley is a 6 th grader Hertiage Middle School. Carson is a 2 nd grader at Warren Hills Elementary in the Liberty School District.

5. Envision Math Reader’s Workshop Writer’s Workshop Inquiry-based Science Social Studies infused into the Content Areas

6. This year we will continue to use the workshop model of instruction in reading, writing, and math. The workshop model consists of a 10-15 minute mini lesson, 40-45 minutes of independent/practice time, and a 5-10 minute reflection at the end. The students will be creating notebooks for each workshop time.

7. Progress is measured over course of school year Marking system Performance levels 4.0, 3.0, 2.0, 1.0 Mid-point measures (e.g., 1.5, 2.5, etc.) Personal Development and work habits are separate

9. -Star Assesssment -Acuity Assessment ~Fountas and Pinnell Running Records -Unit Assessments -Anecdotal daily assessments ~MAP

11. Homework this year will mainly consist of a math page each night that reinforces whatever skill we worked on that day during math workshop. Students will receive a leadership point for Putting First Things First if they return their homework on time the following morning. I understand that sometimes evenings can be hectic and there will be times when they are not able to finish their homework, therefore there are not consequences for not turning it in. I only reward those that do get it turned in on time.

12. 8:35-8:50 Arrival–Daily Common Core Math Review 8:50-9:10Word Study 9:10-10:20 Reader’s Workshop 10:30-11:20 Specials A Day- ArtB Day- Music C Day- P.E.D Day- Media 11:20-12:15 Writer’s Workshop 12:21-1:16 Lunch/Recess 1:20-1:35 Interactive Read Aloud 1:35-2:10Social Sciences 2:10-3:25 Math Workshop 3:25-3:30 Pack Up

13. Leader in Me 21 st Century Learners Birthday/Holiday Party snacks-all treats must be store bought and ready to serve upon arrival. Treats are handed out at lunch.

14. for taking the time to attend Parent Orientation! If you have any questions during the school year, please feel free to email or call me. Mrs. Black: blacks@parkhill.k12.mo.us 359-6291blacks@parkhill.k12.mo.us I look forward to working with you and your child this year. It is going to be a wonderful year filled with exciting learning activities !