1. Bayside Back to School Night Mrs. Wells Fourth Grade Bayside Elementary School 2009-2010

2. Integrated Language Arts (Reading & Writing) How can we be better readers? Comprehension & Fluency Book in Bag Homework Independent Reading Writing/Publishing Spelling/Phonics Handwriting

3. Everyday Math Spiral effect curriculum Focus on Maryland State Curriculum Math Games Fast Facts Homework & Tests

4. Integrated Social Studies The Maryland Adventure Geography History Economics Government Londontowne & Annapolis Geography Bee

5. Science Scientific Method Research

6. Homework Review & Practice Less than an hour Spelling Read (Book in a Bag) Fast Fact Practice Math Study Link Projects Study for Tests Parents may check

7. Grading A-WOW! All directions were followed. There was extra thought put into the work. This is above expectations. B-Good! All directions were followed. The skill was understood. Work has met grade level expectations. C-OK. The skill is developing. Some directions may not have been followed or some work may not have been completed. D-Needs Practice. The skill is not understood or the work is not completed enough to show understanding of the skill. When you see these grades, remind your child to “focus” on the model or lesson that the teacher does directly before they do the work.

8. Parent Academic Involvement & Updates Review Thursday Folder Mid-term Grades Parent Conferences Report Cards Learn More Family Projects

9. Schedule ABCDE MediaPEComputerArtMusic Recess is 12:45. Lunch is 1:15. Snack in Classroom about 11am

10. Celebrations Birthday treats at lunch SOCIALS –Fall Festival –Winter Holiday –Friendship Day –& Jump Rope for Heart

11. Volunteers Must have Volunteer Training Classroom –Room Parent –Socials –Room Helpers –Home –Scholastic Book Orders Field Trip Chaperones Book Fair

12. Extra Routines Bathroom Passes Water Bottles Behavior Chart Thursday Folders Enrichment/Intervention Ready Buck

13. Together we can make this the most successful experience for our students! www.baysidees.org Thank you!