1. Welcome to Curriculum Night Sign the ‘student info update’ verifying everything is correct, complete the regular/emergency dismissal boxes & sign the form (This will be sent home by the office if you were not here) Write a note back on your child’s letter. We’ll get started in just a moment Thank you for coming!! 1

2. Agenda for Tonight About Ms. Burkholder Parent Support Policies Expectations Daily Schedule Accountabilities Curriculum Homework and Projects Grading Communications Systems 4 th Grade Events 2

3. A Little Something About Me…. Personal: Click the title for a video  Background  Family Professional:  BA; Oakland University  MS; City University of Seattle  Professional Certification  9 th year Teaching My hope is that we will all work together to make each and every day a meaningful, productive and happy day. 3

4. Parent Support Room Coordinator Party Planner(s) – there are 3 parties/year Classroom Helpers Science Helper Fill in the areas of where you would like to volunteer. You can help in more than one area. Google FormGoogle Form You must also fill out the volunteer paperwork online through the district. It can take up to two weeks to process.

5. Homework Policy What are the expectations? Students should expect 40 minutes of homework per night. Students are reminded every morning what needs to be handed in and where to put it. Any work that is late is expected to be done in a timely manner. Most homework is reviewed as a class; however, some homework is just checked by me and turned back. Homework is not given a grade! I will not give homework when families go on vacation.

6. Typical Homework Nightly  Everyday Math study links  Xtra Math (basic facts)  Reading independently  Sometimes Literacy (Reading or Writing) Weekly  Keyboarding (Due Thurs)  Blog (Due Fri) Occasionally  Social Studies, Language, Science or Health 6

7.  Independent Book Projects  See Ind. Book Packet online  Writing  Narrative(Fall)  Essays(Winter)  Informational (winter)  Procedures (Spring)  Literary Essay (Spring)  Social Studies  Washington Festival (March 25) 7

8. Grades Math  In class starred items  Math logs and Exit Slips  Tests Reading  In class activities, after plenty of practice  Reading conferences  Reading Journal  F & P Leveled Testing  Participation Science  Projects  Investigations during class  Participation  Tests Social Studies  Notes and activities  Tests and projects All work will be graded with 4,3,2,1. I show examples of work within each criteria. Corresponds with district report cards. 8

10. Planners Excellent tool to promote self-reliance and accountability Must be brought to school each day We fill the planners out together I check some days as time permits 10

11. Ways to Communicate Student Mail is sent home every Thursday Usual contents will be…. - Missing work slip - Graded work - Notes from the office Ways to contact me! Phone: 425-837-7419 Email: BurkholderD@issaquah.wednet.eduBurkholderD@issaquah.wednet.edu Notes Planner & Orange Homework Folder

12. Absent Policy Child receives work on desk One week to finish Parents fill out absent forms No absent work

13. 507’s Behavior Expectations 507’s Behavior Expectations 1. 1. BE RESPECTFUL (Click the title for a video) 2. 2. BE RESPONSIBLE 3. 3. MAKE GOOD CHOICES Benefits to Self-Managers include: Use of Pod Room Chance Cards Knowing that you are meeting 507’s behavior expectations.

14. Behavior Expectations Positive Steps   Ask student to make a different choice   I will help student make a positive choice   Student reflects on their choices   Behavior Plan with parents and student

15. Accountabilities 15 Individual  Positive Praise  Chance Cards Class  Smarties

16. Smarties As a class they can earn up to 2 Smarties a day. If they are not making smart choices as a class, they lose a Smartie. When the jar is filled they will receive a class reward. Examples of Rewards: – Movie(End of the year) – Class game – Board game time – Read-In – Day of Gum/Lifesavers – Extra Recess – Social Time – Sweat Treat – Popcorn from Ms. B 16

17. Chance Cards Given out to individual students Showing positive behavior Chance to get card pulled for…. - 15 minutes of computer time - Prize Pick - Homework coupon - Lunch in classroom 17

18. Daily Schedule TimeContent 8:30-8:45Morning Work- Math Boxes/Games 8:45-9:00Schedule, Pledge, Check HW 9:00-9:40Math 9:40-10:10Specialist 10:10-10:20Finish Math 10:20-11:05Sci or S.S 11:05-11:47Recess & Lunch 11:50-12:55Writing Block 12:55-1:15Recess 1:15-2:15Reading Block 2:15-2:30Language & Snack 2:30-2:45Read Aloud 2:45-2:55Pack-up (Wed. 12:45) 18

19. Curriculum 19 Math Everyday Mathematics & problem solving Reading Making Meaning Reading Strategies w/reading conferences and small groups Benchmark guided reading groups Reading workshop Science Earth Science- Formations of Earth Life Science- Food Webs Physical Science- States of Matter/Earth in Space Social Studies – Washington History, Regions & Pacific Rim Health- Life Skills & Nutrition Writing –Lucy Calkins (Narratives, Essays, Informational, Letters, Poetry & Procedures) Spelling Program- Included in language time and writing curriculum Technology –Keyboarding, PowerPoint, Word, Google Survey, ActivExpressions, iPad, Story Board, Blogs etc…

20. Class Website I will update the website with announcements, blogs, and newsletters Extra documents for long term assignments can be downloaded and/or printed Curriculum information

21. 4 th Grade Events Olympia Capitol Tour March 29 th International District Cookie/Noodle Factory Wing Luke Museum June 7 th Science To Go Labs Kite Workshop- May 27 th Art lessons Junior Achievement

22.  Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy evening to attend. I look forward to working with you and your child for the remainder of the school year.  Please let me know if you have any concerns or questions that what we can address right away.  Conference sign up will be through Skyward next month.  Leave student letter & student info update form. Thanks! Derona Burkholder 22