1. 1 Welcome to Ms. Washburn’s 4 th Grade Meet the Teacher Night 2015-2016 Please sign in and find your child’s desk! Fill out the quiz and flip it over to check your answers with their answers

2.  All volunteers MUST complete a criminal history background check online each year!  http://www.pearlandisd.org/depart ments.cfm?subpage=17317 http://www.pearlandisd.org/depart ments.cfm?subpage=17317 1/28/2016 2

3.  4 th grade focuses a great deal of time on multiplication and division.  Please practice the multiplication table through the twelves with your child at home. Students will be given timed tests on these throughout the year.  Please check the Peek of the Week online to see what we’ll be learning each week!  Parents will have access to the textbook materials using Think Central. 1/28/2016 3

4.  www.thinkcentral.com www.thinkcentral.com  Mathematics  Go Math!  Fill in appropriate location information  Student username: pisd_12345678  (8 digit ID number)  Password: pisd_MMDDYYYY  (student birthday) 1/28/2016 4

5.  In the fourth grade, your child will be studying Texas History.  In Science, we will focus on several topics: matter, energy, force, motion, types of soil, and erosion. 1/28/2016 5

6.  Language arts consists of reading, writing, spelling, and grammar.  Please encourage your child to read nightly. It is part of their weekly homework!  Spelling focuses on phonics and skill building concepts. 1/28/2016 6

7.  Please practice handwriting at home with your child.  Students will learn how to write two types of compositions this year: Personal Narrative & Expository  Students will also learn how to revise and edit a composition. 1/28/2016 7

8.  In all subjects, homework will be assigned on Monday (I try my best to give it to them on Friday) and it is due on Friday by 8:00 a.m.  Please read, practice handwriting, and multiplication facts nightly. 1/28/2016 8

9. Spelling grades count as 10% of the Language Arts grade. All other grades carry equal weight. Handwriting, Health, and Art grades will be given as an S or an N. All make-up work must be completed at school. Failing tests may be redone once per test to receive full credit up to a 70. Students may redo failing grades for daily work after the concept has been re-taught. They must complete the work at school and may receive full credit up to a 70. 1/28/2016 9

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11.  The Thursday Take-home Folders (red folders) will be sent home every Thursday with conduct and work habits grades and with any graded papers or notes requiring your signature. Please sign and return all graded papers on Friday. 1/28/2016 11

12.  Tuesday, March 29, 2016: STAAR Writing Test  Wednesday, March 30, 2016: STAAR Writing Test  Monday, May 9, 2016: STAAR Math Test  Tuesday, May 10, 2016: STAAR Reading Test 1/28/2016 12

13.  We are always available for a parent- teacher conference upon request. Please call or e-mail to set-up a conference when you feel it is necessary. We are partners to help your child be a success this year.  Our conference time is 10:30-11:15 daily. 1/28/2016 13

14.  Throughout the year, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at:  cruzk@pearlandisd.org cruzk@pearlandisd.org  washburnt@pearlandisd.org washburnt@pearlandisd.org  (832) 736-6000 1/28/2016 14

15. Thank you for coming, and we look forward to an exciting and successful year with your child! http://www.pearlandisd.org/webpages/kcruz/ http://www.pearlandisd.org/webpages/twashburn/ 1/28/2016 15