1. …to fourth grade at Lillian M. Dunfee Elementary!

2. Introduction Fourth Grade Schedule Grading Homework Classroom Management Back to School Night September 23, 2010 Mrs. Ruthven

3. 8:50 – 9:00Homeroom 9:00 - 9:40OSS/Enrichment 9:43 – 10:23Specials 10:23 – 11:40Math 11:40-12:20 Science/Social Studies 12:25 – 1:20Lunch/Recess 1:20 – 3:20ILA 3:20 – 3:30 Homework/Pack up 3:30Dismissal Fourth Grade Schedule

4. Grading K-5 Grading K-5 –Tests/Major Project50% –Quizzes/Projects25% –Homework15% –Participation/Effort10% LetterNumericalGrade A93-100 B85-92 C75-84 D70-74 FBelow 70

5. –Everyday Math Home Links (given Monday-Thursday, and some Fridays) Science or Social Studies Assignment (Scholastic News) Mini projects ILA Spelling assignments & study words Vocabulary & Reading practice Approximately 40 minutes per night *** CHECK HOMEWORK BOOKS *** Homework

6. –Balanced Literacy Program –Reading Aloud –Shared Reading –Guided Reading –Independent Reading –Modeled/Shared Writing –Interactive Writing –Independent Writing –Practice –Please review spelling and vocabulary daily with your child. –Please reread our weekly story or ask your child to retell the story to you. ILA Integrated Language Arts

7. Your Support Matters Student’s Success = Parents + Teachers Two-way communication is key!

8. Thank you for attending! Please R.O.A.R. with us! Respectful Optimistic Awesome Achievers Responsible

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