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Mr. Klock's 4th Grade 2010-2011

WELCOME BACK TO …. !. Mr. Klock's 4th Grade 2010-2011. Mr. Borger. A LITTLE BUSINESS. Manila Envelope Child Info Card Paperless Voorhees. Main Topics. Introductions My Background Philosophy of Education

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Mr. Klock's 4th Grade 2010-2011

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  1. WELCOME BACK TO …. ! Mr. Klock's 4th Grade 2010-2011 Mr. Borger

  2. A LITTLE BUSINESS • Manila Envelope • Child Info Card • Paperless Voorhees

  3. Main Topics • Introductions • My Background • Philosophy of Education • Behavioral Expectations • Curriculum/Websites • Assignments

  4. My Background/Interests • Graduated Rutgers University/MA • 22nd Year in Voorhees Twp. • Live in Port Norris,CumberlandCo. • Wife, Marcia, 5th grade teacher in Moorestown • Volunteer Firefighter in Port Norris • Board of Trustees of Delaware Bay Schooner Project • Founding Member of Camden Co. Academy of Teaching & Learning • Treasurer of “Citizens United to Protect the Maurice River and it Tributaries”

  5. Educational Philosophy • “Process”-Oriented Learning • Cooperative-Learning • Differentiation Among Learners Abilities/Learning Styles • Allow students to “Discover” Meaning and Value in Learning • Honesty with Awareness of Children’s Naivete • Make Learning FUN (Jeopardy, Raffles, Treats)

  6. Behavioral Expectations • Good Manners are Emphasized • Respect for Self and Others in all ways • Reward “Goodness” • Power of Personal Relationships to Control Behavioral Issues • Anti-Bullying

  7. The Curriculum • Reading/Language Arts • Mathematics • Science • Social Studies • Technology

  8. Reading/ Language Arts • Reading Program: Reading Street • Guided Reading Groups Integrates Reading, Grammar, Spelling • Strong Emphasis on Writing • Higher Level Thinking and Comprehension Stressed • Daily silent reading time

  9. Mathematics • Program: Envision Math • Problem-solving a main focus • Numerically- Knowing what the numbers are saying • Mental Math Strategies • Writing in Math • KNOW YOUR FACTS! • Challenging

  10. Science is Activity-Based Content can be challenging Notetaking is emphasized Flexibility Regions of the US New Jersey Studies Notecards used Science & Social Studies

  11. Technology • Technology-infused projects • Internet safeguards • Envision Math Website • Klockweb 2011

  12. KLOCKWEB 2011 Our class website features: Daily Homework Page Daily Problem Subject Area Pages Class Calendar Updated daily!

  13. Getting to… KLOCKWEB 2011 www.voorhees.k12.nj.us District Website Select Kresson from “Select a School” menu Select “Teacher Webs” Scroll to Klock, A and select. Bookmark Klockweb2011

  14. KLOCKWEB 2011

  15. How Can I Help My Child? • Ask student to discuss school • Discuss current events with child • Read with and to student • Help student master math facts • Take advantage of “teachable moments” in everyday life (at the checkout line, watching TV, driving around) • Continue to enrich your child’s experiences and background knowledge • Shield your child’s innocence

  16. Parent Teacher Conferences Tuesday Evening Nov. 30, 2010 Wednesday Daytime Dec. 1, 2010 Don’t Forget to Sign Up!

  17. Special Activities • Birding for Beginners • Zebrafish Lab • Schooner Trip • Nature Walks • Special Speakers

  18. Thanks for Coming! Goodnight!

  19. CONTACT ME @: Email: klock@voorhees.k12.nj.us Phone: 424-1816 ext. 2104

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