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Bayside Back to School Night. Fourth Grade Bayside Elementary School 2010-2011. Bayside’s Positive Expectations. B e D etermined E xhibit R esponsibility S how R espect. Behavior Expectations. School- wide & Classroom Expectations Classroom Rewards & Procedures Classroom Jobs.
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Bayside Back to School Night Fourth Grade Bayside Elementary School 2010-2011
Bayside’s Positive Expectations Be Determined Exhibit Responsibility Show Respect
Behavior Expectations • School- wide & Classroom Expectations • Classroom Rewards & Procedures • Classroom Jobs
Mission Statement • Mrs. Wells’ Class will have a Baytastic year. • We will be determined. We will ask question to perservere and say “I know I can.” • We will exhibit responsibility. We will get our materials organized and complete our work on time. We will take responsibility for our actions and own up to the things we do to learn from our mistakes. • We will show respect. We will listen and care for each other because we can help each other learn. • These will help us: • read and comprehend challenging vocabulary, • write and spell neatly many stories and poems, • calculate large numbers using multiplication and division, • know locations and cultures, • and experiment with plants, animals, astronomy, fossils, and electricity. • We will have a Baytastic Year!
Integrated Language Arts(Reading & Writing) How can we be better readers? Comprehension & Fluency Independent Reading Writing/Publishing Spelling/Phonics Handwriting
Reading and Language Arts • Guided Reading Instruction • Before, during and after reading strategies • Skills: Making inferences, making generalizations, drawing conclusions, summarizing, predicting and evaluating • Variety of text (Genres) • Utilizing Reference materials (dictionaries, thesauruses and computers) • Steps of the writing process (independently and cooperatively) • Independent Writing Journals – due each quarter • Vocabulary development, word attack skills, and grade level spelling • Houghton Mifflin resources online • www.eduplace.com
Spiral effect curriculum Encourages higher order thinking skills Builds and maintains basic numeracy Focus on Maryland State Curriculum Math Games Fact Practice Online Resource: www.everydaymathuchicago.edu Everyday Math
The Maryland Adventure Geography History Economics Government Londontowne Field Trip Geography Bee IntegratedSocial Studies
Scientific Method Research Integrated Science
Intervention / Enrichment Time • 9:15-9:45 each day • Students DO NOT miss instruction in classroom if go with other teachers. • Allows for small groups for skills practice, individual or group projects, and lesson reviews • Reading Enrichment is first 30 min. Reading (3 days/week) • Math Enrichment during Intervention / Enrichment Time (2 days/week)
Review & Practice Less than an hour Spelling Reading-write time in agenda Math-Study Links & Fast Facts Projects Study for Tests Parents may check Homework
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.
Schedule 9:00-9:15 Homeroom 9:15-9:45 Intervention/Enrichment Block 9:45-11:45 Reading/Language Arts Block 11:45-12:45 Specials 12:45-1:15 Recess 1:15-1:45 Lunch 1:45-3:00 Mathematics 3:15-3:45 Science 3:45-4:00 Dismissal
Special Schedule Recess is 12:45. Lunch is 1:15. Snack in Classroom about 11am
Birthday treats at lunch SOCIALS Grandparents Day Fall Festival Winter Holiday Friendship Day & Jump Rope for Heart Celebrations
VolunteersMust have Volunteer Training • Classroom • Room Parent • Socials • Room Helpers • Home • Scholastic Book Orders • Field Trip Chaperones • Book Fair
Extra Routines • Bathroom Passes • Water Bottles • Snack • Behavior Chart • Thursday Folders • Ready Buck
Parent Academic Involvement & Updates Review Thursday Folder Interims-Mid Grades Parent Conferences Report Cards Family Projects
Teacher-Parent Communication • Please call or email me if you have any questions! • wellsc@qacps.k12.md.us
Together we can make this the most successful experience for our students! www.baysidees.org Thank you!