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Welcome!. Mrs. Hefelfinger’s 4 th Grade Class. Classroom Expectations. In fourth grade, we are working on… Responsibility Independence Respect Following directions the first time they are given. Classroom Expectations. Focus on POSITIVE consequences

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  1. Welcome! Mrs. Hefelfinger’s 4th Grade Class

  2. Classroom Expectations • In fourth grade, we are working on… • Responsibility • Independence • Respect • Following directions the first time they are given

  3. Classroom Expectations • Focus on POSITIVE consequences • Independent: Tickets, clips, praise, intrinsic rewards • Small Group: Table Points, praise, intrinsic rewards • Whole Class: Star Jar, PAWS points, Ticket Jar, praise, intrinsic rewards

  4. Schedule • 7:45 – 9:10 Math • 9:15 – 10:15 Snack/Literacy • 10:20 – 11:05 Specials • 11:10 – 12:25 Literacy (continued) • 12:30 – 1:00 – Lunch • 1:00 – 1:30 – Recess • 1:35 – 2:15 – Science/Social Studies • 2:15 – 2:20 - Pack-Up/Dismissal

  5. Classroom Procedures • Check and initial behavior calendars each night • Please remember to record reading minutes and sign planners each night. • 80 minutes/week at least • Incentives at mid-year and end of the year • Wallaby Folders and newsletters are sent each Monday • Please send in a note following an absence

  6. Curriculum • Math • Whole Class and Small Group • Reading • Daily 5 Café Techniques • Small Groups • Writing - Writing Stages

  7. Curriculum • Science • Electricity and Magnetism • Rocks and Minerals • Landforms • Animal Adaptations • Social Studies – North Carolina • Geography • NC History • Current Events • AG contact Jessica Nelson • jnelson2@wpss.net

  8. A simple recipe for understanding Standards Based Grading

  9. “We’re working on it” 1 Not there yet still working

  10. “We made this” 2 Meets expectations with teacher support

  11. “I made this” 3 Meets expectations

  12. “I made this” 4 Meets or exceeds expectations independently

  13. Quality Fourth Grade Work • Accurate answers • Answering ALL parts to a question • Complete sentences • Showing all work (math) • Neatness • Name • Working independently / Asking for help when needed • Good work habits will help your child in fourth grade and beyond!

  14. Standards Based Grading • Homework is practice – encourage good work study habits/opportunity for responsibility (not for grade) • Reading • Center work, in-class assessments • Math • Pre/Post Tests, Small Groups

  15. Field Trips • Currently under consideration • Field trips will be announced once it is CERTAIN they are going to occur

  16. Miscellaneous • Textbooks • Volunteers • Need to register each year with WCPSS • Birthdays • Snacks – store-bought, share at lunchtime

  17. Questions???Contact Information:khefelfinger@wcpss.nethttp://mrshefelfingersclass.weebly.com (shutterfly coming soon)WLE Office: (919) 662-2300http://westlakees.wcpss.nethttp://www.wcpss.net

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