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Back to School Information Night

Back to School Information Night. Fourth Grade Mrs. Mognaga Room G2 September 6, 2012. A Little About Me. Educator since 1994 Grades 3-6 District Induction Coordinator – 8 years B.S. Human Development, Masters in Educational Leadership, Administrative Credential

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Back to School Information Night

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  1. Back to School Information Night Fourth Grade Mrs. Mognaga Room G2 September 6, 2012

  2. A Little About Me • Educator since 1994 • Grades 3-6 • District Induction Coordinator – 8 years • B.S. Human Development, Masters in Educational Leadership, Administrative Credential • Married, 2 sons (4th and 2nd grade) • Cub Scout Den Leader • Parent Club Co-President

  3. Kolb Elementary School Mission “Our mission is to provide a safe and positive learning environment that will maximize student achievement in mind, body, and spirit through exemplary education practices. We are committed to ensuring that all students achieve academic proficiency on the California Standards. We are committed to creating a clean, safe campus where character counts. ”

  4. My Educational Beliefs • All students can learn and achieve at high levels given the time and experiences necessary to do so. • All students learn at different rates and through different modalities. • Multiple opportunities and exposure to the standards will ensure success. • A creative, collaborative classroom is key for higher order thinking skills to develop.

  5. Welcome to Fourth Grade…A Year Of: • Gaining independence • Becoming organized • Increased writing expectations • Reading to learn content • Typing finished products • Responsibility for learning ~increasing metacognition~

  6. Room G2 General Weekly Schedule

  7. Library*P.E.*Computer Lab*Music • Library- Tuesdays, 9:15 -10:00, 2 books/week • P.E.- Tuesdays, 1:15 -2:00, please wear appropriate attire • Computer Lab- Wednesdays, 9:30-10:15 • Music- Fridays, 9:30-10:15

  8. Fourth Grade Curriculum Math • Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley EnVision • Technology path- active, engaging videos • Guided Practice and Independent Practice • Problem Solving Strategies • Writing to Explain English Language Arts • Houghton Mifflin Reading Series • Anthology and Practice Book • Using Metacognitive Strategies • Reading Conferences • Analysis and Response to Literature • Accelerated Reader

  9. Fourth Grade Curriculum Spelling • Houghton-Mifflin literature related words • Patterns • Learning to place in context • Dictionary, Thesaurus, and online resources • Leveled-review and challenge words Writer’s Workshop (Print, Cursive, or Typed) • Personal Narrative • Response to Literature • Summarize

  10. Fourth Grade Curriculum Social Studies • Scott Foresman – California History • Technology, text, and project paths Science • Harcourt School- California Science • Electricity and Magnetism • Energy for Life and Growth • Ecosystems • Rocks and Minerals • Waves, Wind, Water, Ice • Einstein Minutes

  11. Homework • Written in Minder Binders Daily • Parent Initials Daily • Reading Daily • Guided Thinkmarks due daily • Math due daily • Spelling nightly, due on Friday • Star of the Week, due on Friday • Star Papers – 10 per trimester • Science and Social Studies as assigned

  12. Report Cards • November, March, June • Conferences in November • Standards-Based Report Cards (aligned to CA grade level standards) • Progress reports as needed • Student portfolios • Work sent home as available (NO TESTS except Spelling)

  13. G.A.T.E Notes to date • 3rd grade test once a year in the Fall • New 3rd and parent request 4th in Spring • Enrichment Pages • Spelling Mastery • Weekly Challenge Projects • Challenge Words • Extensions to each Lesson, as needed • Self-Guided responsibility sheets • Student planned projects • Technology presentations

  14. Enrichment • Art in Action • Star of the Week (one week long) • Star Paper Book Reports • Challenge Projects • Accelerated Reader • Junior Achievement • Science Fair • Enrichment Rotations (monthly) • Dance, Monart, F.A.M.E, Acting • Cultural Explorations • Independent Enrichment Projects

  15. Field Trips Sacramento $57.00 each March Other possibilities include: • Bay Area Watershed • Maritime Museum • Oakland Museum • Lawrence Livermore Lab • Vulcan • Chabot Space & Science Center • Mt. Diablo • San Jose Mission Chaperones will be needed and costs will be announced asap

  16. Miscellaneous • Birthdays • Book Orders • Snacks, Lunches/payment • Water bottles • Wish List • Absences/Illness

  17. Volunteers Needed • Room Parent(s) • Weekly help: clerical, prep work • Computer Lab • Library • Book Orders • DPIE- Class Art Project for student auction • Art in Action- teaching lessons about art • Talent Show Act • Junior Achievement • Fieldtrip chaperones

  18. Communication • Email is the best method for contacting me: mognagaclaire@dublinusd.org *Please remember to use dpride in the subject line for all email communication • Phone Number: 925-551-4000 x6832 Class website will be up and running shortly!

  19. Thank you for attending! If you have any further questions or comments, please feel free to set up an appointment with me to discussion them. I would be more than happy to meet with you. Mrs. Claire Mognaga

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