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Explore the 4th-grade curriculum focusing on rigorous math & communication skills, technology integration, Storytown series, and social studies units. Get details on Rocket Math, academic groupings & more to facilitate a smooth transition to middle school.
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Welcome 4th Grade Curriculum Night
Fourth Grade Teachers Mrs. Twidwell– 4A Mr. Lundy – 4B Mrs. Marshalek – 4C
Harcourt Publishing Mathematics Program • Rigorous mathematical program • Aligned with Pennsylvania Common Core • Develops critical thinking skills • Addresses individual differences • Written communication component • Various assessment pieces • Technology integrated into the program • Good transition between the elementary and middle school programs
Rocket Math (Otter Creek) Mastering math facts through sequential daily practice
Math Placement Criteria • ITBS (Iowa) Test Scores • End of Book Test • Teacher Attribute • Basic Facts Both the total points and number of students determine the grouping. The difference between Academic I and II is the pace and/or depth of the curriculum.
Math Grouping(Grades 3,4,5) Academic 1 Students will study each concept in great depth, using a variety of enrichment activities. Pacing may be quicker, depending upon the needs of the students. (Mrs. Marshalek - 4th grade; Mrs. Miko – 5th grade) Academic 2 Students will study each concept, using a variety of remediation and/or enrichment activities, based on the needs of the students. Pacing will also reflect the needs of the students. Test accommodations may occur. (Mr. Lundy, Mrs. Twidwell, Mrs. Dunmire – 4th grade) All students will receive the same curriculum per grade level.
Harcourt Technology • Parents and students will have access to books and tutorial sites on-line. • BWE web page provides links to the Harcourt products and applications • Harcourt web address is http://www.eharcourtschool.com/ • Students use their 6 digit number to login: userid: na###### password: ######
Themes and Lessons • The Storytown series is organized by Themes, Lessons, and Skills. • Six Themes will be covered during the course of the school year. • Each Theme is comprised of a series of Lessons. Each Lesson lasts for approximately one week and is further organized by a variety of stories, activities, and skill development focus points.
Harcourt Storytown The Storytown series focuses on explicit, systematic instruction with a spiraled review of key skills. Student experience many opportunities for practice and the application of concepts. In addition, a series of leveled activities and resource materials exist to meet the varied needs of learners. Sample skills that are developed through these resources include: • Various types of literature (Main and Paired Selections) • Robust Vocabulary (weekly quiz) • Comprehension (Focus Skills and Focus Strategies) • Fluency, Accuracy, and Reading Rate • Grammar and Writing • Use of Dictionary and Reference Sources
Writing Journal • Weekly Writing Prompts • Grading Rubric / Expectations
Spelling • Harcourt Spelling will drive spelling instruction • Weekly Unit • Pretest on Monday, homework due on Thursday, and test on Friday • Cursive practice
Social Studies United States Regions Explores the five major regions of the United States, as well as the culture, economic system, and government of the nation.
Unit 1: Exploring the United States Unit 2: United States Economy Unit 3: Northeast Unit 4: Southeast Unit 5: Midwest Unit 6: Southwest Unit 7: West Social Studies Content
Student Achievement • Reinforcement of Reading, Writing and Grammar skills • Opportunity to explore additional Math concepts • Encompasses PA Common Core expectations and skills
Science Four Science Units • Life Science • Earth Science • Physical Science • Space and Technology Content • Experiments • Quizzes and tests - Study guides; study skills; essay questions • Research projects (Power Point) Make-up Work • Pull-outs and absences
Pull-outs and Activities • Band/Orchestra Lessons • Band/Orchestra Rehearsals (no make-up work) • Chorus (no make-up work) • GOAL • Communication Arts Support • Speech • Other
Band, Chorus, & Orchestra Rehearsals • Elective classes - not required • Students who are not at a rehearsal will be… • participating in extension/remediation activities • working on special projects • will NOT be scheduled for study hall-like periods Band and Orchestra students need to bring their instrument and music every week. Chorus students need to bring their music every week. • Band – Wednesday at 12:15 • Chorus – Wednesday at 1:45 • Orchestra – Wednesday at 12:15 • Band and Orchestra Lessons – Monday through Friday
Band & Orchestra Lessons • Lessons started on Monday, September 8th • Schedules have been distributed by Mrs. Semanco & Mr. Novak • Students are to attend their lesson every week • They are to bring their instrument and music every week • They may leave for their lesson five minutes before scheduled lesson begins • Band and orchestra students are required to make-up any work missed while attending their lesson
District Tests • ITBS - Iowa Test of Basic Skills January 12 – 16, 2015 • CogAT - Cognitive Ability Test February 2 – 6, 2015 • PSSA – Pennsylvania System of School Assessment April 13 – 17, 2015 (Language Arts) April 20 – 24, 2015 (Math) April 27 – 30, 2015 (Science)
Homework Procedure • Homework requests (per handbook) • Missed homework procedure – Signing of the homework binder • Communication with parents after three missed assignments (email, phone call or note home) • Points for completion of homework
Electronic Grade Book (Tyler) and Report Cards • Four grading periods (nine weeks) • On-line report cards with Tyler • Link to NA web page www.northallegheny.org and click on the link • https://grades.northallegheny.org
Navigating the North Allegheny and Bradford Woods Web Pages Select Bradford Woods Elementary School from drop-down menu
Navigation of the North Allegheny and BWE web page www.northallegheny.org Click on Bradford Woods Elementary and then Quick Links to find information on a variety of topics.
On-Line Textbooks Parents and students will have access to books and tutorial sites on-line. Our BWE web page provides links to the Harcourt and Scott Foresman products and applications. http://www.eharcourtschool.com/ (Math and Social Studies) http://www-k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do(Reading) For all Harcourt books (Reading, Social Studies, Math) students use their 6 digit number to login: userid: na###### password: ###### http://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com (Science) For Scott Foresman books they use their 6 digit number and Tigers1 for a password Userid: NA###### Password: Tigers1
Arrival Procedures Main Entrance Primary Entrance An assistant will be at the entrance at 8:50. Children walking or arriving by car will enter this door at 8:50. The door will be monitored the entire time by the assigned assistant or an adult staff member. This door will never be unlocked. • When students are arriving by bus they will enter the main door. (If they arrive by car OR walk, they will not be “buzzed” in.) • There will be two adults in the entrance – one at the outside entry door and one at the inside office hall door by red line.
Dismissal ProceduresWalkers and Pick-ups • Students will line up in the Rainbow Hall. • An assistant will monitor them. • Students may enter through the library OR from the LGI end of the hallway. • The “A” bus proctor will sign-out each child. • The “A” bus proctor or the assistant will remain at the door to the Rainbow Hall OR the door will be kept closed.
After School Programs • Since all doors to the building will be locked, parents should wait outside. • Students with an activity on the stage, in the gym, or in the cafeteria will be dismissed through the gym door. • All other students will be dismissed through the main entrance.
All Visitors Anyone in the building going anywhere must sign in at the office.
Wellness • We adhere to the District Policy #3441 regarding wellness. • We strongly discourage edible birthday treats. • Teachers may not use food as a reward. • If food is planned for any class event, an ingredient list must be submitted to the nurse 48 hours in advance.
Communication • E-mail atwidwell@northallegheny.org bmarshalek@northallegheny.org rlundy@northallegheny.org • Written note • Message through office • 724-935-5081
Our Power Point Presentation will be available on our web pages. • Feel free to visit your child’s classroom.