Welcome To Our Open House

1. Welcome To Our Open House Mrs. Bicknell Mrs. Musick

2. Writing Writing STAAR test: April 2 and April 3, 2013 Language Arts grade consists of: • Spelling • Grammar • Writing (notebook + compositions) • Revising/Editing Don’t forget about the homework!

3. Reading STAAR test April 24, 2013 Reading Activities may include: Independent Reading Guided Reading / Literature Circles Reading Response Journal Graphic Organizers Achieve 3000 articles Comprehension Quiz / Test practice Reading Don’t forget about the homework!

4. Social Studies :Texas History Activities may include: TX Newspaper Map Skills Written Responses In Class projects Current Events (Time for Kids) Social Studies

5. Math • Math STAAR test April 23, 2013 • Use of Manipulatives • Math Interactive Notebook • Biggies for 4th grade • Decimals • Multiplication (Please practice at home daily.) • Long Division • Elapsed Time • Problem Solving • Geometry • Measurement • Fractions Don’t forget about the homework!

6. Science • Lab safety and procedures • States of Matter • Energy • Soil • Weather • Moon phases • Animal Adaptations • 50% Hands-on

7. Learning.com Achieve 3000 a.k.a. “KidBiz” Metzler’s Website http:/classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/metzler/ Pearson Online www.pearsonsuccessnet.com Log in – Student ID # Password – Books4 First in Math Technology

8. Grading Guidelines • All subjectsare 50% major grades and 50% minor grades. • Major grades will be circled. • District test will NOT be sent home • Interactive notebooks and Writer’s notebooks will NOT go home. • Conferences always available!

9. Wednesday Folders • Some items sent electronically. • in the Academics Satisfactory box means your child had no grades below a 75. If the grade is below a 75, it will be written next to the subject. • in the Work Habits and Conduct box means your child is Satisfactory. If their habits or conduct are below an S it will be written in the box.

11. Wednesday Folders • Please take the time to go over the Wednesday Folder with your child. • Please SIGN and return the Wednesday Folder the next day. • Please keep all papers at home unless they need to be returned. Thank You!

12. It is very important that your child come to school every day (unless of course they are sick). Please call the front office if they are going to be absent. Please send a note. • Early Dismissals – send a note • 7:50 Instruction Time Attendance

13. Clip Chart • What is reflected in the Clip Chart? • Overall classroom behavior • Following Metzler school rules • Positive behavior is emphasized • Work habits are documented separately

14. Metzler School Rules • Respect others and property. • Follow all adult directions. • Walk quietly and calmly.

15. Parent Connection/GradeSpeed *Parent Connection allows you to access your child’s grades, assignments, and attendance via the computer. Please keep in mind that some grades will not be in the grade book right away but we will do our best to post them in a timely manner.

16. Student Portfolios *Every student will have a portfolio containing student goals, benchmarks, and compositions, etc.

17. SUPPLIES Please make sure you replenish your child’s school supplies as they need them. • Pencils • Red Pens • Dry Erase Markers • Crayons • Glue Sticks • Kleenex *If your child is missing supplies on a regular basis, it will be reflected in the work habits section of their report card.

18. Parent Conference Day WHO: You! WHAT: A twenty minute conference WHEN: November 6, 2013 (Election Day) HOW: Sign-up sheet

19. Thank you for coming this evening. We want to keep the lines of communication open between parent and teacher. We have the same goal for your student, to be successful everyday and in every way. Mrs. Bicknell & Mrs. Musick