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Welcome Kotowski’s Parents 2010-2011

Welcome Kotowski’s Parents 2010-2011. Fourth Grade Curriculum. Based on Common Core Standards Common Core objectives are covered on the EOG tests at the end of the year. EOG data will be available in the fall of next year. No EOG re-takes this year. May – Reading/Math EOG

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Welcome Kotowski’s Parents 2010-2011

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  1. WelcomeKotowski’sParents2010-2011

  2. Fourth Grade Curriculum • Based on Common Core Standards • Common Core objectives are covered on the EOG tests at the end of the year. • EOG data will be available in the fall of next year. • No EOG re-takes this year. • May – Reading/Math EOG • Refer to the curriculum brochure for details about 4th grade studies sent home at Open House.

  3. Organization • Getting organized is essential to fourth grade success! • Folders: Green Homework Folder • Newsletter • Data will be in green folder

  4. Homework Homework is assigned on a daily basis. Assignments are copied into the planner every afternoon. Reading 30 minutes Math Workbook page Wordly Wise Wednesdays

  5. Grading • Grades are based on unit and chapter tests, quizzes, class work assignments, and projects. • Graph tests at home. • All graded tests and quizzes will be sent home for review. Return work that is stamped.

  6. Daily Schedule • 7:20-8:00 Morning Work • 8:00-9:00 Math • 9:00-9:25 Language Arts • 9:30-10:25 Enhancements • 10:30- 11:25 Language Arts (continued) • 11:30-11:55 Recess • 12:01-12:26 Lunch • 12:26-12:36 Restroom • 12:40-1:15 Science or Social Studies • 1:20 –2:00 Science or Social Studies • 2:00-2:15 Planners and Pack Up • 2:17 Dismissal

  7. Language Arts • We will use the reading series and leveled readers. • Reading Essential Skills • Dolphin Time will begin September 24th with a differentiated focus to meet the needs of all readers. • Spelling (Magic Hat Words) • Wordly Wise (wordlywise3000.com)

  8. Math • Math Essentials • Fact Quizzes on Tuesdays and Thursdays • Practice Website http://iss.schoolwires.com/lnelem/site/default.asp • Nightly homework in Practice Book • Math/Reading Textbook Online • https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/snpapp/login/login.jsp • User Name: fourthgrade • Password: dolphin2012

  9. Science/Social Studies • Approximately four week units. • Science: Magnetism/Electricity, Earth in the Universe, Rocks and Minerals, Ecosystems, Nutrition • Social Studies: North Carolina State Symbols, Regions, Map Skills, Government, Economy, History

  10. AR Reading • Each child takes the STAR test to determine their ZPD, zone of proximal development. • Goals are set based on their individual reading level. • Students should have 1 fiction and 1 non-fiction book checked out from the library. • Reading 30 minutes at home • AR Winner’s Circle Parties • AR Progress from home website

  11. Classroom Management • Conduct is managed using a “clip” system. • Students exhibiting inappropriate or irresponsible behavior will “clip down” and students exhibiting positive behavior will “clip up”. • Be Safe, Be Responsible, and Be Respectful

  12. Enrichment Opportunities Student Council (Mrs. Chappell) Battle of the Books (Mrs. Turner) Fire Safety Bowl (Mrs. Gambill) Robotics (Mrs. Orr) Odyssey of the Mind (Miss Webb) Chess Club (Mr. Russo) Math Expo (Mrs. Orr) Science Fair (Mrs. Orr) Girls on the Run (Mrs. Kersten)

  13. Parent Volunteers • Room Parent – • Book Parents (labeling books) • Field Trip Chaperones Old Salem- December 13, 2012 Raleigh- March 8, 2013

  14. Student Birthdays • Student birthdays may be recognized with a class book. • If sending in cupcakes…they must be store bought and passed out during lunch. • Class birthday book

  15. Celebrations • Halloween Treat • Winter Party • Valentine’s Day Treat • End of Year Party

  16. Home/School Communication • Email: kkotowski@iss.k12.nc.us • Website: iss.schoolwires.com/lnelem/site/default.asp Click “Our Staff” and “Kotowski,Kelly” • Fall conferences coming soon!

  17. Thank you for your support! Together, we can make this a great year for your child!

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