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Welcome to 4th grade !!

Welcome to 4th grade !!. Our Teachers. Two class switch: Reading, Language Arts, and Social Studies- Mrs. McKee Math and Science- Mrs. Laster Three Class switch: Reading/Social Studies- Mrs. Tarpley , Math- Ms. Benoy Science and Language Arts- Ms. Simmons. Specials. ART. MUSIC. P.E.

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Welcome to 4th grade !!

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  1. Welcome to 4th grade !!

  2. Our Teachers • Two class switch: Reading, Language Arts, and Social Studies- Mrs. McKee • Math and Science- Mrs. Laster • Three Class switch: Reading/Social Studies- Mrs. Tarpley , Math- Ms. Benoy • Science and Language Arts- Ms. Simmons

  3. Specials ART MUSIC P.E. 8:40 – 9:30 daily COMPUTER

  4. TAYLOR ELEMENTARY SPECIALS POLICY Music – Ms. Chiavetta P.E. Coach Wynia and Coach Villani Art – Mrs. Lester Computers – Ms. Jones

  5. Snack Time! • Every morning – Snack must be in the room by 8 a.m. Students are not allowed to visit the cafeteria during the day to buy a snack. • Mustbe a healthy snack • No sweets • Water Only

  6. Mathematics • 90+ minutes a day • Math Facts (flashcards and online) • Concepts, Skills, Problem Solving in whole class groups and small guided groups • Daily word problem • UPS√, Thinking Patterns • CBAs throughout year – these are for assessment and will be a grade.

  7. Writing • Daily Language Workouts – Warm-up • Six Traits of Writing • Spelling/Word Work • Journaling • 2 Compositions – Expository and Narrative

  8. READING • I-station testing to help determine reading level • Reader’s Workshop format • Mini Lessons and Shared Reading • Guided Reading groups - Leveled Books will be taken home daily for homework • Independent Reading / Response Journals • Focus on comprehension strategies

  9. SCIENCE! • Process Skills (Scientific Method) • Lab Safety and Equipment • Journaling • Rocks, phases of the moon, matter, water cycle, traits and adaptations, etc. • CBAs throughout the year will be graded

  10. Social Studies • Texas Regions • Native Americans • Exploration and Settlement • Texas Today TEXAS

  11. Communication • Daily binders • Agenda - please sign daily • Schedule, homework, reading log (Pizza Hut) • Thursday Folders • Newsletter- Via Website and e-mail. • Conference time 8:40-9:25 Tuesday/Thursday • Website – has information such as spelling words, newsletters, etc. • Transportation – Please notify your students teacher as well as the office when there is a change in transportation before 1:30. We are sometimes sick too.

  12. Fourth GradeWebsite http://teachersites.schoolworld.com/webpages/Taylor_4th/

  13. Expectations and Procedures • School-wide Agreements • Mutual Respect • Attentive Listening • Right to Pass • Appreciation/ No Put Downs • Consequences • Sign planner (located in daily binder) • Loss of recess / study hall • Office/Parent Conference

  14. Cafeteria Visitor Table Facebook Teachers may not friend students or parents of students on Facebook Nurse’s office No more aspirin, cough drops, allergy medicine, etc. given to students. Medication forms along with the medication will need to be returned to the nurse in order for the kids to have any OTC medications. Expectations and Procedures • Dismissal • Carpool waits for siblings before going out • Please wait in your car • Students will only be loaded into the backseat as per state law • Walkers/bikers dismissed at south end of building by Pod 1 • Students can’t ride a bus that is not their own

  15. Daily Work/Homework • Homework Monday through Thursday (40 Minutes) • No homework = signature and study hall • Correct/Return – students will have an opportunity to correct failing daily work up to receiving a 70. • Late work will be finished in study hall • If work is more than a week overdue, student may attend ZAP on Fridays

  16. TEKS • http://www.tea.state.tx.us/student.assessment/staar/ • Readiness Standards are available on the TEA website under Curriculum. • http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index2.aspx?id=6148&menu_id=720&menu_id2=785

  17. STAAR Testing – 4th • What is it? • State Test to enhance Rigor for students & get them “College Ready” • Timed Test (4 hours) – Just like SAT/ACT • Assesses previous grade level objectives to current grade (K-4th) • Reading STAAR- emphasizes critical analysis & less literal understanding • Math STAAR- Problem solving skills • Writing STAAR- 2 days; 1 composition each day (expository/narrative) • No School ratings this year; standards set Fall 2012 • Writing (March 27-28), Math (April 24) & Reading (April 25) • No visitors FISD Google Site: https://sites.google.com/a/friscoisd.org/staar/home • FAQ, Overview, Updated periodically by FISD

  18. Parties and Birthday Celebrations • Three designated parties: • Winter • Valentines • End-of-Year • Birthdays • Store-bought cupcakes or cookies after 2:20

  19. Want to be a Volunteer? • Please complete a background check as soon as possible. This must be completed every year. • https://forms.friscoisd.org/backgroundcheck/ • Then click on Volunteer Application

  20. Questions???

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