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Welcome Back to School Night 2008. Mrs. Cheng 4 th Grade Spring Ridge Elementary. Education and Experience. Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education – Salisbury University Pursuing a Master’s Degree in Reading Specialization– Hood College 3rd year teaching at SRES. Class Schedule.
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WelcomeBack to School Night2008 Mrs. Cheng 4th Grade Spring Ridge Elementary
Education and Experience • Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education – Salisbury University • Pursuing a Master’s Degree in Reading Specialization– Hood College • 3rd year teaching at SRES
Class Schedule • 9:15-10:30- Math • 10:30-11:30- S.S. or Science • 11:30-12:15- Specials • 12:15-12:30- Recess • 12:30-1:00- Lunch • 1:00- 3:40- Reading, Writing, Word Study, and Vocabulary
Specials Schedule Monday- Art Tuesday- PE and Art Wednesday- PE Thursday- Music Friday- Music and Library
Grading • Individual achievement - quality of performance on assignments/activities • Preparation - quality and completion of all work • Participation - quality and quantity of day to day performances • Quizzes/tests, daily class work, homework, cooperative learning activities
Homework • Every night – weekly basis • Math • Word Study • Independent Reading • Weekly Reading Journal • Various projects/assignments
Math • Factors/Multiples/Arrays • Data Analysis/Probability • Multiplication/Division • 2D Geometry/Measurement • Addition/Subtraction/Number System • 3D Geometry/Measurement • Patterns/Functions/Change • Processes of Mathematics
Reading • Comprehension: Informational text and Literary text • Phonics: Letter sound relationships • Fluency • Vocabulary
Writing • Writing Process • Sentence Structure • Paragraph • Poetry • Word Study • Inform • Persuade • Express Personal Ideas
Transition Year • From Primary to Intermediate • Responsibility • Independence • Accountability
Rewards/Consequences • Homeworkopoly • Quarterly “Green” Awards-possibly end of year green award • Fine Dining • School-wide behavior plan (stoplight)-Circling color in agenda • Homework/behavior – Recess Detention • Calling home and Referrals
Science/Social Studies Units • **Maryland** • Motion and Design • Light • Our Place in Space • Environments • Science Fair - Fall
Field Trips • ESSL • Annapolis
Communication • Monthly Newsletters • Conferences - phone, one on one • 240-236-1578 for Monday Message and voice mail • Thursday Folders – record grades, missing assignments • Hoppy Strips nightly - behavior • Email: katie.cheng@fcps.org • Website http://4thgradecheng.wikispaces.com
Visiting/Volunteering • Check/sign in at office, get a badge • Need volunteers – plenty of copying, sorting, cutting, etc.
Conclusion • Questions? • Be sure that you signed in tonight • Be sure to take the handouts • Thanks for supporting your child’s education • It will be a great year!