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Ms. Ballard

Ms. Ballard. 3/4 th Grade WELCOME!. Student Teacher. Mr. Pogue Graduated Cal State Long Beach Attending National University. Daily Schedule. 8:15 – 8:35 Bellwork/Cursive 8:35 – 10:10 Mathematics 10:10 – 10:30 Recess 10:30 – 12:15 Language Arts 12:15 – 1:00 Lunch

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Ms. Ballard

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  1. Ms. Ballard 3/4th Grade WELCOME!

  2. Student Teacher • Mr. Pogue • Graduated Cal State Long Beach • Attending National University

  3. Daily Schedule 8:15 – 8:35 Bellwork/Cursive 8:35 – 10:10 Mathematics 10:10 – 10:30 Recess 10:30 – 12:15 Language Arts 12:15 – 1:00 Lunch 1:00 – 2:00 Science/Social Studies 2:00 – 2:20 P.E. 2:20 – 2:33/2:45 A.R. 2:33/2:45 Dismissal

  4. Extras Schedule • Music: TBA • Library: W 10:35-11:05 • Computers: TBA • Book Buddies: TBA • Fitness Friday: F 2:15-2:33/2:45

  5. Sequoia Elementary School Rules: • Rule #1 Behave Safely • Rule #2 Be Respectful • Rule #3 Follow Directions

  6. Planners - Write homework in planner each day. Parents sign planner each evening after reviewing homework. Homework Check-in - Each morning during Bellwork/cursive, homework and signed planner should be out on desk. - Homework will be corrected in class and collected. Homework Rules

  7. Behavior resulting in detention • Talking • Off-task • Without materials • Class disruption • gum, etc.

  8. Consequences • 1. 1st warning-verbal reminder, check mark • 2. 2nd warning- check mark • 3. 3rd warning- check mark, detention • 4. 4th warning- student writes note to parent explaining behavior/possible referral • *3 checks in one day = detention

  9. Detention • Recess detention (homework/behavior) • After school detention on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (note sent home) • Fitness Friday detention

  10. Behavior resulting in referral • Disruptive Behavior • Defiance/Disrespect • Fighting • Inappropriate Language • Misuse of Property • Weapons • Vandalism • Serious Threats • Repetitive bullying, etc.

  11. Goal ???? Our Class Goals • Learn and Practice Traits of Scholarliness • To Succeed in Academic Subjects

  12. We Are Scholars! • We Practice • We Ponder • We Practice Humility • We are Curious • We are Professional • We Use Resources • We Save Ideas • We See Things With Multiple Perspectives • We Create Goals • We Shoot for the Stars!

  13. GATE Education • Differentiated instruction in academic subjects • GATE enrichment field trip • Challenge (Depth and Complexity)

  14. Curriculum • Adopted California State Standards • Essential Standards (focused on report cards)

  15. 3rd Grade CurriculumMath • Number Sense(Place Value, Rounding, Addition, Subtraction) • Money and Time • Multiplication/Division • Data, Graphing, and Probability • Geometry (Polygons, Triangles, Quadrilaterals) • Measurement • Fractions and Decimals

  16. 3rd Grade Curriculum Language Arts • Reading • Writer’s Workshop • Language Centers • Vocabulary Development • Differentiated Spelling • Grammar

  17. 3rd Grade CurriculumSocial Studies • Geography • Native Americans • Communities • Citizenship • Important Americans • Economics

  18. 3rd Grade CurriculumScience • Plant Growth • Changes • Ideas and Inventions

  19. 4th Grade Curriculum • Math -Addition/Subtraction -Rounding -Place Value -Multiplication/Division -Fractions/Decimals -Time/Graphing/Data/Algebra -Problem Solving

  20. Language Arts4th grade • Reading • Writer’s Workshop • Language Centers • Vocabulary Development • Differentiated Spelling • Root Words/Word Origins • Grammar

  21. Balanced Literacy Program • Higher level questioning • Independent reading • Guided reading • Journal writing • Writer’s Workshop • Writing Alive • Skills (grammar, vocabulary, spelling) • Language Centers (specific skills, dictionary work) • Mountain Language • Language Bellwork

  22. Social Studies 4th Grade • California Geography • Regions of California • Native Americans • Explorers • Missions • Gold Rush

  23. Science 4th Grade • Ecosystems and Food Chains • Rocks, Minerals, & Erosion • Electric Circuits & Magnetism

  24. Making the Grade Handout • E-mail addresses for Ms. Ballard/ Mr. Morrow • Curriculum for each quarter

  25. Class Grading(papers/tests/reports) • A= 90-100% 5=A+ • B= 80-89% 4=A/B • C=70-79% 3=C • D=60-69% 2=D • F=0-59% 1=F

  26. Report Cards(sample) • Standards-based • Essential Standards • Measures Academic Achievement

  27. Report Cards • Students will receive a performance indicator of: • 5: Consistently exceeds grade level • 4: Meets grade level • 3: Progressing towards grade level • 2: Minimal progress towards grade level • 1: Significantly below grade level standards

  28. Report Schedule • Sports Hero Biography (3rd/4th) due: 10/22 • Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing (4th) due: 1/28 • Newbery Book Jacket (3rd/4th) due: 3/11 • California Report (4th) • Animal Report (3rd) due: 5/8

  29. Book Buddies • Our class will meet with Ms. Schneer’s 2nd grade class on Fridays for Book Buddies. • Students spend time with their buddies practicing reading and tutoring skills!

  30. Our School and Classroom • We are a team! -students -teachers -staff -parents & families • We will all work together towards student success!

  31. Parents… • Please leave a note for your child. • Sign up for a conference time. • Please sign the volunteer sheet if you can help out in the classroom! Have a great evening!

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