Welcome to 4 th Grade Orientation

1. Welcome to 4th Grade Orientation

2. Orientation Agenda • 4th Grade Teacher Introductions • Communication • Standards –Based Journals • Class work • Tests • Canvas Instructions • Homework • Behavior • Transportation

3. Teacher Introductions • Mrs. Little • Ms. Smith • Ms. Walls • Mrs. Walton • Mrs. Wilson

4. Communication • Agendas – We do not use these. • Class DOJO– Please join your child’s class for important classroom information and extra resources throughout the year. • Email– Be sure we have an active e-mail address on file. • Phone –Hiram Elem. 770-443-3392

5. Teacher E-mails • Mrs. Little – clittle@paulding.k12.ga.us • Ms. Smith – mjsmith@paulding.k12.ga.us • Ms. Walls– swalls@paulding.k12.ga.us • Mrs. Walton – rwalton@paulding.k12.ga.us • Mrs. Wilson – jwilson@paulding.k12.ga.us

6. Standards-Based Journals • Standards-Based Journals are used in all main subject areas. • Each subject needs its own journal. • Journals are a tool used to uncover standards being taught. • Journals may go home for studying but must return to school the next day.

7. Class work • All graded class work will be completed during class time. • Morning Work should only be completed in class unless the student is absent. We keep this in class until it is completed. • Unfinished practice/class work will become homework.

8. Tests • All test dates will be determined by each teacher based on student readiness. • Exact dates are not always given to avoid cramming. • All testing content will be located within your child’s journals. Assessments are created based on the standards and activities found in theses journals. • The best way to prepare for assessments is to read through journals every night.

9. Learning Extensions with Canvas • Each teacher has a Canvas page with links to various educational opportunities and learning sites. • Students also have their own Canvas page which will be linked to their teacher’s pages. • In the event of inclement weather, we will have assignments on Canvas to continue our learning. • To log-in, students just need to enter their computer log-in’s:User Name: Student ID numberPassword: first, middle, last initial, birth month, birthday. Example: Bobby Samuel Jones, student ID 135792, born on May 8 will log-in as:User Name: 135792 Password: bsj0508 - - - (2-digit month/day format)

10. Canvas LMSLogging in and User Dashboard If you have problems not answered here, please visit this Paulding County Schools website link: https://www.paulding.k12.ga.us/Page/28791

11. Standardized Testing • Georgia Milestones • Dates will be announced in the spring. • Due to not being a “gateway” year, students will only be given one opportunity to pass.

12. Homework • Students are expected to read and log at least 25+ minutes nightly and review their journals. • Students needing extra practice could be assigned additional homework.

13. Behavior • Classroom rules/ procedures • Social Contracts created by students • PBIS (Cafeteria, Bus, Lunchroom, Hallways, Playground, Bathroom) • Clip Chart / Class Dojo • Consistent behavior/work issues will result in parent notification and/or office referrals.

14. Transportation • Any transportation changes must be written and sent to your child’s teacher. • We may NOT accept Class DOJO, e-mails, or any other electronic forms of communication. • In case of an emergency or mid-day change, you will need to contact the front office.

15. Thank you for your support at home, in making this a highly successful year in fourth grade! • Check messages and attachments on Class Dojo and/or emails. • Encourage at home reading, review of journals, and completion of any home assignments. • Keep communication with us open: Let us know if you need help in supporting your student’s educational needs at home.