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Open House 2013 Grade 4 Mrs. Beck & Mrs. Darnley. Study Skills/Organizational Skills:. Notebook: Important Resource Lists goals/skills in unit Vocabulary included (in study format) Test Times Color Coded Folders Printed Schedule Locker Stops. Math Program.
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Study Skills/Organizational Skills: • Notebook: Important Resource • Lists goals/skills in unit • Vocabulary included (in study format) • Test Times • Color Coded Folders • Printed Schedule • Locker Stops
Math Program • NYS Standards Based & Core Curriculum • Common Formative unit assessments (CFAs) modeled after the NYS test • Part 1: Multiple Choice • Part 2: Short Answer and Written Response
4th Grade Math Concepts • Unit #1 Place Vale / Addition & Subtraction • Unit #2 Multiplication • Unit #3 Division • Unit #4 Equations & Word Problems • Unit #5 Measurement • Unit #6 Fraction Concepts • Unit #7 Fractions & Decimals • Unit #8 Geometry
What to do at home … • Refer back to listed skills & assess … remediate with IXL • Practice math facts (should be automatic) • Fast Math Program • Use notebook as a resource • Class website • Talk math
Components of ELA ELA consists of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. • Reading, Writing, Spelling and Grammar will all be included in the ELA Grade • Grading is based on classroom work, tests/quizzes, homework and participation • Instruction will be driven through the use of novels, anthology, non-fiction materials, and materials from the Engage NY ELA modules.
Components of Writing Writing Genres • Narrative • Informational • Persuasive • Comparative
What to do at home … • Make sure your child is reading on a daily basis • Consider reading with your child and discussing books together • Visit the local library to sign out books on tape/CD to allow students to enjoy more challenging reading material. • Read the newspaper or magazine articles with your student and discuss main points. • Have your child write at home; thank you notes, phone messages, diaries, to-do lists, etc.
4th Grade Science Curriculum • Living Environment • Life Cycle/Life Span of Plants/Animals • Water Cycle • Food/Energy Chain • Sun’s Earth’s Movements and Seasons • Physical Setting • Energy • Matter/States of Matter • Magnetism
4th GradeSocial Studies Curriculum New York State • New York State Geography • History of New York State • Native Americans • Explorers • Colonial America • Revolutionary War • A New Nation • Industrial Revolution/Immigration/Erie Canal • State & Federal Government • Lancaster History
What to do at home - • Study vocabulary on regular basis • Stay aware of quizzes and tests (test time) • Keep an organized and up to date notebook • Read the newspaper and magazines for related articles • Go to classroom website for enrichment or extension activities (where available)
Homework • There will be some homework most days. • Homework is given as practice and reinforcement. • Homework is expected to be completed on time. • Failure to complete homework on a regular basis can have a negative impact on quarterly grade. • Students who do not complete hw will lose a chip.
Student Expectations • Students will develop study skills • Students will positively interact with all students and learn how to deal with conflict. • Students will follow classroom rules and procedures • Students will learn responsibility by communicating with team teachers • Students will become independent using agenda planners
Grading: Grades are based on: • class work assignments & projects • quizzes & tests • homework • classroom participation
Chips & Parent Communication Folder • PCF (Parent Communication Folder) • Chips • Fun Friday • Friday Letter
Classroom Codes and Interventions • Verbal warning to student • Conference between teacher and student • Phone call/note to parent (in PCF) • Parent conference • Administrative action/disciplinary report
Other Information … • What’s on the website? Snacks • Birthdays • Band/Lessons • PTO Membership/Apparel/Sale Items • Parent Portal • Absences • Student Handbook & Team Guide • Scholastic book orders • Extra supplies • Academic Intervention Services
Thank you for attending! • We look forward to a rewarding year with your child! • Please sign up for a conference with your child’s homeroom teacher (outside classroom door.) • Please fill out the Open House survey (in your packet)