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Fourth Grade

Fourth Grade. Morgan Elementary 2012-2013. Overview. Welcome to the fourth grade! You and your child are going to experience a year full of academic challenges and fun-filled activities.

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Fourth Grade

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  1. Fourth Grade Morgan Elementary 2012-2013

  2. Overview • Welcome to the fourth grade! You and your child are going to experience a year full of academic challenges and fun-filled activities. • Being a fourth grade student is pretty special, and at the same time, places many responsibilities upon the student!

  3. Schedule • 7:25-8:05 Morning Work • 8:05-9:05 Reading • 9:05-10:05 Math • 10:10-10:55 Specials • 10:55-11:15 Enrichment • 11:15-11:43 Lunch • 11:55-12:25 Recess • 12:25-1:30 Science/Social Studies • 1:30-2:10 Writing • 2:10-2:20 Enrichment • 2:25 Dismissal

  4. New National Common Core State Standards and Essential Standards • Starting with the 2012-2013 school year, the new Common Core State Standards and the North Carolina Essential standards will be taught and assessed. • For more information visit : http://www.ncpublicschools.org/

  5. How Will My Child Be Assessed? • Students will be assessed both formally and informally throughout the year. • There will be quarter tests at the end of the 1st and 3rd quarters and an end of grade test at the end of the year. • Students will be tested at the end of the year in reading, math, and science. • There are no retakes this year. Students only have one chance to pass.

  6. Math • The math curriculum this year will consist of the following: place value, addition and subtraction, measurement, multiplication and division, fractions, decimals, and geometry • Problem Solving will be taught throughout the year

  7. Science • The science curriculum will include the following units:  Ecosystems, Foods and Nutrition, Earth’s History and Earth in the Universe, Matter and Properties, Rocks and Minerals, Forces and Motion, and Energy Conservation

  8. Reading • The reading curriculum will include: exploring different genres and novels studies, main idea and details, text elements, sequencing, cause and effect, inference, compare and contrast, and fact and opinion.

  9. Writing • The students will also learn to write narrative, poetry, and content pieces.

  10. Social Studies • North Carolina Exploration and Colonization, Migration and Settlement Patterns, Constitution and Government, Growth, Development, Symbolism, and Personal Financial Literacy

  11. Homework • Students will have homework Monday – Thursday • No regular homework over the weekend • Tuesday folders go home every Tuesday • Planners should be checked/signed nightly

  12. What Can You DO? • Look for frequent emails from your child’s teacher. • Check planners nightly. • Go over Tuesday folder papers with your child. • Help your child be organized. • Give guidance and support to daily assignments when needed. • Help your child to be on time. • Make all necessary appointments in the afternoon. • Make sure your child gets plenty of rest at night and eats a good breakfast.

  13. Parent Assist • Tool provided by the county that allows parents and students to access student information (grades) through the internet • Go to WSFCS-Quick Links-Parent Assist • Login information from Melissa Lanner • **We encourage you to check this weekly.

  14. Special Events • Hiddenite: October 10 *Please make sure you send in your child’s permission form and $15. • Raleigh: Spring

  15. Contact InformationMorgan Elementary (336) 703-4148 • Jill Carter • jkcarter@wsfcs.k12.nc.us • Homework on school website • http://mscarterssuperstars.weebly.com

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