Welcome to Boston Elementary Curriculum Night

1. Welcome to Boston Elementary Curriculum Night

2. Meet the 4thGrade Teachers Pod A Mrs. Jenkins Ms. Quillian Mrs. Tillman Pod B Ms. Haygood Mrs. Hawkins Mrs. Porch

3. Meet the 4th Grade Teachers C.A.M.P. Teachers Mrs. Burns – Music Mrs. Dreyfus – Art Mrs. Ehlers – P.E. Mr. Gunter – Computer Mr. Lambert – P.E. Mrs. Martin – Computer Support Teachers Mrs. Stringfellow– EIP Ms. Zambito – Resource Mrs. Robertson - AIM

4. Pod A Rotations All teachers teach Reading, Language Arts, and Spelling. Mrs. Jenkins – Social Studies Ms. Quillian – Math Mrs. Tillman – Science

5. Pod B Rotations All teachers teach Reading, Language Arts, and Spelling. Mrs. Porch – Social Studies Ms. Haygood – Math Mrs. Hawkins – Science

6. ______________________________’s Class Work Dear Parent’s, Here are your child’s papers for the week. Please examine all papers and go over them with your child. Also, please sign this sheet and return it with the folder and all student work tomorrow. Thank You, The 4th Grade Monday Night Folders March 2____________________ 9____________________ 16___________________ 23__________________ 30__________________ April 13___________________ 20__________________ 27__________________ May 4___________________ 11__________________ 18__________________ 26__________________ August 11___________________ 18__________________ 25__________________ September 2___________________ 8___________________ 22_________________ 29_________________ October 6____________________ 13___________________ 20__________________ 27__________________ November 3____________________ 10___________________ 17___________________ December 1____________________ 8___________________ 15__________________ January 6___________________ 12__________________ 20__________________ 26__________________ February 2____________________ 9____________________ 23__________________

7. AGENDA

8. Mathematics • Math topics include multiplication, place value, rounding, division, fractions, decimals, and geometry. • Homework is assigned Monday-Thursday. Homework sheets should be kept in the pocket in the front of the agenda. • Students MUSTknow their multiplication facts!

10. What to Expect in Social Studies • Map and Globe Skills • Lifestyle and contributions of Native Americans • European exploration in North America • Colonial America • Cause, events, and results of the American Revolution • Understanding resources of our country • Events that led to the Civil War

11. Science Units • Scientific Method • Ecology • Weather • Forces and Motion • Sound and Light • Solar System

12. Ways that YOU can help UShelp YOUR CHILD! • Use multiplication flashcards at home. Practice, practice, practice! • Re-read the “story of the week” at home. • Read a book together each evening for at least 15 minutes. Discuss the characters, plot, and setting. • Look over the agenda together each evening. Discuss accomplishments and difficulties! • Have your child “teach you” something new they learned in math, science, or social studies!

13. Organization • Different folders and notebooks for each class • Use appropriate heading on all papers • Be prepared for all classes-agenda, pencil, paper, books, folders, & notebooks • Clean out old papers from folders & backpacks • Make sure you have all supplies everyday (check your child’s paper & pencil supply regularly- they do run out)

14. E-mail Addresses and Web Pages Kleven Boston Elementary http://www.cherokee.k12.ga.us/Schools/boston-es/default.aspx • jennifer.haygood@cherokee.k12.ga.us • susan.stringfellow@cherokee.k12.ga.us • patsy.jenkins@cherokee.k12.ga.us • jacqueline.hawkins@cherokee.k12.ga.us • brenda.porch@cherokee.k12.ga.us • lanette.quillian@cherokee.k12.ga.us • julie.tillman@cherokee.k12.ga.us • pam.zambito@cherokee.k12.ga