Bradford Woods Curriculum Night

1. NORTH ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT Preparing all students for success in a changing world Bradford Woods Curriculum Night

2. Welcome 4th Grade Curriculum Night

3. Fourth Grade Teachers Mrs. Twidwell– 4A Mrs. Macher – 4B Mrs. Marshalek – 4C Mrs. Natale – 4D

4. Mrs. Twidwell

5. Mrs. Marshalek

6. Mrs. Macher

7. MRS. NATALE

8. Teachers: Mrs. Marshalek – 4C and 4D Mrs. Macher – 4A and 4B

9. Mathematics Curriculum GO MATH! will be our textbook series. • Instruction will focus on inquiry-based methodology. • Problem solving will be emphasized in all units. • All Pennsylvania Core Standards for Mathematics will be addressed. • Each student will receive “mini-books” for all units. Students can write in their consumable books. • There are online resources that can be used at home for additional practice and reinforcement (Study Island, Freckle, etc)

10. Math Expectations • Nightly homework • Exit tickets • Concept check – quiz and test • Differentiated groups / centers Macher – Class Dojo, Schoology

11. Reflex Math Mastering math facts through sequential daily practice on their iPad.

12. ELAEnglish Language Arts Teachers: Mrs. Twidwell – 4A and 4B Mrs. Natale – 4C and 4D

13. Harcourt Storytown The Storytown series focuses on explicit, systematic instruction with a spiraled review of key skills. Student experience many opportunities for practice and the application of concepts. In addition, a series of leveled activities and resource materials exist to meet the varied needs of learners. Sample skills that are developed through these resources include: Various types of literature Robust Vocabulary Comprehension (Focus Skills and Focus Strategies) Fluency, Accuracy, and Reading Rate Grammar and Writing Use of Dictionary and Reference Sources (on-line)

14. Text Dependent Analysis (TDA) Require students to provide evidence from the text and to draw inferences based on what the text says in order to support an analysis

15. Expectations • R.E.D Folder • Digital Book Report • Spelling – Weekly list with homework

16. Social Studies Kids DiscoverAmerican States and REgions

17. Geography US Landscapes How Americans Live Regions: (STATES AND CAPITALS) Northeast Southeast Midwest Southwest West Social Studies Content

18. Magazines for each content available on-line through TigerID • Packets completed in class • Test / Quiz • Projects

19. Science Four Science Units • Life Science • Earth Science • Physical Science • Space and Technology • Experiments • Quizzes and tests - Study guides; study skills; essay questions • Research projects (Power Point, Ipad Project) • NO on-line book • Make-up Work (clear expectations) • Pull-outs and absences

20. T-shirt project The fourth graders will participate in a tie-dye project. Please complete the form and send in a check for $10 to Bradford Woods Elementary School. Some homerooms have already received the letter. We will be asking for volunteers for this event. The date will be announced. You must have your clearances. Check the district web page for information.

21. Pull-outs and Activities • Band/Orchestra Lessons • Band/Orchestra Rehearsals (no make-up work) • Chorus (no make-up work) –sign-up online • Speech /OT • Other

22. Band, Chorus, & Orchestra Rehearsals • Elective classes - not required • Students who are not at a rehearsal will be… • participating in extension/remediation activities • working on special projects • will NOT be scheduled for study hall-like periods Band and Orchestra students need to bring their instrument and music every week. Chorus students need to bring their music every week. • Band (Mr. Klicker)– Ensemble Monday • Chorus (Mr. Schmidt) – Tuesday • Orchestra (Mrs. Semanco) – Ensemble Monday • Band and Orchestra Lessons – Monday through Friday

23. District Tests • ITBS - Iowa Test of Basic Skills January 13 – 17, 2020 • PSSA – Pennsylvania System of School Assessment • (ELA, Mathematics, Science) ELA – April 20 – 24, 2020 Math / Science – April 27 – May 8,2020 Dates are on the district calendar!

24. FOCUS 2020 iPads www.northallegheny.org/Focus2020 Please make sure the iPad is charged nightly and brought to school EVERY DAY. iPads are used for instructional purposes only. Please make sure to install upgrades at home.

25. Pre-loaded Elementary Apps • Do Ink • HMH Player • JAMF Self-Service App • Mail App • Nearpod • Newsela / Readworks • Notability • QR Code Reader by Scan • Quizlet • Socrative • Schoology (Macher) • Apple Clips • Apple iBooks • Apple Keynote • Apple Numbers • Apple Pages • Book Creator • Explain Everything • Google Docs • Google Drive • Google Sheets • Google Slides • Study Island

26. Assignment Book Assignments are posted on teacher web page

27. Homework and Behavior Procedures Homework • Requests (per handbook) • Communication with parents after three missed assignments (email, phone call or note home) • Points for completion of homework • Missed homework – recorded using QR code Behavior • Scan per misbehavior – completion of behavior report form • Two scans in one day will prompt an email/phone call home • Five scans in one week will prompt an email/phone call home

28. Electronic Grade Book (Tyler) and Report Cards • Four grading periods (nine weeks) • On-line report cards with Tyler • Link to NA web page www.northallegheny.org and click on the link • https://grades.northallegheny.org

29. Navigation of the North Allegheny and BWE web page www.northallegheny.org Click on Bradford Woods Elementary and then Quick Links to find information on a variety of topics.

30. Communication • E-mail atwidwell@northallegheny.org bmarshalek@northallegheny.org mmacher@northallegheny.org knatale@northallegheny.org • Written note • * must send note or email when absent • Message through office • 724-935-5081

31. Please feel free to our classrooms!