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Bayside Back to School Night

Bayside Back to School Night. Mrs. Wells & Mrs. McGowan Fourth Grade Bayside Elementary School 2013-2014. Bayside’s Positive Expectations. B e D etermined E xhibit R esponsibility S how R espect. Behavior Expectations. School- wide & Classroom Expectations

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Bayside Back to School Night

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  1. Bayside Back to School Night Mrs. Wells & Mrs. McGowan Fourth Grade Bayside Elementary School 2013-2014

  2. Bayside’s Positive Expectations Be Determined Exhibit Responsibility Show Respect

  3. Behavior Expectations • School- wide & Classroom Expectations • Classroom Rewards & Procedures • Classroom Jobs

  4. Mission Statement • This year in Mrs. Wells’ & Mrs. McGowan’s 4th grade we will be safe, respectful and clean so we can grow and learn.

  5. Integrated Language Arts(Reading & Writing) How can we be better readers? Comprehension & Fluency Sustained Independent Reading Writing/Publishing Spelling/Phonics/Vocabulary Handwriting Common Core Curriculum – mdk12.org

  6. Reading and Language Arts • Guided Reading Instruction • Before, during and after reading strategies • Skills: Making inferences, making generalizations, drawing conclusions, summarizing, predicting and evaluating • Variety of text (Genres) • Utilizing Reference materials (dictionaries, thesauruses and computers) • Steps of the writing process (independently and cooperatively) • Independent Writing Journals – due each quarter • Vocabulary development, word attack skills, and grade level spelling • Heroes, Myths, Journeys, Overcoming challenges with determination & perserverance

  7. Hands on & Interactive Encourages Higher Order Thinking Skills Focus on Problem Solving & Explanations Builds and Maintains Basic Numeracy & Facts Focus on Maryland State Common Core Curriculum Math Games & Centers as Reinforcement Fact Practice-Nightly & Timed Quizzes Online Resource: www.pearsonsuccessnet.com enVisionMATHCommon Core

  8. The Maryland Adventure Geography History Economics Government Time for Kids ($5) Londontowne Field Trip IntegratedSocial Studies

  9. Scientific Method Research Integrated Science

  10. Intervention / Enrichment Time • Half hour each day • Students DO NOT miss instruction in classroom if go with other teachers. • Allows for small groups for skills practice, individual or group projects, and lesson reviews • Allows for Enrichment and projects • Novels, Book Talks & STEM Projects

  11. Grading – as explained by Mrs. Wells • A-WOW! All directions were followed. There was extra thought put into the work. This is above expectations. • B-Good! All directions were followed. The skill was understood. Work has met grade level expectations. • C-OK. The skill is developing. Some directions may not have been followed or some work may not have been completed. • D-Needs Practice. The skill is not understood or the work is not completed enough to show understanding of the skill. When you see these grades, remind your child to “focus” on the model or lesson that the teacher does directly before they do the work. • Note: County Grading Matrix

  12. Read & Math Facts Nightly Review & Practice Less than an hour Spelling Reading Math Projects Study for Tests Parents may check Homework

  13. Wells/McGowan Daily Schedule  9:00 Warm-Up9:15 Reading Language Arts10:45 Intervention/Enrichment11:15 Special12:15 Spelling/Language12:30 Science/Social Studies1:15 Lunch1:45 Recess2:15 Silent Sustained Reading2:30 Math3:45 Dismissal

  14. Special Schedule Lunch is 1:15. Recess is 1:45. Snack in Classroom at 10:30 in morning.

  15. Extra Routines • Bathroom Passes • Water Bottles • Snack • Behavior Chart • Thursday Folders • Ready Buck

  16. Birthday treats at lunch SOCIALS Grandparents Day Fall Festival Winter Holiday Friendship Day & Jump Rope for Heart Celebrations

  17. VolunteersMust have Volunteer Training • Classroom • Room Parent • Socials • Room Helpers • Home • Scholastic Book Orders • Field Trip Chaperones • Book Fair

  18. Volunteers • Please sign pink paper if you were in the Gym for training. • Fill out the 2 forms. You will need your driver’s license for one. Turn in tonight or send in tomorrow. THANK YOU!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

  19. Parent Academic Involvement & Updates Review Thursday Folder Interims Parent Conferences Report Cards Family Projects County Calendar Sign Off

  20. Teacher-Parent Communication • Please call or email me if you have any questions!

  21. Together we can make this the most successful experience for our students! www.baysidees.org Thank you!

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