Mrs. Parziale’s 4 th Grade Back to School Night 2015-2016

Mrs. Parziale’s 4th Grade

Back to School Night

2015-2016

Specials for 2015-2016

PEGuidanceMusicArtChorus

LibraryComputer LabDreamboxSearchRunning Club-Thursday

Classroom Expectations

RespectfulOn-TaskActing SafelyResponsible

Classroom Management

Students are required to follow the Classroom Expectations and will be rewarded when they do.Students are aware of the consequences if they fail to follow the Classroom Expectations:First Warning-verbalSecond Warning-consequence related to the

behaviorThird Time-note home written by the student

and requires a parent signature.

Parent ExpectationsPlease look over your child’s agenda daily.

Call the main office or write a note for dismissal changes please.

Emails will be returned or replied to within 48 hours (weekends excluded).

Lunch money should be in an envelope with the students name and lunch number.

Homework– You will find your child’s homework

assignments in their agenda every day.– Homework is given Monday-Thursday,

occasionally on Fridays.– Homework is not taken for a grade but is

counted towards the learning objectives found on the report card.

First Nine Weeks

ReadingFiction and Nonfiction ComprehensionReading Strategies and Skills through Mini- LessonsExpanding Vocabulary– Wordly Wise

English/SpellingPre-Writing StrategiesRevision/Editing for grammar, capitalization, punctutation, spelling, sentence structure, and paragraphingPersonal Narratives and Poetry

First Nine Weeks (continued)

MathNumber SenseComputationPlace ValuePatternsElapsed Time

Social StudiesVirginia’s Location and Geography Native AmericansFounding of Virginia

First Nine Weeks (continued)

ScienceScientific InvestigationVirginia’s Natural ResourcesSolar System

TechnologyStudent Safe Websites/ Internet SafetyWord processing Computer Lab and laptops

Assessments– Assessments are given continually

throughout the year.– Formative assessments are informal

and count towards the learning targets.– Summative assessments are formal

tests and count towards the subject grade.

– We also use different programs to measure your child’s growth throughout the year: AIMS, DRA, etc.

Grading Scale• Progress Indicators

» 4= Exceeds Standards» 3= Meets Standards» 2= Progressing Towards Standards» 1= Below Standard

• Grading Key» A= Outstanding» B= Very Good» C= Satisfactory» D= Needs Improvement» F= Not Performing

Upcoming Events

Camp Flintlock- September 29 (7:30-1:45)

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Conferences

It is critical that we have a positive relationship and support each other

whether at home or in the classroom. Please don’t hesitate to contact me

with questions, comments, or concerns.

Contact Information:Mrs. Christy Parziale

christy.parziale@lcps.org703-957-4390

Visit Our Specialists!• Amy Stelly- TRT• Andrew Bango- PE• Karen Espinoza- Librarian• Janet Spencer- Guidance Counselor• Jennifer Leslie- Music• Megan Thaler- Art• Janet Segerson- SEARCH

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