Welcome 4th Grade Families to JHES Back to School Night

Welcome 4th Grade Familiesto JHES Back to School Night

The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of the government in the next.

-Abraham Lincoln

Fourth Grade Team

• Mr. Anderson, Teacher• Mrs. Norton, Teacher• Ms. Lally, Paraeducator • Mrs. Waldron, Special Educator• Mrs. Frieman, Student Teacher

8:45 Arrival & Announcements9:05 Mathematics10:20 Content (Sci., Soc. Stud., Health)11:15 Related Arts12:15 Book Talk or Read Aloud12:30 Recess & Lunch1:30 English Language Arts3:20 Dismissal

A Typical Day in 4th Grade

Homework ScheduleMonday – Reading Comprehension, Words Their

Way activity #1, Mathematics

Tuesday – Words Their Way activity #2, Mathematics

Wednesday - Reading Comprehension #2, Words Their Way activity #3, Mathematics

Thursday – Words Their Way activity #4, Mathematics

Homework is expected to be completed and turned in on time.

Instructional ShiftsTransitioning to the Common Core State Curriculum

Why the Common Core State Standards?

The standards are the result of a national movement to provide an equitable, coherent, focused, and rigorous curriculum.

The standards will enable our students to be college and career ready in order to compete globally

Timeline 2012-2013Mathematics ELA

Prekindergarten Implement (Content & Practices)

Awareness of Writing & Reading

K Implement Writing & Awareness of Reading

1

2

3 Awareness (Content)(Common Core Standards will be implemented 2013-

2014.)

Implement Writing & Reading

4

5

What Will Our Students Learn in ELA in Grades 3-5?

Close Reading

Text Dependent Questions

Text Based Evidence

Close Reading

Text Dependent Questions

Text dependent questions are questions that can only be answered by referring back to the text in front of them.

Text-Based Evidence

For more information . . . Common Core State Standards website:

http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards

PARCC Model Content Frameworks

http://parcconline.org/

Links also on MDK.12

http://www.mdk12.org/

Transition to Common Core

https://transitiontocommoncore.wikispaces.hcpss.org

English Language Arts• Whole Group Instruction

Comprehension skills, writing projects, vocabulary practice

• Differentiated Reading GroupsSmall Group Instruction

• Reading Support StaffSupport classroom teachers and students

• Independent Reading TimeSilent reading time provided to students

Mathematics• 1st Quarter

Algebra, Patterns, and Functions; Place Value, Multiplication; Statistics

• 2nd Quarter Division; Fractions; Probability

• 3rd Quarter Geometry; Decimals

• 4th Quarter Measurement; Ratio, Decimals, and

Percents; Statistics • Parent Preview Sheets (available online)• Pre and Post Tests

Social Studies: Maryland

• 1st Quarter The First People

• 2nd Quarter From Settlement to State

• 3rd Quarter Growth and Change

• 4th Quarter Modern Maryland

Science• 1st Quarter

Rocks, Minerals, Fossils and more.• 2nd Quarter

Plants, Animals, Habitats and more.• 3rd Quarter

Interactions, Weathering and more.• 4th Quarter

Electricity and Magnetism

Health• Topic 1

Nutrition and Fitness • Topic 2

Safety and First Aid• Topic 3

Child Abuse Unit• Topic 4

Disease Prevention and Control

Enrichment Opportunities

 • MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science

Achievement)• Annual Spelling Bee• Cyber Security• Chorus• Rube Goldberg Challenge• Band and Orchestra• Curriculum Extension Units (CEU’s)• Other opportunities will be available for ALL

students

P.A.W.S. Pledge taken each morning:

ProductiveAccountableWilling to respect othersSafe

Promoting the PAWSitive If a mistake or error in judgment occurs, we make every

effort to redirect with respect so that he/she can learn from the experience.

The following process may occur, depending upon the level of infraction:

1. Reminder of Expectation

2. Describe Expected Behavior

3. Debrief/Reteach Expectation(s)

4. Problem-Solving Sheet or Home Contact, as appropriate

5. Referral to Office

Level One Behaviors * do not require administrative involvement * do not significantly violate the rights of others * do not appear chronic in natureEx: calling out in class, running in the hallway, refusal to complete work, inappropriate language, etc. 

Level Two Behaviors* significantly violate the rights of others OR* put others at risk of harm OR* are chronic level one behaviorsEx: arguing with the teacher, talking back, excessive talking which disrupts learning, inappropriate physical contact, etc. 

Level Three Behaviors* violate HCPSS policies OR* violate MD state laws/policies OR* are chronic level two behaviors OR* require administrative involvementEx: Physical attack of student/staff, major destruction of property, inappropriate slurs regarding race/ethnicity/religion/gender, possessing a weapon or a look-a-like weapon, etc.

MONTHLY CELEBRATIONS

PAWS PARTIES:

All students included

Includes a variety of activities

Celebration of individual/class successes

Reflect on positives

Explore strategies for future success

PEP RALLIES:

Every third/fourth month

Details TBA

Home-School Communication

Email – ideal for general communication; if urgent please call (410) 313 - 6872

Phone Calls – before 8:30 am OR after 3:45 pm

Team 4 Wikipage – visit the team 4 wikipage online for information relevant to what’s happening in 4th grade

http://team4jhes.hcpss.wikispaces.net/

Contact Information

Mr. Anderson derek_anderson@hcpss.orgMrs. Norton ann_norton@hcpss.org

Ms. Lally erin_lally@hcpss.org

If urgent, please contact the school at (410) 313-6872

Questions