2015-2016

Roaring With Pride:

I RESPECT myself

I am RELENTLESS

I work towards my GOALS

I RESPECT others

I COLLABORATE with others

I am AUTHENTIC

Our Fourth grade motto:

I CAN MANAGE MYSELF.

Each student is encouraged to manage themselves. They are such an important part of their learning.

Fourth Grade Philosophy

Each student has the ability to learn, grow, and become a relentless, lifetime learner.

We are committed to working with our students to:Set goalsCollaboratively work towards our goalsReach our goals

Schedule:

The daily schedule is altered on Tuesday due to PLC

PLC- Tuesday-2:00-3:00

Library on Wednesday every other week

8:00 arrive8:05 switch8:10-Block one10:10- switch back 10:15-11:00- specials11:00-12:00- Pride12:00-1:00-lunch/recess1:05-3:05- Block two

What you can expectHomework

-Agenda book.-Encourages responsibility-3 parts-ask your students.-The agenda book is to keep parents aware of assignments and test.

******STUDENTS MUST READ 20 MINUTES, AND PRACTICE THEIR MATH FACTS EVERY DAY!-Additional Homework is given to reinforce skills and the practice of the skills on an as needed basis.

Students must have an independent reading book of their choice at all times in our

class. This is not an option, but an expectation.• FYI: Research on reading effectiveness shows that children who

read 30 minutes a day/5 days a week, can dramatically increase their reading and writing skills within a short period of time. Moreover, if a learning partner (mother, father, grandparents, etc…) works with a child once a week for 30 minutes, additional gains are made in reading, writing, and higher order thinking skills

How reading adds up

D.I.R.T. F.T

• D.- DOING • i.-IT• R.-RIGHT • T.-THE• F.-FIRST• T.-TIME

When students are observed doing something right the first time they are rewarded with a D.I.R.T. F.T. This goes into a basket and once a week we pull 3 names and those students get to go to the

treasure box.

Fun Friday• Every other Friday the students earn the privilege

of participating in Fun Friday.• The students have three opportunities to redirect

their behavior in our classroom. Students are expected to have all work and homework completed. If they fulfill this-they are allowed to participate.

• The students work very hard and really enjoy their Fun Fridays.

Awards Ceremony

Every 9 weeks the whole Fourth grade gathers together to

celebrate our successes. Each teacher presents her class with

their awards. Once students have received their award they are sent

to the office for a “happy visit”.

Technology Information

• Lemm website- http://classroom.kleinisd.net/webs/lemm/home.htm

• Grade Speed- How you can see your student’s grades on line.

• Web link for Parent Connection www.kleinisd.net/default.aspx?name=sis.parent

• Remind 101- sign up for each class if your student has 2 teachers.

• Technology used in our classroom- computers, starboard, and e instruction.

• Web based tools-Think Through Math, Texas Go Math, Science Fusion, and Reflex Math.

Weekly Folder

•Please review all papers with your student Tuesday.

•Sign weekly.

•Return folder to school on

Wednesday.

Grading Guidelines

Determination of Report Card Grade Reading

Language/Compositio

nMath Science Social Studies

Circle Grade: 2 3 4 5

 

           

Minimum Number of Major Grades 3 3 3 3 3

(each nine weeks)          

Minimum Number of Minor Grades 8 5 9 6 6

(each nine weeks)          

Percent (%) Major Grades 60% 60% 60% 60% 60%

Percent (%) Minor Grades 40% 40% 40% 40% 40%

Students who do not receive a passing grade for major grades, my retake the test before or after school within 5 school days.

Grading Guidelines

List Examples of Major Grades

Summative AssessmentCompositions:

Summative Assessments Summative Assessment Summative Assessment

Thinking Maps Full length or short story Unit Tests Common Assessment Projects

Projects (class or home) Thinking Maps Unit Review Projects Chapter Tests

Observations (Writing/Planning) Common Assessment Labs Common Assessment

Book assessments Editing   Observation (Lab) Group Work

Common Assessments Worksheets on skills   Thinking Maps  

  Writer's Notebook      

  Summative Assessment      

  Common Assessments      

         

         

          

List Examples of Minor Grades

CommonRubricBenchmarksSummative progject

Formative Assessment Formative Assessment Formative Assessment Formative Assessment

Thinking Maps Thinking Maps Thinking Maps Thinking Maps Thinking Maps

Observations Observations Observations Observations Observations

Projects Editing Skills Quizzes Projects Projects

Quizzes Writer's Notebook Skill Practice Labs Chapter Questions

Daily Practice Grammar Practice Group work Skill Practice Group Work

Response Journal Spelling Tests (cum)   Chapter Questions  

  Quizzes      

         

         

         

Important Upcoming datesSpring Creek BBQ fundraiser

September 22nd

Future Ready Parent NightOctober 8th

Lemm CarnivalOctober 30th

Wunderlich Farm Field Trip February 4th.

Please sign up to volunteer

to join us.

Wunderlich Farm

Our students will have the opportunity to experience the history of Klein by visiting the

Wunderlich Farm.

Lemm needs at least two docents, dressed in costume and not chaperoning, as well as

additional adults to act as chaperones for each group.

Information about the February 4th trip will come out in January.

General procedures

• Bell rings at 8:00. Class begins at 8:00.• Excessive tardies will reduce students’ general conduct.

Please be here every day.• Students should wear tennis shoes on PE days. Girls

should wear shorts under skirts. Check the dress code in the handbook online.

• Counselor is Mrs. T.P.• Jackets are sometimes needed-put a name in the tag!• Put a name on their lunch bag.• When emailing your teacher – put KISD in the subject

line so it get to us timely

Stay Healthy so you can come to school

• Please do not have students bring their own medicines including cough drops. A parent must bring it into the nurse .

• Get a good night's sleep. In bed around 8:00 or 9:00 if possible.

• Kids need to eat a healthy breakfast and lunch

Visiting

-If you would like to have a conference, please contact us for an appointment.

-Please sign-in at the office. Remember to bring your Texas ID EVERY time!

-All visitors must get a “visitor” badge to wear.

MathProblem Solving

Textbook is Workbook

Station Rotation

Inquiry Based Lessons

ScienceTextbook is Workbook

Lab (Inquiry) Based with questioning

Math and Science Focus

Math Choice Board

What goes on in ELA/S.S class.

ELA Focus

• Thinking maps• Quality Questioning• Interactive reading and writing notebooks• Interactive reading and writing toolboxes• Conferencing• Rubrics • Collaborative learning groups• Reader’s and Writer’s workshop

Social Studies

TEXASYESTERDAY, TODAY,

AND TOMORROW

E- Instruction

What is E- instruction?

How is it used?

Thinking Maps

Thinking maps are FREQUENTLY used. The

maps allow the students to organize their thoughts or

various pieces of information.

If you have any questions or

concerns, please do not hesitate to call

or email. Communication is key to all of our

students’ success.