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Welcome to Fourth GradeWelcome to
Fourth Grade
Gem DaysGem Dayso Houses-Students will be part of a CMES house to
help foster positive relationships between grade levels and promote school pride.
o Behavioral Expectations- We are excited about the positive ideals of our students expectations this year. When you visit, we hope you see the respect for others it will build.
o Houses-Students will be part of a CMES house to help foster positive relationships between grade levels and promote school pride.
o Behavioral Expectations- We are excited about the positive ideals of our students expectations this year. When you visit, we hope you see the respect for others it will build.
Our School BeliefsOur School Beliefs Belief: We are each responsible for Every child. Mission: Empowering Young Minds for a Bright
Future. Goals: Our goal is to create and foster critical
thinkers who are risk takers, tenacious in their learning, and set high goals, while accepting responsibility for their own learning and life choices.
Outcome: The FCS Learner Profile becomes a reality for all students.
Belief: We are each responsible for Every child. Mission: Empowering Young Minds for a Bright
Future. Goals: Our goal is to create and foster critical
thinkers who are risk takers, tenacious in their learning, and set high goals, while accepting responsibility for their own learning and life choices.
Outcome: The FCS Learner Profile becomes a reality for all students.
SnacksSnacks
o Please send a healthy snack for your child each day.
o Ice cream is sold in the cafeteria. Please discuss with your child what your expectations of their lunch choices are.
o Please send a healthy snack for your child each day.
o Ice cream is sold in the cafeteria. Please discuss with your child what your expectations of their lunch choices are.
Fourth Grade Report CardFourth Grade Report Cardo Students will receive a standards based report card in ELA and Math, as well as a percentage report card for all subjects. o Standards based grades are 4, 3, 2, 1 and are not in any way based on percentages.http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/cms/lib3/GA01000373/Centricity/Domain/22/12-134THGradeReportCard1.pdf
o Percentage grades will be posted on Parent Portal throughout the quarter. o Percentage grades are based on summative assessments that are done throughout the county.
o Students will receive a standards based report card in ELA and Math, as well as a percentage report card for all subjects. o Standards based grades are 4, 3, 2, 1 and are not in any way based on percentages.http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/cms/lib3/GA01000373/Centricity/Domain/22/12-134THGradeReportCard1.pdf
o Percentage grades will be posted on Parent Portal throughout the quarter. o Percentage grades are based on summative assessments that are done throughout the county.
TechnologyTechnologyIn fourth grade we use a variety of technology resources in our classrooms. Of course, we have students research to help propel their learning on our student friendly search engines, however we use devices in other ways as well. Please take some time to visit our technology centers to get a picture of some of the ways your child will use technology during their day.
In fourth grade we use a variety of technology resources in our classrooms. Of course, we have students research to help propel their learning on our student friendly search engines, however we use devices in other ways as well. Please take some time to visit our technology centers to get a picture of some of the ways your child will use technology during their day.
CCGPSCCGPSoThis year Forsyth County, along with the rest of the state is continuing with the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards. We have joined with many other states on this venture to better serve the needs of our children. oThe CCGPS are similar to our previous GPS, however the level of rigor brought forth will be much deeper than before.oFor more information on this implementation, the standards, and the parent presentation visit the link below:http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&ModuleInstanceID=8630&ViewID=047E6BE3-6D87-4130-8424-D8E4E9ED6C2A&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=49641&PageID=4183
oThis year Forsyth County, along with the rest of the state is continuing with the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards. We have joined with many other states on this venture to better serve the needs of our children. oThe CCGPS are similar to our previous GPS, however the level of rigor brought forth will be much deeper than before.oFor more information on this implementation, the standards, and the parent presentation visit the link below:http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&ModuleInstanceID=8630&ViewID=047E6BE3-6D87-4130-8424-D8E4E9ED6C2A&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=49641&PageID=4183
Discipline PoliciesDiscipline Policieso Our school is excited to all be on the
same page with our expectations. o In our classroom, your child will write in
their agenda if there has been a behavior issue that day after discussion with their teacher.
o Fab Fridays
o Our school is excited to all be on the same page with our expectations.
o In our classroom, your child will write in their agenda if there has been a behavior issue that day after discussion with their teacher.
o Fab Fridays
MathMatho The majority of our math lessons are hands on
learning experiences based on the CCGPS. We rely heavily on the Georgia Mathematics Frameworks, SVMI, and Smarter Balance.
o There is some overlap of the CCGPS with 3rd grade GPS. It is important to remember that we are focusing on a deeper understanding of math concepts.
o PLEASE PRACTICE ALL MATH FACTS AT HOME!!!
o The majority of our math lessons are hands on learning experiences based on the CCGPS. We rely heavily on the Georgia Mathematics Frameworks, SVMI, and Smarter Balance.
o There is some overlap of the CCGPS with 3rd grade GPS. It is important to remember that we are focusing on a deeper understanding of math concepts.
o PLEASE PRACTICE ALL MATH FACTS AT HOME!!!
Language Arts BlockLanguage Arts Blocko Reading from the Scott Foresman Reading Street
series, Reading A-Z, RAZ and Pearson. We will focus on informational reading that coincides with our Social Studies and Science units.
o Sitton Spelling- usage/spelling taught together.o Cursive Handwriting will be taught/reviewed.o Creative Writing will be taught using the Six Traits of
Writing and grade level rubrics. Students will be prepared for the end of year standardized writing test.
o Grammar will be taught in combination in the writing program.
o Reading from the Scott Foresman Reading Street series, Reading A-Z, RAZ and Pearson. We will focus on informational reading that coincides with our Social Studies and Science units.
o Sitton Spelling- usage/spelling taught together.o Cursive Handwriting will be taught/reviewed.o Creative Writing will be taught using the Six Traits of
Writing and grade level rubrics. Students will be prepared for the end of year standardized writing test.
o Grammar will be taught in combination in the writing program.
ScienceScience
o Units include: weather, sound and light, ecosystems, solar system and forces.
o We will alternate Science and Social Studies units.
o Students each have a soft covered consumable textbook.
o Units include: weather, sound and light, ecosystems, solar system and forces.
o We will alternate Science and Social Studies units.
o Students each have a soft covered consumable textbook.
Social StudiesSocial Studies
o We will cover Native Americans, Exploration,Colonization,American Revolution,Westward Expansion and the Industrial Revolution.
o We will cover Native Americans, Exploration,Colonization,American Revolution,Westward Expansion and the Industrial Revolution.
Meeting Individual NeedsMeeting Individual Needs
o We work with Gifted and EIP teachers to accommodate the needs of all students. Special arrangements are made to suit the child academically, emotionally, and environmentally to help each child succeed.
o We have HIGH expectations of all our students, and we will try to help each one reach his/her highest potential.
o We work with Gifted and EIP teachers to accommodate the needs of all students. Special arrangements are made to suit the child academically, emotionally, and environmentally to help each child succeed.
o We have HIGH expectations of all our students, and we will try to help each one reach his/her highest potential.
Homework Homework o Forsyth County requires 4th Graders to
have no more than 40 minutes of homework each night.
o Please have your child read for 20 minutes every night.
o The agenda is completed together in class. Students should record homework daily.
o Forsyth County requires 4th Graders to have no more than 40 minutes of homework each night.
o Please have your child read for 20 minutes every night.
o The agenda is completed together in class. Students should record homework daily.
Friday FoldersFriday Folderso Each Friday your child will bring home
graded papers and school information. Please return the packet of graded papers on the Return to School side of the folder.
o Please clean out any checked work, spelling pretest and fliers on the Keep At Home side.
o Each Friday your child will bring home graded papers and school information. Please return the packet of graded papers on the Return to School side of the folder.
o Please clean out any checked work, spelling pretest and fliers on the Keep At Home side.
Parent Teacher CommunicationParent Teacher Communication Weekly Newsletter will be sent out on
Friday. Paper copies will not be sent home. Email [email protected] or
[email protected] Phone(770)887-7705 ext.730183/730188
Parent Portal-Sign up in the front office Parent Toolbox-This resource is provided by
the county to help parents work with their children.http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=734
Weekly Newsletter will be sent out on Friday. Paper copies will not be sent home.
Email [email protected] or [email protected]
Phone(770)887-7705 ext.730183/730188 Parent Portal-Sign up in the front office
Parent Toolbox-This resource is provided by the county to help parents work with their children.http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=734
QR Codes QR Codes
Please scan the QR codes on the back of this packet to take a look at your child’s schedule. This will also give you an example of one way we use technology in the classroom.
Please scan the QR codes on the back of this packet to take a look at your child’s schedule. This will also give you an example of one way we use technology in the classroom.
