Schedule9:10 -10:15 Guided Reading & Word Work10:15-10:50 Reading Minilesson10:50-12:00 Math12:05-12:35 Lunch12:35-1:05 Recess1:10-1:50 Writing1:50-2:30 Science/Social Studies2:30-2:45 Community Meeting/Pack-up2:45-3:25 Specials/Dismissal

Focus on Reading Reading in fourth grade is a transition from learning to read to reading to learn.

Common Core focus will include an increase in comprehension skills and the application of those skills to complex text.

There is a focus on informational text: 50% fiction and 50% nonfiction.

The focus on writing includes composing argument essays, information/explanation essays, and narrative essays.

Increase in sustained independent reading for longer periods of time.

Math Thinking According to new Common Core Standards

we are focusing on deep understanding of math concepts

No longer just 2x2=4 but WHY does 2x2=4? What strategies can I use to show my work?

Students will need to explain thinking in writing.

Falcon Planner Check every night! The Falcon Planner is a critical

communication tool between parents and teachers

Homework and test information will be written down daily.

Check also for any quick notes from me!

Homework Students should be reading EVERY night Students should be bringing home their

math notebooks to help them with their homework

The homework that is given is REVIEW of what we already taught

STUDENTS should be doing their homework Please assist your child by making sure that

the homework AND planner have been placed in their backpacks for return to school the next day!

Checking Your Child’s Progress

Math tests will be sent home and need to be signed and returned. This lets me know that you are aware of how your child did on the assessment!

Student’s class work AND homework will be sent home in take home folders, make sure to look through their work see how they are doing!

Promoting Independence

In fourth grade students have certain expectations: students need to come to school on time, they need to have all supplies and materials ready, and they need to have a positive attitude!

Students should be doing their own work and responsible for their own things (parents should be CHECKING not doing)

October Conferences

I will be scheduling a conference with EVERY parent in October.

A letter will be sent home with your child shortly. Look for it to fill out what time slot you would like!

On the letter you will need to pick a 1st choice, 2nd choice, and 3rd choice.

Fourth Grade Field Trips Stone Mountain - October 29, 2014 Carolina Beach - April, 2015

We need lots of chaperones! All chaperones MUST complete a DPS volunteer

form and be approved to chaperone. You can fill out a volunteer form by going to the Forest View homepage - http://www.forestview.dpsnc.net/ and click ONLINE APPLICATION under the heading “Volunteer for Forest View”

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Get Classroom Text Messages!

I will be using a program this year called Remind101. It will send out text messages directly to your cell phone!

To join my class: -Follow the instructions on the

handout!

Website Information My website is www.zsennett.weebly.com It can also be accessed through the Forest

View Website. Updated weekly (sometimes more) All important information will be laid out on

the website. Check often!

Class Dojo Class Dojo is a behavior management

system. Tracks student progress with points. Has a messaging feature to communicate. Can be accessed by parents to check

progress and behaviors. No more “How is my child doing?”