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YOUR CHILD’S FOURTH-GRADE
YEAR
TEAMWORKENSURESSUCCESS
CONTACT INFORMATIONIf you need to contact us, we are always
here to help. Our conference time is 8:50 – 9:40 Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
E-mail addresses:Jeanie Brownfiel
[email protected] and ScienceSamantha Moore [email protected] and Social Studies
Math and Science Goals for 2012 -
2013
Math Goal: for your child to learn general math concepts, develop thinking and reasoning skills, and to become a problem solver.
Ways to reach our goal:Target math – daily review of a collection of skills
Question of the day – encourage problem solving
Math instruction – based on TEKS that the state requires fourth graders to know.
Ways you can help:Review addition and subtraction of
larger numbers at home.Practice multiplication facts (1-12)Check the take home folder every day
to see what math concepts we are currently working on and how your child is progressing.
Math practice websites – on the Fairmont Webpage
ScienceInvestigationsVocabulary developmentLearning how to find information in
non-fiction textsIf a chapter test is given, your child will
know in advance. We will review in class. A study guide will be sent home before each test.
Hopefully science will be a fun, positive learning experience for your child.
ELA and Social StudiesOverview for 2012 -
2013
Reading WorkshopWe will be reading both fiction and non-fiction
selections as well various other genres, especially poetry.
Development of reading skills will occur throughout the curriculum with the reading selections in the form of Workshop.
Students will be independently reading 30 minutes a day in class.
Library Books- Students must come to class each day with library books. They are checked out and returned each Wednesday.
At home logs- Students should be reading 20 minutes each night.
Writing WorkshopFourth grade students are expected to create
expository and narrative pieces throughout the year.We aim to deliver a clear, focused thesis with
supporting details in our expository writing.In our narratives, we focus on using vivid language
and creating a focused, well organized story.Writing will be taught in a Workshop format.Writing work may periodically be sent home for
your review with your child.Portfolio – We will save most of the students’ work
in order to showcase their growth as a writer in the fourth grade. This is sent home at the end of the year as a keepsake.
SpellingWe will be using the “Words Their
Way” spelling program.This program is individualized to the
student’s level of spelling development.
There will be activities, possible HW, and a test once a month.
Social StudiesWe will be focusing on the study of the
state of Texas.We will also incorporate reading
strategies into Social Studies.We will cover citizenship, leadership
skills, the regions of Texas and the people of the regions, the symbols of Texas and Texas history.
How you can help:Reading at Home- Making sure your child is
reading at least 20 minutes a night.Writing samples will be sent home for you to
review as well. Scholastic- You will have to opportunity to
order books on your child’s reading level throughout the year.
ThinkCentral.comThe Giving Tree
TEACHER COMMUNICATIONThe “take-home” folders holds graded papers,
practice papers and notes to parents (for important information from teachers and/or the school office).
Fairmont Elementary is also using our school website this year for important information. The following can be found at the website:Lunch money balanceSchool CalendarCurriculum based websites for practice at homeTeacher web page
http://www.dpisd.org/fe/site/default.asp
PARENT INVOLEMENTIt is important to check the take home folder
on a daily basis.Papers graded 70 or below should be
corrected, signed, and returned promptly. We will correct these grades to a 70, up to 3 times per 9 weeks.
Parent Portal—parents may check absences/tardies/grades/link to cafeteria account
PARENT INVOLEMENTFE opens at 7:15 a.m. No students are allowed in the building
before 7:15—no teachers are on duty until then.A change of transportation should only be in extreme emergency.
Parents should send a note or email IN WRITING to the teacher.Parents picking up their child in the car rider line, should display
the red tag on their windshield showing the child’s name.Visitors will receive a “visitor’s sticker” in the office. This will
allow access to the cafeteria and back down the hallway to exit the building. Visitors will not be allowed to enter the classrooms on grade-level halls. If you would like a conference, please make an appointment. Likewise, phone calls and/or emails are welcome.
No birthday invitations will be passed out at school. A sign-up sheet was completed at the “Meet the Teacher” night, and a list was sent home with email and street addresses.
STUDENT INVOLVEMENTStudents are expected to carry their take home
folder and library books to and from school daily. Library books are required at school every day.
Students should have papers and conduct sheets signed and returned promptly.
Students should read 20 minutes and practice math facts, or study for upcoming tests on nights during the week.
Cell phones must be turned off and kept in the backpack. Students should not use their cell phone in the school building.
Positive Behavior SystemSchool-wide discipline program PBS—Positive
Behavior Support. We have “Falcon Rules” and a common conduct sheet for all grade levels. We focus on the positive, but we must have consequences.
Conduct cards are sent home on Friday and must be returned signed by Monday. If not returned by Tuesday, the parent will be called. All grade levels have the same rules and the same conduct card.
If the student’s receive a conduct mark during they day, they will sit out of recess that day.
INCENTIVESStudents will earn “tickets” as a class
for good behavior. We will draw names for rewards weekly.
This good behavior includes: cooperation, responsible behavior, academic effort, leadership, etc.
Rewards will differ from week to week. They could include free time, no shoes in class, treasure box items, write with a pen, etc.
4TH GRADE IMPORTANT DATES
April 2 & 3, 2012—STAAR Writing testApril 23, 2012--STAAR Math testApril 24, 2012—STAAR Reading test
Math/Literacy Night – October 4th - 5:30 to 7:00
Party DatesDecember 20th at 2pmJune 5th at 2pm
PLEASE JOIN THE PTO TO HELP YOUR CHILD’S CLASS REACH 100% MEMBERSHIP
Your $5.00 family membership goes a long way in providing many extras for our school.
The PTO provides our annual carnival.
Our students benefit from fundraising activities sponsored by the PTO such as project playground.
DAILY SCHEDULE7:45 – 11:05 1st Period
(homeroom)8:50 – 9:40 PE/Music
(Conference Period)11:10– 2:25 2nd Period12:05 – 12:35 Lunch2:25 – 2:35 Back to homeroom
and prepare to go home
Remind 101Brownfiel Homeroom
Text this code – @brownfi to the number
(442)332-4391
Moore Homeroom
Text this code - @0a0 to the number
(512)861-6185
