WELCOME PARENTS

AGENDA• Introduction• A picture of our

day– Specials– Reading– Writing– Math– RTI– Science/Social

Studies

• Homework• Snack• Tidbits

Introduction

• 12th year teaching 4th grade in TVES

• Dual certification- regular and special education

• Grew up in Buffalo, New York

• 3 children- Lucas, Alec, and Samantha

Daily Schedule

• 8:00-8:25- Morning Procedures• 8:20-9:55- Reading (90 minutes)• 10:00-10:30 Science / Social Studies• 10:35-11:20 Specials• 11:25-12:10 RTI (3 days Math- 3 days LA) SSR & T3• 12:15-12:45 Writing• 12:53- 1:13- Lunch• 1:13-1:38 - Recess• 1:40-2:40 Math• 2:40-2:45 Dismissal

SPECIALSWEEK A WEEK B

DAY 1: Music DAY 1: ComputerDAY 2: Library/Computer DAY 2: ArtDAY 3: Gym DAY 3: MusicDAY 4: Science Lab DAY 4: GymDAY 5: Art DAY 5: Science LabDAY 6: Gym DAY 6: Library

*PLEASE REMEMBER TO WEAR SNEAKERS ON GYM DAYS, BRING LIBRARY BOOKS DUE ON LIBRARY DAYS, AND TO BRING YOUR RECORDER TO SCHOOL ON MUSIC DAYS.

* WE WILL WRITE DAILY REMINDERS IN OUR ASSIGNMENT PADS

Core Reading

• 6 day cycle based on Common Core

• 90 minute block

30 minutes shared reading

60 minutes – broken into 20 minute intervals rotating between small group instruction, independent tasks, and independent reading

Writing• Working within a writer’s workshop model with mini

lessons, application of writing crafts, sharing, and editing/revising

• Focus will also be given to writing prompts.• Reading –writing connection to be highlighted

MATH• New Common Core changes for Math: more focused on

problem solving, authentic math tasks, and perseverance.• This year students will be grouped according to their needs

and classes will be switching within our team- Mrs. Sabetta, Mrs. Ayotte, Mrs. Scasino, and myself.

• Each week a 5 minute fact test will be given. Students will progress through all four operations. (+, -, *, /)

• Assistance with homework: practice facts, play math games, and check homework. If your child is having too much trouble- send in a note- don’t stress!

RTI(Response to Intervention)

• All students will participate in RTI

• They will be placed according to benchmark assessments and CMT data

• Days 1-3 Math RTI

• Days 4-6 Reading RTI

• Groups will be adjusted as needed

• Parents will be notified if child is in Tier 2 or 3

Science and Social Studies• Students are switching classes for

instruction.• Additional time in schedule for Science

lab weekly• Units of study include

– Science/Health: Germs and Nutrition, Electric Circuits, Motion and Design, Land and Water, and Ecosystems.

– Social Studies: Map skills, Regions of the United States, Culture of Middle and South America

Invention Convention 2013

• Who participates in Invention Convention?– ALL Fourth Graders!– Teachers will be supporting students in the early

stages during Science Lab.• Why are we having Invention Convention?

– The Invention Convention provides TVES fourth graders with opportunities to develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills through invention and innovation, instilling the creative spirit in students today and for the rest of their lives. 

• When is the TVES Invention Convention?– The convention is held in April.– Information regarding the convention will be

going home around January.

Homework

• Consistent homework schedule - Math and Language Arts each night.

• Written homework not given on Fridays. Exceptions will be studying for upcoming tests and make-up work from absences.

• Students are encouraged to read for pleasure daily!

Snacks and Water Bottles

• One healthy snack is encouraged• Snacks are a part of our working morning• Please have snacks nut free!• Water bottles are to be filled in the morning• Reminder- water only in the bottle!!

Additional Tidbits

• Summer reading logs- Due Friday September 7th!

• Friday folders• Test Prep Fun• PTO membership- PTO

meeting TONIGHT- please come!

• Room parents• Committee sign-ups