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WELCOMEPARENTS AND
STUDENTSTO
FOURTH GRADE!- Students - Please find your seat- Do not unpack your backpack or any supplies- Your backpack can stay here at school tonight- You may look through the books and papers on your desk- We will take care of all your supplies tomorrow!
- Parents, I plan to give you time to fill out paperwork and ask questions in a few minutes
- Please get all paperwork back to me ASAP – Today or tomorrow would be great!
Introduction
• Fourth Grade Curriculum• Evaluation/Assessment• Student Responsibilities• Homework Expectations• School Success Program• Communication• Miscellaneous• Conclusion
Literacy Curriculum
Reading: – Literacy By Design– 8 comprehension strategies– Reader’s/Writer’s Workshop– At-home reading – Fluency (DIBELS)– AC Reader
Language:– Literacy By Design, Six
Traits, and Evan-Moor– Grammar skills– Cursive writing– Spelling Mastery– District Spelling Bee
Math Curriculum• Everyday Math program
--spiraling curriculum• Study Links daily• Fact Fluency—in class practice, as well as at
home practice• Addition and Subtraction facts are expected to be
automatic at 4th Grade• Fourth grade fact fluency goals: 20 facts per
minute, multiplication fact secured by winter break, division facts secured by the end of the year
Science and Social Studies Curriculum
• Science:– Forces and Motion
– Solar System
– Plants and Animals
– Electricity and Magnetism
• Social Studies– Mapping
– Wisconsin History
– U.S. Regions
Specials and Other Areas
• Phy.Ed., Art, Library, Music• Strings (elective)
– Sept. 13 rental meeting at 6:30 P.M. in the LGI– Fun and exciting opportunity to take advantage of
• Guidance • Type to Learn • Computer Lab• Ambassadors
Evaluation/Assessment• MAP (Measures of Academic Progress)• DIBELS (oral reading fluency)• WKCE (state test)• Theme tests in reading (and Vocab Tests)• Unit tests in math, science, social studies• Writing assessments• Grades
4 = above grade level3 = on grade level2 = below grade levelthere will be no + or -
Student Responsibilities
• Try your best!-high expectations-be thorough on all assignments and tests
• Be prepared!-bring shoes for Phy.Ed. and/or instrument for
strings-don’t forget homework!
• Make good choices!
Homework Expectations• 30-40 mins. daily; including reading, fact practice,
Study Links• Work should be done neatly and accurately• Use take home folder and assignment notebook• Students should complete homework
independently, unless assistance is needed• Recess or after school times may be used for late
assignments• No Homework on weekends! (most of the time)
School Success Program• School-wide:Above the Line/
Below the Line
• Focus on Good Citizenship: Respect, Responsibility, Trustworthiness, Caring
• Fix It Plans
• We are what we choose to be!
• Focus on the positives!
Communication• Assignment notebook and take-home folders
daily Assignment notebooks should be signed by another student showing that they filled
everything out – and – signed by an adult at home when they have completed all homework - - - If your child does not finish all the homework, please do not sign that day – just write me a note telling me what was not finished. Coming to school with a signed assignment notebook is part of my homework grade for each student.
• See our web page often! The calendar lists upcoming events, special days and homework
• Emails, phone calls, notes
• Website : www.mononagrove.org go to this site and click on staff directory
End of the Year Awards
• Excellence Award Criteria: • consistant high quality work• 3+ or above on report card• met or exceeded the District MAP status target for all 3 subject areas
• Achievement Award Criteria: • improved on report card throughout the year (academically,
behaviorally, effort – all 3)• met 2 out of 3 MAP growth targets.
Miscellaneous
School Information: • School Hours: 7:40am to 2:35pm• Students should not be to school
before 7:20 a.m., as there is no supervision until then.
• Early Dismissal Days: 7:40am to 10:35 a.m.
• School Phone Numbers: 839-4576 or 221-7679
• Absences: Please call school as soon as possible to excuse your child’s absence. If you know you will be on a vacation, there is a Pre-Arranged Absence form in the office to fill out. Let me know if you need one.
Book Orders:
• Due around the 15th of month -If possible order online -send checks made to “Scholastic”
Birthday Treats and Snacks:
• We are not a “Nut-Free” classroom … but the classroom across the hall is….
• 22 students
• Morning Snack time—order from school or bring from home
Conclusion•1st Assignment - Bring your favorite book
for tomorrow!
-2nd assignment – poster about self
due
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Any questions?
Thanks for coming! See you soon!