FOURTH GRADEFOURTH GRADECURRICULUM NIGHTCURRICULUM NIGHT
2015-20162015-2016
FOURTH GRADEFOURTH GRADECURRICULUM NIGHTCURRICULUM NIGHT
2015-20162015-2016
4A-Mrs. Bethany Walsh4A-Mrs. Bethany Walsh
4B-Ms. Cassie Truden4B-Ms. Cassie Truden
4C-Mrs. Amy Scott and Miss Lydia Merhaut4C-Mrs. Amy Scott and Miss Lydia Merhaut
Classroom Policies
Supplies = Key to Organization!– Expandable file– All books should be covered– Assignment book– Extra supplies at home in case your
child needs replacement materials
Assignment Book• Needs to be signed every
night Parents, please check for homework
completion and sign when your child has completed his/her work!
• Will be checked at school daily
• Will be written in by teacher if homework was not completed for each class
(This homework will still need to be completed!)
Fourth Grade Weekly Schedule• Monday• 8:50-9:15 Morning Work• 9:15-10:15 Math• 10:15-11:15 Integrated Arts• 11:15-11:45 ELA (part 1)• 11:45-12:15 Lunch• 12:15-12:45 Recess• 12:45-1:45 ELA (part 2)• 1:45-2:15 Science• 2:15-2:45 Social Studies• 2:45-3:15 STEM• 3:15-3:25 Assignment Books
Weekly Schedule Cont.• Tuesday• 8:50-9:15 Morning Work• 9:15-10:15 Math• 10:15-11:45 ELA• 11:45-12:15 Lunch• 12:15-12:45 Recess• 12:45-1:30 Special• 1:30-2:10 Science• 2:10-2:45 Social Studies• 2:45-3:20 STEM• 3:20-3:25 Assignment Books
Weekly Schedule Cont.• Wednesday• 8:50-9:15 Morning Work• 9:15-10:15 Math• 10:15-11:45 ELA• 11:45-12:15 Lunch• 12:15-12:45 Recess• 12:45-1:30 Special• 1:30-2:15 Band/Orchestra• 2:15-2:30 Assignment Books• 2:30-3:15 Chorus• 3:15-3:25 Dismissal
Weekly Schedule Cont.• Thursday• 8:50-9:15 Morning Work• 9:15-10:15 Math• 10:15-11:45 ELA• 11:45 -12:15 Lunch• 12:15-12:45 Recess• 12:45-1:30 Special• 1:30-2:10 Science• 2:10-2:45 Social Studies• 2:45-3:20 STEM• 3:20-3:25 Assignment Books
Weekly Schedule Cont.• Friday• 8:50-9:15 Morning Work• 9:15-10:15 Math• 10:15-11:45 ELA• 11:45 -12:15 Lunch• 12:15-12:45 Recess• 12:45-1:30 Special• 1:30-2:10 Science• 2:10-2:45 Social Studies• 2:45-3:20 STEM• 3:20-3:25 Assignment Books
MATH• Harcourt curriculum and Rocket
Math
• Placement - Academic 1- Academic 2
• District Placement Criteria– 3rd grade ITBS scores– Basic Facts test– 3rd Grade End of Book Test– Attribute Sheet
Math Concepts– Unit 1: Understand Whole Numbers and
Operations– Unit 2: Time, Data, and Graphing– Unit 3: Multiplication and Division Facts– Unit 4: Multiply by 1- and 2-Digit Numbers – Unit 5: Divide by 1- and 2-Digit Divisors– Unit 6: Geometry and Algebra– Unit 7: Fractions and Probability – Unit 8: Measurement and Decimals – Unit 9: Perimeter, Area, and Volume
Math Evaluation
• Unit Tests (Concepts)• Chapter Quizzes (Computation)• Written Communication• Rocket Math (doesn’t affect math grade)• Problem Solving • Homework Completion
Math HomeworkUsually one or two pages will be assigned everyday to reinforce what was learned in class.•Assigned homework•Optional homework
Students will be given credit forhomework completed on-time.
SCIENCE• Pearson Scott Foresman Science
- Life Science
- Earth Science
- Physical Science
- Space and Technology
Science Homework
Assignments will be given on an as-needed-basis to reinforce specific skills and concepts learned in class. All tests will be announced in class, and if needed, material should be reviewed at home.
Students will receive credit for completed notebook pages (classwork and homework) as a part of their science grades.
SOCIAL STUDIES• Harcourt Curriculum
• Key Concept: U.S. Regions– Exploring the U.S.– U.S. Economy– Exploring the Northeast– Exploring the Southeast– Exploring the Midwest– Exploring the Southwest– Exploring the West
• Current Events– Student Presentations– TIME for Kids Magazines (Thanks to the PTO!)
Social Studies Homework
Assignments will be given on an as-needed-basis to reinforce specific skills and concepts learned in class. All tests will be announced in class, and if needed, material should be reviewed at home.
Students will receive credit for completed notebook pages (classwork and homework) as a part of their social studies grades.
STEM/STEAM• Challenges
• Projects
• Makerspace
• Digital Portfolios• http://www.weebly.com/weebly/userHome.php
ELA (English Language Arts) -
ReadingHarcourt StoryTown Themes•Theme 1: Facing Challenges•Theme 2: Getting the Job Done•Theme 3: Natural Changes•Theme 4: Imagination at Work•Theme 5: A New Home•Theme 6: Exploring Our World
ELA (English Language Arts) -
ReadingA series of leveled activities and resource materials exist to meet the varied needs of learners. Sample skills that are developed through these resources include:
– Various types of literature (Main and Paired Selections)
– Robust Vocabulary– Comprehension – Focus Skills – Fluency
Reading HomeworkAssignments will be given on an as-needed-basis to reinforce specific skills and concepts learned in class.
SQUIRT – To build comprehension skills and foster reading fluency, students are required to read at home at least 5 nights a week for a minimum of 15 minutes. The book log provided to your child will help to monitor student book selections and movement towards the goal of 25 chapter books by the end of the year.
ELA (English Language Arts) -
Grammar• Types and Parts of Sentences
– Declarative, interrogative, exclamatory, and imperative
– Subjects, predicates, etc.– Simple, compound, and complex sentences
• Parts of Speech– Nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs,
pronouns, antecedents, articles, etc.
ELA (English Language Arts) -
Writing•Weekly Writing/Journal Prompts
•Writing Workshops– Narrative– Informational– Persuasive
Grammar & Writing Homework
Assignments will be given on an as-needed-basis to reinforce specificskills and concepts learned in class.
Students will be given credit forNotebooks/packets completed in class
ELA (English Language Arts) -
Spelling• Harcourt StoryTown: Spelling Component
• Daily morning work
• Thursdays (4A) or Fridays (4B and 4C): Unit Tests
• Optional Challenge Words - for students who earn an A on that lesson’s test
• Spelling lists online
Spelling HomeworkHomework will be distributed each Thursday or Friday. Students will select at least 3 activities in a row on their tic-tac-toe board to complete throughout the week and turn in by Thursday. Please sign the bottom of this sheet to verify your child completed the marked activities.
Feel free to cut the list off of the Tic-Tac-Toe homework to keep at home to prepare for the test on Friday.
ELA- EvaluationReading (Letter grade)•Weekly comprehension, vocabulary, and focus skill quizzesGrammar (Letter grade)•Weekly skill quizzes and notebook completionWriting (Developmental Skill Indicators in place of a letter grade. Assessed at the end of each semester. Grades for writing will not appear on Parent Portal.)•Theme writings/Writing workshops•Writing portfoliosSpelling (Letter grade)•Weekly tests•Credit for homework completion and notebook completion
Caring to Learn,Learning to Care
•Paws Program•Bully Prevention Program (weekly classroom meetings)
•Plinko Points
1- We will not bully others.2- We will help students who are bullied.3- We will include students who are left out.4- If we know that someone is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home.
IES Bully Prevention Rules
In regard to Rule #4, if your child reports bullying behavior to you, please notify one of the following people at IES:•Teacher•Counselor•Principal
IES Bully Prev. Program Cont.
• Please also try to help your child know the difference between bullying and peer conflict.
• We are reminding the students to not “label” others as “bullies” since it is their BEHAVIOR which was inappropriate and can be adjusted/learned from.
IES Bully Prev. Program Cont.
• To help make the distinction between bullying and conflict, know that we are teaching students:– Bullying is when someone repeatedly and
on purpose says or does mean or hurtful things to another person who has a hard time defending himself or herself. Bullying can be direct or indirect. Direct includes hitting, teasing, name calling, etc. Indirect is rumors, exclusion, and cyber-bullying.
IES Bully Prev. Program Cont.
Wellness Policy
• Birthday Celebrations– 48 hour notice for all edible healthy
treats– Obtain an approval form online.– Non-edible treats work best!
CLOSING • Test Packets
• Parent Portal (TYLER gradebook)
• Websites (IES and Fourth Grade)– Announcements online (as well as communication via
homeroom e-mail)– Links to access online textbooks
• Math• Social Studies • Reading • Science• STEM
• Please visit your child’s classroom tonight to tour the room. Take home the information on your child’s desk, check the class email list, sign-up for a conference with your child’s homeroom teacher, and leave a note for your child to start their day tomorrow!
THANK YOU!!!