Welcome toWelcome to Back to School Night! Back to School Night!
Welcome toWelcome to Back to School Night! Back to School Night!
Mrs. BrownMrs. Brown
Grade 4Grade 4
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Daily Schedule7:50-8:25 Writing8:30-9:05- Gym-Monday World Language-
Tuesday Music-Wednesday
Art-Thursday Library-Friday
9:05-10:35 Treasures Reading A10:25-11:00 Social Studies11:05-11:35 Lunch11:40- 1:10 Treasures Reading B1:10-1:40 Social Studies1:45-2:25 Writing B
Grading System
• We use the New Jersey Holistic Scoring Rubric:
– Writing samples and assignments are scored from 0-5
– Open-Ended responses are scored from 0-4
Homework
•Study Island- Complete a targeted reading assignment by the end of the week•Treasures Reading- Daily Spelling and Grammar as well as a daily reading summary.
•Missing or incomplete homework- they will use recess time to complete the assignment (they will bring home a Homework Note)
Attendance
• It is important to arrive at school on time as to not miss instruction which begins PROMPTLY at 7:50.
Discipline
• Rules are posted on the wall• These rules apply throughout the
entire building…hallway, lunchroom, during specials, etc.
• Students have the same consequences wherever they may break their own rules!
– Uniformity of dress is a district policy
Treasures Reading
• Mix between whole group instruction and guided reading groups– Will meet with at least 3 groups each
day
• Emphasis is on phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing– Non-fiction 60% and narrative texts
40%
Writing (Mechanics)
• Mini Lessons• MANY STUDENT PROMPTS!• Complete Sentences• Paragraphs (3-5 sentences then work
up)• 5 paragraph stories/essays • Through out the year the students will
also prepare for the NJASK 4.
Social Studies
• Social Studies
– New Jersey in the 1800’s and work up to present day
– United States Geography
Lunch Application Process
• http://longbranch.k12.nj.us/menus
Afterschool Tutorial• Begins in October
Parent ESL evening classes
• www.longbranch.k12.nj.us
Class Parent Wanted!• Help with class activities
– Science, Math Nights; Hispanic Heritage Day
• Attend PTO Meetings• Field Trips
Questions?
Thank you for coming!
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