4th Grade Curriculum Night

Mrs. Conti Self-ContainedMs. Kemp Math/ Science

Mrs. Sprowls Language Arts/SS Mrs. Durrett Math/ Science

Ms. Livingston Language Arts/ SSMs. McDonald Math/ Science

Ms. Barnett Language Arts/ SS

7: 15: Bus Arrival- Students should wait quietly until doors open at 7:207:20: Doors Open to all students. Students should report directly to classrooms.7:45: Late Bell- Tardy slips necessary after 7:45 at front office. Parent will need to walk student in to office.

We begin each day promptly at 7:50. Please help your child have a smooth start to the day by helping him/her arrive early enough to use the restroom and take care of any morning business prior to 7:45.

Arrival

If your child is going home a different way than usual, please notify the OFFICE by 2:00 pm. Do NOT email or call the teacher as he/she does not have access to email and phone messages throughout the day.

Ride Change Note should include: • date• first and last name• new mode of transportation• parent signatureAnd should be provided to teacher at the beginning of the day.

7:25-7:45 Morning Work, announcements, lunch count8:45-9:40 Specials 12:00-12:30 Lunch 12:30-1:00 Recess/RR break2:10-2:35 Encore2:40-2:45 Pack-up/ dismissal

Work and Study Habits Personal Behavior

1.Listens attentively2.Completes assignments on time3.Follows directions4.Uses time appropriately5.Works carefully and neatly6.Uses legible penmanship7.Works well independently and in groups

1.Uses self-control2.Talks at appropriate times3.Obeys school rules4.Respects others and environment5.Works/plays well with others6.Accepts responsibility

Student/ Behavior Expectations• The number of “marks” you receive

over a six-week period determines your conduct grade. • If you break one of the major rules, it will be documented in your planner and on a behavior sheet in the class notebook.• Parents should initial the planner each night.• For each conduct area, students are given this many chances:

E E S S N N N U

Language Arts20 Minutes Each Night of ReadingWe send homework on Mondays, due on Thursdays.

Math15-20 Minutes of Math FactsMore Homework will be sent home as the year progresses!

Homework is due by the date given by the teacher. If student does not have their homework, their planner will be signed and they will lose a mark on personal responsibility

• Online Grade book- you can check grades 24/7

• receive e-mails and alerts

(Check with the office for user name)

Home Access Center

eSchoolPLUS Family App

Parent ConferencesDuring Oct. 5-15

I will use Signup Genius to have you sign up online for an appointment.

Look for that email sometime next week.

Computational Fluency

Conceptual Understanding

Problem Solving

Our curriculum is ORIGO Stepping Stones. Students work within their workbooks and in

their journals.

http://www.origoeducation.com/texas-adoption?mageloc=US

Science Inquiry and PBLsThe Inquiry Learning model takes advantage

of students’ natural curiosity. It requires well-developed questioning skills. It helps students to develop strategies and

processes for collecting and evaluating information.

Students are given topics and then allowed to explore.

“Night of No Limits” will be in the Spring!

Reading WritingSpelling

GrammarSocial Studies

Language Arts

for Reading and Writing

State Assessments STAAR workshop model (opening, work period, closing)

DRA (Diagnostic Reading Assessment)BOY, MOY, EOY looking for independent reading level (“Just Right” level)

Strategies:Comprehension, Accuracy, FluencyExtending Vocabulary

The following Social Studies Concepts are incorporated into the reading workshop via children’s literature, textbook use, and additional resources:

• Texas History

• Map Skills Work

Social Studies

• We are so thankful to partner with you to give your child a successful school year!

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