b ack to s chool n ight miss koczanowski’s 4th grade 2013-2014
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BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHTMiss Koczanowski’s 4th Grade
2013-2014
WELCOMEThank you for coming and supporting
your child’s education!
MY EXPERIENCEGrew up in Overland Park, Kansas.
Graduate from Blue Valley Northwest High School.
Graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and an endorsement in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages..Have taught at Rosehill Elementary one year. 3rd Grade last year.
Second year of Teaching and love every minute of it.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS
My fiancé, Ben
My 3 brothers
Friends
OUR SPECIALS SCHEDULE
Monday: LibraryTuesday: Music/Computer
Wednesday: Music/P.E.Thursday: P.E./ Computer
Friday: Art Lunch: 12:14-12:39Recess:11:30-11:55
DAILY SCHEDULE
8:00-8:30- Morning Work8:30- 9:15- Science9:15-10:30- Math10:30- 11:30- Specials12:14-12:39- Lunch12:45-2:00- Reading2:00-2:30- Reading Workshop2:30- 3:00- Social Studies3:10- Dismiss•We are in the lovely garden level and it can be on the colder side. Make sure your child is dressing appropriately and wearing a jacket whenever they come to school. During the winter months make sure they are wearing sweaters on very cold days.•Please make sure your child comes on time. We start the day at 8:00 a.m. every day. It is extremely important that they don’t miss out on school.
•Planners•Please check and sign daily•Check to see that homework is complete•I will plan to check them every morning
•Homework folders•Graded papers•Check to see if they can be redone (70% or lower)
•Reading Log•Signed every night after student has read for 10 minutes.
•Accelerated Reader (AR)
•Goal for each quarter•Two grades recorded—comprehension and goal completion
HOMEWORKHomework will follow the district guidelines of 40 minutes a night. Homework will be assigned Mon.-Thurs. evenings. Please check your child’s planner daily for homework assignments.
Monday: Math homework, reading and study Spelling WordsTuesday: Math homework, reading and study Spelling WordsWednesday: Math homework, reading and study Spelling WordsThursday: Math homework, reading and study Spelling Words
GRADESLetter grades will be given in all subject areas.
All other subjects’ grades will be based upon the following:
90-100% = A80-89% = B70-79% = C60-69% = DBelow 59% =F
BIRTHDAY TREATS AND SNACKS
WHEN YOU SEND BIRTHDAY TREATS THEY MUST BE PRE-PACKAGED WITH THE NUTRITION FACTS INCLUDED. THESE WILL BE SENT HOME AT THE END OF THE DAY AND WE WILL CELEBRATE YOUR CHILD WITH A NON-FOOD CELEBRATION.
SCIENCE-HARCOURT
Life ScienceEcosystemsProtecting EcosystemsPhysical ScienceLiving ThingsAnimal Growth and AdaptationsPlant Growth and AdaptationsHuman Body SystemsEarth ScienceEarthquakes and VolcanoesFossils
Website:1) www.scilinks.org/harcourt2) www.harcourtschool.com
MATH- ENVISIONNumerationAdding and Subtracting Whole numbersMultiplication Meaning and factsDivision meanings and factsPatterns and expressionsMultiplying 2-digit NumbersDividing by 2 digitsLines, Angles, and ShapesUnderstanding fractionsAdding and Subtracting fractionsUnderstanding decimalsOperations with decimalsArea and PerimeterSolidsMeasurement, time, and temperatureData and GraphsEquationsTransformations, Congruence, and symmetryProbability
Study math facts at home!!
READING- WONDERS
Shawnee Mission purchased a new Reading Curriculum that not only has a reading program. But it is a Language arts, Spelling, and reading all in one. It follows Commore Core Material to better prepare the children for the state assessments.Leveled readers to differentiate and individualize your child’s education to better meet their needs. Each child will get a workbook to use each year too.
Reading Logs: pg. 2 Please fill them out every Thursday. For extra credit your child may read every night for 15 minutes.
ACCELERATED READER
Child takes a STAR test to see what their reading grade level is.After they find out their grade level they go onto the Library system to find a book within their grade level.They read the book that is within their AR level at home and at school.They come to school and take a comprehension quiz on that book.Each book has the AR level and how many points it is worth.Each child will have a point goal for each quarter that they have to reach by the end of that quarter. If they do not reach that goal they do not get an AR certificate and a prize.
SOCIAL STUDIES-HOUGHTON MIFFLAN
States and Regions1) The Land of the United States
People and Places2) The East
Freedom3) The South
Unity and Diversity4) The Midwest
Earning a Living5) The West
Stories of Our Past
6) Connections to Our World International Relations
SOCIAL STUDIES- BUY A STATE
Student locates the map without any state names on a map to state helper mom.The student will then need to spell the state. Tell the capital and tell the postal abbreviation. State helper mom puts the date of the bought state in his/her folder then puts the state abbreviation on the map of the student folder.The state helper mom then subtracts the point and calculates the new points.Continue until the child purchases what they want to purchase.
Each student is only allowed to buy 3 states at a time.Student goes to seat and colors in the purchased state and write in postal abbreviation.
PENNY PERSONALITY
1) Child finds a penny for each year they have been alive starting with their birth year.
2) The child can make a powerpoint, photostory, posterboard, or anything creative that tells about each year of their life.
3) You may use photographs or the child may draw their own events. 4) For each year the child is alive they will have a current event to
match their life event.1) For example: children who were born in 2001 could put a
picture of September 11 when the twin towers came down. Then the next picture would be one of them as a baby.
Please sign up for a Penny Personality date that works best for you on the circle table before you leave.
ASSESSMENTS
Assessments will be given in all subjects weekly or bi-weekly depending on the understanding of the class.
MAP tests are given at beginning of year, middle of year, and end of the year in Reading and Math.
State Assessments will be given to 4th graders in Reading, Math, and Science.
ASSESSMENTS AND HOW THE DATA IS USED
Spelling Test- Every Friday your child will be given a Spelling test. The spelling words need to be studied at home every night throughout the week so they are ready for their test on Friday.
If your child scores a 70% or below on any test they may have the choice to make corrections at home on the test and return it for ½ the credit.
Your child’s data drives the instruction in all subjects.
BEHAVIOR POLICY
PBIS(Positive Behavior Intervention Systems)
Safe seat“Buddy” roomSuccess in Buddy room= back to homeroom in safe seat.Not succesful in buddy room= principal
6:1
CLASSROOM RULES
Follow the STARS expectations Safety First Time Management Act Responsibly Respect Star Effort
Hand out stars when I see these expectations.
Star Jar drawing Class menu
Marble Jar- whole class reward
CALENDAR OF EVENTS THIS YEAR
To see the complete list of events please go to: http://www.smsd.org/parents/documents/Calendars/2012-2013_Calendar_Final.pdf
Monday, September 2- Schools/Offices closedTuesday, September 10- Early Dismissal at 12:30. Lunch will be served.Monday, September 30- School Improvement Day- No schoolFriday, October 11- No school end of 1st QuarterWednesday October 23 Night Parent teacher conferencesThursday and Friday October 24 and 25th- No school Parent teacher conferences all day.Tuesday, November 12- Early Dismissal 12:30 Teacher WorkdayNovember 27-29- No school Thanksgiving Break December 20- No school end of 2nd quarter (teacher workday)December 23-January 6- No school Winter breakState Assessments will be given in March. They have not set a date yet
COMMUNICATIONMy contact information: Phone: 913-993-4837E-mail: [email protected] Remind 101Enter this number (913) 871-9555Text this message: @kocz
OR to receive messages via email send an email to: [email protected]
RESOURCES
Our classroom website:
http://www4.smsd.org/KelseyKoczanowski/
http://www.smsd.org/schools/rosehill/
News Updates from Mr. Lawrence
Lunch and School Calendar
Virtual community bulletin board http://www1.smsd.org/vcbb/
Web Back Pack Rosehill Website
BEFORE YOU LEAVE…•Sign up for Fall Conferences (on the back table)
•Sign up to help with buy a state parent or volunteering in classroom(back table.)
•Sign up to volunteer to help in classroom and/or class parties.
I am so excited for our year together! Let’s make it a great one!!!!