back to school night mrs. moore 4th grade 2015-2016 [email protected]
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Miss Lucy Moore Graduate of University of Delaware
Bachelor’s Degrees – Elementary Education and
Special Education
Dually certified, pursuing my Master’s Degree
Teaching
1 year teaching 3rd grade at a year round, bilingual school in Las Vegas, Nevada
7 years teaching 4th grade in northern New Jersey
Two years substituting in CB. I am thrilled to be back at Buckingham!!
Contact Information - please feel free to contact me any time
267-893-4200 ext. 1987
Homeroom Coordinator
A BIG thank you to Mrs. Noreen Kempinski for taking on the role of Homeroom Parent Coordinator this year.
Classroom Schedule
8:30-8:50 Arrival, Morning Procedures, record HW, SSR9:00-10:20 Math Block10:20-10:30 Snack10:30-11:10 Specials11:10-12:45 Reading Block12:45-1:45 Lunch/Recess1:45-2:45 Spelling/Grammar/Writing 2:45-3:20 Science/Social Studies3:25 Dismissal
Our Day
8:30-8:50 Arrival Procedures, write down HW, SSR Homework Policy Students write down HW, Mrs. Moore signs
*Please sign that you saw the HW planner each night
About 40 minutes per night (NOT including 20 minutes of reading)
Missing HW- get a HW alert to be signed by Mom/Dad. 2 missing HW assignments- - student will be asked to complete at recess.
Every student has at least 1 HW buddy to call (phone # in planner)
9:00 – 10:20 Math
Program: Everyday Math, Cyclical Approach
Textbook (SRB) available online
Math Games to reinforce skills
Refer to Family Letters
A week’s notice before Unit Assessments
XtraMath fact practice website-at least 1X per week
Fourth Grade Math Everyday Math program *Xtramath Fact practice Class together for direct instruction
MIC Maps – enrichment offered to whole class
based on chapter pre-tests; chapter by chapter basis beginning with Ch.2; work on after main lesson direct instruction (notes)
Additional Enrichment District Project M3: Mentoring Mathematical Minds
Testing and teacher recommendations Meet 1x per week for an hour More information to come at a later date
MATH MANIPULATIVESConstruct a real graph using
Everyday Math pattern blocks.
MATH LOGICComplete the number grid puzzle using place value
reasoning.
WRITING ABOUT MATHWrite a postcard to a friend
telling them about the numbers found in Washington D.C.
MATH COMPUTATIONCut and paste the number tiles into the correct places to make
addition and subtraction problems.
DATA PROJECTMaking predictions based on a
given sample of Skittles.
FIT THE FACTSInserting given numbers into
sentences to make mathematical.
MATH AND ARTCreate a 6-point design with a
compass and ruler.
PAN BALANCEFinding equivalent names for whole numbers by balancing
equations.
BATTER’S UP BASEBALLPractice your addition facts with
this cool website!http://www.prongo.com/math/addition.html
MIC Lab 2
Using Numbers and Organizing Data
11:10-12:45 Reading
Program: LEAD21- mix of whole group, small group and independent instruction (Reading Response Journals)
Text available online
Comprehension Toolkit
Class Novels
HW: Reading Log
12:45 – 1:45 Lunch and Recess
Visit www.cbsd.org to learn how to prepay for lunch
We go outside for a 30 minute recess each day – please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather
1:45-2:45 Language Arts
Writing: Heavy Use of Mentor Texts
All major writing pieces are completed at school
Pre and Post assessment to measure student growth
Personal Narratives, Opinion Writing, Expository, Poetry
Writer’s Notebook
Spelling:
Spelling Bingo as homework (completed card due Friday)
Spelling test Friday
2:45-3:25 Science/Social Studies
Science: Program: Science Companion “Doing Science” -Sharpen awareness of the scientific method
Units of Study: Electricity, Matter, Watery Earth
Social Studies: Examining the world through the eyes of social scientists
5 regions of the United States: Road Trip!
Textbook Available online: See student login sheet
Specials
Monday – Art (smock and sketch pad)
Tuesday – Music -Mr. Weir
Wednesday – Gym (sneakers) – Mr. Durie
Thursday – Library (books) – Mrs. Krauss
Friday – QUEST – Mrs. Doherty
*Computer Lab Friday afternoons
3:25 Dismissal
Back Porch / Bus / After School Care
A written note must be sent in with your child every day that he/she is going home on alternate transportation. If you forget please call the office and they will notify me. E-mailing me or calling the classroom phone is not sufficient.
Technology in the Classroom
Buckingham Website
Teacher website, accessible via Buckingham website
Textbooks available online:
Reading-Lead21
Math- Everyday Math; XtraMath practice
Social Studies- Learn TCI
Use your child’s login and password sheet located on their desks for access to websites from home. This is your copy to keep at home
Birthdays We love to celebrate birthdays at school
No longer celebrating with food/snacks
Feel free to send in stickers, bookmarks, pencils, a book for use to read together that day
Thank you for your support with this
Progress Reports / Conferences
4 Progress Reports / year
Monday & Tuesday, November 23rd, 24th –report card and conference
*Both parent and student attend to set individual goals for the school year
Info to come on Sign Up Genius
February – Progress Report
March – Portfolio and Conference
June – Progress Report
ETC. Thursday Folders
ALL graded papers (quizzes, tests, returned HW, etc.) will be in the Thursday folder. Please sign and return as soon as possible.
Please review each Thursday, sign, and return the following day.
*Email me with any questions
Absence Notes Due the next day. Student will have a “While You Were
Gone” sheet on desk with missing work to be completed.
Family Travel If your child needs to be absent from school due to family
travel, please complete the appropriate form prior to departure
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Thank you for being here tonight
I am looking forward to an amazing year with your
families