Kristen SmithRoom 310

Welcome Parents

Avery ElementaryCurriculum Night

2015-2016

About Your Teacher

• This is my 11th year teaching.• I’ve taught 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 10th grade Special

Education.• I have two children. My stepson is 10, and my

daughter is 2.• I’m originally from Michigan.• I can’t wait to work with you and your child

this year!

AVERYES

ccept responsibility for your own actions

oices remain quiet & movement is orderly in the halls

nter school on time, prepared, and ready to learn

espect self, others, and school property

ou control your own behaviors- be polite!

xcellence in education is of utmost importance afety rules are followed for everyone’s benefit

Math4th grade Units• Number and Operations• Measurement• Geometry• Algebra• Data Analysis and Probability• Processing Skills

• To ensure differentiation, math class will consist of math centers.

• If your child needs help with ANY math concept, please encourage him or her to see me in the morning. You can also check our class website for additional links to practice skills.

Language ArtsGrammar, Writing, and Vocabulary

• Typing essays in Word 2010Your child will need a jump drive to save their projectsLog in to Parent Portal and find Microsoft Office Student software

• Learning the 8 parts of speech and how to locate them in sentences & apply them in their writing.

• Writer’s Workshop-Students will be writing daily in their classroom journals. Sustained writing, Grammar, and adding details are some of the focus for this year.

Reading• Reading will include some stories out of the Reading

Street textbook, class and group novels, poetry, and articles etc.

• Genres include fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.• A.R.-Students will help be in charge of their individual

AR goal. We will sit down together at the beginning of each month and work out a point goal based on the previous points earned.

Spelling/Vocabulary• Spelling and Vocabulary will be part of

students language arts grade.• We will concentrate on Latin and Greek root

words along with prefixes and suffixes.• We will begin the year with spelling and end

with vocabulary focus. Our tests will always be on Thursdays.

Science4th Grade Units

• Earth Science • Solar System/Stars and Star Patterns • Weather • Physical Science • Light and Sound • Force, Mass, and Motion (simple machines) • Life Science • Ecosystems/ Food web/Food chain • Adaptation-survival/extinction

Social Studies

4th Grade Units• Native American Cultures• European Exploration of America• American Revolution• Westward Expansion of America• Physical Features of the United States• Government/Civil Understandings of the US• Economic Understandings

Homework

• Spelling/Vocabulary lists are assigned on Fridays.

• Homework should not exceed 40 minutes a night.

• Homework will consist of weekly vocabulary, studying for tests/quizzes, and math homework.

Grades

• We try to take weekly grades in each subject. Grades will be recorded and updated about every 2 weeks.

• Please use Parent Access to keep up with your child’s grades and averages. Progress reports and Report cards should never be a shock

Parent Communication• Email: Make sure you update me of any new email

addresses throughout the year

• Website: See Avery school link

• Phone call after school (770-479-6200)

• Parent conferences (Fall & Spring upon request)

• Parent Portal (Access to student grades)

Daily Schedule7:20-7:50 Morning Work

7:50-8:45 Language Arts

8:45-9:30 Reading

9:30-10:40 Math

10:40-11:00 Finish Reading/Silent Read

11:09-11:39 Lunch

11:45-12:05 Recess

12:10-1:10 Social Studies/Science

1:15-2:00 Specials

2:00-2:15 DEAR Reading Time/Read Aloud & Pack-up

Fourth Grade Important Dates

• A visit from Captain Sadler’s History Camp (November 20th)

• Students will learn about various colonial trades, games and life.

• Planetarium at the Tellus Museum (Spring)

• CoGat Testing (August 24-28)• GA Milestones (April)

Absences and Tardiness

• School starts at 7:45 A.M.

• If you arrive after 7:45, you will need to park and come into the office to sign in your child!

• If your child misses school, you will need to send a written excuse stating why your child was absent. Absence forms can be found on the school website.

Transportation Changes

• You MUST complete the AVERY Change of Transportation form when ... – Your child is riding home with a friend– Staying after school for a club/activity– ANY OTHER CHANGES including bus, ASP or car rider.

Please see Avery website for form.

How Can You Help at Home?

• Help your child become independent and responsible by

allowing them to do things for themselves.

• Please review and sign your child’s agenda on a daily

basis.

• Practice Multiplication facts with your child.

• Help your child study for upcoming quizzes and tests.

• Remind your child to complete the weekly homework

assignments and turn them in on time.

• Check the website for updated materials.

Our End of Year Goals…

• Successfully complete all Common Core Georgia Performance Standards

• Become independent and responsible students

• Learn critical thinking strategies• Be prepared for 5th grade

PTA• PTA flyers will be sent home on Fridays in

student’s Friday folders.

• To join PTA, please fill out the form and send in. I’ll be happy to get it to them.

Does anyone have any

Questions??

Thank you for coming out tonight. I know that together we will help make this a great

year for your fourth grade student.