Saddle Up With PRIDE

P ractice responsibility

R emain safe

I nclude others

D isplay respect

E ngage in learning

4th grade Behavior Incentives

• Cowboy Cash: Refer to section in handout Always located in student planner as reference

• Super Stetson Club: School–wide student recognition for demonstrating the IB profile or an IB attitude

How will I know about my child’s behavior at school?

• In the student planner, the last blank box at the bottom of every page is for Teacher/Parent communication.

• If a student was fined with Cowboy Cash, the teacher will mark it in the planner.

• Please refer to the Cowboy Cash information sheet attached to the planner cover to understand the teacher mark.

How will my child be graded this year?

4th Grade Reporting

• Fourth grade will have 2 reporting systems:

–Standard Numerical/Letter grades–Standard Based Report Cards (as

you have seen in previous grades)

Standard Based Report Cards

Standard Based Report Cards

Descriptor Key Numerically Rubric Observation

Classroom work consistently meets

the highest set standards and with a

high degree of accuracy.

A 100-90 4 +

Classroom work meets set standards

and with an acceptable degree of

accuracy.

B 89-80 3

Classroom work meets the minimum

set standards and the degree of accuracy is

marginal.

C 79-70 2 -

Classroom work does not meet the set

standards and the degree of accuracy is

unacceptable.

F 69 and below

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CISD ASSESSMENT STANDARDS

4th grade CISD AssessmentsMath: Beginning and End of Year – MAP (Measures of Academic Progress)

Spelling: Beginning, Middle and End of Year – Elementary Spelling Inventory

Reading: Fluency - Every 9 weeks

Comprehension – MAZE – Beginning, Middle and End of Year MAP (Measures of Academic Progress)-BOY, EOY

Science: MAP (Measures of Academic Progress)-BOY,

EOY

4th grade Texas State Assessments

•STAAR :

Writing: March 30th and March 31st Math: April 21st Reading: April 22nd

How will I be updated on

my child’s progress?

• District Progress Report Mid-Nine Weeks (will only be sent home if below a 74% in any subject area)

• Report Card and Standard Based Report Card (every 9 weeks)

• Grades on Portal (https://parent.coppellisd.com/)

How will my child keep track of their daily work?

• Red… Daily Take Home folder- goes home every night, it contains work that needs to be completed and sent back the next day, and any important papers/forms from the office or teacher.

• PLANNER- Parents need to SIGN every day

Daily Homework• Math Games

- refer to Math Game Folder slide- folder will be checked on Fridays

• Reading Log- minimum expectation: 3 nights a week for

at least 20 minutes- due at the end of the month

• Blog- minimum expectation: 3 responses a week

• Poetry - assigned on Monday, final draft in poetry journal

(with colored illustrations) due Friday

On what day does graded work go home?

• On Monday, red Monday Folders will go home

• Inside contains: graded work and papers/forms from the office

• Please EMPTY, sign the inside sheet on the appropriate week and send back on Tuesday!

How will my child keep track of their daily work?• Folders- All folders except red and blue (Math

Games) are used in class for assignments. Please do not clean out, move, or attempt to organize these folders.

• Journals and Spirals- The majority of these are used in class and should only be used by the students to complete their own assignment/homework. One journal is used for Poetry and should be completed by the student.

Please do not tear out or write in notebooks!We appreciate your help in creating organized, independent and responsible

learners.

What will my child learn this year in Reading?

• We will practice skills through novel studies, guided reading groups, and mini lessons

• Reading response through journaling and blogs

• Non-fiction texts/research skills

• Integrated reading texts in IB Units

What will my child learn this year in Writing?

• Expository pieces- informative and compare/contrast

• Narrative pieces- fictional and personal• Editing compositions• Grammar• How to use the writing process in different

subjects and in their lives• Integrated writing texts in IB Units

What will my child learn this year in

Spelling?

• How to be accountable spellers in their daily writing

• Bi-Weekly word study lists that follow a phonetic pattern

• Word sorts and word work• Bi-weekly Spelling Assessments

Math:Investigations and Go Math

• Place Value• Addition, Subtraction and Number System• Multiplication and Division• Fractions and Decimals• 2D & 3D Geometry • Measurement• Data Analysis and Probability• Patterns, Functions and Change• Problem Solving

Math Game Folder

• Students will play the assigned math game/website in their blue folder for a minimum of 3 nights a week for at least 20 minutes

• Document name and minutes played on Math Log located at the front of the folder along with parent signature

What will my child learn this year in Science?

Many lessons are hands-on, student-centered labs

• Lab Safety• Scientific Method• Earth Science• Life Science• Physical Science

What will my child learn this year in Social Studies?

Texas History– Regions of Texas– Geography of Texas– Native Texans– Texas Independence– Famous Texans– Pioneers– Texas Government

What does IB Mean?

The Learning Portrait

As you may or may not know, Coppell ISD is one of 20 districts across the state belonging to the High Performing Schools Consortium. As part of that group, we have been working very closely with the visioning document called The New Vision for Public Schools in Texas.

CISD has developed The Learning Framework where educators empower learners to own their educational journey. They partner with and for their learners as they design experiences, provide feedback, and offer multiple pathways for individual success.

At Pinkerton, our strategic initiative is to achieve our guiding purpose through inquiry-based instruction and international mindedness. We are continuing to research and learn about the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program this year. All of our educators have attended inquiry-training this summer and are eager to continue their journey of transformation with our learners.

What is our Philosophy?

Pinkerton’s Guiding Purpose:“We empower learners to become inquirers and

compassionate individuals who make innovative contributions to our global society.”

IB Mission Statement:The International Baccalaureate (IB) aims to develop

inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through

intercultural understanding and respect.To this end the organization works with schools, governments

and international organizations to develop challenging programs of international education and rigorous assessment.

These programs encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who

understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

What is International Baccalaureate (IB)?

The IB philosophy focuses on the development of the whole child: academic, social, physical and emotional. It focuses on the Learner Profile, encouraging young people to become inquirers, thinkers, communicators, risk-takers, knowledgeable, principled, caring, open-minded, balanced and reflective. Through the inquiry based approach to teaching and learning, the curriculum addresses three inter-related questions:What do we want to learn?How best will we learn?How will we know what we have learned?

What is Primary Years Program (PYP)?

Promotes the construction of knowledge Promotes inquiry as a pedagogical approach Creates a concept driven program Strikes a balance between the trans-

disciplinary program of inquiry and traditional disciplines

Promotes international-mindedness Requires formative and summative

assessment

5 Essential Elements

The 5 essential elements work together to create a successful inquiry-based curriculum.

1. Knowledge- What we want the learners to know.2. Concepts- What we want the learners to understand.3. Skills- What we want the learners to be able to do.4. Attitude- What we want the learners to feel, value and demonstrate.5. Actions- How we want the learners to act.

Next Steps

At this point, we have submitted an application and are a candidate

school. Our ultimate goal is to become an authorized IB World School.

We look forward to partnering with you through this process.

4th Grade Fall IB Units1. Sharing the PlanetMan-made and natural systems interact and have an impact on each other.

2. How We Organize OurselvesGovernment and economics influence a group.

3. Where We Are in Place and TimeMigration impacts opportunities and settlements.

4th Grade Spring IB Units4. Who We AreOnes’ beliefs and leadership can lead to conflict or cooperation.

5. How the World WorksDiscoveries and innovations impact society and the environment.

6. How We Express OurselvesPeople use a variety of techniques and mediums to express their ideas, feelings and beliefs.

4th Grade Field Trips

*Trinity River Audubon Center-

September 9, 2014

*Fort Worth Stockyards-Spring 2015

*Others - TBD

How will I know what is going on in my child’s classroom?

Weekly Newsletter–Will be emailed at the beginning of the week– Teacher webpage on Pinkerton website– Paper copy will be sent home only at request

The weekly newsletter will include dates to remember, our week in review, test information, class

supplies needed, websites that correlate with our lessons, and other communications that you need to

be aware of.

What if I want to volunteer in my child’s classroom?

• Please sign in at the office

• Please get a visitors pass from the office

• All volunteers have to fill out a Criminal Background check prior to volunteering (this form can be found on Pinkerton website. This has to be filled out each year, it does not carry over from year to year).

What if my child is absent or tardy?

• Students have one day for every day absent to return their missed work

• Please notify the teacher by 10:00 a.m. if you want work sent home that day. All work may be picked up in the office at the end of the day.

• Your child’s absence is unexcused until a written note is turned in within 5 days of the absence

• Please have your child at school by 7:50!

How will I celebrate my child’s birthday?

• Please email your child's teacher prior to date to plan accordingly

• Treats are eaten after lunch (12:30) outside at the red tables

• Invitations has to go to all students in the class if distributed at school

4th grade Volunteer Opportunities

“There is no greater gift than the gift of time!”

• Mystery Reader ( Designated Fridays)• Cowpoke Credit Union (One

Friday/month)• Pumpkin Math (October 31st)• Field Trips • Class Parties• Fourth Grade Extravaganza (last week of

school)

Questions?

Please click on the link below to post any questions you may have about the

information in this PowerPoint. All questions will be addressed at

Curriculum Night this Thursday, September 11th @ 6:00 pm.

http://padlet.com/krobinson10/3lprb5y7wto6