Student NumbersEach desk has a number in the corner

1 Max2 Hailey3 Remi4 Leo5 Gavin6 Garrett7 Adam8 Tate9 Faith10 Taylor11 Joshua G.12 Joey13 Josh H.14 Caitlyn 15 Spencer

17 Sarah18 Hayden19 Hazael20 John21 MaKenzie22 Samantha23 Liza24 Chad25 Alison26 Cassandra27 Lauren28 Daniel29 Michael Z.

16 Michael L.

Welcome 4th Grade Families! Room 14 Teacher : Erin Hofer

Please find your child’s desk and write a note back to him or her telling what YOU like about Room 14.

A Day in the Life of Room 148:15 – 8:30 PE (stretch/run)

8:30- 8:45 Homework Check/Morning Work

8:45 – 10:30 Language Arts

10:30 - 10:50 Recess

10:50 - 12:15 Math

12:15 – 1:00 Lunch

1:00 – 1:15 D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read)

1:15 – 2:20 Social Studies / Science

2:20 – 2:40 Homework / Wrap Up / Read Aloud

Erin Hofer – 4th Grade – Ladera Elementary

Curriculum OverviewWhat will your child learn this year?

LANGUAGE ARTSComprehension (predict, infer, cause/effect, fact/opinion, compare/contrast)Grammar (verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositional phrases, and conjunctions)Vocabulary (fiction and nonfiction, usage of context clues)

WRITINGCursiveProofreading and Self/Peer Editing (use correct grammar and spelling)Genres (Summary, Opinion, Narrative, Research)

MATHPlace Value/ Round/Compare/Order Whole Numbers and Fractions/Decimals Mental MathMulti-Digit Multiplication and DivisionSimple and Complex Fractions and DecimalsInterpret and Create Graphs and EquationsArea/ Perimeter and Attributes of PolygonsData Analysis and Mathematical Reasoning

SOCIAL STUDIES: CALIFORNIA HISTORYGeography (regions, landforms, coordinate grid systems, map skills)Early Settlers (Native American and European)Colonization / Mission System / Presidio / Rancho / Pueblo LifeMexican War for Independence (Mexican settlements in California) Gold RushWomen in Early California California’s Early StatehoodPony Express, Western Union, Transcontinental RailroadEffects of The Great Depression, The Dust Bowl, and World War II History and Development of California's Public Education System U.S. Constitution (shared powers of federal, state, and local governments)California Constitution and Governance Structure

SCIENCEPhysical Sciences (electricity and magnetism)Life Sciences (ecosystems, producers & consumers)Earth Sciences (geology – rocks & minerals)Investigation and Experimentation (in class and out- Science Fair)

Curriculum OverviewWhat will your child learn this year?

MATH• Books: Student Reference, Journal, Study Links• Morning Work: daily to reinforce skills from 3rd grade and new skills• Quiz: weekly quizzes on Fridays• Facts Test: timed multiplication/ division (weekly)• Family Letter: before each unit

LANGUAGE ARTS• Spelling and Vocabulary: weekly test on both, 3 spelling lists•Reading Groups (Book Club): based on Lexile levels (once a week)• Grammar: weekly • Anthology: 1 story/week (focus on vocabulary and comprehension skills)• 4th Grade Core Literature: By the Great Horn Spoon and Island of the Blue Dolphins•Reading Counts: computer quiz

SCIENCEScience Fair (late Spring)

SOCIAL STUDIESMission Report (Winter)

Gold Rush Report (Spring)

SPECIALISTSWeekly - Days & Times TBD

- Computers - Music - P.E. - Library - Meet the Masters (Art)

FIELD TRIPSTentative:

Santa Barbara MissionFocus on the Arts (T.O.H.S.)Gold Rush Interpreters (at

school)

Subject Notebooks

Language ArtsComprehension

Skills

Vocabulary

Graphic Organizers

Fluency Work

WritingDaily Prompts

Grammar Work

Graphic Organizers (for various genres)

Writing Strategies

MathVocabulary

New concept examples

Graphic Organizers

Flip Books

ScienceVocabulary

Note Taking Skills

Illustrations

Science Labs

General Class RulesCreated by Room 14 Students

Be Responsible• finish our work

• keep the classroom clean

• turn in work on time• practice skills• help keep our classroom safe• be organized

• keep track of supplies• be independent• act like a leader

** Class Contract **Please take home, review with your

child, sign, and return to school tomorrow.

Be Respectful• be a good example

• help others• tell the truth• follow CHAMPS

• keep quiet when someone else is talking

• be trustworthy• follow “The Golden Rule”

• follow school rules• concentrate on your own

business

Behavior Rewards / Consequences

• Fabulous Friday Fun

• “Hofer”opoly

• No Homework = Benched

• Responsibility Slip (student-teacher conference and parent signature)

• Class Meetings – to discuss issues that come up during the week. Focus is on positive communication and teamwork.

Homework & Grading• Class Website: www.schoolrack.com/lcadunn/

• Homework should be completed nightly (Mon. – Thurs.)• Parents need to sign Homework Notebooks every night.

• Binders should be taken home every night and should be returned to school every day.

• Homework is practice and is not a grade.

• Reading Logs – due every Monday

• No late homework – students will complete during recess.

• Study Hall – Fridays

• Parent Folders – Parent Communication (comes home weekly, write comments, sign, and return)

•Grading Policy (info packet)

• Tests/Graded Papers 69% and below must return to me with a parent/guardian signature

Volunteer OpportunitiesRoom 14 Volunteers:

Room Parents 

Computer ParentsTuesdays at 11:45am-12:15pm or Wednesdays at 1:00-2:00pm

Music ParentsTuesdays at 11:45am-12:15pm or Wednesdays at 1:00-2:00pm

Library ParentsThursdays at 1:00-1:30pm

Meet the Masters Leader/AssistantsOnce a month art projects

Garden ParentsWe can have a part of the garden, if we have a parent who is willing to help!

PTA Volunteers Please sign up before you leave!

Wrap Up

A BIG THANK YOU for all of the wonderful donations!

If you would like to send additional supplies, please see

our Classroom Wish List (schoolrack website).

Thank you for coming!

Please look around and enjoy!