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4th Grade Curriculum Night September 24, 2013

Mrs. Jennifer Bell Math/ScienceMr. Jeff Crissey Language Arts/SSMrs. Cori Harris Math/ScienceMrs. Julie Hinshaw Language Arts/SSMrs. Christe Montgomery Self Contained

Date Day STAAR Test

April 1, 2014 Tuesday Writing (Day 1)

April 2, 2014 Wednesday Writing (Day2)

April 22, 2014 Tuesday Math

April 23, 2014 Wednesday Reading

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Language ArtsLanguage Arts

Reading Workshop- this block consists of 15 minutes of direct instruction, a 40 minute independent work period, and a 10 minute closing. During the reading workshop, students will focus on reading strategies, novel studies, independent reading, guided reading, and reading response.

Writing Workshop- this block consists of a 10 minute mini-lesson, 40 minute independent work period, and a 10 minute closing. Students will focus on the writing process while working on expanding and supporting their writing ideas. This time will include independent writing, peer editing, one on one conferencing, grammar instruction, and peer collaboration.

Word Work- this time will focus on spelling and vocabulary development.

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Mr. Crissey, Mrs. Hinshaw, Mrs. Montgomery

Social Social StudiesStudies

It’s All About TEXAS!!!

Geography

Citizenship

Government

History

Economics

Culture

Technology

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MathMath

The purpose of the first 30 days of math is to intentionally weave the process standards with the other knowledge and skills. This enables students to be successful problem solvers and use mathematics efficiently and effectively in daily life. The operational focus is multiplication and division. The geometric focus is attributes of 2D and 3D shapes. Students will be expected to solve measurement problems involving use of dimensions. Algebraic reasoning is incorporated throughout all disciplines in math.

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Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Montgomery

ScienceScience• Science lessons encompass hands-on

discovery, non-fiction reading, and expository writing. We will discover, critically read, and write to deepen students’ understanding of science.

• Students use a science notebook during class to record labs, respond to videos, and articles. We use the notebooks to display data, charts, and graphs, and conclusions are written in Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) format. Formative grades are taken from your child’s science notebook.

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Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Harris,

Mrs. Montgomery

CommunicationCommunication• Planners – Tasks will be written daily based

on what we are working on in the classroom • Transportation changes must be in writing:

please email to beckelem@nisdtx.org and “CC” your child’s teacher in the email.

• Webpages: check frequently• Email / Phone: Our contact information is

on the webpage. Due to the district filter, if you do not receive a response to an email within 24 hours, please contact the school at 817-215-0450.

4th Grade Conference Time: 1:50 – 2:43

4th Grade Lunch Time: 12:05 – 12:35Please feel free to eat lunch with you child anytime. Due to limited seating, we ask that only your child sit with you, rather than them having a friend join.

Times to Know

Grades Online: Home Access Center

3 week progress reports

6 week report cards

Home Access Center (HAC) in E-School Plus through NISD website

Homework: Homework is recorded in your child’s planner. Check each teacher’s website for homework guidelines.

2012-2013 NISD Grading Guidelines:

Grading Guidelines are posted on each teacher’s website and on the district website www.nisdtx.org under the Parents tab.

Birthday CelebrationsBirthday CelebrationsIf you would like to provide a treat for your child’s

class in celebration of a birthday, the treat can be sent with your child, or you may bring it to the front office to be delivered to your child’s classroom. The teacher will determine the appropriate time in the afternoon for

the treat. We would ask that you not bring party favors.

***The birthday treats must be single servings, ex. cupcakes, cookies, etc. Parents also need to

provide napkins for the treats.

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LogicLogic

What is Love and Logic? Love allows children to grow through their mistakes. Logic allows children to live with the consequences of their choices.

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2013 - 2014 NISD Student Handbook and Code of Conduct is

on the NISD website under the Parents Tab.

VolunteeringVolunteering

• Parent volunteer forms from PTA

• NISD Background Check must be completed in order to volunteer. See the Beck website for a link for background checks. They must be completed each year.

Thank you so much for Thank you so much for spending this time spending this time

with us!with us!

We are looking forward to a great year!

4th Grade Team