WELCOME TO 4th Grade CURRICULUM NIGHT

Mrs. BiederbeckMrs. Foster

Dr. Rich

Fourth Grade Schedulefor 2014-2015

• Math Block 8:00-9:30• Lunch Recess: 11:35-11:55• Lunch: 11:55-12:15• Language Arts Block 12:30-2:20

• Most of the fourth grade specials (art, P.E., music, library, and computer lab) are from 9:40-10:30.

(Please consult individual teachers’ websites for specific specials.)

Communication between Home and School

• Agendas: Daily• Teacher Webpages• Friday Folders: Weekly• Monthly Newsletters via email• E-mail messages on as needed basis• Best way for you to reach us is email!

Individual Snacks

o Please send a daily snack for your child.

o Snack is @ 9:15 amo Must be healthy (granola

bars, fruit, cheese & crackers, etc.)

o No candy, sugary snacks.o Students cannot share

snacks as we have several children with food allergies.

Birthdays

We will recognize your child’s birthday in class in a small way.

Please do not send in birthday treats. No cakes, cupcakes, etc.

Your child may not pass out invitations at school.

The Homework Cycle…What is it?School Home School

• Reading Log: 100 minutes per week due on Friday mornings with parent signature.

• Spelling packet is due Friday morning with parent signature.

• Daily homework (math, grammar, etc).

• Class work that does not get completed at school.

• Book Reports will begin this quarter.

Projects/Assignments

• Almost always give a printed direction sheet and email attachment home.

• Usually it includes how the project will be graded.

• Use the grading rubric/checklist to check the finished project.

• We often show/read examples in class.

Behavior Management Steps:

Step 1: Verbal reminder Step 2: Think Time in classroom

Step 3: Think Time in another classroom

Step 4: Office: Think Time or Referral

Grades The grading system is based on written work (including

assignments, quizzes, and tests) teacher observations, informal assessments, projects, and class participation. Grades are given on a point system, and based on the following percentages:

90-100%A80-89% B70-79% C Be sure to check your child’s grades on: ParentVUE60-69% D0-59% F

The report card will look different this year as your child will be receiving a letter grade as well as P, D, AC in most subject

areas.

Arizona’s College & Career Ready Standards

Are aligned with college and work expectations Are clear, understandable and consistent Include rigorous content and application of knowledge

through high-order skills Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards Designed so that all students are prepared to succeed in our

global economy and society

Math Common Core

English Language Arts Common Core

Science Units

Scientific ProcessAnimal Classifications &

AdaptationsWater & WeatherElectricity & MagnetismRenewable & Non-renewable

Resources

4th Grade Social Studies

Arizona’s Geography & People

Arizona StatehoodArizona’s Government & Economy

Current Events

Time for Kids• We use this magazine as a way to teach fourth

graders about current events. • Every child should have their own copy.• If you are able to donate $7.00 for your child or if you

would like to make an extra donation for another student, we would be so appreciative.

Mastery Club……This club is for students interested in reaching their

highest potential and going above and beyond normal classroom expectations. The club was created by Mrs.

Renz, a fourth grade teacher in Oregon. All the work that is on this website is credited to her. Please visit her

website at http://www.mrsrenz.net/masteryclub.htm for more information.

 See teacher websites for the challenges!

 

Tax Credit Donation

Our learning is enhanced thanks to you!

This money goes toward fourth grade field trips. Please consider making a donation to Paloma!!!

See the office for a tax credit form!

Thank you for being here!Any questions?