1. Back-to-School Night Mrs. Snider
Welcome to 4th Grade
Back-to-School Night
Mrs. Snider

2. Credentials Bachelor Degree –Cal Poly University
California Standard K-12 Teaching Credential
Masters Degree - Cal Poly University
Technology
State Mentor Teacher - Teach the Teachers
Language Arts and Technology
Quail Summit Technology Coordinator
Shared with Mrs. Renner

3. Teaching Experience Walnut Valley Unified 28 years
Grades 3 – 4 at Quail Summit
3rd Grade at Quail Summit (10 Years)
4th Grade at Quail Summit (2 Years)

4. Personal Information Married One married son Pets
1 miniature schnauzer
1 cat
Koi fish and gold fish

5. Parent Communication Daily Homework Book Study Hall Letter – Friday
parent signature each night(student’s responsibility)
Parent notes in Homework Book Please
Study Hall Letter – Friday
Papers sent home weekly
Website:
*Please feel free to take one of my business cards

6. Weekly Schedule Friday mornings 8:20-9:20- P.E. with district teachers
Wednesday 1:30-2:30 Library and Computer Lab
Tuesday Musical Recorders with Mr. Thompsen
Monthly S.T.A.R. with Deputy “Y”
8:20-9: Morning Business/AR
9:00-10: Math
10:30-10: Recess
10:45-12: English/Language Arts
12:25-1: Lunch
1:10-2: Science/Social Studies
2:30-2: Homework Preparation
2: Go Home

7. Curriculum California Content Standards Website: www.cde.ca.gov/ci
Differentiation for ability levels
Tests, Quizzes, Homework, Class Participation, Projects
California Writing Test - March
CST - April

8. Grading Letter grades for all tests
Grades given for homework and class assignments
Homework and class assignments are randomly graded
Daily work checked by student
Renaissance Awards
Gold
Silver
Bronze
Quincy - Raise GPA by .3

9. Balanced Literacy Program
Houghton-Mifflin Reading
Content Textbooks - Science and SS
Accelerated Reader (AR)
Core Trade Books
Island of the Blue Dolphins (CA Native American)
By the Great Horn Spoon (CA Gold Rush)
Esperanza Rising (CA farm workers)

10. Computer Programs Skills Tutor online Accelerated Reader (AR) online
Spelling Tests online
Math online and/or CD and Sumdog
Science online and Zingy
Social Studies online
Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Prezi

11. Homework Math AR Reading (30 min. every night) Language Arts
Reading Skills
Writing
Grammar
Spelling
Science or Social Studies
*Most academic work is started at school and generally to be completed at home for homework.
No credit is given for incomplete homework.
Student will attend Study Hall on Friday.

12. Math About 1 Chapter per week
9:00-10:30
Correct last night’s homework -
HW checked
Whole class lesson and guided practice
Homework pages assigned
New math book and workbook-Houghton Mifflin
Must show work on all math assignments
Small group work and peer collaboration
*Most academic work is started at school and generally to be completed at home for homework.

13. Language Arts 10:45-12:15 Language Arts Skills - Houghton Mifflin
Reading Skills, Vocabulary, Grammar, Spelling
Online Spelling City - spelling and vocabulary
Online grading
AR Reading
30 min. in class - 30 min. homework
Renaissance STAR Test and Quizzes
Read at ZPD level - goals given and checked
AR Home Connection for students and parents
notification (same user name and password as used at school)

14. Language Arts Cont. 10:45-12:15 Writing
Narrative, Expository, Literature Response
State Test
Step Up to Writing
Writing Book - Paragraphs and essays
Content Reading
Science and Social Studies Text
*Most academic work is started at school and generally to be completed at home for homework.

15. Science
1:10-2:30
Science
Earth Science - Rocks & Minerals/Earthquakes & Volcanoes
Physical Science - Electricity/Magnets
Life Science - Ecosystems
State Science Test in 5th Grade
All 4th grade science is included on 5th grade test
Homework
Reading, Activities, Workbooks and Website (Usernames and passwords will be given to students)
*Most academic work is started at school and generally to be completed at home for homework.

16. Social Studies 1:10-2:30 History/Social Studies of California
Native Americans, Explorers, Early Settlers, Statehood, Present Day
Homework
Content Reading, Activities, and Workbooks
Novels - Read aloud in class
Island of the Blue Dolphins-Native Americans
By the Great Horn Spoon-Gold Rush
Esperanza Rising-CA Farm Workers
*Most academic work is started in class and generally to be completed at home for homework.

17. Student Responsibilities & Parent Support
Daily Homework Book
Homework
incomplete assignments not accepted
Study Skills-tests and projects
Accelerated Reading Program
Absent Work
Student’s responsibility to get work after being absent.

18. Field Trips
Sailor’s Life, Dana Point
March - not sure of date

19. Parent Help *Classroom *Mothers Workshop *Library *Room Parents
*Young Author’s Day
*Community Club
*Auction Items
*Classroom supply donations

20. Reminders
Lunch Policy – debit system; late lunch arrival time by 9:30 a.m.
Peanut Table in lunch area
Birthday’s- food not allowed (allergies) - supplies for students welcome
Student Pick-up – follow traffic pattern map; no cell phone use in parking lot; students must wait on the sidewalk; crossing guard
Students will be tardy after 8:20 a.m., if not in line
Quail Summit Elementary Website:
Go to “Teachers/Staff”. Snider
Please see Mrs. Snider’s Parent Information
(Also online)

21. A Blueprint for Excellence
Kids First
Every Student
Every Day
A Blueprint for Excellence
Thank you for coming!