2. Math: Model Curriculum Each unit will have 2 – 3 quizzes and one Unit Assessment. Multiplication Homework: Weekly Reading Log given out on Monday and due the following Monday

3. Math: Math Binder- Students store notes from mini- lessons and keep track of their math notes.

4. Math: Five Units- Unit One: Use the four operations with whole numbers to solve problems. Unit Two: Compute with multi-digit whole numbers. Generate equivalent fractions. Unit Three: Properties of operations with multi-digit arithmetic and addition/subtraction with fractions. Unit Four: Extend understanding of fractions and solve word problems. Introduction to decimals. Unit Five: Compare decimals and measure/classify geometric figures.

5. Grammar: Scott Foresman parts of speech Grammar Gremlins Quizzes will be every Thursday

6. Writing: Model Curriculum Writer’s Workshop Science: Alternate mid-marking period. Students go to Mrs. Mitcho for Science. Science units include: Getting Ready for Science, Life Cycles, Changes to the Earth’s Surface, Simple Machines

7. Social Studies: New Jersey Four Units Unit 1 – New Jersey’s Land and Early People Unit 2 – Exploration to Early Statehood Unit 3 – Progress as a State Unit 4 – New Jersey Today First half of each marking period is Social Studies Packets Study Guides Quizzes/Tests

8. Homework that is brought back unfinished or missing= ZERO until handed in, then ten points off for each day it was late. *same rule applies to classwork Email/write a note if it cannot be completed due to extenuating circumstances.

9. 50% Tests and Large Projects 35% Quizzes and Small Projects 15% Classwork and Homework This applies to all major subject areas (Spelling, Reading, Math, Writing, S.S., Science) Powerschool-Grades are updated at least once a week. Please check and email me with concerns you may have.

10. Think Green System Parent contact for repeated offenses/red lights. Incentives: Daily Points are given to individual students and can be cashed in on the last Friday of the month.

11. Fourth Grade is peanut/treenut free. All snacks sent in must list ingredients and must be free of any nut ingredient. No food on the bus- Drop off snacks to the office. Extras snacks are disposed of unless noted that you would like to pick them up.

12. Weekly newsletter- posted online every Friday. Check Mrs. Mitcho’s website for Reading/Science info. Preferred method of contact: EMAIL acicchini@swedesboro-woolwich.com hdougherty@swedesboro-woolwich.com Check the website for questions regarding the classroom. It is updated frequently.

13. “So be sure when you step, Step with care and great tact. And remember that life's A Great Balancing Act. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed) Kid, you'll move mountains.” ― Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You'll Go!Dr. SeussOh, The Places You'll Go!

14. Mrs. Mitcho will be here to speak to you about Reading, Spelling and Science. After her presentation please remember to write a note to your child before leaving. Thank you, Mrs. Cicchini & Mrs. Dougherty