1. Welcome to Chelsea Intermediate School
Fourth Grade Curriculum Night
Presentation

2. Fourth Grade Teachers
Team A Team B Team C Ms. Jozaitis Ms. Bridges Mrs. Lang Mrs. Sutter Mrs. Roney Ms. Cumbee Mrs. Venable Mr. Hermanson Mrs. Provis Mr. Van Assen Mrs. Attanasio

3. Frankfort 157-C Curricular Initiatives

4. Background:
Illinois adopted Common Core National Standards along with several other states
Created newly aligned curriculum in English Language Arts & Math
Old standards were very broad & not challenging
K-12 College & Career readiness
Rigorous skills, reading more complex text, higher level thinking and problem solving

5. Where can I see what my kids will be learning?
District office tab
Curriculum tab
ALL curricular expectations are listed for parents

6. Summative & Formative
Summative Activities are evidence we collect about our students’ skills and knowledge after learning has taken place. Formative Activities are evidence we collect about our students’ progress while learning is taking place. These activities are used to inform instruction throughout the learning process.

7. Reading, Math and Writing
Grading Practices
Reading, Math and Writing
75% Summative Activities
Summative Activities will be consistent across all grade level teachers
Grey scale items in this category are Formative in nature, do not count towards the grade, but are entered to give you feedback regarding progress
25% Classwork/Homework
These activities will be selected by the teacher to address the needs of the students in each individual classroom

8. Assessment Re-take Policy
Students will retake Math & ELA Outcome Assessments if their scores are below 80%
If below 80%, teacher will reteach necessary skills before the test retake
The highest score that can be earned on a retake is 80%.

9. ELA Unit Design – What Parents Should Know
1 Unit Per Quarter – Specific Theme
Purposefully designed to “Start With The End In Mind”
Standards aligned, including a variety of Formative and Summative Assessments
Implemented consistently across all 11 teachers at the grade level
Reading, Language Arts, & Writing will fall under 1 category on the report card.

10. Common Procedures in Fourth Grade
Assignment Notebook
Friday Folders
“Earn Your STRIPES”
Teacher Web Page
One Healthy Snack

11. Examples of Possible Homework
Writing:
Various cross curricular writing pieces
Math:
Practice skill of day/week
Focus on daily multiplication facts at home
Reading:
We encourage nightly reading for enjoyment

12. Catch-up Club
The purpose of the Club is to provide an opportunity for students to rectify the occasional homework mishap.
We do not want students to rely on Catch-up Club as a means of getting their assignments complete.
We will monitor use of the club, and parents will be notified if a student takes advantage of this opportunity.

13. Powerschool Please check this site on a regular basis.
There will be no “paper copies” of your child’s Progress Notices.
Please make sure you are a registered user, if not please contact our Technology Department.

14. Earn Your STRIPES 1. Respectful 2. Responsible 3. Caring
Students will receive a certificate & a special prize from the office
Each STRIPE certificate will count towards a whole school reward

15. give. grant. grow.
MISSION: Raising funds throughout the year to fulfill teacher written grants for the classroom. Over $2 million granted to date.
GRANTED TO: Grand Prairie, Chelsea and Hickory Creek
FUNDRAISERS: Annual Dinner Auction, Golf Outing, Coin Drive, Frankfort Fall Fest BETA Tent
RECENT GRANTS:
SMART BOARDS in 20 classrooms at Chelsea
Rebecca Caudill, Blue Stem and Monarch Book Programs
Electronic Signage at Chelsea
Razkids and Math Fact Programs at Grand Prairie
Hickory Creek guitars, music, green screen and PE Equipment
Netbooks and Tablet PCs at Hickory Creek
For more information and volunteering opportunities visit our website at

16. The FSP is the Parent Teacher Organization for District 157-C
The FSP is the Parent Teacher Organization for District 157-C. Our mission is
designed to strengthen the partnership between home and school through parent
volunteer opportunities, student enrichment activities and family fun events.
Some of the ways that we have enriched and supported the curriculum include:
Funding for field trips
Sponsoring special assembly programs
Providing scholarships
Providing curriculum enrichment funding to each school
Coordinating volunteers for all our events and programs
Each year we also hold FREE family fun events such as:
Family Fun Night and Creative Arts Showcase at Grand Prairie
Exploration Night and Family Fitness Night at Chelsea
Come visit our table at Curriculum Night and visit us at
Like us on Facebook at
Contact us via at

17. In closing…
Please remember to leave your name and contact information for class parties and volunteers
names will be pulled like a raffle
Remember to sign up for a conference time as well.
Thank you for joining me, I look forward to a wonderful year!