1. Welcome to Peace City...

2. “I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.” Albert Einstein

3. Farmington Public Schools, together with our community, will provide quality learning experiences empowering each student to become a thoughtful, contributing citizen in a changing world. FPS Mission

4. The Forest School Community creates a safe, caring, and fun learning environment that enables students to achieve their personal best under the guidance of an enthusiastic support team. Along with academic skills, each child will learn responsibility, problem solving, self- evaluation, independent thinking, and effective communication skills. Our students will acquire the tools necessary to be successful in a diverse and changing world. Forest School’s Mission

5. Farmington Public Schools, together with our community, will provide quality learning experiences empowering each student to become a thoughtful, contributing citizen in a changing world. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAMLOnSNwzA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAMLOnSNwzA FPS Mission

6. Leading by example, I will develop and empower students who inspire themselves and others to be successful in our ever-changing world. Vision Statement

7. in a passion for excellence learning is a lifelong process everyone has unique gifts and talents leadership drives success I believe…

8. Mission Statement It is the mission of Peace City to work together as a community of learners, who make a difference in the lives of others. Peace City Code of Cooperation We will be respectful and take ownership of our work and behavior. We will be cooperative and kind. We will treat others the way we want to be treated. FOREST ROCKS! Peace City Mission / Pledge

9. *Children learn in three basic ways: direct, hands-on experiences emotional connection making a connection with a previously acquired learning. How do we learn?

10. The Daily Five: Read to Self Read to Someone Listen to Reading Work on Writing Word Work English Language Arts

11. Homework  At least 30 minutes per day  Read, read, read!  Write in “Amelia’s Notebook”  Practice word study list  Practice math facts  Work on project assignments  Use school websites to practice your skills

12. Are You a Smart Fourth Grader?  Game is played many Fridays to review Game is played many Fridays to review  basic skills and new learning from that week  Students win Peace City dollars

13. Use of scrapbooking techniques to create a memory page each month. Each page contains a photo and a writing sample.

15. Reading: Daily 5 strategies: way to organize our strategies. Lucy Calkins units: Building a Reading Life Following Characters into Meaning Navigating Nonfiction Tackling Complex Texts English Language Arts

16. The Daily Five: Read to Self Read to Someone Listen to Reading Work on Writing Word Work English Language Arts

17. Number corner/calendar Multiplication & Division Models Place Value & Mult. With Larger Numbers Fractions and Division Geometry and Measurement Probability & Data Analysis Fractions and Decimals Algebraic Thinking Measurement & Data Analysis

18. Number Corner 4 Number Corner provides a year's worth of practice with skills and concepts revolving around the classroom calendar. Grade 4 students explore: 4 Mental computation 4 Rounding and estimation 4 Multi-digit computation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) 4 Fraction and decimal equivalence 4 Addition and subtraction of fractions and decimals 4 Patterns and algebraic reasoning 4 2- and 3-dimensional shapes (transformations, views, similarity, symmetry) 4 Time, temperature, and money 4 Area and perimeter 4 Probability with spinners and tile sampling 4 Collecting, organizing, and graphing data 4 Identifying and using a variety of problem solving strategies

19. As we journey through Bridges, we will develop: number sense strategies for computation strategies for problem solving authentic applications constructed response

20. Steps of the Scientific Process Sun, Moon, and Stars Motion and Vehicle design Magnetism & Electricity

21. Grade 4 Government and Economy of Smile City Foundations in Social Studies The U.S. in Spatial Terms Human Geography in the U.S. Exploring Economics Our Federal Government Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship Conflict Resolution and Core Democratic Values

22. Classroom publishing Electronic portfolios Keyboarding techniques Power Point presentations Web research Webpage creation Wikispace communication Digital photography Digital storytelling Video clips

23. Field Trips Hoping for…  Farmington’s Festival of the Arts  Ford Rouge Factory Tour  Lansing Trip

24. Farmington’s Student Profile Quality Producer Responsible Citizen Effective Communicator Healthy Individual Knowledgeable Thinker Thoughtful Problem Solver Cooperative Team Member Lifelong Learner

25. “If you promise not to believe everything your child says happens at school, I’ll promise not to believe everything he/she says happens at home.” Anonymous Teacher

26. Thanks for Coming! Have a great night!