1. Welcome to Open House 2010-2011 Fourth Grade with Mrs. Reeves and Mrs. Wagner

2. Outline for this Evening Introduction Academics Assignment notebook Parties Madison and other fieldtrips Sign up for conferences

3. Academics Reading Spelling Writing Everyday Math Science Social Studies Organization

4. Reading Guided Reading  Running records  Students read at their level  Instill reading for enjoyment  Small group instruction Harcourt Reading Series All stories are at grade level Practice book (comprehension, vocabulary and grammar concepts)

5. Spelling Trophies spelling A variety of lessons, activities and games Focus on using words correctly in writing Tests include: assessment of writing samples and lists.

6. Writing Specific genres (trophies) descriptive, narrative, compare/contrast, expository 6-Trait focus Writing Process – brainstorming, rough draft, edit/revise, final copy, publishing HWT

7. Everyday Math Children have come to us knowing the basic routines and game knowledge as well as vocabulary terms. Daily lesson Mental math (slates) Math message Instruction Ongoing learning and practice through math boxes and games Study link (home-link) – family letter IPPs - based on in class assessment Basic Facts – on the back of study links

8. Social Studies and Science The Regions of the United States and Wisconsin Animals and Plants, Oceans, Weather, Electricity and Magnetism

9. Assignment Notebook to promote organization and time management H with a circle – means homework Periodic reminders to fill in assignment notebook throughout the day We will sign the notebook each day, please sign each night Homework that is not completed will be finished at recess with the teacher.

10. Parties Christmas and Valentine’s Day Students sign up and are hosts Check in with parents

11. Madison and Other Fieldtrips Madison – May 12, 2011 Wade House – October 5, 2010 Schlitz Audubon - March 18, 2011 Mr. Stokes comes to WV – date pending *We are open to other fieldtrips as they relate to our curriculum.

12. ~Sign up Tonight!~ For parent – teacher conferences Monday 10/25, 5-8 p.m. Tuesday 10/26, 4-7 p.m. Wednesday 10/27, 8-10 a.m.