1. Fourth Grade Morgan Elementary 2012-2013

2. Overview Welcome to the fourth grade! You and your child are going to experience a year full of academic challenges and fun-filled activities. Being a fourth grade student is pretty special, and at the same time, places many responsibilities upon the student!

3. Schedule 7:25-8:05 Morning Work 8:05-9:05 Reading 9:05-10:05 Math 10:10-10:55 Specials 10:55-11:15 Enrichment 11:15-11:43 Lunch 11:55-12:25 Recess 12:25-1:30 Science/Social Studies 1:30-2:10 Writing 2:10-2:20 Enrichment 2:25 Dismissal

4. New National Common Core State Standards and Essential Standards Starting with the 2012-2013 school year, the new Common Core State Standards and the North Carolina Essential standards will be taught and assessed. For more information visit : http://www.ncpublicschools.org/

5. How Will My Child Be Assessed? Students will be assessed both formally and informally throughout the year. There will be quarter tests at the end of the 1 st and 3 rd quarters and an end of grade test at the end of the year. Students will be tested at the end of the year in reading, math, and science. There are no retakes this year. Students only have one chance to pass.

6. Math The math curriculum this year will consist of the following: place value, addition and subtraction, measurement, multiplication and division, fractions, decimals, and geometry Problem Solving will be taught throughout the year

7. Science The science curriculum will include the following units: Ecosystems, Foods and Nutrition, Earth’s History and Earth in the Universe, Matter and Properties, Rocks and Minerals, Forces and Motion, and Energy Conservation

8. Reading The reading curriculum will include: exploring different genres and novels studies, main idea and details, text elements, sequencing, cause and effect, inference, compare and contrast, and fact and opinion.

9. Writing The students will also learn to write narrative, poetry, and content pieces.

10. Social Studies North Carolina Exploration and Colonization, Migration and Settlement Patterns, Constitution and Government, Growth, Development, Symbolism, and Personal Financial Literacy

11. Homework Students will have homework Monday – Thursday No regular homework over the weekend Tuesday folders go home every Tuesday Planners should be checked/signed nightly

12. What Can You DO? Look for frequent emails from your child’s teacher. Check planners nightly. Go over Tuesday folder papers with your child. Help your child be organized. Give guidance and support to daily assignments when needed. Help your child to be on time. Make all necessary appointments in the afternoon. Make sure your child gets plenty of rest at night and eats a good breakfast.

13. Parent Assist Tool provided by the county that allows parents and students to access student information (grades) through the internet Go to WSFCS-Quick Links-Parent Assist Login information from Melissa Lanner **We encourage you to check this weekly.

14. Special Events Hiddenite: October 10 *Please make sure you send in your child’s permission form and $15. Raleigh: Spring

15. Contact Information Morgan Elementary (336) 703-4148 Jill Carter jkcarter@wsfcs.k12.nc.us Homework on school website http://mscarterssuperstars.weeb ly.com