Welcome to 4 th Grade Curriculum Night Mrs. Blackburn Mrs. Trierweiler and Miss Gallo

A Little About Mrs. Blackburn This is my 20 th year teaching. I have two boys, two labs, and a husband. I grew up in Ft. Lauderdale and Naples. I received my degree in elementary education from USF.

EPCOT

When: Friday, April 29 th Why: Supports science curriculum and country reports Who: All 4 th grade students and parent chaperones More Info: Look for forms in Friday folders in September.

Behavior Weekly behavior charts with expected behaviors listed Consequences: loss of “Fun Friday” and/or loss of “Lunch Bunch” Incentives: “Compliments” which earn coupons for: Lunch With a Friend Yoga Ball for a Day Wheelie Chair for a Day Sit at Teacher’s Desk for a Day Homework Passes

Friday Folder: Return Friday folder every Monday. Behavior codes match the weekly behavior chart. This form is used for report cards.

Website/Newsletter: Weekly with newsletter link Website: Reading newsletter

How To Contact Us: or Phone: s and phone calls will be returned within 24 hours. Call the office for transportation changes.

Homework

Homework: Reading - spelling, grammar, workbook pages, AR All homework is on the board for students to copy into their planners. Homework is a participation grade.

Planner: Our way of communicating with you Please sign ONLY if your child completes his/her homework Write a note if they didn’t and why (sick, out of town, refused, etc.) Sign Monday – Thursday only

Pinpoint/Gradebook: Website: Check grades each week No extra credit is offered

Reading: “Wonders” Leon County Adopted Reading Program Addresses new Language Arts Florida Standards (LAFS) Whole group and small group Instruction More independent work

Major Shifts: Students will read 3-5 stories each week Weekly tests will be 2 “fresh reads” which assess the concepts taught for the week Tests will be every 7 days. Weekly writing component Grammar component

Online Component: hill.com/connected/login.do hill.com/connected/login.do All text books, games, and activities are available online. Use when students are absent or need extra practice

Reading Grades: Weekly Assessments / Projects 55% Quizzes (spelling/grammar/vocabulary) 25% Classwork/Homework 20% Homework and Workshop are participation grades. Extra Credit is not available. (school-wide policy)

Accelerated Reader: STAR Reading – Assessment that gives AR level Students read books on their level and take AR tests to earn points Read every night even if your child met their goal. Each student must meet a point goal and have an average of 85% to participate in AR party. School-Wide Program

A Tale of Two Students August STARMay STAR Student A: Student read constantly and read books on and above his level. Student B: Student read constantly, but read books below his level.

How to Check AR Status: Us the link on the Roberts homepage. Set up your account to receive s when your child takes a test. Listen to your child read

End of the Year Assessments: Testing Window Is February – May Reading and Writing Components Writing component will be averaged into the reading score for an overall Language Arts score Writing component will be text based 4 th Grade FSA will be computer based.

Thank you for coming to our Curriculum Night! Questions?

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