WELCOME TO 4th Grade CURRICULUM NIGHT Mrs. Biederbeck Mrs. Foster Dr. Rich

Fourth Grade Schedule for 2014-2015 Math Block 8:00-9:30 Lunch Recess: 11:35-11:55 Lunch: 11:55-12:15 Language Arts Block 12:30-2:20 Most of the fourth grade specials (art, P.E., music, library, and computer lab) are from 9:40-10:30. (Please consult individual teachers’ websites for specific specials.)

Communication between Home and School Agendas: Daily Teacher Webpages Friday Folders: Weekly Monthly Newsletters via email E-mail messages on as needed basis Best way for you to reach us is email! 

Individual Snacks Please send a daily snack for your child. Snack is @ 9:15 am Must be healthy (granola bars, fruit, cheese & crackers, etc.) No candy, sugary snacks. Students cannot share snacks as we have several children with food allergies.

Birthdays We will recognize your child’s birthday in class in a small way. Please do not send in birthday treats. No cakes, cupcakes, etc. Your child may not pass out invitations at school.

The Homework Cycle…What is it? School Home School Reading Log: 100 minutes per week due on Friday mornings with parent signature. Spelling packet is due Friday morning with parent signature. Daily homework (math, grammar, etc). Class work that does not get completed at school. Book Reports will begin this quarter.

Projects/Assignments Almost always give a printed direction sheet and email attachment home. Usually it includes how the project will be graded. Use the grading rubric/checklist to check the finished project. We often show/read examples in class.

Behavior Management Steps: Step 1: Verbal reminder Step 2: Think Time in classroom Step 3: Think Time in another classroom Step 4: Office: Think Time or Referral

Grades The grading system is based on written work (including assignments, quizzes, and tests) teacher observations, informal assessments, projects, and class participation. Grades are given on a point system, and based on the following percentages: 90-100% A 80-89% B 70-79% C Be sure to check your child’s grades on: ParentVUE 60-69% D 0-59% F The report card will look different this year as your child will be receiving a letter grade as well as P, D, AC in most subject areas.

Arizona’s College & Career Ready Standards Are aligned with college and work expectations Are clear, understandable and consistent Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards Designed so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society

Math Common Core

English Language Arts Common Core

Science Units Scientific Process Animal Classifications & Adaptations Water & Weather Electricity & Magnetism Renewable & Non-renewable Resources

4th Grade Social Studies Arizona’s Geography & People Arizona Statehood Arizona’s Government & Economy Current Events

Time for Kids We use this magazine as a way to teach fourth graders about current events. Every child should have their own copy. If you are able to donate $7.00 for your child or if you would like to make an extra donation for another student, we would be so appreciative.

See teacher websites for the challenges! Mastery Club…… This club is for students interested in reaching their highest potential and going above and beyond normal classroom expectations. The club was created by Mrs. Renz, a fourth grade teacher in Oregon. All the work that is on this website is credited to her. Please visit her website at http://www.mrsrenz.net/masteryclub.htm for more information.   See teacher websites for the challenges!

Tax Credit Donation Our learning is enhanced thanks to you! This money goes toward fourth grade field trips. Please consider making a donation to Paloma!!! See the office for a tax credit form!

Thank you for being here! Any questions?