Students: Find your desk and your new student number. Place school supplies in your cubby. We will organize them together. Parents: Please check the whiteboard for important information. Please return any paperwork as soon as possible. Read and electronically sign the 2015/2016 Code of Conduct located at the back table. O – fish – ally in 4th grade! Welcome Schedule: Session 1: 5:30-5:40 Unpack supplies and meet teacher 5:40-6:00 4 th grade curriculum Session 2: 6:00-6:10 Unpack supplies and meet teacher 6:10-6:30 4th grade curriculum Session 3: 6:30-6:40 Unpack supplies and meet teacher 6:40-7:00 4th grade curriculum

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Fourth Grade Curriculum Mrs. Lonigro’s Class 3

Communication – is the best form of communication during the day. I will check my several times a day. –I will send a daily Remind 101 text. This will be in place of the standard paper newsletter. If you do not receive /text, I will send home a printed copy. –Daily reminders! Website: 4

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Schedule 9:05-9:20: Math Warm-Up 9:20-9:30: Go over Morning Work, Quick Check, Center Activity 9:30-9:40: Intervention/Center Activity 9:40-10:20: Math Lesson, Ind Work, & Snack 10:20-11:20: Specials 11:30-12:30: Reading Lesson & Read Aloud 12:30-1:00: Reading Centers & Guided Reading 1:00-1:15: Book Club 1:15-2:05: Recess/Lunch 2:10-2:30 Intervention/Book Club/RAZ 2:30-2:50: Daily Edit & Writing Warm-Up 2:50-3:30: Writing 3:30-4:00: Read Aloud Wed: 11:20-12:20: Library 2:50-4:00: Reading/Writing Fri: 3:10-3:25: Keyboarding 3:25-3:50: Study Island Goals 6

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Daily Objective Students monitor their daily objectives as we go through their day. This allows students to know their learning objective. Clear targets allow for greater student achievement. It also allows students the knowledge to explain their learning to others. 8

Specials Day 1 Art with Mrs. Fritsche Day 2 Music with Mrs. Brophy Day 3 P.E. with Mr. Murphy 9

Goal Setting Target Time/Tech Time Quarterly, students and teachers will work together to set goals based on student assessment data. Students identified as developing expectations or not meeting expectations on common assessments will meet to be taught in a small group or one-on-one setting during Target Time. Students’ progress will be monitored closely to reach individual goals and recorded on Google Drive. Students meeting expectations or needing enrichment are working on individual tasks/goals or mentoring others. 10

Curriculum The Fourth Grade team has developed a common pacing guide for all the curriculum and assessments throughout the year. Students are taught the same objectives and assessed at the same point of the year. Each teacher has her unique teaching style, but the objectives are the same. Student learning has increased through common assessments and expectations. 11

Math Envisions Math This year we will be using the Envision series. Students will have a text book and online access. Math Components: Whole Group Discussion with note-taking Guided Practice Independent Practice Cooperative Learning/Enrichment Centers Reteaching/Intervention 12

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Reader’s Workshop Reading Mini-lesson –Students are taught whole group a reading strategy. The strategy is modeled and shown how to apply it to their own reading. Independent Reading –Students have an “Book Club” text with daily assignments. –Students also have independent “Choice” books. Guided Strategy Groups –Students are pulled to work on reading strategies in small groups. Students have set goals and are working towards improving their reading. **Students maintain a reading & writing binder. This holds their logs, goals, book club info, vocabulary, daily reading skills practice, daily edits, writing warm-ups, & writing drafts. Completed writing projects can be viewed on Google Drive. 14

Writer’s Workshop Writer’s Workshop allows students to explore many aspects of writing. We use authentic literature as mentor text for student writing. Writer’s workshop includes: –Writing Process –Grammar/Convention Practice –Applied spelling –Writing effectively to communicate 15

Content Curriculum (Science, Social Studies, Health) First QuarterSecond QuarterThird QuarterFourth Quarter Government Plant and Animals Adaptions Westward Expansion Earth’s Changing Surface US Regions Energy Body Systems Safety 16 Content curriculum will be integrated into reading and writing activities.

Spelling Spelling lists are generated through common spelling patterns that students are expected to learn in 4 th grade. These spelling patterns are studied and practiced throughout the week. Spelling packets are due every Friday along with a spelling assessment. Personal words come from students writing and missed words. These are words that each student needs to work on individually. Applied Words are words that follow the same spelling pattern, but are not studied. This is to assess the students ability to apply the spelling pattern. Spelling words are listed on the Independence website, under Fourth Grade. 17

Homework Weekly practice –20 min of independent reading daily. Please monitor! This can include an independent book, Book Club, or RAZ-Kids –Record a summary of RAZ-Kid reading –Spelling –Math practice –ELA practice *Spelling, Math, and ELA homework will be Online via the website Students who do not have home internet access will be given alternative written homework assignments. *Homework is assigned on Friday and due the following Friday. *Please review homework with your child. Some things may be difficult for your child and they will need your support. Talk through the process. 18

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20 Visit to explore the site. Students will be taught how to use the site to complete their homework. This is a great site that is linked to the Common Core curriculum. It will allow for new learning and review of previous learned concepts. Students get instant feedback. Students can extend their learning by generating more assignments. This program allows students to work at their own pace.

Eagle Expectations RESPECT RESPONSIBILITY HONESTY FRIENDSHIP 21

Snack Students will be allowed to have a snack and water in the morning. We have a late lunch, so a healthy breakfast and snack will be important. Birthday snacks are welcome. Please follow school policy by sending store purchased snacks. Cookie cakes are difficult and time consuming to cut in class. Please precut cakes or send alternative treats. 22

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