Open House 2014 Grade 4 Mrs. Brunner Mrs. Flett Mrs. Madison Mrs. Schaefer

Consultant Teacher Services Push –in Support * Smaller teacher-student ratio * Assist with organization * “Teachable moments” * Decrease confusion/frustration Pull-out Support * Certain students based on IEP/needs * Smaller class sizes in Reading/Math * Tests read in separate location * Remediation Mrs. Colleen Schaefer D225

Student Expectations Come to school everyday ready to learn. Always give his/her best effort. Ask for help. Respect her/himself and classmates. Follow WSS Code of Conduct

Parents’ Responsibility Provide a safe environment to work in Materials available at home Minimal help – let your child show what has been learned Discuss any concerns first with Mrs. Flett via phone calls or notes.

Fourth Grade Curriculum

Math Program  NYS Common Core Standards Based Curriculum  Expressions Math Program  Supported with Technology-based Instruction  Common Formative Assessments (CFAs) modeled after the NYS test  Part 1: Multiple Choice  Part 2: Short Answer and Written Response

Components of Literacy  Guided Reading:  Weekly comprehension skill  Strategy instruction to implement skills  Differentiated instructional levels  Small group application  Shared Reading:  Core novels, read-aloud  SSR  (Silent Sustained Reading) Student driven selections- students MUST have book here to read  NYS Modules Incorporates Science and Social Studies curriculum  20 Minute Nightly Reading Requirement = “Read 20”

Components of Writing  Modeled Instruction  Use of picture books and various writing genres.  Direct modeling  “Write Start”  Conferencing  Peer conferencing  Teacher conferencing  Spelling  Application of Word Study to our writing  Additional Creative Writing Course with Mrs. Pane

4th Grade Science Curriculum  Science  Living Environment Life Cycle/Life Span of Plants/Animals Water Cycle Food/Energy Chain  Physical Setting Energy Matter/States of Matter Magnetism  Health  Nutrition/Diet Food Pyramid Healthy Food Choices  Safety/Making Healthy Choices

4th Grade Social Studies Curriculum  New York State  New York State Geography  History of New York State  Native Americans  Explorers  Colonial America  Revolutionary War  Erie Canal  State & Federal Government  Lancaster History

Code of Conduct  Weekly Newsletter/Reports Each Friday Grades are recorded as well as self reflection of learning and behavior MUST be read, signed and returned on following Monday (or next day of school Intentional typo on every Newsletter- students earn $$$$  Behavior : Students are expected to follow the Code of Conduct as outlined in the WSS handbook.  Rewards and Consequences: Money, phone calls, notes home, visit with principal, loss of free time

Parent Portal Parent Portal provides you with 24/7 access to your child’s academic information. You can view your child’s attendance (daily and subject) current grades ongoing average status of assignments report card grades Visit

Loose Ends  Homework: assignments expected next day- unless otherwise noted send in a note if extenuating circumstances arise. ONE homework pass a week- for all assignments that day- or if you state otherwise It is expected that each child is reading and practicing their multiplication tables on a nightly basis. Math fact tests will be taken daily to assess student progress. These will be graded occasionally as well. HW is NOT factored into the grade for each subject area. BUT to earn full credit on tests and learning activities, homework must be completed in a timely manner! Agendas are to be signed nightly, as they are used as a regular form of communication.  Team Website: Possible links to online textbooks Study tools and review materials

Loose Ends  Agendas Marked/starred by me daily Parents- check nightly Correspond in if appropriate venue Have student remind in MORNING if note in it  Mrs. Flett’s website Homework for week posted MOST Monday’s Links to math journal and Homework/Remembering book, games, math sites Copies of MOST worksheets- (created by me) Copies of Week in Review and Flett Flyer

Loose Ends  Sign up “Remind”- e-alert texts E-alert for changes on my website Frontrowed.com- math site to help your child succeed or exceed Parent- Teacher Conferences- Please sign up with your child’s READING teacher. After completing the reminder form- take the sticky note and leave the paper.

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