1. Welcome to 4th grade
Mrs. Engert

2. About Me I live in Victor with my family and cat.
We have two children: Ethan 14, Mia 11
I love to cheer for my children at sporting events, ride my bike, garden, and read.
Undergrad: Houghton College
Graduate School: Buffalo State
Multiple years of teaching experience: 4th year in Pittsford.

3. Room Parents Thank you to Darci Judd and Carol Vernenkar
Be sure to say hello to them.

4. Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Opening
Homeroom
8:50-9:50
Math
9:50-10:10
Snack
10:10-10:50
Science
10:00 – 10:50
Music
10:10 – 10:50
ELA
Library
10:50-11:30
11:30-12:10 PE
11:30 – 12:10
Computer
11:50 -12:10 SS
12:10-1:00
RECESS
LUNCH
1:00-1:30
1:30-2:10
Art
1:30 – 2:10
2:10-2:50
RTI
Closing

5. 4th Grade at a Glance

6. reading
Start the year with reviewing and strengthening foundational skills.
As year progresses delve deeper into comprehension strategies.
Long stretches of time to read books at “Just Right” reading level
Opportunities to talk and write in response to their reading
Reading class time is a mixture of individual conferences with the teacher, small group discussion time, whole group shared reading and discussion experience, independent reading and response time
Book talks
StoryWorks

7. Reading units
Each unit is introduced with whole group picture book read aloud with mini-lessons and discussion experiences.
Then students independently read a book from the unit and respond via written response and small group discussion.
Transformation
Author’s Craft
Nonfiction – integrated
Independence vs Treason
Immigration
Mythology

8. Writing Writing throughout the curriculum Units of study include:
Expository
Persuasive
Narrative
Poetry
Write on paper and on laptops

9. Word Study
Goal: to know how to spell each spelling pattern even in words not on the list
Ability groupings based on beginning of the year and mid-year assessment
Word lists based on spelling patterns
In class practice focuses on both spelling and the meaning of the words
Test includes some words from the list and some unassigned words
Support at home:
sort the words on the list
look for other words that follow the spelling pattern

10. Social Studies Emphasis on NYS Geography/Map Skills Native Americans
Explorers
Colonial Period
Revolutionary War
A New Nation
Expansion of NYS/Erie Canal
Immigration
Integration with Reading curriculum

11. Math Regroup students Problem Solving
“Construct viable argument and critique the reasoning of others” – explain how and why you did what you did
Automatic recall of math facts!
Facts 0 – 12 in all operations
50 facts with accuracy
2 minutes

12. Science Mrs. Morse 2x/6 day schedule for 50 minutes Hands on
Areas of Study:
Ecosystems
Electrical Circuits
Land and Water
Motion and Design

13. Physical Education Locks and Lockers Change of Clothes
3/6 day schedule for 40 minutes
Sneakers
Deodorant

14. Agendas and Nikki folders
Used to keep track of assignments, tests, special dates, etc.
Information is copied from the board in classroom
Parents asked to check it frequently

15. homework
Should take no more than 40 minutes each night. If it takes more or is overwhelming – please stop and let me know.
Reading minutes each night
Math worksheet – from math teacher
Review for upcoming tests
Practice math facts
Prepare of book talk

16. Homework Strategies
Identify a location for doing homework that is free of distractions
Have all materials available and organized
Allocate enough time to complete activities and keep on schedule
Develop a sequential plan for completing multi-task assignments

17. Birthdays School policy: no treats because of health concerns
Sing “Happy Birthday”
Birthday child chooses a game the whole class can play together
Birthday child receives a pencil and sticker badge
Some parents like to donate a book or game to the classroom for the whole class to use. Though welcome, this is not an expectation.

18. Nominations and Friday Free Time
When whole class earns 10 compliments from me or other teachers they earn Friday Free time.
Students nominate peers who exemplify the class created rules and school character traits

19. Important dates NYS tests: ELA April 11 – 13 Math May 1 – 3
Science June 4
Field trips/events
International Day TBA
Colonial Days February 9
Genesee Country Museum June 8
Erie Canal either June 11 or 13

20. Contact Information
Best way to contact me
Phone number
Website
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