1. Mr. Moshoyannis’ Fourth Grade Class
Welcome, Parents!

2. Welcome to Fourth Grade!
Educational Philosophy
NY State Assessments
Educational Outcomes
Classroom Policies/Procedures
School Forms

3. All About Me My background
I grew up in Jackson Heights, Queens and then moved to Long Island in 4th grade.
My educational background
I attended Roosevelt Elementary School, Vernon Middle School, and Oyster Bay High School.
I went to Cornell University (BS), Teachers College/Columbia University (MA/MPhil), PhD. (ABD)
I am a life-long learner (Summer 2009 University of Washington for the Teaching of Physics)
Attended Army Basic Officer/Advanced Course in field artillery (honorably discharged after 15 years of service)
Called to World Trade Center during 9/11/01
My experience
I have been teaching for 23 years at Lee Avenue.
I was a social studies specialist in Brooklyn teaching grades 2-9.
For 15 years I taught 5th grade at Lee Avenue.
This is my 8th year teaching 4th grade.

4. My Goals
To give the student the academic and social skills they need to progress through fourth grade and be prepared for fifth grade.
To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment.
To help students make new friends and discover new interests.

5. Class Subjects The subjects we cover during fourth grade are:
English Language Arts
Reading
Writing-The Teachers College Writing Program
Speaking
Listening
Math-Using GO MATH!
Science
Social Studies
Health (The Great Body Shop)/Brainpop

6. Reading
Fiction (fantasy, historical/realistic, mystery, myths and tall tales)
Non-fiction (biography, articles, newspaper)

7. Writing Expository non-fiction
Letters (friendly, business) for persuasion
Descriptive
Response to literature (Close reading)
Book projects each trimester.

8. Math
Review of math facts and operations (division/multiplication and the interpretation of remainders)
Geometry and the use of the protractor. How to read angles and construct shapes i.e. triangles and quadrilaterals. Use of protractor. Measuring and drawing angles. How to use/read a ruler.
Multi-step word problems
Fractions: operations with like denominators and understanding parts of a whole.
NYS Math Assessment

9. Science Life Science (Plants/Animals)/adaptations
structural/behavioral/ecosystems/food webs/chains
Physical Science
Simple Machines
Physics (Electricity, Mass, Volume, Gravity/Friction, Magnetism) and use of special scientific equipment
STATE SCIENCE TEST

10. Social Studies
Map skills (political/special purpose/longitude/latitude/geo- graphic terms)
NYS history (Native Americans, The First New Yorkers)
Industrial Revolution (Erie Canal, trains)
Immigration
How to use data to interpret events
Strengthening writing skills

11. Classroom Community Our class rules are:
Our classroom is a community. In our community, we have rules and behaviors to help us get along with each other.
Our class rules are:
Be respectful and responsible.
Be organized and follow directions.
Be prepared.
Wait one’s turn before speaking.
Listen to others.
Don’t be afraid/nervous/anxious to ask questions.

12. Homework
I will assign approximately an hour of homework every night.
Homework policy sent home and signed
Extra Help
Tuesdays and Thursdays---8:35 AM
Policy sent home/signed

13. Tardiness School starts at 9:05 A.M.
If you are going to be late or absent on a particular day, notify the office EARLY so that work missed can be gathered.

14. Let’s Have a Great Year!