1. Welcome to 4th Grade Curriculum Night
With Mrs. Duggan
And Mrs. Grimminger

2. Compass Points
Compass Points is a Visible Thinking Routine that helps us examine and evaluate new ideas. As we are chatting tonight, please feel free to let us know your thoughts about 4th grade.

3. Mrs. Duggan Graduated from Rochester High School!
Attended Michigan State University and earned a degree in Elementary Education
Earned a Master’s Degree in Reading at Northeastern Illinois University
Worked for several years in Chicago before moving back to Michigan
Married to Dan, a commercial real estate broker at Bernard Financial
Daughter, Madeline, is 8 years old; son, Connor is 4; and Emmett is 2

4. Mrs. Grimminger
Attended Eastern Michigan University and earned a degree in Elementary Education
Earned a Master’s Degree in Reading at Oakland University and have my Reading Specialist Endorsement.
I have taught for Rochester Community Schools since 2000 teaching grades K-4th . I was Brooklands Reading Interventionist for the last two years.
Married to my wonderful husband Eric, an engineer for General Motors.
Son, Michael, is 12 years old and son, Matthew, is 9.

5. Planners Students will fill in their planners daily
Increase students’ independence and organizational skills
Please check your child’s planner for important communication and curriculum information

6. Homework will be minimal, yet meaningful in 4th grade!
Students are expected to READ at home for 30 minutes daily.
Students will have 3-5 Math Study Links per week.
Students will learn to use a Study Guide to prepare for tests.
Students will complete a Book Report each trimester.

7. Reading Research

8. Curriculum & Resources
RCS 4th Grade Curriculum Expectations Guide
Workshop Format
Interactive Notebooks
Hands-On Science

9. Reading Workshop
Lucy Calkins’ Units of Study in Reading – piloted at Brooklands this year
40 Book Goal!
Novels, short stories, poems, and informational texts

10. Writing Workshop Lucy Calkins’ Units of Study in Writing
Narrative: Realistic Fiction
Informational Writing
Opinion: Literary Essay

11. Math Workshop Everyday Mathematics Promotes Authentic Problem Solving
Student Reference Book Online
Students will receive login information soon
Everyday Mathematics Journal & Interactive Notebook
Games/Activities as reinforcement

12. Social Studies Oakland Schools: Michigan Citizenship Curriculum
Basics of United States history, geography, government and economics
Mrs. Duggan will teach all social studies lessons

13. Science Battle Creek Science Curriculum
Taught through hands-on investigations 
Observation/recording journal
Focus on making predictions, observations and reflections
All science lessons will be taught by Mrs. Grimminger

14. Field Trips Oakland University-STEM: October
Rochester Hills City Offices: May
Dutton Farms: TBA

15. Positive Behavior

16. Interventions & Supports

17. Brooklands Consistent Responses to Student Behaviors

18. Celebrations No food items on birthdays
Celebrate with a special “Shout Out” during recess
Holiday Parties: one prepackaged, peanut/nut-free snack with label will be optional

19. Parental Involvement Volunteer Opportunities:
Field Trips, Class Parties, Special Projects
I-CHAT forms required to help in the classroom, along with copy of driver’s license
Thank you for your support!
We look forward to working with you!
Please join the Brooklands PTA if you haven’t already!

20. Communication 4th Grade Newsletters and Updates via email
is best to reach us – please cc both of us!
Call office if message is urgent/must be read before dismissal

21. Before You Go… Read & sign parent compact
Read & sign allergy classroom letter
Take a copy of Free/Reduced Lunch form if needed
Sign up for parent-teacher conferences
Provide contact information for our class liaison
Please consider volunteering/donating to our Classroom Wish List
Leave a quick note for your child on the sticky note

22. Questions? ?