1. Welcome to Curriculum Night
Ms. Paige
Mr. Zabawa

2. Character Education
3rd-5th

4. Eagle Training - Positive Reinforcement
“Earn Your Wings” (starts in October)
Using “I Spy with My Eagle Eye” slip, students receive them for positive behaviors.
When they collect 5 they get stapled to the eagle that we post in the hallway to display for a month.
Starts over at each new month.

5. Community Expectation Contract

6. Social Studies 4th Grade History of Michigan Geography
Regions of the USA
Civics
Economy
Public Discourse
United States
Constitution

7. Science 4TH Grade Investigation Team Skills Variables Environments
Rocks and Minerals

8. Reader’s Workshop Read Aloud Minilessons Independent Reading
Guided Reading
Battle/Book Clubs
Response to Literature
Sharing-Buzz Groups
Comprehension Strategies & Skills

9. Writer’s Workshop 4th Grade Writing Units Language Word Work
Narrative
Informational
Opinion
Personal
Persuasive
Poetry
Language
Word Work
Vocabulary
Dictionary Skills
Conventions and Grammar

10. Math Math Foundations Standards Eight Mathematical Practices
Number and Operations
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Fractions
Measurement and Data
Geometry
Eight Mathematical Practices
Attend to precision
Use appropriate tools strategically
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them
Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning
Model with mathematics
Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
Look for and make use of structure
Reason abstractly and quantitatively

11. Standards-Based Grading Systems
Mastered Standards
Met Most Standards
Working on Standards
Below Standards

12. Technology
We will be using multiple technology web tools that will be integrated into the curriculum!
For example…
Wiki
Blog
Google Classroom

13. 4th Grade Expectations Personal Best Responsibility
Self-directed/Independent
Growth Mindset
Organizational skills
Homework & Classwork completed and turned in on time
Planner filled out daily by students and signed by a guardian

14. Rethinking Homework For 4th Homerooms
Extension of class concepts and occasional homework
30 minutes home reading expected

15. Optional Home Activities
Splash Math
MyOn
Path Blazer

16. Office Hours 
Students will have the opportunity to come in during morning break, lunch/recess and/or Genius Hour to complete unfinished work, get extra support, or work independently.

17. Communication Email: Notes Notes in the Planner
Paige:
Zabawa:
Notes
Notes in the Planner
If there is an emergency, the best way to communicate would be to call the office.

18. Thank You for Attending