1. Welcome to Curriculum Night!
Mrs. Apryl Smith
4th Grade
Thurston Elementary

2. Points of Discussion Daily Schedule: Curricular Allotments
Required State Assessments
Homework and Grading Scale
Incentive Programs
Communication

3. Weekly Schedule Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Reading/LA 125 min 90 min Math
Writing
40 min
Technology
30 min
P.E.
Social Skills
Content
Specials
30 min

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5. Weekly Homework 1 hour of reading for the week
Doesn’t matter how many minutes per day, as long as it totals 60 minutes for the week
MUST have signature to verify reading
Minutes can count toward reading incentive program (yellow record sheet)

6. Weekly Homework (cont.)
Fluency
Students read passage at least 3x aloud, but the more practice, the better!
Requires parent signature on green sheet
Timing unnecessary
Goal is fluid, expressive, accurate reading

7. Weekly Homework (cont.)
Writing
Must choose 1 option, but can choose to do both
Students should complete writing on their own, with some assistance
Final draft: correct spelling of common words, correct punctuation and capitals
May submit electronically with Google Docs (see pink parent letter)

8. Weekly Homework (cont.)
Math Fact Fluency
20 minutes, over the course of the week
Can be flashcards, computer programs, apps, verbal quizzes
Requires parent signature

9. Weekly Homework: Scoring
Score
Description 6
Extra credit! Double work in reading and writing. Practically perfect! 5
Extra credit! Double work done in one sections. Neat and error-free. 4
Required homework is complete, with signatures 3
One section is incomplete, minor errors 2
More than one section is incomplete 1
One or more sections missing

10. Other homework… Math (2x or 3x/wk) Unfinished work from class
Due date at top
Start in class
Unfinished work from class
Make-up work from missed school days
Assignments from other classes

11. Incentive Programs Homework: earn a week (or 2) off
Two 5s in a row = a week off
One 6 = a week off
A 5, followed by a 6 = two weeks off
Reading Minutes: earn special status and prizes
350 Min =Bachelor’s
650 Min =Master’s
1000+ Min =Ph.D

12. Communication Weekly GradeKeeper reports (hopefully):
must have , may send multiples
math, homework/behavior are separate reports
Classroom website:
follow with RSS feed
pictures, informational blog, homework
Twitter: quick reminder Tweets
Synergy ListServe mass s
, phone, notes to teacher

13. Other questions? apryl.smith@springfield.k12.or.us (541) 744-6411
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