1. Mrs. Lewis’ 4th Grade
Back to School Night

2. Specials for 2015-2016 Library PE Computer Lab Guidance Dreambox Music
Running Club
Chorus- Thursday PE
Guidance
Music
Art
SEARCH

3. Classroom Expectations
Respectful
On-Task
Acting Safely
Responsible

4. Classroom Management
Students are required to follow the Classroom Expectations and will be rewarded when they do.
Students are aware of the consequences if they fail to follow the Classroom Expectations:
First Warning-verbal
Second Warning-consequence related to the behavior
Third Time-phone call home- made by the student.

5. Parent Expectations Please look over your child’s agenda daily.
Call the main office or write a note for dismissal changes please.
s will be returned or replied to within 48 hours (weekends excluded).
Lunch money should be in an envelope with the students name and lunch number.

6. Homework
You will find your child’s homework assignments in their agenda every day.
Homework is given Monday-Thursday, occasionally on Fridays.
Homework is not taken for a grade, but is counted towards the learning objectives found on the report card.

7. First Nine Weeks Reading English/Spelling
Fiction and Nonfiction Comprehension
Reading Strategies and Skills through Mini- Lessons
Expanding Vocabulary
Wordly Wise
English/Spelling
Pre-Writing Strategies
Revision/Editing for grammar, capitalization, punctutation, spelling, sentence structure, and paragraphing
Personal Narratives and Poetry

8. First Nine Weeks (continued)
Math
Number Sense
Computation
Place Value
Patterns
Elapsed Time
VA Studies
Virginia’s Five Regions
Native Americans
Jamestown and Colonial VA
American Revolution
Constitution and Branches of VA’s Government
Civil War and Reconstruction
20th and 21st Century VA

9. First Nine Weeks (continued)
Science
Scientific Investigation
Virginia’s Natural Resources
Solar System
Technology
Student Safe Websites/ Internet Safety
Word processing
Computer Lab, Neo’s, and laptops

10. Assessments Assessments are given continually throughout the year.
Formative assessments are informal and count towards the learning targets.
Summative assessments are formal tests and count towards the subject grade.
We also use different programs to measure your child’s growth throughout the year: AIMS, DRA, etc.

11. Grading Scale Progress Indicators 4= Exceeds Standards
3= Meets Standards
2= Progressing Towards Standards
1= Below Standard
Grading Key
A= Outstanding
B= Very Good
C= Satisfactory
D= Needs Improvement
F= Not Performing

14. Upcoming Events Volunteer Training- September 26 (9:00-10:00am)
Camp Flintlock- September 30 (7:30-1:45)
Fall Student Pictures- October 15
Fall Festival- October 26

15. ** Sign Up for November Conferences Room Parent Copy Parent **

16. It is critical that we have a positive relationship and support each other whether at home or in the classroom. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with questions, comments, or concerns.
Contact Information:
Mrs. Lisa Lewis

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