1. WELCOME TO 4 TH GRADE CURRICULUM NIGHT 2014-2015 Don’t forget to sign in!

2. COMMUNICATION E-mail: kmalkasian@lakeorion.k12.mi.uskmalkasian@lakeorion.k12.mi.us Assignment log Phone: (248) 693-5460 Classroom Website: http://www.lakeorion.k12.mi.us/olc/teacher.aspx?s=41 http://www.lakeorion.k12.mi.us/olc/teacher.aspx?s=41 Remind 101: One-way text/email system

3. CLASS PROCEDURES CLASSWORK Expectation all work will be done in class. Quality work is given or student will redo. Students keep work on clipboard. Sometimes individual or group work given. HOMEWORK Log signed and turned in daily. Reading every night. (20 min.) Students are welcome to check out books. Math: Study basic math facts daily Word Study: nightly word sorts Sometimes Writing, S.S., and Science All work will be turned in by due date

4. READING WORKSHOP Mini-Lesson (5-10 minutes) Independent Reading (10-40 minutes) Mid-Workshop Interruption (1-2 minutes)Book reports focusing on genres Whole Group Share (5-10 minutes) Orion Township Library, Tumble Books, Book Adventure

5. WRITING WORKSHOP Lucy Calkins Writing Workshop Writing in different genres Aligned to the Common Core Expectations of Narrative Writing

6. WORD STUDY Inventory Lists every 7-10 days Test date written on sort and on website Looking at word and sound patterns to be able to spell unknown words Word Sorts Frequently misspelled words Grammar/Sentence composing

7. MATH Place value and multi-digit addition and subtraction Multiplication and division of whole numbers Fractions and decimals Measurement Geometry Equations and word problems Mastery of Basic Facts Math Talk Think Central

8. Science Earth, Sun, and Moon Earth Materials Relationships of Living Things Electricity and Magnetism Social Studies U.S. regions and government Mapping skills Core Democratic Values Economic Concepts TCI SCIENCE & SOCIAL STUDIES

9. Reading: anecdotal notes, observation, reading log, comprehension work, and DRA Math: pre and post testing and daily work Sci/S.S.: end of unit tests, projects, classwork Word Study: word sorts, tests, activities Report Cards: 3,2,1 flip Test Preparation Material taught in class Review sent home Review given in class Retakes allowed two days after test is returned. Notify teacher. ASSESSMENT

10. BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS Four step behavior plan Daily lessons Behavior log Reflection sheet

11. OLWEUS Bullying prevention program Kick-off: October 3 Goals To reduce existing bullying problems among students To prevent the development of new bullying problems To achieve better peer relations at school

12. FOOD Peanut-Alert School Breakfast is an option before school Lunch: 12:40-1:25 Snack: daily, nutritious please Birthday Treats: not necessary but must be sent in individually wrapped. Please plan for twenty-one students.

13. PARENT INVOLVEMENT Volunteers: please make arrangements with me. You are welcome to work with the students or help with “paper” work Room parent to organize class celebrations: Halloween, Holiday, and Valentines Daily at home: nightly reading and homework, signing log, reading newsletter, checking power grade, etc. Students have access to PowerSchool. Grades can be checked at any time.

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