1. Welcome to Fourth Grade Get ready for a great year.

2. 4 th Grade Math We are starting a new math curriculum this year. Some of the strategies will look different. Information will be sent home periodically to help you and your child with these. If you have questions, please let us know.

3. 4 th Grade Reading Harcourt stories – Weekly tests & assignments Literature studies The majority of AR reading will be done at home.

4. 4 th Grade Writing Develop stories & essays using thinking maps Organize writing using the Write From the Beginning program Be able to write using all of the six traits Weekly spelling tests

5. Social Studies Arizona studies – Native Americans – History – Geography – Government Science Electricity Land and Water Animal Studies Health

6. 4 th Grade Responsibilities Agenda Daily math practice Daily reading practice Daily spelling practice Follow six pillars of character Turn in all work on time

7. 4 th Grade Field Trips Fall: Arizona State Capitol & Wesley Bolyn plaza Spring: To be announced

8. Remember: Save your box tops Save Campbells soup labels

9. Give Me Five! PTSO is requesting families to commit 5 hours of volunteer time to our school throughout the year. – In the classroom – PTSO activities – Field trips – Library or cafeteria help – Help from home