1. CROFT COMMUNITY SCHOOL CURRICULUM NIGHT 4 TH GRADE Ms. Robinson Ms. Smith Ms. Svenkeson Mr. Mitchell

2. Agenda Curriculum Overview Homework Policy Behavior Plan 4 th grade Reminders Field Trips

3. Curriculum Literacy Writing – Units of Study Math Science – Units of Study Social Studies – Units of Study

4. Literacy Reader's Workshop Model Read Aloud Reader’s Workshop Mini Lesson Individual reading of ‘Just Right’ books, guided reading or other activities related to literacy standards Written reflections in Reader’s Response Log

5. Word Study "Word study" is an alternative to traditional spelling instruction. It is based on learning word patterns rather than memorizing unconnected words.

6. Writing - Units of Study Argumentation Narrative Factual information with support

7. Math Units will include: Factors & Multiples, Multiplication and Division, Geometry, Solving Word Problems, Fractions, Decimals, Measurement Conversions, Area, Number Sense with larger numbers and Proportions.

8. Science - Units of Study Ecosystems :Animal Adaptations Energy: Conservation & Transfer Earth History: Fossils Molecular Biology: Nutrition Forces & Motion Matter: Properties & Change Earth in the Universe: Phases of the Moon

9. Social Studies - Units of Study Regions of North Carolina (Coastal Plain, Piedmont, Mountain) Government Economics

10. Homework Policy Our expectation is students will have homework nightly Mon-Thurs (reading, and Math; Science/Social Studies to be assigned as curriculum requires) Parents are expected to review agendas daily for assignments and, if requested, sign daily Practicing multiplication/division facts should be done as a daily assignment as well

11. Discipline Policy School Expectations: – Be Safe – Be Responsible – Be Respectful

12. Discipline Policy It is required that students follow these School Expectations, in all areas of the school (classroom, hallway, bathroom, cafeteria, etc). Each classroom uses a clip up/clip down chart to monitor behavior. Students clip up when they exhibit positive choices in all areas. Clipping down gives the students a chance to reflect on their behavior.

13. 4th Grade Reminders Early dismissals prior to 2:30 Send an email or note for early dismissals Send in notes for all absences Must have note for changes in transportation No checks accepted under $25

14. ur Field Trips These are still In the process of being scheduled and will be announced soon. How can YOU be involved? Join the PTA Come to School Leadership Team Meetings Volunteer in classrooms (make sure you are registered as a CMS volunteer!)

15. * Check Thursday Folders for notices and graded work. Check PowerSchool site for grades

16. Questions???? We look forward to working with you this year to ensure each student’s success.