1. 4 th Grade Curriculum Night

2. Mrs. Conti Self-Contained Ms. Kemp Math/ Science Mrs. Sprowls Language Arts/SS Mrs. Durrett Math/ Science Ms. Livingston Language Arts/ SS Ms. McDonald Math/ Science Ms. Barnett Language Arts/ SS

3. 7: 15: Bus Arrival- Students should wait quietly until doors open at 7:20 7:20: Doors Open to all students. Students should report directly to classrooms. 7:45: Late Bell- Tardy slips necessary after 7:45 at front office. Parent will need to walk student in to office. We begin each day promptly at 7:50. Please help your child have a smooth start to the day by helping him/her arrive early enough to use the restroom and take care of any morning business prior to 7:45. Arrival

4. If your child is going home a different way than usual, please notify the OFFICE by 2:00 pm. Do NOT email or call the teacher as he/she does not have access to email and phone messages throughout the day. Ride Change Note should include: date first and last name new mode of transportation parent signature And should be provided to teacher at the beginning of the day.

5. 7:25-7:45 Morning Work, announcements, lunch count 8:45-9:40 Specials 12:00-12:30 Lunch 12:30-1:00 Recess/RR break 2:10-2:35 Encore 2:40-2:45 Pack-up/ dismissal

6. Work and Study HabitsPersonal Behavior 1.Listens attentively 2.Completes assignments on time 3.Follows directions 4.Uses time appropriately 5.Works carefully and neatly 6.Uses legible penmanship 7.Works well independently and in groups 1.Uses self-control 2.Talks at appropriate times 3.Obeys school rules 4.Respects others and environment 5.Works/plays well with others 6.Accepts responsibility

7. Student/ Behavior Expectations The number of “marks” you receive over a six- week period determines your conduct grade. If you break one of the major rules, it will be documented in your planner and on a behavior sheet in the class notebook. Parents should initial the planner each night. For each conduct area, students are given this many chances: EESS NNNU

8. Language Arts 20 Minutes Each Night of Reading We send homework on Mondays, due on Thursdays. Math 15-20 Minutes of Math Facts More Homework will be sent home as the year progresses! Homework is due by the date given by the teacher. If student does not have their homework, their planner will be signed and they will lose a mark on personal responsibility

9. Online Grade book- you can check grades 24/7 receive e-mails and alerts (Check with the office for user name) Home Access Center

10. eSchoolPLUS Family App

11. Parent Conferences During Oct. 5-15 I will use Signup Genius to have you sign up online for an appointment. Look for that email sometime next week.

12. Computational Fluency Conceptual Understanding Problem Solving

13. Our curriculum is ORIGO Stepping Stones. Students work within their workbooks and in their journals. http://www.origoeducation.com/texas-adoption?mageloc=US

14. Science Inquiry and PBLs  The Inquiry Learning model takes advantage of students’ natural curiosity.  It requires well-developed questioning skills.  It helps students to develop strategies and processes for collecting and evaluating information.  Students are given topics and then allowed to explore.  “Night of No Limits” will be in the Spring!

15. Reading Writing Spelling Grammar Social Studies Language Arts

16. for Reading and Writing State Assessments STAAR workshop model (opening, work period, closing) DRA (Diagnostic Reading Assessment) BOY, MOY, EOY looking for independent reading level (“Just Right” level) Strategies: Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency Extending Vocabulary

17. The following Social Studies Concepts are incorporated into the reading workshop via children’s literature, textbook use, and additional resources: Texas History Map Skills Work Social Studies

18. We are so thankful to partner with you to give your child a successful school year! Thank you for coming! Please make sure you signed in Thank you!