1. Classroom wishing tree… Target Gift Cards Clear Sheet Protectors Snack Baggies Sandwich Baggies Quart Baggies Gallon Baggies Paper Towels Subscription to… (See Mrs. Gould) Time for Kids (x5) Scholastic: DynaMath Disposable gloves Indoor recess games

2. Welcome to Fourth Grade! Mrs. Gould

3. Contact Information Any changes in transportation- please send a note with your child or call the school! Please write important notes in your child’s agenda. I check this daily! The best way to reach me is through email- jgould@wcpss.net (I will always respond within a day. If not, please resend your email.) Check out our classroom website! http://gouldrobots.weebly.com

4. Behavior Incentives Class Dojo Points On Track Tickets –class and individual Notes home Classroom Rules 1.Be respectful. 2.Be responsible. 3.Be safe. 4.Be a problem solver. 5.Always do your BEST.

5. Expectations Bring your homework and signed agenda in daily. Keep your desk neat! Do your best work at all times. Follow the rules. Friday folders must be signed and returned on Monday.

6. Agendas Students will write their homework in their agendas each school day. Work is posted on board in the morning. Parents must sign or initial each agenda daily to acknowledge all homework and messages. We are off to a great start! Thank you!

7. Friday Folders What will be in Friday Folders? Graded work Weekly work habits and conduct scores PTA flyers School announcements Classroom information, etc.

8. Miscellaneous Snack: A healthy snack may be sent in daily with your child. Snacks will be eaten at recess. Birthdays: If you desire to send in a Birthday treat with your child, we will have any special snacks during recess. Please consider donating books, recess equipment or non-food related items for your child’s birthday instead of sweets! Birthday Invitations: School policy is children are not to hand out invitations in school. *If you are a member of PTA, you will receive a directory. The directory is available online, too.

9. Curriculum- MATHEMATICS Operations and Algebraic Thinking 4 operations to solve word problems Factors and multiples Find number patterns and rules Numbers & Operations in Base Ten Place Value Multiplication (_x_ _ _ _) (_ _x _ _) Numbers & Operations- Fractions Comparing fractions Adding, subtracting and multiplying Word problems Decimals Measurement and Data Comparing and converting types of measurement Area and perimeter Line plots Measuring angles Geometry Symmetry Parallel Perpendicular Angles lines

10. Literature Drawing Inferences Comparing and Contrasting Making Connections Theme Story Plot Informational Text Main idea and supporting details Drawing inferences Structure Foundational Skills Syllable patterns Strategies to read multisyllabic words Fluency and accuracy Curriculum- READING Listening and Speaking Participate in discussions Paraphrase Present research Language Capitalization Punctuation Spelling Pronouns, adverbs Vocabulary Figurative language

11. Curriculum Science Landforms Animal Studies Earth Materials Magnetism and Electricity Social Studies North Carolina History Economics Culture Government

12. Curriculum Writing Research Informative/explanatory Opinion Persuasive Technology IPads Wordles Powerpoint Word Processing Voicethread 21 st Century Learning Technology, Presentations, Collaboration, Hands on Activities www.commoncorestandards.org

13. Important Dates Interims: August 9 November 1 February 7 May 2 Report Cards: September 10 December 4 March 7 May 30 EOG’s May 12- Reading May 13- Math Field Trips TBA

14. Volunteer Opportunities You must register to volunteer each year! This can be done in the media center during school hours. TONIGHT in this classroom and in the computer lab! To volunteer you must be registered as a volunteer! Please remember that it can take over two weeks to receive clearance. Room Parent???

15. Thanks for coming!