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Welcome Room 13 Families!
Find your child’s desk and have a seat.
Read and respond in writing to your child’s letter.
Feel free to get up and look around the room at the work we have done.
We will begin shortly. Thank you for being here!
Welcome toBack-to-School Night!
Mrs. KimRoom 13
Fourth grade
Agenda
Class RulesCurriculumAssessmentMiscellaneousAnnouncementsQuestions
Class Philosophy
RESPECT yourselfRESPECT othersRESPECT the environment
Curriculum: Reading
Just-right booksRead EVERY DAY at homeNovel StudiesShare reading thoughts through writing, talking with partners, and one-on-one conferences
Curriculum: Writing
Writing process: -Step Up to Writing -The 6 Traits of Writing
Genres: personal narratives, non-fiction reports, summaries, responses to literature, realistic fiction, poetry
Curriculum: Word Work
Phonics-based spelling- spelling patterns, root words, suffix/prefixGrammar lessons and worksheetsWordly Wise vocabulary developmentCursive handwriting
Curriculum: MathHoughton Mifflin textbookLots of talking, sharing about mathPractice and problem solving workEnrichment options Problem of the Month
Curriculum: Science/Social Studies
Social Studies with Mrs. Kim-California HistoryScience with Mrs. Higgins- Earth Materials, Electricity & Magnetism, EnvironmentsMon-Thurs, 45-minute sessions
Additional Curriculum:Music (Mrs. Zhao) – MondaysP.E. (Mrs. Scott) – Tuesdays, WednesdaysComputer Lab - ThursdaysSpectra Art (Parent volunteers) – FridaysLibrary - Fridays
Homework
Assigned everyday, ~ 45 minutes not including silent readingWritten in plannerParent involvement– Work should reflect student’s learning– Establish consistent homework
routine
Assessment
(satisfactory), + (above satisfactory), - (below satisfactory)6-point grading rubric- 4 is meeting grade level standard- 5 & 6 are reserved for ABOVE AND BEYOND work
Miscellaneous
Communication- Gatoraid, website, emailClassroom Celebrations PolicyScholastic Book ClubSupplies (individual & community)Field trips
Announcements
Contact list & attendance sheetVolunteers needed (parent traffic duty, other classroom help)Drop off/pick up guidelinesDirect donation program
Questions
Questions for the whole groupIndividual questions please email or call
