Edison Fourth Grade 2014-2015

Jenny VondracekBrian ReavisCarrie Davis

Carrie Golden DavisA.K.A

“Ms. Carrie”(the Facilitating Math Teacher)

About meTaught Montessori, Special Ed. for over 15 years, new role in General Education

Taught in Learning Center for 4 yrs.at Edison

3 children in 4j (ages 10,12,14)

Excited to be back at Edison!

Hours: 8:15-12:15 Mon-Fri (office hours:Tuesday 8:00-8:15)

My Systems

There will be daily assigned HW (Friday Facts practice)

students ruminate/collaborate in groups, earn points for participation, PBS system based on taking academic risks and respectful behavior within our math community.

email, or scheduling through Nan, are the best ways to connect with me. davis_ca@4j.lane.edu

“Remind” app texts http://www.remind.com

How you can helppractice math facts with your child (Fact Fridays)

inform me of planned absences

volunteer in the classroom (signup sheet in back & VolunteerSpot) Please sign up for Math Volunteer!

Here's how it works in 3 easy steps: 1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/EGrts1 2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot) 3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!

Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

Math: Investigations Curriculum

Multiplication & DivisionArea and PerimeterProblem SolvingDecimals and FractionsData Analysis

Math IXL both at school and at home students should have login information.

Be sure your child REALLY knows his or her multiplication facts.

5 ConceptsCooperation (working together)

Inclusive (being welcoming and accepting)

Compassion (helping and caring about others)

Integrity (being trustworthy, honest and reliable)

Respectful (words and actions that are thoughtful and kind)

Healthy Snacks Please bring a healthy snack to class each

day (some examples include: apple, banana, carrots, crackers, etc.)

The snack should be small, easy to eat and finger foods.

Please no cookies, chips, juice or sticky beverages for snack, save them for lunch.

Our Daily Schedule8:15-8:25 Entry Tasks

8:25-9:00 Morning Meeting

9:00-10:15 Math / Snacks

10:15-10:30 Recess

10:30-11:45 Language Arts / Specials

11:45-12:30    Lunch/Recess

12:30-1:00 Read Aloud/SSH                                

1:00-2:30 Library/Science/Social Studies/Health/P.E.

2:30-2:45        Quiet Work/Homework                         

Reading/Language Arts

Writing (Being a Writer Curriculum)Reading – Novels, comprehension, vocabularySpelling – Leveled Spelling

Music / P.E.

For the first half of the school year we will have Music and for the second half of the year we will have P.E.

Jenny’s on Monday 1:45 – 2:15, Tuesday 10:30 – 11:00 and Thursday from 12:30 – 1:00.

Brian’s on Monday from 2:15 – 2:45, Tuesday 11:05 – 11:35 and Thursday from 1:00 – 1:30.

Social Studies

Oregon Government, Geography and History

Lewis and Clark and the Westward Expansion

Pioneers and the Oregon Trail

Map Skills

Science

Land and WaterMotion and DesignKelp ForestSalmon

HealthNutrition Digestive SystemFitness/P.E.

Library

3 books or 2 books and a magazine at a time

Two week checkoutsReturn books at any timeJenny on Thursday 1:00 – 1:40Brian on Thursday 12:30 – 1:00

Homework Green Homework Folder goes home every night. Homework assignment sheet is filled out each

day in class. Homework is due the next day or specific date. Go over the homework assignment sheet with

your child Check homework for accuracy and completeness. Possible Penmanship

Field Trips / Volunteer Opportunities

Fall / Early Winter: Salmon

Winter / Early Spring: Natural History Museum, Possibly Hult Center and Track Meet

Late Spring: End of the Oregon Trail Museum (Oregon City) Friday, May 22nd 8-4.

Library, Meet the Masters, Room Parents, Sushi Making/Ocean Week, other expertise, see volunteer form.

Thank you for coming!

General Questions???

- Parent / Teacher Conferences October 29th, 30th and 31st

Turn in Volunteer form in class basket in back of room.

Change of email or contact information? Please fill out an index card with your new information.

If you have time leave a note for your child and read what they wrote.