Open House 2014Grade 4

Mrs. BrunnerMrs. Flett

Mrs. MadisonMrs. Schaefer

Consultant Teacher Services

Push –in Support

* Smaller teacher-student ratio

* Assist with organization

* “Teachable moments”

* Decrease confusion/frustration

Pull-out Support

* Certain students based on IEP/needs

* Smaller class sizes in Reading/Math

* Tests read in separate location

* Remediation

Mrs. Colleen Schaefer

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Student Expectations

Come to school everyday ready to learn.Always give his/her best effort.Ask for help.Respect her/himself and classmates.Follow WSS Code of Conduct

Parents’ Responsibility

Provide a safe environment to work inMaterials available at homeMinimal help – let your child show what

has been learnedDiscuss any concerns first

with Mrs. Flett via phone

calls or notes.

Fourth Grade Curriculum

Math Program

NYS Common Core Standards Based Curriculum Expressions Math Program

Supported with Technology-based Instruction Common Formative Assessments (CFAs)

modeled after the NYS test Part 1: Multiple Choice Part 2: Short Answer and Written Response

Components of Literacy

Guided Reading: Weekly comprehension skill Strategy instruction to implement skills Differentiated instructional levels Small group application

Shared Reading: Core novels, read-aloud

SSR (Silent Sustained Reading) Student driven selections- students MUST have book here to read

NYS ModulesIncorporates Science and Social Studies curriculum 20 Minute Nightly Reading Requirement =

“Read 20”

Components of Writing

Modeled Instruction Use of picture books and various writing

genres.

Direct modeling

“Write Start”

Conferencing Peer conferencing

Teacher conferencing

Spelling Application of Word Study to our writing

Additional Creative Writing Course with Mrs. Pane

4th Grade Science Curriculum

Science Living Environment

• Life Cycle/Life Span of Plants/Animals• Water Cycle• Food/Energy Chain

Physical Setting• Energy• Matter/States of Matter• Magnetism

Health Nutrition/Diet

• Food Pyramid• Healthy Food Choices

Safety/Making Healthy Choices

4th GradeSocial Studies Curriculum

New York State New York State Geography History of New York State

Native Americans Explorers Colonial America Revolutionary War Erie Canal

State & Federal Government Lancaster History

Code of Conduct

Weekly Newsletter/ReportsEach Friday

Grades are recorded as well as self reflection of learning and behavior

MUST be read, signed and returned on following Monday (or next day of school

Intentional typo on every Newsletter- students earn $$$$

Behavior:

Students are expected to follow the Code of Conduct as outlined in the WSS handbook.

Rewards and Consequences: Money, phone calls, notes home, visit with principal , loss of free time

Parent Portal

•Parent Portal provides you with 24/7 access to your child’s academic information.

•You can view your child’s

•attendance (daily and subject)

•current grades

•ongoing average

•status of assignments

•report card grades

Visit www.lancasterschools.org

Loose Ends Homework:

assignments expected next day- unless otherwise noted

send in a note if extenuating circumstances arise.

ONE homework pass a week- for all assignments that day- or if you state otherwise

It is expected that each child is reading and practicing their multiplication tables on a nightly basis. Math fact tests will be taken daily to assess student progress. These will be graded occasionally as well.

HW is NOT factored into the grade for each subject area. BUT to earn full credit on tests and learning activities, homework must be completed in a timely manner!

Agendas are to be signed nightly, as they are used as a regular form of communication.

Team Website:

• Possible links to online textbooks

• Study tools and review materials

Loose Ends Agendas

Marked/starred by me daily

Parents- check nightly

Correspond in if appropriate venue

Have student remind in MORNING if note in it

Mrs. Flett’s website

Homework for week posted MOST Monday’s

Links to math journal and Homework/Remembering book, games, math sites

Copies of MOST worksheets- (created by me)

Copies of Week in Review and Flett Flyer

Loose Ends Sign up

“Remind”- e-alert texts

E-alert for changes on my website

Frontrowed.com- math site to help your child succeed or exceed

Parent- Teacher Conferences- Please sign up with your child’s READING teacher.

After completing the reminder form- take the sticky note and leave the paper.

Thank you for coming!