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Welcome 4th Grade Families to JHES Back to School Night. The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of the government in the next. -Abraham Lincoln. Fourth Grade Team. Mr. Anderson, Teacher Mrs. Norton, Teacher Ms . Lally , Paraeducator - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Welcome 4th Grade Familiesto JHES Back to School Night
The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of the government in the next.
-Abraham Lincoln
Fourth Grade Team
• Mr. Anderson, Teacher• Mrs. Norton, Teacher• Ms. Lally, Paraeducator • Mrs. Waldron, Special Educator• Mrs. Frieman, Student Teacher
8:45 Arrival & Announcements9:05 Mathematics10:20 Content (Sci., Soc. Stud., Health)11:15 Related Arts12:15 Book Talk or Read Aloud12:30 Recess & Lunch1:30 English Language Arts3:20 Dismissal
A Typical Day in 4th Grade
Homework ScheduleMonday – Reading Comprehension, Words Their
Way activity #1, Mathematics
Tuesday – Words Their Way activity #2, Mathematics
Wednesday - Reading Comprehension #2, Words Their Way activity #3, Mathematics
Thursday – Words Their Way activity #4, Mathematics
Homework is expected to be completed and turned in on time.
Instructional ShiftsTransitioning to the Common Core State Curriculum
Why the Common Core State Standards?
The standards are the result of a national movement to provide an equitable, coherent, focused, and rigorous curriculum.
The standards will enable our students to be college and career ready in order to compete globally
Timeline 2012-2013Mathematics ELA
Prekindergarten Implement (Content & Practices)
Awareness of Writing & Reading
K Implement Writing & Awareness of Reading
1
2
3 Awareness (Content)(Common Core Standards will be implemented 2013-
2014.)
Implement Writing & Reading
4
5
What Will Our Students Learn in ELA in Grades 3-5?
Close Reading
Text Dependent Questions
Text Based Evidence
Close Reading
Text Dependent Questions
Text dependent questions are questions that can only be answered by referring back to the text in front of them.
Text-Based Evidence
For more information . . . Common Core State Standards website:
http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards
PARCC Model Content Frameworks
http://parcconline.org/
Links also on MDK.12
http://www.mdk12.org/
Transition to Common Core
https://transitiontocommoncore.wikispaces.hcpss.org
English Language Arts• Whole Group Instruction
Comprehension skills, writing projects, vocabulary practice
• Differentiated Reading GroupsSmall Group Instruction
• Reading Support StaffSupport classroom teachers and students
• Independent Reading TimeSilent reading time provided to students
Mathematics• 1st Quarter
Algebra, Patterns, and Functions; Place Value, Multiplication; Statistics
• 2nd Quarter Division; Fractions; Probability
• 3rd Quarter Geometry; Decimals
• 4th Quarter Measurement; Ratio, Decimals, and
Percents; Statistics • Parent Preview Sheets (available online)• Pre and Post Tests
Social Studies: Maryland
• 1st Quarter The First People
• 2nd Quarter From Settlement to State
• 3rd Quarter Growth and Change
• 4th Quarter Modern Maryland
Science• 1st Quarter
Rocks, Minerals, Fossils and more.• 2nd Quarter
Plants, Animals, Habitats and more.• 3rd Quarter
Interactions, Weathering and more.• 4th Quarter
Electricity and Magnetism
Health• Topic 1
Nutrition and Fitness • Topic 2
Safety and First Aid• Topic 3
Child Abuse Unit• Topic 4
Disease Prevention and Control
Enrichment Opportunities
• MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science
Achievement)• Annual Spelling Bee• Cyber Security• Chorus• Rube Goldberg Challenge• Band and Orchestra• Curriculum Extension Units (CEU’s)• Other opportunities will be available for ALL
students
P.A.W.S. Pledge taken each morning:
ProductiveAccountableWilling to respect othersSafe
Promoting the PAWSitive If a mistake or error in judgment occurs, we make every
effort to redirect with respect so that he/she can learn from the experience.
The following process may occur, depending upon the level of infraction:
1. Reminder of Expectation
2. Describe Expected Behavior
3. Debrief/Reteach Expectation(s)
4. Problem-Solving Sheet or Home Contact, as appropriate
5. Referral to Office
Level One Behaviors * do not require administrative involvement * do not significantly violate the rights of others * do not appear chronic in natureEx: calling out in class, running in the hallway, refusal to complete work, inappropriate language, etc.
Level Two Behaviors* significantly violate the rights of others OR* put others at risk of harm OR* are chronic level one behaviorsEx: arguing with the teacher, talking back, excessive talking which disrupts learning, inappropriate physical contact, etc.
Level Three Behaviors* violate HCPSS policies OR* violate MD state laws/policies OR* are chronic level two behaviors OR* require administrative involvementEx: Physical attack of student/staff, major destruction of property, inappropriate slurs regarding race/ethnicity/religion/gender, possessing a weapon or a look-a-like weapon, etc.
MONTHLY CELEBRATIONS
PAWS PARTIES:
All students included
Includes a variety of activities
Celebration of individual/class successes
Reflect on positives
Explore strategies for future success
PEP RALLIES:
Every third/fourth month
Details TBA
Home-School Communication
Email – ideal for general communication; if urgent please call (410) 313 - 6872
Phone Calls – before 8:30 am OR after 3:45 pm
Team 4 Wikipage – visit the team 4 wikipage online for information relevant to what’s happening in 4th grade
http://team4jhes.hcpss.wikispaces.net/
Contact Information
Mr. Anderson [email protected]. Norton [email protected]
Ms. Lally [email protected]
If urgent, please contact the school at (410) 313-6872
Questions