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Welcome,Fourth Grade ParentsMrs. Taraborelli2013-2014Please find your childs seat and fill out a postcard for your child to leave in his/her desk. Pink cards are for questions 1

Other Fourth Grade Teachers

Primary IntermediateLearning to readLiteralReminders firstRewards for doing what is expectedAdult-relianceConcrete

Reading to learnInferentialConsequencesRewards for going above and beyondSelf-relianceAbstract

Respect OthersComplete AssignmentsBe preparedBasic Expectationsof 4th GradersFollow DirectionsPerservereDo your bestAccept Responsibility

STOP and THINK6Classroom ManagementClip moved upTicketsVerbal commendationPositive notesParticipation in special activitiesClip moved downLoss of Fun FridayNote/Phone call homeLoss of other privileges

Hands-onDifferentiationTechnologyMovementReal-Life ApplicationMy TeachingCooperative LearningEvery student can learn. 8Switching for ClassesScienceMathReadingGroupsAdvanced PaceFull YearRegular/Modified PaceFlexible Groups by ChapterFlexible All YearAdvancedProficientCore SupportInterventionMove by HomeroomOne teacher per trimesterHomeworkComes home in the red plastic folderDistrict Recommends:40 minutes per nightMath Facts - 3Math review - 10Spelling WB - 7Reading Log 15 Rigorous pace dictated by State Standards Homework is important practice & reviewOther - 5Days A-FDays 1-4SpecialsReading FSpelling - EMusic GroupsSpeechLaptop UsageCycle daysNew Math Program

Same Math, Different FocusCreating problem solvers who have the ability to:

apply Mathematicsreason logicallypersevere Writing/Grammar More writing in all content areasShort and long writing piecesReinforcing grammar through writing (Focus Correction Areas)Writing notebooksNew materials and resources

Grammar is important and will be assessed on a variety of other assessmentsnot just skill quizzes. How Can I Help My Child at Home? Expect your child to listen to you & comply to directions the FIRST time. Have your child in bed by 8:30 p.m. Give your child a balanced breakfast. Expect your child to read nightly and do it as a family. Supervise homework check, but allow your child to fix errors Practice vocabulary, math facts, and spelling nightly. Expect him/her to remember what was learned in class. Expect neat, carefully done work. Model how to help your child deal with challenges and stress. Limit the use of video games, TV, and computer games. Support the teachers and school by giving additional consequences at home. Dont bail your child out. Allow him/her to have the consequences that are a result of HIS/HER behavior or lack of responsibility. Celebrate real, genuine progress and success.Middle CreekSpecial ActivitiesDress as a CharacterShoeboxes for Children in NeedWorkshops through Conservation DistrictOther Field Trips????Simple Machines Day Collaboration with college studentsHoliday Colony Crafts????5K Color RunParent CommunicationRed Plastic FolderClassroom WikiGraded Paper FoldersE-mail / Homework HotlineNotes in Assignment BookClassDojoQuestionsConference Sign-Up is available at the back tables.I care about your childs success and progress this year. That is the reason for high expectations. I care about your child as a person and commit to helping him/her have the best fourth grade year possible.