Welcome toWelcome to Back to School Night! Back to School Night!

Welcome toWelcome to Back to School Night! Back to School Night!

Mrs. BrownMrs. Brown

Grade 4Grade 4

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Daily Schedule7:50-8:25 Writing8:30-9:05- Gym-Monday World Language-

Tuesday Music-Wednesday

Art-Thursday Library-Friday

9:05-10:35 Treasures Reading A10:25-11:00 Social Studies11:05-11:35 Lunch11:40- 1:10 Treasures Reading B1:10-1:40 Social Studies1:45-2:25 Writing B

Grading System

• We use the New Jersey Holistic Scoring Rubric:

– Writing samples and assignments are scored from 0-5

– Open-Ended responses are scored from 0-4

Homework

•Study Island- Complete a targeted reading assignment by the end of the week•Treasures Reading- Daily Spelling and Grammar as well as a daily reading summary.

•Missing or incomplete homework- they will use recess time to complete the assignment (they will bring home a Homework Note)

Attendance

• It is important to arrive at school on time as to not miss instruction which begins PROMPTLY at 7:50.

Discipline

• Rules are posted on the wall• These rules apply throughout the

entire building…hallway, lunchroom, during specials, etc.

• Students have the same consequences wherever they may break their own rules!

– Uniformity of dress is a district policy

Treasures Reading

• Mix between whole group instruction and guided reading groups– Will meet with at least 3 groups each

day

• Emphasis is on phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing– Non-fiction 60% and narrative texts

40%

Writing (Mechanics)

• Mini Lessons• MANY STUDENT PROMPTS!• Complete Sentences• Paragraphs (3-5 sentences then work

up)• 5 paragraph stories/essays • Through out the year the students will

also prepare for the NJASK 4.

Social Studies

• Social Studies

– New Jersey in the 1800’s and work up to present day

– United States Geography

Lunch Application Process

• http://longbranch.k12.nj.us/menus

Afterschool Tutorial• Begins in October

Parent ESL evening classes

• www.longbranch.k12.nj.us

Class Parent Wanted!• Help with class activities

– Science, Math Nights; Hispanic Heritage Day

• Attend PTO Meetings• Field Trips

Questions?

Thank you for coming!