welcome to evans elementary 4 th grade curriculum night
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Welcome to Evans Elementary
4th Grade Curriculum Night
Welcome to the Fourth Grade!
The fourth grade students are in for an adventurous year of
learning!
Mission Statement
All students, with support of staff, parents, and community will be provided a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment that empowers them with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be lifelong learners and citizens of good character who are prepared to contribute to an ever-changing, global society.
VisionMary Evans students will be able to think critically and creatively, solve problems, and will learn to communicate effectively. Our students will learn to work effectively as individuals and as group members, develop self-confidence, self-discipline, and respect for others, recognize the contributions of individuals, groups and cultures in society, and demonstrate civic responsibility.
BeliefsWe believe in:
•Creating a safe environment where each member is valued is paramount to establishing an exemplary school.•Setting high academic and behavioral expectations yield high student achievement.•Developing strong relationships, clear communication, and continuous reflection among all members of the Evans learning community is basic to the success of our school.•Establishing the connection between academic objectives and real life application is fundamental in creating life learners.•Accepting a role in developing citizenship in all students is essential to their lifelong success and the future of our country.
Care about others and be honest.
Obey teacher and adult directions.
Respect all people and property.
Keep all body parts and objects to myself.
Yearn to be punctual and prepared daily.
Rider Expectations
4th Grade Teachers
Team 1
Mrs. Jordan- Reading Writing
Mrs. Dykes- Science Social Studies
Mrs. Mastellar-math
Team 2
Mrs. Butler- Math science
Mrs. Hebert- readingwriting social studies
4th Grade Schedule-Team 1Mrs. Jordan, Mrs. Dykes, and Mrs. Mastellar
Blocks: Children start each day in their Homeroom class for lunch count and attendance. From there, they rotate between their Math, Science/Social Studies, Reading/Writing classes. They will pack up in their homeroom class.
7:50-8:00 Pick up in Cafeteria Attendance, lunch count,
Announcements
8:00-9:05 Block 1 Jordan-Math Dykes-Reading/Writing Mastellar-Science/SS
9:05-9:50 Specials 9:55-10:30 Block 1 10:30-11:30 Block 2
Jordan-Science/SS Dykes-Math Mastellar-Reading/Writing
11:30-12:00 Recess12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:35-1:10 Block 2 Continued 1:15--2:45 Block 3
Jordan-Reading/Writing Dykes-Science/SS Mastellar-Math
2:45-2:50 Pack Up 2:55 Dismissal
Blocks: Children start each day in their Homeroom class for lunch count and attendance. From there, they rotate between their Math, Science/Social Studies, Reading/Writing classes. They will pack up in their homeroom class.
7:50-8:00 Pick up in Cafeteria
Attendance, lunch count, Announcements
8:00-9:05 Block 1/ Attendance
Butler- Math/Science Hebert -ELAR
9:05-9:50 Specials 9:50-11:20 Block 1 11:20-11:30 Block 2
Butler- Elar Hebert-Math/Science
4th Grade Schedule-Team 2Mrs. Butler and Mrs. Hebert
11:30-12:00 Recess12:00-12:30 Lunch 12:35-2:45 Block 2
Continued 2:45-2:50 Pack Up 2:55 Dismissal
Fourth Grade Curriculum
We encourage you to check out the following websites for information about state and local curriculum requirements.
www.tea.state.tx.us/teks/
www.allenisd.org
Assessment Calendar Dates:
o Math Benchmark – Nov. 9th – 13th o Reading Benchmark – Nov. 9th – 13th o Science Benchmark – Nov. 9th – 13th o Writing Simulation – Jan. 12th -13th o Math Simulation – Feb. 22nd o Reading Simulation – Feb. 23rd o Writing STAAR – March 29th – 30th o Math STAAR – May 9th o Reading STAAR – May 10th o Science Comprehensive Assessment – May 24th
Reading Mrs. Jordan and Mrs.
Hebert• Reading Fluency• Comprehension• Inferencing Increases• Compare and Contrast
across Genres • Vocabulary• Research
Independent Reading Makes a Difference
Percentile Rank Minutes of Text Reading per Day
Estimated Number of Words Read
per Year
98 90.7 4,733,000
90 40.4 2,357,000
70 21.7 1,168,000
50 12.9 601,000
20 3.1 134,000
10 1.6 51,000
The best way to help students grow as readers and writers is for them to read!! Students will be challenged to read 20 books each semester. We will set weekly and monthly goals to help students achieve their challenge.
During the first semester, the challenge is to encourage them to read and get used to setting good reading habits. By the second semester, it will be required for students to achieve their set reading goal.
To monitor reading comprehension, students will respond to their reading after each book completed in their challenge.
Science Mrs. Dykes and Mrs.
Butler• Safety, Measurement, Scientific Method• Physical Science
• Physical Properties of Matter• Matter & Energy, Force & Motion• Mixtures/Solutions
• Earth Science• Erosion, Weathering, Properties of
Soil• Natural Resources• Moon/Tides/Seasons• Water Cycle and Weather
• Life Science• Life Cycle, Adaptations, Food
Chains/Food Webs, Inherited Traits
Punctuality Please make sure your child is at school in the
cafeteria by 7:45.
Teachers will pick them up promptly at 7:50.
If students are eating breakfast, they need to arrive in time to finish breakfast by 7:50.
Clothing Please send your child with comfortable clothing suitable
for the weather.
With few exceptions, we have recess outdoors every day.
At times, room temperatures vary inside the classrooms. Please consider sending a light jacket or sweater that can be kept in the room.
Your child needs to wear athletic shoes on Gym days. A sticker has been placed in your child’s agenda with their gym days marked.
Water Bottles Your child is
encouraged to bring a water bottle—especially during hot weather.
Please label their water bottles with a paint pen or permanent marker.
Texas History Mrs. Dykes and Mrs. Hebert
• Regions of Texas• Native Americans &
European Settlers• Mexico’s Influence on
Texas• Texas Revolution• Civil War, Reconstruction
& Economic Growth• 20th Century Issues• Government
Conferences Fourth grade’s conference time is
9:05 – 9:50. Please feel free to schedule an appointment with your child’s teacher during this time.
Special Area Teachers Julie Preston: Art
Karen Fetner: P.E.
Elaine Quillman: Music
WritingMrs. Jordan and Mrs. Hebert
• Writing Process• Genreso Personal Narrativeo Expository Texts •Conventions and Mechanics •Word Work/Spelling
Homework: Students will be assigned a homework packet on Monday. It will be due on Friday of the same week. Vocabulary/Spelling assignments will
be administered on Fridays.
Grading Policies• AISD policy states that grades will be
weighted as listed below:• 60% of grade is daily work• 40% of grade is tests, quizzes,
and projects• Late work (not for absence) will have 10
points deducted per day• Make-up work due to absence – for
every school day absent, the student has one school day for completion
• Conduct grade•0-4 marks = Outstanding•5-7 marks = Satisfactory•8-11 marks = Needs Improvement•12+ marks = Unsatisfactory
Report Cards
Report cards are sent home every nine weeks.
Please sign and return to the teacher. A copy will be provided for you.
Headings on Papers All 4th graders will have a
uniform heading on papers. It will be in the upper right corner with the student’s name, class number, date, and subject.
4th Grade Field Trips
•TBA•We will send more information as soon as we have it.
Things Parents Can Do To Help1.Help with homework and
practice multiplication facts daily.
2.Help with spelling and vocabulary as necessary for all subjects.
3.See that your child reads at least 20 minutes daily.
4.Go over graded papers carefully with student – have student explain why the answer was wrong or was it a careless mistake.
Math Mrs. Mastellar and Mrs. Butler
• Relationships in Place Value• Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide
Whole Numbers using flexible thinking and varies strategies in Problem Solving
• Add and Subtract Fractions• Decimals• Equations and Patterns• Geometry- measuring angles with a
protractor• Measurement
• Homework: Will be given weekly, every Friday, and due the following Friday. Check your child’s agenda!
Communication•Wednesday Folder
•Handouts and announcements•Graded and Completed Work•Grades entered in the grade book are circled
•Daily Agenda•Filled out on Monday for entire week in all classes. •Contains objectives, homework, information about important dates
•Conduct Sheet•Is stapled in the front of the agenda•Please review agenda and conduct sheet regularly•Parents signature is required
CommunicationContact Information: Evans’ phone number: 972-747-3373 Liza Mastellar (Math) [email protected]
Lindsey Dykes (Science/SS) [email protected]
Tina Jordan (Reading/Writing) [email protected]
D’Anna Hebert (Reading/Writing/SS) [email protected]
Erica Butler (Math/Science)[email protected] allow 24 hours for us to respond to your emails or phone messages. If
you are informing us of a transportation change, please make sure to email us BEFORE 12:00. If that is not possible, please call the office so they can assure we receive your message BEFORE dismissal.
Mrs. Mastellar: mastellarmath4
Mrs. Jordan: jordan4th
Mrs. Dykes: dykes4th
Mrs. Hebert: hebertela4
Mrs. Butler: Mrs.Butler4th
Skyward Skyward will be used
as our main form of communication.
Please be sure your email is up to date in the office, as these are the email addresses that will be used for communication.
We will also be using the calendar on skyward to keep you aware of important dates.
Skyward Continued… To access Skyward:
Go to the Evans’ Web Page at www.allenisd.org/evans
Look under “Quick Links for Parents” in the lower right hand corner of the web page.
Click on “Skyward/Family Access” Enter your Login and Password. This should have
been sent to you in an email. If you do not know it, click on “Forgot Login/Password,” and it will guide you.
Citrix Access Student remote access
quick start guide:
These instructions assume you are using windows operating system and internet explorer as your browser.
Log onto the computer with a user that has admin. rights
1) Open internet explorer
2) Go to the website sr.allenisd.org
3) Click the "click here to obtain the client software" link
4) Click the download button
5) In the file download security box, click “run”; In the internet security box click “run”
6) Select English or another language for setup instructions.
Citrix Continued…7) A "citrix presentation
server client – web only setup" window will open, click the next button
8) Accept to the license agreement
9) On the ready to install screen, click the next button
10) If there were no problems with the installation, you will see a message indicating the installation was successful.
11)Close internet explorer and re-open it
12)Use your network user name and password to login
13)Click on the icon labeled sr secondary desktop
14)To end the session, click on the start button, then logoff.
15) If you have problems with the install, please refer to the complete installation and troubleshooting instructions on the website. if you need further instruction.
Thank you for coming.We are really looking
forward to a great year with you and your
children.