welcome to the grade 4 parent information evening
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Welcome to The Grade 4
Parent Information Evening
Program:
➢Introductions
➢One-to-One Tablet Program
➢General Overview of Grade 4 in Classrooms
IntroductionsDr. Chip Barder- Head of SchoolCarole Denny-ES PrincipalJan Humpleby- ES Deputy PrincipalChris Frost - PYP
Grade 4 Team:Heidi Kay- Gr. 4HK - Team Leader Prueann Browning- Gr. 4PBBeth Murray- Gr. 4BMLilliAnn Lucas- Gr.4LLLaura Berrish– Gr. 4 EALMichelle Matias-ICT CoordinatorMs. Nissa– ES CounselorMr. Stef– Learning SupportHuong– Gr.4 TAMi-Gr.4 TAMary Pool – Speech & Language Support
Language Arts In Writing we will be working with the following:
Narratives
Persuasive
Word Study
Note Taking
Poetry
Memoirs
Reading Strategies developed through:
Units
of
InquiryGuided
ReadingClass
Read
Alouds
Nightly
Reading IndependentReading
Developing Mathematicians
Think Critically
Developing Mathematicians
Justify Reasoning
Developing Mathematicians
Develop Flexible Strategies
Developing Mathematicians
Communicate Thinking and Understanding
Developing Mathematicians
Work on Real World Problems
Developing Mathematicians
Apply Understanding
Developing Mathematicians
Become Confident Problem Solvers
Units of Inquiry (UOI)How We Express Ourselves
“Identity is expressed through
literature.”
How the World WorksScience Investigators
The reliability of scientific investigations is promoted by careful experimental design and methodology.
Who We AreHealthy Choices
The lifestyle choices we make “today” affect our body systems “tomorrow”.
Where We Are in Place and TimePreserving Our Heritage
“Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today and pass on to future generations.”
How We Organize Ourselves
Is The Price Right?Goods and services are valued based on
market forces.
Sharing the PlanetWhat Makes You Rock?
The Earth’s surface changes over time
1:1 Tablet Programme in Grade 4
UNIS will be a leader in the region in the use of technology
for learning.
ISTE StandardsInternational Society for Technology in Education
ISTE NETS for
Students
Communication & Collaboration
Research & Information
Critical Thinking
Creativity & Innovation
Technology & Operations
Digital Citizenship
BECOMING A RESPONSIBLE DIGITAL CITIZEN
Email Etiquette
How to take care of their devices
Researching information online
Managing their information online - the difference between public, private and personal information
File Management
UNIS Hanoi Technology Packet
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Will my child use the computer all the time?
Can we access our child’s work?
Do we need to purchase anything to supplement the 1:1 Programme?
Do I have parental controls in my child’s tablet?
What if the tablet is accidentally damaged?
http://blogs.unishanoi.org/grade4http://blogs.unishanoi.org/grade5
Tablet Needs
USB KeyHeadphones with
Microphone
Homework
• Help them create a space• Help them set up a routine: (where to get
supplies, where to do it, where to put homework when it is done)
• Help them think through their time management
• Homework should come back to school daily so that it can be used in school
• Homework is not an assessment; it is used to support class instruction
How to Help with Homeworkor Keeping your child responsible for their own homework
Assessments and Reporting
•Student-teacher conferencing
•Teacher, Peer & Student Assessment
•External Assessments: ISA and MAP (MAPS - Sept. 8 - 11) (ISA Oct 1 - 3)
•2 written Reports (Dec, June)
•Parent/Teacher conversations and conferences (Sept 1 or 4)
•Student-Led Conferences (April)
Ideas For great snacks
• Fruit• Sandwich – cheese, tuna, jam• Rice balls or crackers• Cereal bars• Carrots, celery, etc.• Yoghurt• Seaweed
Not so great ideas for snacks
• Bags of chips• Dry Noodle Packets• Chocolate• Cookies/Biscuits• Fizzy drinks• Fruit juices• Cupcakes ☺… There are
always exceptions
For all class/school - no nuts
Moon Festival
September 5
Important Dates:ES EAL Parent Information Evening:Tuesday, August 26
Grade Four Social Thursday, August 28 (15:30)
Parent-teacher Conversations:Monday, September 1 (10:00 – 18:00)Wednesday, September 3 (15:00 – 18:00)
Moon Festival Assembly:Friday, September 5 - All students and teachers are encouraged to wear an Ao Dai.
New Parents PYP Night:Thursday, September 11 (19:00)
UN Day: Friday, October 10 (13:00 dismissal)
Welcome to 4PB
Ms Prue
Ms Mi
Class Parent ?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5ac3k4wqW4
http://blogs.unishanoi.org/grade4/
class blog
Our 4PB class blog
http://blogs.unishanoi.org/pbrowning/
Any Questions?