9/2/09 Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Wade, Mrs. Schaefer, Mrs. Nocente, Mrs. Mitchell, Ms. Floyd, Mrs. Yao College Gardens Elementary School 4 th Grade.

9/2/09

Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Wade, Mrs. Schaefer, Mrs. Nocente,

Mrs. Mitchell, Ms. Floyd, Mrs. Yao

College Gardens Elementary School

4th Grade

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

Essential Questions What instructional components will be present in our

rigorous 4th grade curriculum? How can we work together to benefit all students?

We believe that all children can be successful. Our goal is to ensure that all students are taught with the proper materials and at a pace that is challenging to each pupil that helps develop their unique talents and strengths.

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Who’s Who Mr. Ewald - Principal Mrs. Rogovoy- Assistant Principal Mr. Dushel- PYP Coordinator/Acting Assistant Principal Mrs. Eldred & Mrs. Winstead- ESOL teachers Dr. Hennessey- School Counselor Mr. Cousin & Mr. Karpf - Art Teachers Mrs. Meadows & Mrs. Dillon- Music/Chorus Teachers Mrs. Moore, Mr. Wong & Ms. Rinker- PE Teachers Mrs. Bryan & Mr. Hunt - Instrumental Music Teachers Ms. Sateri- Resource Teacher Mrs. Murphy- CI Coordinator

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Classroom Rules and Consequences

Ground Rules• Respect yourself and others• Be Responsible• Follow Procedures• Do our personal best

Go for the Green (green, yellow, red) 1st time- verbal warning 2nd time- move card to yellow/reflection 3rd time- move card to red 10 min. loss of recess and reflection 4th time- remain on red: 15 min. loss of recess,reflection form, conference with teacher, and note home. Three reds in one week = office referral

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Mrs. Johnson’s Joyous class!

Mrs. Wade’s Wonderful Bunch!

Mrs. Mitchell’s Magnificent Students!

Ms. Schaefer’s Super Students!

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Mrs. Nocente’s Neat Group!

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Mrs. Floyd’s Fantastic Group!

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Mrs. Yao’s Youthful Group!

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Grading Policy

Homework, class work, assessments, and projects are all components of a student’s grade in each subject area. Grades on projects or extended activities are based on rubrics developed for the specific project. Both parents and students are made aware ahead of time of the requirements for the activity.

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Homework Policy

Homework and projects are extensions of school instruction and therefore an integral part of your child’s education.

Homework will be assigned on a daily basis (M-Th). Math will be assigned daily Reading for 20-30 minutes (with reading contract) Word Study-Words Their Way or vocabulary

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Agendas

All homework assignments will be recorded daily.

A responsible caregiver is expected to review all completed homework assignments and then initial the student’s daily agenda. Please sign every night!

Parents can use the agenda book to communicate with teachers as well.

There is a comment section provided.

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Communication Folders

Communication folders are our primary means of home/school communication. The intent is for you to be informed about your child’s progress on a daily basis. All homework goes home in this folder, as well as notes from school or the teacher. This folder travels home each night and is expected to return to school each day.

A list of ways to communicate with your teacher is located on the back of this folder.

Graded papers will be returned in the THURSDAY FOLDER each week. Please review the items in the folder with your child and have it returned on Friday (emptied and signed). Any specific questions can be directed to that particular teacher via e-mail or phone call.

Reading

PYP Units of Inquiry MCPS Curriculum Guides Novels, Junior Great Books, William & Mary

Flexible Grouping

We will use a variety of group sizes to meet individual needs.

Whole class- for concepts all students need to learn.

Small groups- for meeting special needs of all the students.

Cooperative groups-for completing a common task.

Literature Circles- discussing books on a deeper level

Individual activities- for tasks focusing on special needs or individual choice

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Reading Goals

According to the state standards, students are expected to read 25 grade appropriate books over the course of the year. To track this, we require that students complete reading response paragraphs monthly. For these assignments, students will respond to writing with examples from the text.

We ask that your child reads for at least 20-30 minutes each night.

Reading

Reading will focus on three different themes: Reading to be informed Reading for literary experience Reading to perform a task.

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Writing

Students will be expected to use a variety of writing techniques utilizing graphic organizers to help facilitate. We will be introducing 6+1 Writing traits and strategies throughout the year.

We will be writing to: Persuade Inform Express personal ideas

Math

Everyday Math Flexible Grouping

4th & 5th grade Math

Some topics covered:

Place value FactorsPlace value Factors

Graphing MultiplesGraphing Multiples

Fractions Fractions MeasurementMeasurement

Elapsed TimeElapsed Time Area and PerimeterArea and Perimeter

AlgebraAlgebra GeometryGeometry

Means of Central TendencyMeans of Central Tendency

Function TablesFunction Tables

Prime FactorizationPrime Factorization

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College Gardens Standards of Communication Communication Folders

Daily use folder for notes to and from school

Homework will be kept on a daily and or weekly basis

Graded materials will be sent home in this folder or another folder on Thursdays

Newsletters

PYP newsletters will now include language arts, math, and grade level information

Math newsletters from MCPS will go home on day one of each unit on white paper. Math review letters will be sent home two weeks prior to assessment.

Keeping in contact

Understanding that time is limited and valued staff should respond within one to two school days.

PYP Attitudes and Student Learner Profile

Attitudes Learner ProfileRespect Caring

Commitment Communicators

Cooperation Principled

Integrity Open-Minded

Appreciation ReflectiveTolerance ThinkersEmpathy Risk-TakersCreativity InquirersEnthusiasm KnowledgeableCuriosity BalancedConfidenceIndependence

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PYP Units of Inquiry

We have 6 units of inquiry that explore this school year. These units are:

What? We Have to Share This Planet? Inquiry into: Ecosystems Transdisciplinary Theme:Sharing the planet

Slow and Steady Wins The Race Inquiry into: Fables Transdisciplinary Theme: How we express

ourselves How We Get Here, There, and Everywhere?

Inquiry into: Past impacts on the present and future

Transdisciplinary Theme: How we organize ourselves

PYP Units of Inquiry

Old Crusty

Inquiry into: Earth Transdisciplinary Theme:How the world

works Wind Beneath My Wings

Inquiry into: Influential People Transdisciplinary Theme: Who we are

We Are The World

Inquiry into: Impact of global influences Transdisciplinary Theme: Where we are

in place and time

Fourth Grade Team Website

http://4thgradecges.yolasite.com/

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We look forward to a great year!

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