A day in the life of a fourth

Presented By:Coach Andrews

Mrs. CarstarphenAnd

Mrs. Cleveland

Ms. M. Sampson Title I parent coordinator 478-945-3114 [email protected]

Mrs. Cleveland: Reading and English Language Arts

Coach Andrews: Science and Social Studies

Mrs. Carstarphen: Math Ms. Lowder Ms. Hill

2-inch 3-ring binder 8 dividers Pencils Pencil pouch (zipper fabric pouch with holes

that clip into your 3 ring binder 3 packs of wide ruled paper (one pack in your

3 ring binder, keep others at home to replenish as needed)

Pens 5 composition notebooks (bring 2 to school,

keep others at home to replenish as needed)

15 pocket folders with clasps (keep at home, bring in as needed)

Highlighters 3x5 index cards Crayons/colored pencils Hand sanitizer Kleenex Book Bag

School Rules: Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself Follow all directions given by school personnel Use an appropriate tone of voice Walk! Save your running for the playground Respect others and their property Listen and do not talk when the teacher is

talking.

Hands behind your back All voices and noises off Look forward at all times Leave the walls and bulletin

boards alone

Consequences: Warning Loss of privilege (silent lunch, recess, ice

cream) Note home to parents Conference with parents Counselor referral Principal referral

These steps may not always follow in order, depending on the severity of the problem

Girls: Dresses should be of an appropriate length, no more than 2 inches above the knee

Gentlemen: Shirt tails must be tucked in Pants may not sag! Shoes must have a back strap on sandals

Georgia joined with 47 other states well over a year ago to develop a set of core standards for K-12 in English language arts and mathematics. On June 2, the Common Core State Standards were released. These standards provide a consistent framework to prepare students for success in college and/or the 21st century workplace. These standards represent a common sense next step from the Georgia Performance Standards. The Georgia State Board of Education adopted the CCGPS on July 8, 2010.

Rigorous knowledge and skills needed to succeed in college and/or careers

Consistent expectations across states, regardless of whether they decide to go to school at Georgia Tech or UCLA, or find a job in Georgia, Maine or Indiana

Relevant content and application of knowledge through high-order skills

Standards have moved grade levels. This means that there are new standards

for each and every grade that students are responsible for learning.

The expectation of students is higher than ever.

Encourage your student to READ, READ, READ each and every night and write about what they read, with evidence.

Practice math facts with your student. Ask your student more questions about

their learning Ask the teachers what you can do to help

your student at home. Attended scheduled parent teacher

conferences Stay in contact with the teachers

The State of Georgia Department of Education Website:

https://www.georgiastandards.org/Common-Core/Pages/default.aspx

Your student’s 3 ring binder is an important school-home communication piece

The binder should be divided into the following sections: Parent communication English/Language Arts Reading Journal Writing Journal Math Science Social Studies Vocabulary

This section of the binder will include: Date

For each class I can statements Essential questions Homework

This section of your child’s binder will include: Date DOL Word of the Day Practice writing prompts

This section of your student’s binder will include Daily response to reading

This section of your student’s binder will include: Daily writing prompts

This section of your student’s binder will include: Problem of the day Examples of class work Homework for math

This section of your student’s binder will include: DBA Classwork Homework Class Notes Tests Project information

This section of your student’s binder will include: DBA Classwork Homework Class Notes Tests Project information

This section of your student’s binder will include: Pages labeled A-Z Vocabulary words and definitions from all five

classes

This section is a mobile dictionary for your student to use at home and at school.

Reading: Read 20 minutes nightly, answer the writing prompt for that night in the homework journal. Book reports over chapter books are due every

other Friday, first book report is due August 24, 2012

Monthly calendar with writing prompts and due dates will be sent home (first one was sent home on August 17th)

Projects will be mostly completed in class, there will be several smaller projects to be completed at home. All projects will meet CCGPS

Math: To build fluency in the multiplication and division facts, students are to practice their

multiplication/division fact families each night. Homework in math for the this year will be

reversed- it will be mostly done in class! Students will study/review/discuss their math

vocabulary with their parent/guardian . The math calendar for September will be sent

home on August 29th, tasks and projects will be included.

Math Journals will be kept in the classroom

School Phone: 478-945-3114

School Website: http://twiggscountysd.cyberschool.com/jes

Email: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

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Thank you all for joining us this evening ! It is wonderful to see your interest in your student’s education! Please feel free to contact us at any time about your student’s learning.