Curriculum Night

Curriculum Night Fourth Grade

Ms. Pulliam

Ms. Clarke

Ms. Gray

September 23, 2013

Important Information

School begins: 8:20 a.m.

Lunch 12:15-1:05 p.m.

Dismissal: 2:40 p.m.

Dismissal for AIS students is at 3:17 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday

Important School Personnel

718-604-7363

Principal - Ms. Philip

Assist. Principal – Ms. Bailey

School Secretaries - Ms. Lee and Ms. Williams

Social Worker – Mrs. Eze

Cluster Classes

Music – Mrs. SquiresLibrary/Shop – Mr. AckermanTechnology – Mr. KeppelMath Literacy – Ms. Spencer

Student Expectations

Come to class and be on time.Complete class work on time. Do all your homework and bring it to school with you each day.Bring all necessary materials to class.Be an active learner- participate!Respect others. All lead to, Organization, Independence, Learning

Balanced Literacy

Phonemic Awareness

Spelling Strategies

Vocabulary Development

Fluency

Comprehension

Writing

Motivation

Fourth Grade Curriculum

The Common Core StateStandards (CCSS) guide allaspects of the curriculum.

Literacy - Expeditionary Learning

Math - New York Core Curriculum

Social Studies – Harcourt and Junior Geographer

Science - Harcourt

There will be a great deal of project based learning which will include RESEARCH.

There will be a variety of field trips that are directly related to the curriculum (CCSS)

Projects and Trips

Homework

Homework is posted or dictated each and every day. Students are responsible for copying assignments into their homework notebooks.

When assignments and notices are given out they should be kept in homework folders. Students are always instructed to make sure they have everything before they leave.

Homework is due the next day unless otherwise directed.

As stated in the homework policy that was sent home with students the first week of school

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, Pencils are to be sharpened at home nightly.

Additional Information

Students should always have a chapter “book baggie” at their desk for reading if they finish their work early. In addition it is students responsibility to make sure they take home a chapter book EACH and EVERY EVENING.

4 = Expert (Proficient)

3 = Practitioner

2 = Apprentice

1 = Novice

Progress reports keep you informed of your child’s progress.

Grading Scale

Conferences & Report Cards

November 14, 2013 - Parent -Teacher Conference

March 11, 2013 - Parent -Teacher Conference

Standardized Testing

NY StateELA April 1st – 3th, 2014

Math April 30th – May 2nd, 2014

Science May 21st – 30th, 2014 (approximate time frame)

Supplies Needed for the Classroom

All students were given a Grade 4 supply list and we appreciate all the supplies that have have been brought thus far. If your child has not submitted their supplies please do so as soon as possible,Please replenish your child’s pencil supply as the year continues.

As the year continues we may ask you to replenish supplies

When sending money into school, place in an envelope with your child’s name, class, amount enclosed, and what the money is for.