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Ms. Artzers 4 th Grade Class Traut Core Knowledge School 2012-2013 Information Packet.

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Page 1: Ms. Artzers 4 th Grade Class Traut Core Knowledge School 2012-2013 Information Packet.

Ms. Artzer’s 4th Grade Class

Traut Core Knowledge School2012-2013

Information Packet

Page 2: Ms. Artzers 4 th Grade Class Traut Core Knowledge School 2012-2013 Information Packet.

“Choice” is the foundation of this unique school. Thank you for choosing to send your child here.

Our vision is educational excellence in knowledge, skills, and character with strong parent-teacher-student partnerships.

Our mission is to provide excellence and fairness in education for elementary school students.

Page 3: Ms. Artzers 4 th Grade Class Traut Core Knowledge School 2012-2013 Information Packet.

Room Coordinator: Anne Scott

Email is: [email protected]

•All parent volunteers must register online

•Family Contribution Forms – can be dropped off at the Office

• 4th Grade Contribution given to the office

Page 4: Ms. Artzers 4 th Grade Class Traut Core Knowledge School 2012-2013 Information Packet.

 

Ms. Artzer’s 4th Grade Classroom Schedule 

8:25-8:40 Attendance/Lunch Count8:35-9:20 Specials (Music, Art, P.E., *Media)9:25-10:15 Language Arts 10:15-10:30 Snack Break/Spelling10:30-11:15 Science11:15-12:05 History/Geography 12:05-12:50 Lunch and Recess12:55-1:50 Reading1:50-2:05 Recess2:05-2:55 Math2:55-3:05 Homework Assignments/Clean up3:05 Dismissal  

 

Page 5: Ms. Artzers 4 th Grade Class Traut Core Knowledge School 2012-2013 Information Packet.

Traut Core Knowledge Elementary School4th Grade Curriculum

Reading

Magic Brocade

,Fire on

the Mountai

n,Pollyan

na

The Legend

of Sleepy Hollow, Rip Van Winkle

Robin Hood

Saint George and the Dragon

andKing

Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Robinson

Crusoe

Robinson

Crusoe

Gulliver's

Travels

Math Place Value,Adding

& Subtrac

ting Whole

Numbers

Time &Graphin

g

Multiplying by1-Digit and 2-Digit

Numbers

Dividing by

1-Digit Number

s

Dividing by

2-Digit Number

s

Geometry&

Measurement

Fractions,

Mixed Number

s

Decimals

Review, End of Year

Assessments

ScienceChemist

ry

Earth and its Change

s

Earth and its Change

s

Meteorology,

Science Fair

Science Fair,

Circulatory

System

Respiratory

System

Electricity,

Colorado

History

Colorado

History

Colorado

History

US/World

Civilizations

Medieval China,

The Spread of Islam

Early/Medieva

lAfricanKingdo

ms

Europe in the Middle Ages

Europe in the Middle Ages

French and

Indian War,

American Revolutio

n

American

Revolution,

Making a

Constitutional Government

Making a

Constitutional

Government

Making a

Constitutional

Government

Presidents &

Reformers

Aug/Sept

October November

December

January February

March April May

Spelling List 1-5 List 6-10

List 11-14

List 15-17

List 18-21

List 22-25

List 26-28

List 29-32

List 33-36Languag

e ArtsFourth grade Core Knowledge Language Arts and handwriting skills will be integrated and taught with various content subjects throughout the year ~ creative, narrative & expository writing assignments: poetry: summaries; book reports; skills in grammar & usage; Daily Oral Language (DOL); Sayings and Phrases

Geography

Integrated and taught with U.S. and World Civilization throughout the year

Page 6: Ms. Artzers 4 th Grade Class Traut Core Knowledge School 2012-2013 Information Packet.

HISTORY

•History of Ancient China and Africa

•The Spread of Islam & the Holy Wars

•Europe in the Middle Ages

•French/Indian War

•American Revolution

•Making a Constitutional Government

•First 7 Presidents of the U.S.

•Colorado History

Page 7: Ms. Artzers 4 th Grade Class Traut Core Knowledge School 2012-2013 Information Packet.

Science•Chemistry

•Earth and Its Changes

•Meteorology

•Circulatory System

•Respiratory System

•Science Fair

•Electricity

Page 8: Ms. Artzers 4 th Grade Class Traut Core Knowledge School 2012-2013 Information Packet.

Math

•Place Value

•Addition/Subtraction

•Time/Graphing

•Multiplying by 1 & 2 Digit Numbers

•Dividing by 1 & 2 Digit Numbers

•Geometry & Measurement

•Fractions – Mixed Numbers

•Decimals

Page 9: Ms. Artzers 4 th Grade Class Traut Core Knowledge School 2012-2013 Information Packet.

4th Grade Reading Skills

• Determine the author’s point of view and purpose.

• Determine the main idea. Determine word meanings using context clues and word roots.

• Differentiate fact from opinion.

• Draw conclusions, infer, within and among texts.

• Identifying/explain the main idea and find supporting details.

• Find cause/effect, compare/contrast, problem/solution in text.

• Find the sequence of events.

• Identify characters, setting, conflict, plot, theme, sequence, and resolution.

• Make predictions, draw conclusions; support with details.

• Select information to support ideas and justify the selection.

• Sort information as it relates to a specific topic or purpose.

• Summarize and synthesize text.

• Use organizational features of text in comprehension.

• Use organizational features of text to locate information.

• Use word recognition skills to comprehend text.

• Vocabulary

Page 10: Ms. Artzers 4 th Grade Class Traut Core Knowledge School 2012-2013 Information Packet.

Reading•Weaving of a Dream (Magic Brocade)•Fire on the Mountain•Pollyanna•Legend of Sleepy Hollow•Rip Van Winkle•Robin Hood•St. George & the Dragon•King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table•Treasure Island•Robinson Crusoe•Gulliver’s Travels

Page 11: Ms. Artzers 4 th Grade Class Traut Core Knowledge School 2012-2013 Information Packet.

Language• Fourth Grade language arts and handwriting

skills will be integrated and taught with various content subjects throughout the year - creative, narrative, and expository writing assignments.

• Biographies• Poetry• Summaries• Book reports• Skills in grammar & usage – Daily Oral

Language• Sayings and Phrases• Spelling – Weekly tests and homework

Page 12: Ms. Artzers 4 th Grade Class Traut Core Knowledge School 2012-2013 Information Packet.

Spelling Words are given in a pretest on Monday.

• 2 Core words• 5 Curriculum words• 5 No excuse words (only given on Friday

test)• Homework assignment given on Mondays

and due on Wednesdays• Final spelling test given on Friday

Page 13: Ms. Artzers 4 th Grade Class Traut Core Knowledge School 2012-2013 Information Packet.

Policies•Homework Policy

45-60 minutes per night (Usually not on the weekends except for special projects.)

•Grading Policy

Daily grade for worksheets, quizzes, lessons, projects, and workbooks.

**Tests and special projects are worth 2 times the daily grade**

Page 14: Ms. Artzers 4 th Grade Class Traut Core Knowledge School 2012-2013 Information Packet.

Grading Scale for Fourth Grade98.01 – 100% A+92.01 – 98% A90 – 92% A-8.01 – 89.9% B+82.01 – 88% B80 – 82% B-78.01 – 79.9% C+72.01 – 78% C70 – 72% C-68.01 – 69.9% D+62.01 – 68% D60 – 62% D-59.9% or lower FFar Exceeds/Advanced = 4Meets Expectations/Proficient = 3Partially Proficient/Basic = 2Does Not Meet Expectations/Below Proficient = 1

Page 15: Ms. Artzers 4 th Grade Class Traut Core Knowledge School 2012-2013 Information Packet.

Absence due to illness

When a student is absent due to illness, they get one day for each day that they are absent to make up their work.

Missed daily work may be picked up at the end of the day missed.

Page 16: Ms. Artzers 4 th Grade Class Traut Core Knowledge School 2012-2013 Information Packet.

Planned Absence

If enough advanced notice is given, class work can be provided for the absence. The parent is responsible for instruction.

If work is sent on a planned absence, that work will be due upon the return of the student. If work is not taken in advance, the student will have the number of missed days to do it and turn it in for a grade.

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Policies (continued)•Missing work

-Stay in from recess to complete work

-Study Hall (if consistent) - Parent will be notified.

•Misbehavior1st -Warning

2nd - Stay in from recess to talk with teacher

-Student writes parents a note (signed by parents)

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Policies (continued)

Birthdays – Treats must be store bought and given out after afternoon recess.

Lunch – Students are allowed 2 charges if they forget their lunch money.

Field Trips – If you volunteer to chaperone, please leave younger children at home.

Siblings in Classroom – Siblings are welcome in the classroom as long as they do not interrupt the learning.

Page 19: Ms. Artzers 4 th Grade Class Traut Core Knowledge School 2012-2013 Information Packet.

Communication

Open communication is essential for your child’s success. Please feel free to call me with any of your concerns and I will be doing the same.

You can always leave a message on my phone and I will call you back. Or send me an E-mail. I will let you know what’s going on by Friday notes, E-mail, or personal phone calls. Let’s stay in touch!

Page 20: Ms. Artzers 4 th Grade Class Traut Core Knowledge School 2012-2013 Information Packet.

Check out the my website to find out the daily homework assignments and what the class has and will be doing. www.dartzer.comEmail: [email protected]

My classroom phone number is: 488-7562 Cell 231-0302

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Thank you !

All School Presentation at 6:10 – 6:40 in the gym.

Second Classroom Presentation starts at 6:45 – 7:20