Welcome to the Fourth Grade Parent Orientation!
Dec 30, 2015
Welcome to theFourth Grade
Parent Orientation!
ScheduleSchedule8:30 – 9:10 Arrival and Unpack
Morning Announcements
9:10 – 9:50 Science/Social Studies
9:55 – 10:35 Specials
10:40 – 12:15 Math
12:20 – 1:20 Recess/Lunch
1:25 – 2:55 Language Arts
2:55 – 3:20 Engagement/Assessment Block
3:20 – 3:25 Pack-up/Dismissal
Double Specials are on Wednesdays. Band is on Thursdays.
SUPPLIESSUPPLIES
•Start-Up Supplies•Consumable Supplies
•Donations
Math Program• All of 4th grade will be taught the
new Frederick County Core Curriculum using several resources.– Houghton Mifflin– Investigations
• All teachers will offer enrichment opportunities for every student.
• We are not switching classes.• There will be flexible grouping for
students who may need varying levels of enrichment.
Math Program• Assessments (all FCPS property)
– Facts Tests (+, -, x, ÷)– Computer Assessments– Unit Tests
• Grading +,,-
– Percentage
Science/Social Studies(in no particular order)
• Classification, Motion & Design, Space, Light, and Health Unit
• Maryland Geography and History
Field Trips
~ Crumland Farms~ Earth Space Science Lab~ Maryland Symphony Orchestra
- Music field trip~ Annapolis
Integrated LA Curriculum
• Informational Units and Literary Units– Several available resources– Curriculum-based
• Integrated with Writing• Informational - Ties in with
Science and Social Studies
Curriculum Units• Informational Texts Units in
GREEN• Literary Units in BLUE
– General Reading Processes– Short Stories– Reading Social Studies: Textbooks – Poetry – Reading Science: Trade Books– Reading Ancillary Materials– Drama/Theater Elements – Novels– Reading Functional Documents
Homework• Reading every night• Spelling Homework
– Quiz every two weeks
• Math practice– Daily fact practice
• Study Daily Geography– Quiz every week– Completed during Morning Work
A Day in the Life of a Whittier 4th
Grader
PBIS Behavior Plan• Focus on Positive Behavior
– H.E.R.O. Slips, class rewards– “Go for the Green”– “Reach for the Stars”
• Several Levels of Consequences– Warning (Light Green)– Reflection Form (Orange)– Documentation (Red)– Office Referral (Purple)
• Students can move clips up and down throughout the day
REWARDS!!!•Weekly and Quarterly “Go for the Green” Celebrations
•Recognition Awards•Individual Class Rewards
Grading and Scoring Tools
• Whittier Elementary School Policy
• Jupiter Grades• Report Card
Grades
Parent Communication
• Thursday Folders• New behavior element
• Progress Folders– Sent home every 2-3 weeks
• Conferences• Team and Teacher Websites
– http://whesfourthgrade.yolasite.com/
• Monthly newsletters, E-mails, notes sent home, phone messages, etc.
Parent Volunteers• Work with small groups and
individual students• Making instructional materials
and bulletin boards • Chaperoning field trips• Homeroom parent• Food for celebrations
County-Wide Birthday Policy
For health and safety reasons…NO SNACKS ALLOWED!
This includes, but is not limited to:
•Cupcakes•Cookies•Donuts•Candy•Drinks
Though the fourth grade team works closely together, each teacher possesses a unique teaching style. Therefore, it is important to remember that each class is unique, and will not be an exact copy. Some policies may vary from class to class, and teachers may handle certain situations differently. We thank you in advance for your support and understanding!
“Working Together…Whittier Succeeds”