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3/43/4thth Grade GradeWELCOME!WELCOME!

Student Teacher

• Mr. Pogue

• Graduated Cal State Long Beach• Attending National University

Daily Schedule

8:15 – 8:35 Bellwork/Cursive8:35 – 10:10 Mathematics10:10 – 10:30 Recess 10:30 – 12:15 Language Arts12:15 – 1:00 Lunch 1:00 – 2:00 Science/Social Studies2:00 – 2:20 P.E.2:20 – 2:33/2:45 A.R.2:33/2:45 Dismissal

Extras Schedule• Music: TBA• Library: W 10:35-11:05• Computers: TBA• Book Buddies: TBA• Fitness Friday: F 2:15-2:33/2:45

Sequoia Elementary School Rules:

• Rule #1 Behave Safely

• Rule #2 Be Respectful

• Rule #3 Follow Directions

Homework Rules• Planners

- Write homework in planner each

day.– Parents sign

planner each evening after reviewing homework.

Homework Check-in- Each morning during Bellwork/cursive, homework and signed planner should be out on desk.

- Homework will be corrected in class and collected.

Behavior resulting in detention

• Talking• Off-task• Without materials• Class disruption• gum, etc.

Consequences• 1. 1st warning-verbal reminder, check

mark• 2. 2nd warning- check mark• 3. 3rd warning- check mark, detention• 4. 4th warning- student writes note to

parent explaining behavior/possible referral

• *3 checks in one day = detention

Detention• Recess detention (homework/behavior)

• After school detention on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays (note sent home)

• Fitness Friday detention

Behavior resulting in referral

• Disruptive Behavior• Defiance/Disrespect• Fighting• Inappropriate Language• Misuse of Property• Weapons• Vandalism• Serious Threats• Repetitive bullying, etc.

Our Class Goals• Learn and Practice Traits of Scholarliness• To Succeed in Academic Subjects

We Are Scholars!• We Practice• We Ponder• We Practice Humility • We are Curious • We are Professional• We Use Resources• We Save Ideas• We See Things With Multiple Perspectives• We Create Goals• We Shoot for the Stars!

GATE Education• Differentiated instruction in

academic subjects

• GATE enrichment field trip

• Challenge (Depth and Complexity)

Curriculum

• Adopted California State Standards

• Essential Standards (focused on report cards)

3rd Grade CurriculumMath

• Number Sense (Place Value, Rounding, Addition, Subtraction)

• Money and Time• Multiplication/Division• Data, Graphing, and Probability• Geometry (Polygons, Triangles, Quadrilaterals)• Measurement• Fractions and Decimals

3rd Grade Curriculum Language Arts

• Reading• Writer’s Workshop• Language Centers• Vocabulary Development• Differentiated Spelling• Grammar

3rd Grade CurriculumSocial Studies

• Geography• Native Americans• Communities• Citizenship• Important Americans• Economics

3rd Grade CurriculumScience

• Plant Growth

• Changes

• Ideas and Inventions

4th Grade Curriculum• Math -Addition/Subtraction -Rounding -Place Value -Multiplication/Division -Fractions/Decimals -Time/Graphing/Data/Algebra -Problem Solving

Language Arts4th grade

• Reading• Writer’s Workshop• Language Centers• Vocabulary Development• Differentiated Spelling• Root Words/Word Origins• Grammar

Balanced Literacy Program• Higher level questioning• Independent reading• Guided reading• Journal writing• Writer’s Workshop• Writing Alive• Skills (grammar, vocabulary, spelling)• Language Centers (specific skills, dictionary work)• Mountain Language• Language Bellwork

Social Studies 4th Grade

• California Geography• Regions of California• Native Americans• Explorers• Missions• Gold Rush

Science 4th Grade

• Ecosystems and Food Chains

• Rocks, Minerals, & Erosion

• Electric Circuits & Magnetism

Making the Grade Handout

• E-mail addresses for Ms. Ballard/ Mr. Morrow

• Curriculum for each quarter

Class Grading(papers/tests/reports)

• A= 90-100% 5=A+• B= 80-89% 4=A/B• C=70-79% 3=C• D=60-69% 2=D• F=0-59% 1=F

Report Cards(sample)

• Standards-based• Essential Standards• Measures Academic Achievement

Report Cards• Students will receive a performance

indicator of:• 5: Consistently exceeds grade level• 4: Meets grade level• 3: Progressing towards grade level• 2: Minimal progress towards grade level • 1: Significantly below grade level

standards

Report Schedule• Sports Hero Biography (3rd/4th)

due: 10/22• Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing (4th)

due: 1/28• Newbery Book Jacket (3rd/4th)

due: 3/11• California Report (4th)

• Animal Report (3rd)

due: 5/8

Book Buddies• Our class will meet with Ms.

Schneer’s 2nd grade class on Fridays for Book Buddies.

• Students spend time with their buddies practicing reading and tutoring skills!

Our School and Classroom

• We are a team! -students -teachers -staff -parents & families• We will all work together towards student success!

Parents…• Please leave a note for your child.• Sign up for a conference time.• Please sign the volunteer sheet if

you can help out in the classroom!

Have a great evening!