Fourth Grade Open House

September 27, 2012

Expectations and Rewards

• HAWKS Rule! Matrices• School-wide rewards

– Talon Tokens– HAWKS Nest

• Compact!

Classroom Information

• Schedule– Classroom Schedule– Unified Arts Schedule (15 day rotation)

• Objectives• Homework - minimum– Read for 20 minutes– Practice all facts

• Agendas– Filled out daily

• EduBlogs• Pearson Math Page

CMT & CCSS

• CMT – Connecticut Mastery Test– Last time the CMT will be given is March 2013

• CCSS – Common Core State Standards (2013/14)– Provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students

are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them

– 45 states and 3 territories have formally adopted the CCSS– http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/introduction/

how-to-read-the-standards

Language Arts

– StoryTown– Integrate Science and Social Studies into Language arts

block• 20 minute focus lesson/ read aloud (modeled instruction)• 20 minutes of paired reading (guided instruction)• 45 minutes of Reader’s Workshop (individualized instruction

and guided reading groups)

Writing• Opinion/Persuasive – students show understanding of texts by composing opinion

pieces that state and support a point of view/judgment with reasons and information

• Narrative – students use narrative writing to organize and relate a series of events, real or imagined, into a coherent whole, providing supporting details and a sense of closure

• Informative/Explanatory – students compose informational tests by organizing and conveying information and ideas accurately and effectively

• Workshop Approach- Introduce short lessons and students are practicing with individualized prompts and process pieces. Students have the ability to edit and revise. Students will have one timed prompt a month to prepare for standardized assessments.

Math

• enVision Math– JD Bauer– Picture walk the text books– Flashcards!– Weekly 100 facts quizzes• Mastery = 100 facts in 5 minutes–Addition– Subtraction–Multiplication–Division

Science• Inquiry based using multiple resources

• Units are: – Force and Motion – Electricity and Magnetism– Water and the Earth’s Surface and Interdependence

Between Living and Non-Living Features

Service Learning Project

• Composting• Students are responsible for ensuring the

project’s success with the support of the classroom teacher’s and staff scientists

• Students will help collect and maintain data collection and recording

How can you help us help your child?

1. Check their agendas2. Make sure your child gets enough sleep3. Make sure they read (anything) for at

least 20 minutes a night and practice math facts

4. The classroom can get very cool at times. Please find a sweater that complies with uniform policy so that your child can be comfortable during the day.

Communication• Contact me any time you have questions or concerns.

• You can call me at school 1-860-695-3760

• You can also email me at:• servc001@hartfordschools.org• fiors001@hartfordschools.org• ralpw001@hartfordschools.org

• I check that email twice a day, once in the morning and once at dismissal. This is a great way to communicate unless it is an emergency.

Final notes…

• We love teaching your children • We appreciate everything you do for them • We are a team• This is an amazing place to learn and will only get

better as your child gets older

• Thank you for your support!