Mrs. Heraghty

Welcome to Fourth Grade

Our Daily Schedule

8:45 – 9:25 Intervention/Enrichment9:30 – 10:10 Specials:

M – Gym, T – Art, W – Library, TH - Gym, F - Music

10:15 – 11:35 ELA Block11:40 - 12:40 Lunch & Recess12:45 – 1:45 Math1:50 – 2:30 Science / Social Studies2:30 - 2:50 ELA Conferencing /

Assessment

Content Areas

ELA – Reading and Writing

Trimester 1 Trimester 2 Trimester 3

Working Together for Peaceful Problem Solving

Becoming an Expert: Learn How to Research a Topic (Continued)

ELA Test (Continued)

Gathering Evidence -Problem and Solution, Speaking

Becoming an Expert: Learn How to Research a Topic

Consider Different Perspectives, Points of View

ELA Test

Math – Common Core / District

①Numbers to 999,999②Whole Numbers: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication & Division③Fractions and Decimals④Geometry, Angles, Congruent and Symmetric Figures⑤Line Plots, Area and Perimeter⑥State Test⑦Measurement and Volume

*Please be open-minded to new strategies!

SOCIAL STUDIEShttp://docs.google.com/View?id=dhn87vqr_28976bdpqfv

New York GeographyHemispheres/MapsNew York State RegionsNative Americans of Rockland County and  NYSColonial Life in NYRevolutionary WarGovernment

SCIENCE http://www.pnwboces.org/science21/

Science 21 – Science for the 21st CenturyUnit 1: Organizing Ourselves for Doing Science *How can we identify problems to solve in science? *How can we investigate a problem we select? *Why is it important to make and follow a written plan or procedure when doing an

investigation? *How do communicate the results of our investigations to others?

Unit 2: Digestion, Nutrients, Food Chains and Food Webs

*What is a food chain and where do we find them? What is a food web and where do we find them?

*How does energy flow within an organism, a food chain, and a food web? *What nutrients are essential for our growth and well-being and how do we use them? *What is a food pyramid and why is it important?

*How does the structure of the digestive system help you survive?

SCIENCE – Cont’d

Unit 3: Simple Machines

*What are simple machines and how do they make work easier? *How do you make a simple machine and how do you use it make work

easier? *How have simple machines affected the development of human

civilizations?

Unit 4: Organization of the Earth (constructive and destructive forces, rocks and minerals)

*What are the forces that build landforms? *What are the forces that break down landforms? *What is the relationship between air, water, and land? *How does the study of rocks give us clues about the composition of

the Earth?

Learner Profile Traits & Attitudes

Inquirer

Open-Minded

Thinker

Risk Taker

Principled

Caring

Communicator

Knowledgeable

Reflective

Balanced

We’ve got the TRAITSand the right ATTITUDES…now

what?!

SERVICE PROJECTS

Procedures and PoliciesHomework

Monday thru ThursdayParent signatureDue next day (unless specified)Daily EmailPencil / Script

Student PlannersReturned daily

Class RulesExpected to be followed at all times

AbsencesNote must be brought in following any absenceWork may be picked up no earlier than 1:00pm (please

call or e-mail ahead)Birthdays

Wellness ProgramAllergies

NYS Standard Testing DatesELA

April 1st – 3rd

MathApril 30th – May 2nd

Make-ups April 29th – May 1st

ScienceWritten – June 2nd Performance – TBA May 21st – May 30th

Other Important Dates

Report CardsDecember 13, 2013March 28, 2014June 26, 2014

Parent Teacher ConferencesNovember 5, 2012March 14, 2014

4th Grade Technologywww.ccsd.edu/littletor

Look for great links and other educational information to support your child in 4th grade.

Smart Board in the classroomNetbooks in the classroomWeekly Technology Class – Paw PrintsWeekly lab visits4H “Blog”

Extra Help

Mrs. HeraghtyThursday Afternoons 3:10 – 3:40Friday Afternoons 3:10 – 3:40