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Welcome to Fourth GradeMrs. WimerRoom 532013 - 2014A Snapshot of Fourth GradeELARealistic Fiction UnitMonitor ComprehensionActivate and ConnectAsk QuestionsInfer MeaningDetermine ImportanceSummarize and SynthesizeStudents will be reading to learn.

A Snapshot of Fourth GradeWritingWriting Realistic Fiction Narrative WritingPersonal and Persuasive Essays Bringing History to Life Informational WritingWriting about Fiction Opinion WritingA Snapshot of Fourth GradeSpellingDifferentiated ListsFive day planA Snapshot of Fourth GradeSocial SciencesLife CyclesLand and WaterMotion and DesignFood and NutritionGeography and Pennsylvania HistoryA Snapshot of Fourth GradeMathPlace Value, Fractions, DecimalsGeometry, Patterns, Measurement (customary and metric)Time and DataOperations, Estimation, Factors, Multiples, Prime, Composite, Multi-Step Word Problems

Common Core State StandardsRigorCollege and Career ReadinessWritten Responses and ExplanationsWebbs Depth of KnowledgeHigher Level ThinkingCVE is Bully FreeHow can you be a superhero at CVE?Olweus Bully Prevention and Positive Behavior ExpectationsBullying= repeated behaviorBe Safe, Be Kind, Be ResponsibleCVE Handbook on website (Parents Information Handbook)

Parent SignatureResponsive ClassroomImportant to know children individually, culturally, and developmentallyAcademic learning happens best within a positive social context, much attention is paid to social skills

Increases social skillsEstablishes positive classroom climateIncreases learner investment and independenceDecreases disruptive behaviorsHopes and DreamsStudents think of their own ideas for their individual hopes and dreams.Students select most important hope and dream that is realistic, relevant, and respectful of themselves and others.Students have a way to share with classmates.Hopes and dreams are posted so they may be referred to throughout the year.Creating RulesTeacher collaborates with students to develop classroom rules that support everyones learning.Rules posted on website.Take a Break area

40 Book Challenge

Source: Literacylearnscape.comHomeworkGoal = reinforce concepts taught, prepare for continuing education, learning to studyNot graded40 minutes nightly all subjectsDraw = line and sign = less stressFact practice nightly, 5 minutesDaily agenda bookIncomplete assignments will be completed during free time at school

Snack and Birthday TreatsParent ResourcesMust follow healthy snacks guidelinesMust be individually wrapped and able to be kept in the classroomMust consider student allergiesBrought to office by an adultParent Snack Manager Refillable water bottle

Dates to RememberSeptember 4th Field Trip to Moraine State Park 9:00 11:55September 12th Olweus KickoffNovember 11th Parent Conferences 8:00 3:30 January BYOT February 8th I Love CVE EventBirthdays Lets CelebrateYou and child decide when to celebrateFood freeEat lunch with child in cafeteriaNo restaurant foodExamples: pencils, erasers, book for library, game for indoor recessFYIPTO parent representative (one volunteer)Pictures on websiteClasses4Classes

RemindersVolunteer (confidentiality) FormField Trip FormHelp Wanted FormParent Survey/Info sheetVerify contact information strip

Conference Sign upMilkweedWash, put in plastic bag with damp paper towel

Website VisitDismissal proceduresParty form