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WELCOME

TO Fourth Grade

CURRICULUM NIGHT

AT

Cheatham Elementary will ignite the spark for

an empowered education through service, fun and engaging experiences that focus on the whole child.

4th Grade Team Mrs. Amanda Perkins- Team Leader Mrs. Jill Nortman Mrs. Amy Barner Mrs. Megan Gibbon Mrs. Wendy Wilson Mrs. Jessica Ambrose

4th

Grade

Curriculum

Texas History

Various projects to deepen our understanding

Explore through reading

Important Concepts

Early colonization

Native Americans

Texas Revolution

Texas in the US

February 10, 2017 6:00 AM- 8:30 PM On the way to Austin

Play educational games to review Texas History Snack provided

In Austin: Tour the Bob Bullock Museum using journal Watch 4D video at Star Destiny Theater Enjoy own lunch from home Tour capitol Tour Texas State Cemetery

On the way Home A few more education games Dinner provided Movie to rest

The cost is $78.00.

Can be paid in full on Web Store

Or two installments $39-Sep. 27 & $39-Nov. 15

To secure a spot for your child, you must pay either $78 or $39 by Sep 27

Cost covers-

Charter bus to and from Austin

T-shirt, water bottle, special souvenir

Snacks, dinner

Admission to all sites

Look for an email from your child’s teacher for volunteers

Must ride to and from Austin Must lead a group through the activities Must be on the approved Allen ISD volunteer

list (must do every year) Must pay $78 Must attend training two weeks prior to field

trip

Build on their comprehension foundation by adding

new comprehension skills and strategies while exploring a multitude of genres

Delve more deeply into texts by summarizing, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating pieces of writing

Exposed to new vocabulary through literature read in class, independent reading, and school textbooks

Book Clubs to address individual needs Book Challenge has been assigned. Please check with

your child’s reading teacher with any questions.

Writing Process Pre-writing

Drafting

Revising

Editing

Publishing

Writing Forms

Informal and formal letters

Narratives Expository Poetry

Traits of a Good Writer

Idea Development

Organization

Sentence Fluency

Word Choice

Voice

Conventions

Presentation

Spelling & Conventions

Accountability across ALL subjects

Standards for all Classrooms

UPS √

Vocabulary

Math Journals

Basic Facts- ▪ Multiplication!

▪ Addition

▪ Subtraction

▪ Division

Important Concepts

Problem Solving

Multiplication

Division

Measurement

Geometry

Algebra

Websites we will use: Pearson Realize- Online Textbook- link

from apps.allenisd.org Thinkthroughmath.com

Science Journals Science Vocabulary Laboratory Investigations

Important Concepts We are learning the scientific process and how

to critique scientific explanations. We cover topics in physical, life, and earth

science. Online Practice and Homework STEMscopes-online textbook- link from

apps.allenisd.org

Apps.allenisd.org

Students log in using their student id # and their created password

Links to ALL the websites they would need to access from home

Google Drive, ALL online textbooks, Skyward, plus more

User names & Passwords will be in their Agenda for them to reference

https://skyward.allenisd.org Available on Cheatham website

Update your information by Sep. 9th!

Grades available online

Daily Grades- 60%

Test & Quizzes- 40%

Email is the best way to reach us. We will respond within one-two school days.

If your child is getting home a different way, please send a paper note in to school.

There may be a substitute so the teacher will not be able to get the email.

If they are riding on a different bus, they must have a signed note from you and the office

**NO Tuesday folders!! Check the chatter, newsletter & binder for handouts and graded papers (grades in skyward).

First- Your child will receive a verbal warning. Second- Your child will receive a signature

with explanation. Each signature takes points away from their

conduct grade. Every student starts with a S and can go up to

an O or down to a N. Please Agenda every night and initial

and check the calendar once a week.

Our homework policy is 10 minutes per grade level. Therefore, 4th Grade can have up to 40 minutes of

homework each night. Homework will be recorded and highlighted

in your student’s agenda. Go over and initial this with your student each

night. Please remember homework is their

responsibility to complete and return. Its purpose is to reinforce skills and strategies.

10 points will be deducted daily for each late assignment.

Students will be required to attend study hall to complete late assignments and unfinished homework.

The student has one day to make up work for every day absent.

Example: Absent on Monday, student receives assignments on Tuesday. The student’s missed work would be due on Thursday morning.

You must turn in a note within three days of a full day or partial day absence to receive an excused absence. After three days it becomes unexcused

Examples of excused absence: Doctor’s visit, Fever, Religious holiday, or dentist’s visit

If a student is sick 5 or more days a doctor’s note is required upon return

Drop off & Pick Up by bike racks (unless they have a sibling in K-2)

Please do NOT drop off by the cones

Pull all the way forward to maximize space

No parking in fire lane, only in parking space You have to cross the

crosswalk to pick them up (we can’t send them over)

Right Turn Only going out of the side parking lot onto Hopewell

Traffic flow maps on our the website

Studies show that active bodies produce active brains

As a school, we are incorporating mini brain breaks throughout the day for the students

They will be short active exercises to keep them ready to learn

Shorts and skirts must reach mid-thigh or longer.

Leggings/yoga pants must be worn under shorts, skirts, or dresses.

Sleeveless shirts (three finger rule) should fit snuggly under the arms.

Tube tops, halters, midriffs, spaghetti straps, and tank tops are prohibited.

Shirts should pass the arm raised test No stomach showing when the arm is raised

P.E. days students must wear/bring tennis shoes/sneakers

There are many ways for you to be involved in your child’s school experience:

Classroom Helper(s)

Bulletin Boards- Through PTA

Copies- Through PTA

Classroom Party- Through PTA

Approved Volunteer

Make sure you have resubmitted your information

Must be done each year

Times

AM Snack

Recess 1:40

Lunch 11:55, 12:00, 12:05

Specials 10:35

Dates

STAAR Writing Test –Tues.- March 28th

STAAR Math Test Monday, May 8th

STAAR Reading Test- Tuesday, May 9th

Austin Field Trip- Friday, Feb. 10th

Available on our website:

The 4th grade handbook

This presentation

Our bi-weekly newsletters

Links to websites and textbooks

Thank you for coming to

Curriculum Night at

Cheatham Elementary School