Welcome to Open House2010-2011

Fourth Grade withMrs. Reeves and Mrs. Wagner

Outline for this Evening

Introduction Academics Assignment notebook Parties Madison and other fieldtrips Sign up for conferences

Academics

Reading Spelling Writing Everyday Math Science Social Studies Organization

Reading Guided Reading

Running records

Students read at their level

Instill reading for enjoyment

Small group instruction

Harcourt Reading Series All stories are at grade

level Practice book

(comprehension, vocabulary and grammar concepts)

Spelling

Trophies spelling A variety of lessons, activities and games Focus on using words correctly in writing Tests include: assessment of writing

samples and lists.

Writing

Specific genres (trophies) descriptive, narrative, compare/contrast,

expository 6-Trait focus Writing Process – brainstorming, rough draft,

edit/revise, final copy, publishing HWT

Everyday Math Children have come to us knowing the basic routines and game

knowledge as well as vocabulary terms. Daily lesson

Mental math (slates) Math message Instruction Ongoing learning and practice through math boxes and

games Study link (home-link) – family letter IPPs - based on in class assessment Basic Facts – on the back of study links

Social Studies and Science

The Regions of the United States and Wisconsin

Animals and Plants, Oceans, Weather, Electricity and Magnetism

Assignment Notebook

to promote organization and time management

H with a circle – means homework Periodic reminders to fill in assignment

notebook throughout the day We will sign the notebook each day, please

sign each night Homework that is not completed will be

finished at recess with the teacher.

Parties

Christmas and Valentine’s Day Students sign up and are hosts Check in with parents

Madison and Other Fieldtrips

Madison – May 12, 2011

Wade House – October 5, 2010 Schlitz Audubon - March 18, 2011 Mr. Stokes comes to WV – date pending

*We are open to other fieldtrips as they relate to our curriculum.

~Sign up Tonight!~

For parent – teacher conferences Monday 10/25, 5-8 p.m. Tuesday 10/26, 4-7 p.m. Wednesday 10/27, 8-10 a.m.