CROFT COMMUNITY SCHOOL CROFT COMMUNITY SCHOOL CURRICULUM NIGHTCURRICULUM NIGHT

• 4TH GRADE• Ms. Robinson• Ms. Smith• Ms. Svenkeson• Mr. Mitchell

Agenda

• Curriculum Overview• Homework Policy• Behavior Plan• 4th grade Reminders• Field Trips

Curriculum

• Literacy• Writing – Units of Study• Math• Science – Units of Study• Social Studies – Units of Study

Literacy

Reader's Workshop Model•Read Aloud•Reader’s Workshop Mini Lesson•Individual reading of ‘Just Right’ books, guided reading or other activities related to literacy standards•Written reflections in Reader’s Response Log

Word Study

• "Word study" is an alternative to traditional spelling instruction. It is based on learning word patterns rather than memorizing unconnected words.

Writing - Units of Study

• Argumentation • Narrative• Factual information with support

Math

Units will include: Factors & Multiples, Multiplication and Division, Geometry, Solving Word Problems, Fractions, Decimals, Measurement Conversions, Area, Number Sense with larger numbers and Proportions.

Science - Units of Study• Ecosystems :Animal Adaptations• Energy: Conservation & Transfer• Earth History: Fossils• Molecular Biology: Nutrition• Forces & Motion• Matter: Properties & Change• Earth in the Universe: Phases of the

Moon

Social Studies - Units of Study

• Regions of North Carolina (Coastal Plain, Piedmont, Mountain)

• Government• Economics

Homework Policy

• Our expectation is students will have homework nightly Mon-Thurs (reading, and Math; Science/Social Studies to be assigned as curriculum requires)

• Parents are expected to review agendas daily for assignments and, if requested, sign daily

• Practicing multiplication/division facts should be done as a daily assignment as well

Discipline Policy

• School Expectations:– Be Safe– Be Responsible– Be Respectful

Discipline Policy

• It is required that students follow these School Expectations, in all areas of the school (classroom, hallway, bathroom, cafeteria, etc).

• Each classroom uses a clip up/clip down chart to monitor behavior. Students clip up when they exhibit positive choices in all areas. Clipping down gives the students a chance to reflect on their behavior.

4th Grade Reminders

• Early dismissals prior to 2:30• Send an email or note for early

dismissals• Send in notes for all absences • Must have note for changes in

transportation• No checks accepted under $25

urField TripsThese are still In the process of being scheduled and will be announced soon.

How can YOU be involved?• Join the PTA• Come to School Leadership Team Meetings• Volunteer in classrooms (make sure you are registered as a CMS volunteer!)

* Check Thursday Folders for notices and graded work.•Check PowerSchool site for grades

Questions????We look forward to working with you this year to ensure

each student’s success.