BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2013MRS. CICCHINI & MRS. DOUGHERTY

ROOM 416

CURRICULUMMath:•Model Curriculum•Each unit will have 2 – 3 quizzes and one Unit Assessment.

Multiplication •Homework: Weekly Reading Log given out on Monday and due the following Monday

CURRICULUMMath:Math Binder-• Students store notes from mini-lessons and keep track of their math notes.

CURRICULUMMath:Five Units-

Unit One: Use the four operations with whole numbers to solve problems. Unit Two: Compute with multi-digit whole numbers. Generate equivalent fractions. Unit Three: Properties of operations with multi-digit arithmetic and addition/subtraction with fractions. Unit Four: Extend understanding of fractions and solve word problems. Introduction to decimals. Unit Five: Compare decimals and measure/classify geometric figures.

CURRICULUM•Grammar:•Scott Foresman• parts of speech

•Grammar Gremlins•Quizzes will be every Thursday

CURRICULUMWriting:•Model Curriculum

•Writer’s Workshop

Science:•Alternate mid-marking period. Students go to Mrs. Mitcho for Science.•Science units include: Getting Ready for Science, Life Cycles, Changes to the Earth’s Surface, Simple Machines

CURRICULUM

Social Studies:New JerseyFour Units

Unit 1 – New Jersey’s Land and Early PeopleUnit 2 – Exploration to Early StatehoodUnit 3 – Progress as a StateUnit 4 – New Jersey Today

First half of each marking period is Social StudiesPacketsStudy GuidesQuizzes/Tests

HOMEWORK POLICY•Homework that is brought back unfinished or missing= ZERO until handed in, then ten points off for each day it was late. *same rule applies to classwork•Email/write a note if it cannot be completed due to extenuating circumstances.

GRADING PERCENTAGES•50% Tests and Large Projects•35% Quizzes and Small Projects•15% Classwork and HomeworkThis applies to all major subject areas (Spelling, Reading, Math, Writing, S.S., Science)•Powerschool-Grades are updated at least once a week. Please check and email me with concerns you may have.

RULES & CONSEQUENCES•Think Green System•Parent contact for repeated offenses/red lights.

Incentives:•Daily Points are given to individual students and can be cashed in on the last Friday of the month.

BIRTHDAYS•Fourth Grade is peanut/treenut free. All snacks sent in must list ingredients and must be free of any nut ingredient.•No food on the bus- Drop off snacks to the office. Extras snacks are disposed of unless noted that you would like to pick them up.

COMMUNICATION•Weekly newsletter- posted online every Friday. Check Mrs. Mitcho’s website for Reading/Science info.•Preferred method of contact: EMAIL•acicchini@swedesboro-woolwich.com•hdougherty@swedesboro-woolwich.com

•Check the website for questions regarding the classroom. It is updated frequently.

CLOSING QUOTE•“So be sure when you step, Step with care and great tact. And remember that life's A Great Balancing Act. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed) Kid, you'll move mountains.” ― Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You'll Go!

THANKS FOR COMING!

•Mrs. Mitcho will be here to speak to you about Reading, Spelling and Science.

•After her presentation please remember to write a note to your child before leaving.

Thank you,Mrs. Cicchini & Mrs. Dougherty