Welcome to Open House

9/8/10

AgendaCurriculum and AssessmentField TripsVolunteering4th Grade ExpectationsSchool ProceduresCommunication

CurriculumMathLanguage

ArtsSocial

StudiesScience

Core Curriculum: Everyday Math

A problem-solving approach based on everyday situations.

An instructional approach that revisits concepts regularly.

Frequent practice of basic skills, often through games.

Lessons based on activities and discussion, not a textbook.

Everyday Math Content

Numbers and Numeration Operations and Computation Data and Chance Measurement and Reference Frames Geometry Patterns, Functions, and Algebra

Language Arts Daily Language Arts Block Reader’s Workshop Writer’s Workshop Word Study *integrated throughout

literacy program Vocabulary Development Spelling Strategies Grammar

Workshop Model Mini Lessons focused on specific skills Student independent practice and

application of skills. Conferencing and self reflection Student empowerment- making decisions

as readers and writers.

Reader’s Workshop Students are reading at least one book a week

at their level. Students chart their reading progress for goal

setting and reflection Students work on specific reading

comprehension skills. Our goal is that all 4th graders will be critical

readers who can read across genres for information and enjoyment with comprehension and fluency.

Writers Workshop Writers Workshop Model Strategies for Quality Writing Multiple Genres Writing Process Publications and Celebrations

Social Studies

Collaboration and Cultural Activities with: Language departments (Chinese and ESOL) Art Library and Tech

Our main units: World and Chinese

Geography Chinese Dynasties Modern China

Science Science Project Area One unit per trimester Foss Kits

Structures of Life Unit Magnetism Unit Water Unit

AssessmentFormativeSummative

Planned Field Trips

Shanghai Expo 9-20-10

Botanical Gardens Shanghai Museum Shanghai Museum

at the Pearl Tower Water

Treatment/Suzhou Creek Tour

PTSA Coordinators

Regina….

VolunteeringVolunteer Options

Room ParentsParties and 4th Grade Curricular

Activities Classroom VolunteerField Trip Volunteers

Homework Policy Approximately one hour Students who do not complete assignments

complete the work at recess. To create a home-school link, we will notify

you by email if your student is not completing homework assignments.

Fun Friday is for students who complete all of their homework and it is a celebration for being responsible all week.

4th Grade Behavior and Expectations

This year the school is increasing the focus on respectful behavior throughout the school. Hallways Buses Lunchroom and playground

Kindness towards others Appropriate use of facilities and materials

Expect emails when there are concerns.

School Procedures If students are absent, let us and the office know

by email as soon as possible. Include if they have a fever.

With a 6-day rotating cycle, it is very important that you help your child come to school prepared for their special classes.

When you are in the school, you can bring your child to the high school cafeteria. Otherwise, you can eat with larger groups in the elementary cafeteria.

Technology 4th Grade Tech skills

Lap-top skills Microsoft Word Google Earth PowerPoint/Keynote Pages Internet Research Skills Classroom blogs i-movie Podcast software (Garageband)

CommunicationE-MailClass Blog

Class Blogs Visit the blogs regularly. We post important information on the

blog. The blogs are interactive. Post

comments!

Classroom Visit Thank you again! We appreciate your

support.

Classroom visits will end at 6:55.