PARENT ORIENTATION MEETING KINDERSTART PROGRAM Holy Trinity Elementary November 6 th 2013.
4 th Grade Parent Orientation
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4th Grade Parent Orientation
Transition to Chagrin Falls Intermediate School2014/2015 School Year
4th GRADE TEACHERS
Mrs. Acton Mrs. DippelMrs. FishmanMrs. Florkiewicz Mrs. HeartzMrs. McHughMrs. Read
SCHEDULE
Students will receive 80 minutes of Language Arts, 80 minutes of Math, and 80 minutes of science/social studies
Encore classes will be on a 6 day rotation◦Classes are ½ hour
ENCORE CLASSES
Art
ENCORE CLASSES
Physical Education
ENCORE CLASSES
Guidance Counseling
ENCORE CLASSES
Music
ENCORE CLASSES
Library
ENCORE CLASSES
Tech
Class Structure
Inclusion Classes Gifted/Advanced
◦ Advanced Language Arts and Math tracksSuperior Cognitive
◦ Services through Gary Dole, Gifted Teacher Identified through testing
If students are struggling:◦ Work to level the playing field through support services
RTI (Response to Intervention)◦ Our plan to respond◦ 3 tiers of support (math and reading)◦ Intervention/Enrichment Period (built in time)
504 plans Individual Education Plans (IEP’s)
Intervention/Enrichment
Daily for students to receive additional help where they may need it ◦It is not new instruction or a study hall◦Flexible time for students to get organized,
receive individualized attention, and have some breathing room
◦Students may work as a class, as small groups, or individually
Lunch
Students pack or buy, sit in tables of eight with their peers (all of the 4th grade), and healthy options are available (such as smoothies, whole grains, romaine, spinach, etc.)
Recess
Extra-Curricular
PAWS (People Always Willing to Serve)Bike ClubSelect Choir Rocket ClubStudent Council Book ClubLeggo ClubStrings
◦4th Grade Opportunity◦Will be before school this year
Communication
Infinite Campus ◦Everything can be accessed on the school’s
database system, Infinite Campus Grades Report Cards (no longer receive paper copies)
Weekly E-Blast on Fridays Voicemail and e-mail
Summer Reading Book
The Lemonade War◦By Jacqueline Davies
Students are REQUIRED to read this book and complete a story map◦Story Map includes:
Title of the book and author/genre Setting Description of one main character Major problem/solution to the problem Describe another main character Summarize plot
Dates to Remember
August 11th ◦Drop off forms (all forms found online), pay
school fees, and get homeroom teacher assignments
◦Completed in 3 shifts 10:00-12:00 Last names A-L 12:00-2:00 Last names M-Z 5:00-6:00 Anyone who has not yet come
August 13th ◦Walk-Through @ 2:00
Our Staff…
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Any questions?