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Ms. Christine Zollers(630) 365-8170 x [email protected]
13th year of teaching at John Stewart, 4th grade for 11 years
B.S. from Blackburn College
Masters from National Louis University
Konnect
www.kaneland.org This presentation Building and district postings Helpful reminders Classroom Photos Links for online bookclub orders and
curriculum links Email [email protected]
Email Communication
Important news from school. This will be the primary way I contact families.
Classroom updates (newsletters)
Please make sure that I have an email address that you check on a regular basis.
This is probably the best way to reach me if you have a question or concern. I will respond within 24 hours. I typically check email during specials time, at lunch, and in the evening.
Goals for 4th Graders
Increasing independence in classroom work and homework.
Purposeful collaboration.
Responsibility in work completion.
Creative, meaningful use of technology.
Digital citizenship.
Homework: Reading
Students are expected to read ten pages of a “just right” book each day.
Increases to 20 pages 2nd semester.
Reading log used both at home and school--to be filled out by child.
Homework: Math
Multiplication facts through 12 memorized as soon as possible.
Homework in math as deemed necessary.
Homework is not used to inform instruction.
Homework is intended to provide additional independent practice and to be completed quickly. Please write a note on the paper if it is too difficult or required more than 15 minutes.
Per new homework policy, children will not face consequences if not turned in.
Homework: Miscellaneous
Social Studies review activities
State and capital flashcards by region
Unit vocabulary
Assignments not completed in the course of the work day
Suggested home activities for science
Will be entered in assignment notebook
Homework: Word Study
The goal of our word study program is for your child to develop increasing awareness of spelling patterns. Children are asked to sort the words in a variety of ways in order for them to look for “rules to rely on.”
Word lists will be sent home first day of week, and a test of (usually) ten words from that sort will be given on the last day of the week.
Word Study (continued)
A list of suggested activities to practice your child’s word sorts will come home with their first sheet.
Curriculum Overview
Reading Workshop
Writing Workshop
Math
Science/Health
Social Studies
Readers workshop (60-90 minutes daily)
Composed of:-Shared Reading (whole group for strategy or
skill instruction)
-Guided Reading (flexible small groups determined by individual skills needs—ie: fluency or comprehension)
-Independent Reading (40 min. or more daily - individual student reads at his/her independent
reading level)
-Individual conferencing-based on child’s needs -Literature Circles, Group Novel Studies
Reading Workshop(cont.)
Also Composed of:
-Spelling/Word Study: Word Journeys program. Students are pre-tested to determine their starting cycles. Words are not to be memorized; rather, concentrate on spelling patterns and spelling rules.
Writing Workshop
Lucy Caulkins Writing Workshop program
New curriculum being used as primary tool throughout district
Aligned with common core standards
Uses whole group minilessons, small group instruction and individual conferences to support writers in the writing process
Multiple units—watch for updates
Language Arts Common Core Standards http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards/english-lang
uage-arts-standards/
Calls for increase in research and writing, listening and speaking skills
Exposure to increasingly complex grade-level text with appropriate support as needed
Emphasis on competence in standard English grammar and usage.
Continued instruction in reading strategies but with emphasis on specific reading skills
Math
http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards/mathematics/grade-4/introductionMy Math Flexible group instruction based on needs.Everyday Math or other materials may be used to enrich or provide extra practice.My Math has an online component for use at school at home—details to followXtraMath website for fact practice at home or schoolIXL will also become available for practice at school and home as well for grades 3-5. Details to follow.
Science
Foss (Hands-On Approach)Ideas and Inventions
Earth Materials
Structures of Life
Physics of Sound
Engineering and problem-solving activities
Health
Personal Safety
Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
Disease Prevention
Earth Day
Social StudiesNystrom Exploring Where and Why
Geography Series –Hands on map skills (Physical and political maps, reading a map legend, continents and oceans, longitude and latitude)
Regions of the U.S. (States and capitals) Illinois Unit
My emphasis is on research projects rather than note-taking and test-taking. (Postcards, brochures, pop-up books, posters)
Social Studies Resources
Nystrom Exploring Where and Why
National Geographic Reading Expeditions
Scholastic News
Illinois from Sea to Shining Sea
Schedule
8:50-10:00 Reading Workshop
10:00-10:30 Power Half Hour (Primarily an extension of Reading Workshop)
10:30-11:30 Specials
11:30-12:35 Writing Workshop
12:35-1:20 Physical Activity and Lunch
1:20-2:15 Science or Social Studies
2:15-3:15 Math
Specials Daily from 10:30-11:30
Art: Mrs. Gilkey P.E. Mrs. Aversa Music: Mrs. Blackman Literacy: Mrs. Sears Computers: Ms. Svihlik
Recess/Lunch: 12:35-1:20
Classroom & Specials
Be Ready *Do your best*Come prepared*Use materials appropriately
Be Respectful * Listen and watch attentively*Keep self to self*Use kind words & be helpful*Raise your hand and wait your turn
Be Responsible
*Follow Directions*Make good choices*Be accountable for your actions*Report problems to teacher*Clean up after yourself
Behavior Expectations
Behavior Expectations
If a child is not meeting behavior expectations he or she will receive a verbal redirection or private conference as a warning.
If corrective actions are not taken or if the severity of the behavior justifies it, the incident will be documented on a behavior form and the office and parents will receive a copy.
Rewards:Zollers Dollars
Stresses positive rewards for behavior and great work.
Store will be opened last Friday of each month for students to select prizes.
Rewards: Knight Tickets
Given in the classroom or in other school settings.
Children are to bring them home to be signed. Ask what they did to earn it.
Periodic drawings for individual prizes
School-wide goals set for school-wide rewards.
Classroom & Specials
Hallway & Stairs
Recess & Playground
Lunchroom Bus Bathroom Library Offices
Be Respectful
* Listen and watch attentively.*Keep self to self.* Be kind & helpful.*Raise your hand and wait your turn.
*Walk quietly.*Stay in line*Keep self to self.
*Share.*Use kind words.*Include everyone.*Keep self to self. *Use equipment properly.
*Stay in seat.*Use an inside voice.*Keep self to self.*Raise hand for help.* Be kind & helpful.
*Use an inside voice.*Be polite and use your manners.*Hands, feet, and body to yourself. (self to self)*Listen to the driver.
*Flush.*Wash hands.*Keep self to self.*Use an inside voice.
*Be courteous to adults.*Listen to instructions.*Whisper voice.*Use library materials in an appropriate way.
*Wait your turn.*Quiet voice.
Be Responsible
*Follow Directions.*Make good choices.*Accept Consequences.*Report problems to teacher.*Clean up after yourself.
*Follow Directions.*Keep hallway/stairs clean.*Hold the handrail when on stairs.
*Follow directions.*Be alert.*Dress appropriate for the weather.*Clean up equipment when done.
*Follow directions.*Keep tables and floor clean.*Place garbage gently in trash can.*Report problems to lunch teachers.
*Sit facing forward.*Report problems to bus driver. *Keep seats, floor and aisle clean.*Keep all items in your backpack.
*Use at appropriate times.*Keep clean.*Use water and paper wisely.*Follow class procedures.
*Walk in and out quietly.*Look for appropriate book.*Ask for help.
*Walk in and out quietly.*Return to class if no one is there.*Return any materials borrowed.
Be Ready *Do your best.*Come prepared.*Use materials in an appropriate way.
*Face forward in line.*Stay on right side.*Watch where you walk.
*Use Problem Solving skills.*Line up.*Return to class with teacher.
*Healthy foods and drinks. *Go to assigned lunch table.*Walk quietly and line up.
*Promptly walk to door/bus.*Take all belongings with you.
*Quietly return to class.*When you return to class promptly begin work.
*Be polite and use your manners.*Hands and body to yourself.
*Be polite and use your manners.*Say Please & Thank You!
Book Orders
First one sent home Friday. May send home as many as five
catalogs.Send cash or check (made out to
Scholastic) Online ordering available. New!
Parents receive bonus for ordering online.Use bonus points to add to classroom library, gifts, and classroom store.
Reading Rewards
Ozzie Club - Kane County Cougars
600 Minute Reading Club - Great America
Also participate in Raging Waves promotion which is based on minutes of physical activity.
Field Trip
TBD—we will take a museum field trip. Details, date to follow.
Birthdays
We will use Birthday Buddies in our classroom to create a special memento for your child on his or her birthday.
Your child may distribute a non-food treat in celebration, but this is not an expectation.
No invitations can be passed out at school. Addresses and phone numbers of students can be found in the student directory. I cannot give out this information.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, November 5 (evening) and Thursday, November 6 (all day)
Sign up tonight in Multipurpose Room Per district rules, conferences not held on
these days must be a phone conference – teachers are not to reschedule outside the days of the scheduled dates.
Forms to Complete
Address/Contact number Sheet (must return, initial if no changes are needed)
Request for Names Questionnaire for me can be filled out later Sign up for a Parent/Teacher Conference Look for volunteer opportunities on Sign Up
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