Welcome!

Mrs. Hefelfinger’s 4th Grade Class

Classroom Expectations

In fourth grade, we are working on…– Responsibility– Independence– Respect– Following directions the first time

they are given

Classroom Expectations

Focus on POSITIVE consequencesIndependent: Tickets, clips, praise, intrinsic rewardsSmall Group: Table Points, praise, intrinsic rewardsWhole Class: Star Jar, PAWS points, Ticket Jar, praise, intrinsic rewards

Schedule7:45 – 9:10 Math9:15 – 10:15 Snack/Literacy10:20 – 11:05 Specials11:10 – 12:25 Literacy (continued)12:30 – 1:00 – Lunch1:00 – 1:30 – Recess1:35 – 2:15 – Science/Social Studies2:15 – 2:20 - Pack-Up/Dismissal

Classroom ProceduresCheck and initial behavior calendars each nightPlease remember to record reading minutes and sign planners each night. – 80 minutes/week at least– Incentives at mid-year and end of the year

Wallaby Folders and newsletters are sent each MondayPlease send in a note following an absence

Curriculum

Math– Whole Class and Small GroupReading– Daily 5 Café Techniques – Small GroupsWriting

- Writing Stages

CurriculumScience– Electricity and Magnetism– Rocks and Minerals– Landforms– Animal Adaptations

Social Studies – North Carolina– Geography– NC History– Current Events

AG contact Jessica Nelson– jnelson2@wpss.net

A simple recipe for understanding Standards Based Grading

“We’re working on it”

1Not there yet still working

“We made this”

2Meets expectations with teacher support

“I made this”

3Meets expectations

“I made this”

4Meets or exceeds

expectations independently

Quality Fourth Grade Work

Accurate answersAnswering ALL parts to a questionComplete sentencesShowing all work (math)NeatnessNameWorking independently / Asking for help when neededGood work habits will help your child in fourth grade and beyond!

Standards Based Grading

Homework is practice – encourage good work study habits/opportunity for responsibility (not for grade)Reading– Center work, in-class assessments

Math– Pre/Post Tests, Small Groups

Field Trips

Currently under consideration

Field trips will be announced once it is CERTAIN they are going to occur

Miscellaneous

TextbooksVolunteers– Need to register each year with WCPSS

Birthdays– Snacks – store-bought, share at

lunchtime

Questions???Contact Information:khefelfinger@wcpss.net

http://mrshefelfingersclass.weebly.com (shutterfly coming soon)

WLE Office: (919) 662-2300 http://westlakees.wcpss.net

http://www.wcpss.net

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