Welcome Parents and Families to

Room 533!!Thank you for all coming!

Please find your child’s seat!!They have written you a

letter, and have asked for you to write them back.

Pep Talk

Parent Survey If you haven’t had a chance to complete

the Parent Survey on our website, please take this time to do it using the Chromebook that is in your child’s desk.

The website should already be loaded and ready for you. Just select the Parent Survey on the left side.

After tonight, I would love for you to complete the “My Child as a Learner” form on our website. This will give me valuable information about your child.

A Little About Me

Have been teaching for twelve years

Santa Barbara, Ashley Falls, Carmel Del Mar, and Ocean Air

B.A. in Child Development from CSUN

Teaching Credential and Master’s of Education from UCSB

Administration Credential

Real EstateHobbiesMy teaching

philosophy

My Better Half

Our Little Mia

A Few Important ThingsGroup Email List and Online Grades

Back-to-School Packet Information

District Policy Stuff –Homework Policy – VacationWellness Policy – Once a month birthday

treats

4th Grade Schedule

Common Core Standards

The CCSS provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers.

Backpacks: What You Should See

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Real-world examples that makes what students learn in English and math make more senseMath homework that asks students to write out how they got their answer

Writing assignments that require students to use evidence instead of opinion

Books that are both fiction and non-fiction

Math homework that asks students to use different methods to solve the same problem

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MA.5.NS.2.3 - Solve

simple problems,

including ones arising in

concrete situations,

involving the addition

and subtraction of

fractions and mixed

numbers (like and unlike

denominators of 20 or

less), and express

answers in the simplest

form.

Math Test Question: Pre-Common Core

Math Test Question: Post Common Core

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MA.5.NF.A.2 - Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions referring to the same whole, including

cases of unlike denominators, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem. Use benchmark fractions

and number sense of fractions to estimate mentally and assess the reasonableness of answers.

Technology Savvy Classroom

Chrome Books – every student in 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grades will have a Chrome book

Bales Book Blog – a blog site where students will write short summaries and opinions of some books that they read

Kahoot.it – internet tool that allows students to respond to a multiple choice question via text message and provide real-time results (we may or may not use this based on what the poll says from your results at Back-to-School.)

Edmodo – social learning environment similar to Facebook that has substantial security

Technology Savvy Classroom

Google DocsOnline Grades – www.trackmygrades.com -

available 24/7Prezi – innovative way to share presentations

without PowerPointMath PowerPoints – I have every Math lesson

on PowerPoint online on our websiteScholastic Book Orders – you will be given a

password to use to order and pay for books online

Curriculum

Reading

Identifying the theme or main idea of a story, play, or poem Comparing stories from different cultures Explaining how an author uses facts, details, and evidence

to support their points Reading and understanding information presented in

charts, graphs, timelines, and other illustrations Learning the rules of spoken and written English Learning and using new words, including words related to

specific subjects (such as science words) Participating in class discussions by listening, asking

questions, sharing ideas, and building on the ideas of others

Giving a class presentation on a topic or telling a story using relevant, organized facts and details and speaking clearly

• Focus on non-fiction, careful reading

• Discuss reading and write using evidence

• Increase academic vocabulary

Writing

• Writing stories with dialogue and descriptions of character’s actions, thoughts, and feelings

• Taking notes and organizing information from books, articles, and online sources to learn more about a topic

• Writing research or opinion papers over extended periods of time

Genres:• Narrative• Opinion• Summary• Expository (Informative)

4th Grade Math Fourth graders use their

knowledge of place value to generalize to 1,000,000.

Learn to round multi-digit whole numbers to any place.

Fluently add and subtract using the standard algorithm and multiply and divide with multi-digit numbers.

Fourth graders extend understanding of fractions to include equivalence, ordering and simple decimal notation.

Students measure angles and classify geometric shapes by lines (parallel, perpendicular, etc.) and angles (right, acute, obtuse, etc.).

STEAM +

Science LabTechnology EnrichmentArtMusic+ P.E.+

Problem-Solving/Engineering

+ Bales’ Bootcamp

Classroom Management

Positive Reinforcement “Go For the Gold” Paper Clip Chain Quiet Seat Mystery Sentence Table Points

Morning Meetings – STAR Student/Parent

Bales Bucks

PeaceBuilders

Choices and Consequences

Communication Notice

Detention (uh-oh)

Homework Encourage Positive

Study Habits Homework Planner Website Student Binders

Neatness and Effort (cursive writing is expected)

Long Range Projects Consequences for

Missed Homework Absent/Make-Up

Work

Daily Homework

Reading – 20 minutes (at least)

Reading Response

Literature Circles and Bales’ Book Blog (occasionally)

Wordly Wise

Math (5 problems)

Pupil Progress

Online Grades – trackmygrades.com

TestsReport Cards -

Common Core

Standards-basedParent-Teacher

ConferencesOn-going

Communication – Open Door

How You Can Help

Practice Multiplication and Division Facts!!!

Make Homework a Top Priority

Monitor and Sign Monthly Reading Contract

Volunteer Share a Personal

Talent or Area of Expertise to the class

Donate Books or Games to the class

Check the classroom website

Class WebsitePlease frequently check for important

information

Roving Reporter/ Daily Log

Calendar of important events/tests

Student Work Daily Homework Updated info on

current subject areas

Useful Student Links

BooklistsGames,

pictures, slideshows, blogs, puzzles, polls, quizzes

Wish ListStandards

http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/JBales/

Special Announcements

Thank you for your attendance tonight

Sign up for classroom volunteering

Sign up for first parent-teacher conferences

Questions?