Welcome to theFourth Grade

Parent Orientation!

ScheduleSchedule8:30 – 9:10 Arrival and Unpack

Morning Announcements

9:10 – 9:50 Science/Social Studies

9:55 – 10:35 Specials

10:40 – 12:15 Math

12:20 – 1:20 Recess/Lunch

1:25 – 2:55 Language Arts

2:55 – 3:20 Engagement/Assessment Block

3:20 – 3:25 Pack-up/Dismissal

Double Specials are on Wednesdays. Band is on Thursdays.

SUPPLIESSUPPLIES

•Start-Up Supplies•Consumable Supplies

•Donations

Math Program• All of 4th grade will be taught the

new Frederick County Core Curriculum using several resources.– Houghton Mifflin– Investigations

• All teachers will offer enrichment opportunities for every student.

• We are not switching classes.• There will be flexible grouping for

students who may need varying levels of enrichment.

Math Program• Assessments (all FCPS property)

– Facts Tests (+, -, x, ÷)– Computer Assessments– Unit Tests

• Grading +,,-

– Percentage

Science/Social Studies(in no particular order)

• Classification, Motion & Design, Space, Light, and Health Unit

• Maryland Geography and History

Field Trips

~ Crumland Farms~ Earth Space Science Lab~ Maryland Symphony Orchestra

- Music field trip~ Annapolis

Integrated LA Curriculum

• Informational Units and Literary Units– Several available resources– Curriculum-based

• Integrated with Writing• Informational - Ties in with

Science and Social Studies

Curriculum Units• Informational Texts Units in

GREEN• Literary Units in BLUE

– General Reading Processes– Short Stories– Reading Social Studies: Textbooks – Poetry – Reading Science: Trade Books– Reading Ancillary Materials– Drama/Theater Elements – Novels– Reading Functional Documents

Homework• Reading every night• Spelling Homework

– Quiz every two weeks

• Math practice– Daily fact practice

• Study Daily Geography– Quiz every week– Completed during Morning Work

A Day in the Life of a Whittier 4th

Grader

PBIS Behavior Plan• Focus on Positive Behavior

– H.E.R.O. Slips, class rewards– “Go for the Green”– “Reach for the Stars”

• Several Levels of Consequences– Warning (Light Green)– Reflection Form (Orange)– Documentation (Red)– Office Referral (Purple)

• Students can move clips up and down throughout the day

REWARDS!!!•Weekly and Quarterly “Go for the Green” Celebrations

•Recognition Awards•Individual Class Rewards

Grading and Scoring Tools

• Whittier Elementary School Policy

• Jupiter Grades• Report Card

Grades

Parent Communication

• Thursday Folders• New behavior element

• Progress Folders– Sent home every 2-3 weeks

• Conferences• Team and Teacher Websites

– http://whesfourthgrade.yolasite.com/

• Monthly newsletters, E-mails, notes sent home, phone messages, etc.

Parent Volunteers• Work with small groups and

individual students• Making instructional materials

and bulletin boards • Chaperoning field trips• Homeroom parent• Food for celebrations

County-Wide Birthday Policy

For health and safety reasons…NO SNACKS ALLOWED!

This includes, but is not limited to:

•Cupcakes•Cookies•Donuts•Candy•Drinks

Though the fourth grade team works closely together, each teacher possesses a unique teaching style. Therefore, it is important to remember that each class is unique, and will not be an exact copy. Some policies may vary from class to class, and teachers may handle certain situations differently. We thank you in advance for your support and understanding!

“Working Together…Whittier Succeeds”