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Lakeside Elementary Welcomes You. Curriculum Night 2012-2013 4 th Grade. CISD MISSION STATEMENT.
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Lakeside Elementary Welcomes You Curriculum Night 2012-2013 4th Grade
CISD MISSION STATEMENT • The mission of the Coppell Independent School District, as a committed and proven leader in educational excellence, is to ensure our learners achieve personal success, develop strong moral character, and become dynamic leaders and global citizens with a zeal for service by engaging each individual through innovative learning experiences led by a visionary staff and progressive community.
We Believe: • Learning is the lifelong process whereby the learner transforms information and experiences into knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes. Learning is not the transmission of knowledge.
We Believe: • Knowledge is not an entity to be transmitted from the teacher to student, rather knowledge is the constructed result of the interactions between a learner’s mental model (experiences, beliefs, emotions and prejudices) and the new learning experiences of the curriculum.
Learners Are Unique • In order to ensure that our students achieve personal success, we must recognize their strengths and various learning styles. Therefore, our district and campus goals are to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
Our Philosophy • It is our goal to always do what will bring about the success of our students. • We want to positively engage our learners through relevant 21st century learning experiences, which in turn will bring about the love of learning and develop life-long learners. • We are partners with our parents and students to set goals and to always do what is best for our learners.
Goals for 4th Grade • Organization • Study skills • Self-responsibility • Turning point year
Language Arts • Language Arts is a balanced program in which students are read to, participate in paired reading and independent reading and research. Daily 5 procedures give your student a choice for his or her daily activities, from a list of 5; read to self, read to someone, work on writing, work with words and listen to reading. Mini skill lessons are taught to your child between the Daily 5 stations. Realistically, your student moves to no more than three stations in a day. • Students will read authentic literature, rather than from a reading textbook. Each student reads a “good fit book” for his/her reading level. They will have opportunities to read from several different genres. • 20 minutes of reading a night is required.
Writing • The CISD writing program is “6 Traits of Good Writing” which helps students form the main idea, focus and write clearly with vivid details, conventions, and voice. • Students will be sharpening their writing skills in a writer’s workshop format. • Writing instruction focuses mainly on learning to write Narratives and Expository types of writing. • 4th grade STAAR test will require students to write one of each type of writing.
Spelling/Word Sorts • We review 400 high frequency words that students are accountable for. • Differentiated Word Sorts are based on the book, Words Their Way. This is a researched based, practical way to study words according to developmental spelling and word knowledge. • Students will participate in word sort activities as part of the Daily 5 procedure in the classroom. • Spelling grades are taken from your child’s writing in the different content areas. This provides an authentic assessment of his or her spelling proficiency.
40 Book Challenge • Students have been challenged to read 40 books this school year. • The challenge requires reading from several different genres. • The goal is to read “good fit books”, not read books that are too easy or too hard. • Plenty of class time is given to attain this goal. Combined with the 20 minutes per night requirement, most students will meet and exceed the goal set before them. • Students will write a letter each week “Reader’s Response”, telling details about the book they are currently reading.
Dig Diary • Students will be given the opportunity to “Dig” into a topic s/he has an interest in. Each nine weeks, students are required to complete one or two “Digs”. • This means s/he will do research and write a brief presentation about a topic of their choice.
Math • Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning • Measurement, Probability & Statistics • Patterns, Relationships, & Algebraic Thinking • Problem Solving Process • Geometry & Spatial Reasoning • Concrete understanding of fractions and decimals • Applying multiplication facts
Number Sense • Using problem solving skills on higher level • More than one way to solve a problem For example: 254+753= We would start by solving 200+700=900 50 + 50 = 100, 3+4 = 7 900+ 107= 1007
Mathematical Thinking • Resources: Investigations and Envision. Students will have on-line access • Construct/Deconstruct Numbers • More than one way to solve/think • Does this make sense? • Do not simply teach the algorithm • 90 minutes of math based on individual levels and interests • IXL.com
Social Studies- Texas! • Map/globe skills- daily geography • Landforms of Texas • Regions of Texas and Texas history • Multicultural aspects of society • State and local government • We utilize a weekly periodical entitled “Texas Studies Weekly” as well as occasional use of the textbook. • Students will complete an end of unit project at the end of each 9 weeks.
Science 4 Areas of Science: Nature of Science Life Science Physical Science Earth Science • 50% Classroom or outdoor investigations • Science journal • FOSS (Full Option Science System) • Hands-on approach
Grading • Students know when an assignment is for a grade. • Students get one day for make-up work for every day of absence. • Homework is not for a grade. • Number Grades: 90-100 A 80-89 B 70-79 C • No extra credit assignments will be given, bonus points may be offered on some tests. • Rarely points may be deducted for papers without a name. • Study hall: Any child who has failed to bring in completed homework or needs to finish an assignment that is taken for a grade, or has a doctor’s excuse will be directed to study hall. • Unfinished classwork will be sent home for homework.
4TH GRADESTAAR TEST DATES • Writing STAAR Day 1 – March 27 Day 2 – March 28 • Math STAAR April 24 • Reading STAAR April 25
Progress Reports and Report Cards • Paper grade reports will be issued at the middle of each nine week grading period for those students with a 76% or below. • CISD Grading Policy: 45%Test/Projects 55% daily work, quizzes • Grades are available once entered through the district portal system.
Discipline • Classroom rules are posted and frequently reviewed. • Classroom routines are established through modeling so students know what to expect. • Schedules and schedule changes are given to the class. • Teachers utilize several methods to redirect negative behaviors: “The look”, nod of the head, proximity to student, verbal or written reminder. • Private talks, goal setting, 5-10 minutes standing during recess, selective ignoring, logical consequences (throw food at lunch then you will pick it up and sit alone the remainder of lunch). • If these efforts have not proven effective, then a conference will be scheduled. If what we are doing is not working, then we will try something else. The parent, student, and teacher team will work together to find a solution. • Office referrals are given for repeated or serious misbehavior which would be immediately communicated with parents.
Bullying: What is it? Normal Peer Conflict • Equal power among participants • Happens infrequently • Participants will feel remorseful • Participants are usually willing to help solve the problem together • Equal emotional reaction among participants Bullying • Aggressive behavior or intentional “harm doing” • Repeatedly carried out over a period of time • Imbalance of power • No remorse shown • May be physical, emotional, psychological • Includes cyber-bullying ( on the internet, e-mails, instant messaging, chat rooms, text messaging on phones)
Attendance • Official at 10:00am • 75% of what happens at school cannot be made up at home. • Send a written excuse to the office the day after an absence. • Family trips must be preapproved by Mrs. Giddens in advance. • CISD loses $35.00 per day
Lunch/Birthdays • Discuss expectations and financial limits with your child. • Students cannot share food. • Parents may eat with their child only. • Send birthday treats in ready to serve with napkins. Please do not send in the cupcake “cakes”. • Please do not send birthday invitations or thank you notes to school.
4th Grade Events: • Friendship Feast Wednesday before Thanksgiving vacation, Nov. 14th • February 28th PTO Recorder Program • Austin Field Trip is tentatively set for Friday, February 22nd • Recycling program
Parent Teacher Partnership Each of the 4th grade teachers are here to daily support and encourage your child in their learning. The teachers seek to be fair and realistic with your child. Our request from you, is that you talk with your child about any issues that should arise. Schedule a conference sooner rather than later. Do not wait until you are upset.
Conflict Resolution If there is an issue at recess, the student should begin solving the issue by asking the offending person or persons to “Stop”. If more action is needed, then the student should come and speak with the teachers on recess duty. We cannot help with a situation if we are not aware of the situation. When a student waits to unload on you at the end of the day, it is too late to properly deal with the issue. Our priority is that your child feels safe at school everyday.
4th grade wish list • Hand sanitizer • Clorox wipes • Paper towels • Ziploc baggies
