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Welcome to 4 th Grade at Hooper. Mrs. Graf Mrs. Lovinger Mrs. Isosaki Miss Wisniewski BJ Hooper 2014-2015. Where we are piecing together the future. Your Child ’ s Teachers. Mrs. Isosaki Ms. Wisniewski Mrs. Lovinger Mrs. Graf. Class Rules and Expectations.
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Welcome to 4th Grade at Hooper Mrs. Graf Mrs. Lovinger Mrs. Isosaki Miss Wisniewski BJ Hooper 2014-2015 Where we are piecing together the future.
Your Child’s Teachers • Mrs. Isosaki • Ms. Wisniewski • Mrs. Lovinger • Mrs. Graf
Class Rules and Expectations • Each student has rights and responsibilities in a community of learners! • Rules (Respect self, others and property) • Assignment notebook should be reviewed nightly and initialed by a parent • Consequence-behavior chart
Math • EnVision Math • On-line resources available-access code will be sent home for games and lessons • Accelerated math students will go to Mrs. Graf’s classroom. • Math homework will be sent home on a regular basis • EnVision Math has been updated to reflect the Illinois Common Core standards
ELA (English/Language Arts)Writing • District 41 ELA Curriculum is based on best practices and Illinois Common Core Standards. • Write Source and Explorations in Nonfiction Writing for writing and grammar • We will concentrate on informative/ explanatory, opinion (persuasive), narrative and descriptive writing. We will also work on research papers (animal and state reports) and persuasive speeches • Students will incorporate the 6-Traits of writing in their work
ELA (English/Language Arts)Reading • The District 41 ELA Curriculum will be used. It is based on best practices and Illinois Common Core Standards. • The curriculum outlines essential components of reading instruction applied through a gradual release method (direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice). • Students are encouraged to read for at least 20 minutes each night.
Word Study (ELA) • Rebecca Sitton Word Study Program • Students work with words so they can spell correctly within their daily writing (proofreading is a must). • Students do not memorize for tests, but learn patterns that are helpful in spelling all words. • We do encourage you to keep a folder at home with the priority & core words, along with any words that your child is having difficulty with • It is based off of the 1,200 most commonly used words.
Science • There are three science areas (Life, Earth, and Physical) in the 4th grade science program. The four specific units of study will be: • Electricity (Mrs. Lovinger) • Force and Motion (Mrs. Isosaki) • Rocks & Minerals (Mrs. Graf) • Animals (Mrs. Wisniewski) • We will be switching classrooms for each unit! We will also study the scientific process, simple machines, the solar system, and inventions.
Social Studies • We will study the land, people, and resources for each of the five regions of the United States and write a state report. • Fourth grade social studies includes an in-depth unit on Illinois. • Students will also work on Daily Geography and mapping activities.
Specials Specials will be on a four day rotating schedule so each week will look a little different. Monday-Thursday 1:25-2:05 pm Friday 10:20-11:00 am ComputersArt MusicPE It is recommended that the students keep a pair of gym shoes in their lockers.
Grading • Lake Villa District 41 will continue to use the standards-based grading system. • Grades will be input on PowerSchool every two weeks (Parent Portal). • Parent information is on the District 41 website: www.district41.org • Achievement grades are based on the following percentages: • A 90% to 100% • B 80% to 89% • C 70% to 79% • D 60% to 69% • F Below 59%
Misc. • Scholastic book orders (monthly) • Newsletters/Assignment Notebooks • Parties (Halloween, Winter Party, Valentine’s Day) • Snacks-keep it healthy, quick, and nut-free • Volunteer procedures • Student handbook is now on-line (hard copy forms can be requested from the office)
Camp Hooper • Thank you all for coming! We look forward to a fantastic year with your children. • Please feel free to contact us anytime during the year. • Contact information: • jgraf@district41.org 847-245-8130 • lisosaki@district41.org 847-245-8132 • mwisniewski@district41.org 847-245-8131 • jlovinger@district41.org 847-245-8133 • If it is an emergency, please contact the office (847-356-2151) and they will contact us directly.
Thank you • Hand outs: • Detailed curriculum information • Internet permission form • Student Handbook Acknowledgement form • Classroom policies for fourth grade • PowerSchool information and codes • Word Study list (priority words and no excuse words) • Allergy Handout • “Getting to Know Your Child” Handout • Sign up for conferences