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Welcome!

Welcome!. Please find your child’s seat. Feel free to respond to their note and look through their books. If you are interested in classroom volunteering, please fill out volunteer form and give to me . Please sign-up at the large brown side table for a conference time in December.

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  1. Welcome! • Please find your child’s seat. • Feel free to respond to their note and look through their books. • If you are interested in classroom volunteering, please fill out volunteer form and give to me . • Please sign-up at the large brown side table for a conference time in December.

  2. Mrs. Shelby Ackley • (425) 837-7269 • ackleys@issaquah.wednet.edu • Connect website Mrs. Ackley’s Connect Site

  3. Please Check out the following: • “Parents Homework” (due at your convenience ) • Homework Brochure (youngest child parents) • Volunteer Sign-up • Conference Sign-up • Making Student Payments • Ecocolumn Instructions • Electronic User Form • District Curriculum Letters (3) • F.Y.I: • Washington State Patrol Background Check (Now required yearly)

  4. Specialist Schedule“A” Week • Monday Music, 12:45-1:15, Mr. Kelly-Peterson • Tuesday Art, 12:15-1:15, Ms. Moring Mrs. Patton • Thursday Music, 12:45-1:15, Mr. Kelly-Peterson • Friday: P.E. 12:15-12:45 Mrs. Allott

  5. Specialist Schedule“B” Week • Monday P.E., 12:45-1:15, Mrs. Allott • Tuesday Library, 12:15-1:15, Ms. Metcalf • Thursday P.E., 12:45-1:15, Mrs. Allott • Friday: Music, 12:15-12:45, Mr. Kelly- Peterson

  6. Goals and Beliefs • All students have the ability to become independent thinkers, while being challenged, respected and encouraged in a stimulating environment. • To build a responsible learning community where students are motivated to challenge themselves ; and mistakes are part of the learning process. • To gain independence and responsibility through being accountable and organized.

  7. General Daily Schedule • 8:30-8:50 ~Morning Work and Attendance 8:50-10;15 Math 10:15~10:30Snack and Read Aloud (No peanuts or sharing due to allergies please ) 10:30-11:30~Writing 11:30-12:10~ Lunch/Recess 12:10-1:20~ Specialists, Science ,Social Studies or Health 1:20-1:40~Recess 1:40-2:35~ Reading 2:35-2:55 Planner/Cleanup/Jobs Wednesday: 8:30-12:45

  8. Classroom EconomyStudents apply for classroom jobs and earn a salary, using “Bobcat Bucks”, to be deposited into a personal savings account.IOU’s & Fines UsedMarket Days and Auctions in December and June

  9. Writing Traits • Conventions • Ideas (relevant vs. non-relevant) • Organization • Word Choice • Voice • Sentence Fluency

  10. Writing New Writing Curriculum! Lucy Calkins, Writing Pathways Writing Workshop Approach: • Focus Lesson • Independent Writing • Conferencing • Sharing

  11. Writing Genres Realistic Fiction (Narrative) Personal & Persuasive Essays (Expository) Reading Responses Scientific Notebooks Research Reports Poetry

  12. Spelling & Word Work Student Generated Word Lists Created on Monday’s. (10 words) Checked By Me for Appropriate Challenge Level. Tests on Fridays. Words Kept in Students Binder. Missed Words Will be Repeated on List.

  13. Reading • Balanced and Leveled Literacy Approach: • Daily Three (read to self, read to someone , word work) • Conferences and Goal Setting • Fountas and Pinnell Assessments Bi-annually • Focused Comprehension Strategy Mini- Lessons • Independent, Guided and Shared Reading • Reader’s Theater to build fluency

  14. 4th Grade Reading Goals • Re-reading in order to find other views or levels of meaning. • Applying skills and strategies automatically; and with increasing confidence to boost comprehension and fluency. • Applying strategies with equal competence when reading fiction or non-fiction text. • Choosing appropriate ways of responding to text, either to share reading interests or to perform tasks. • Maintaining confidence and effort when meeting a challenge in the act of reading or applying information.

  15. Book Report Goals • To experience a wide variety of genres. • To practice project management. • To practice public speaking and communication skills.

  16. Book Report Genres 4-6 Weeks Written, Visual and Oral Components Realistic Fiction & Action Map Historical Fiction & Diorama Science Fiction/Fantasy & Pop-Up Book Mystery & Plot Line & Poster Autobiography/Biography & Dress as Your Character My Washington Story in February

  17. Math Concepts The goal of our math program is to develop understanding and application of the concepts and procedures of math in the following areas:

  18. Number Sense Place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, whole numbers, decimals, fractions, estimation, and mental math • Measurement • Geometric Sense • Probability and Statistics • Algebraic Sense • Problem Solving • Math Communication • Making Connections (within mathematics to real life situations)

  19. Everyday Mathematics • Developed by The University of Chicago • Strengths: • Problem solving based on everyday situations • Spiraling/revisiting of concepts • Frequent basic skill practice, often through games

  20. Everyday Mathematics • Active learning based on group activities and discussions • Abstract content in addition to computation • Everyday Math Online (see letter) • Parent Unit Letters • Answer Key (shhh!) • SRB Online • Games • Tests/Study Guides

  21. Excel Math(Supplement) Benefits: • Builds proficiency through spiraling of new concepts and review. • Variety of concepts and formats develop thinking skills. • Develops computational skills and number sense. • Student self correction feature

  22. IXL Website New Supplemental School Subscription. Comprehensive Math Review Aligned to State Standards. Student Passwords.

  23. Science • Ecosystems and Food Webs • The Formation and Change of Earths Materials • Earth in Space • States of Matter • Science Fair • Thinking skills: Summarizing, Hypothesizing, Scientific Process

  24. Ecocolumn

  25. Social Studies • Map Skills and Geography • Washington State (history, government & geography) • Pacific Rim/Economy • Junior Achievement BizTown www.ja.org/programs/programs_elem_biztown.shtml • Current Issues

  26. Homework • All homework will be written in their planner. • A Parent signature once a week in their planner is part of their homework! Typical Routine: Monday (students receive) • Language Arts, (Due Friday) 2 pages grammar/small writing assignment using grammar skill • Spelling (Due Friday) Practice spelling words 3 ways from “Spelling Menu” • Read at least 20 minutes daily and record in Reading Log Monday-Thursday • 1 page daily math( due following day, Study Link or on-line game) • Practice math facts daily for timed weekly quizzes. Long Term

  27. Friday Folders & LettersSent home on Fridays, please initial and return on Monday.Friday Letters, please respond to your child when possible.

  28. Misc. Items • Stanford Test: No testing for 4th grade • MSP: April 24th-May 16th • Conferences: Dec. 4th & 5th • Field Trips: • WA. State History Museum~ Jan. 24th • Olympia Capitol Tour~ March7th • JA Biz Town ~ May 30th • Report Card Dates: Nov. 27th March 14th, & June 18th.

  29. Helping Students Achieve

  30. Issaquah Schools FoundationMission In partnership with the Issaquah School District, Issaquah Schools Foundation drives resources to help all studentsachieve the promise of their academic potential

  31. 4primary areas of investment Academic Excellence • Academic Enrichment Classroom Grants to fund innovation and unmet needs. • Highly Capable Program Support for Merlin & SAGE students. • Curriculum Support has enabled the District to adopt new Elementary Science, Reading and Writing curriculums. • Technology Recycle Program for elementary , middle and high school LRC classrooms.

  32. 4primary areas of investment Struggling Students • Pre-K/Kindergarten Summer School early intervention for students assessed as requiring extra support to begin kindergarten on par with their peers. • VOICE (Volunteers of Issaquah Changing Education) Mentoring program serving over 300 students. • Basic Student Needs funding to develop and support programs that eliminate the underlying issues that keep students from being successful in school.

  33. 4primary areas of investment Professional Development • National Board Certification Scholarships for teachers • Training Opportunities through Academic Enrichment Grants • Career Technical Education Scholarships

  34. 4primary areas of investment Connecting Students to their Futures • TEALS (Technology Education and Literacy in Schools) Partnership with Microsoft to bring Computer Science and Web Design Classes to our high schools. • Financial Literacy Curriculum for all 8th grade students • Robotics Clubs funding for middle and high schools

  35. Every Gift Matters Every Year For the 80% who haven’t donated, please step up We Need YOU to Go All in for Kids! For those who already donate… • Continue to donate (average family donation is $309) • Become an ISF advocate .

  36. Closing and Questions Thank you for being here!!! I Adore Your Children!!!

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