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WELCOME TO Fourth Grade CURRICULUM NIGHT AT

WELCOME TO Fourth Grade CURRICULUM NIGHT AT. Cheatham Elementary Mission Statement. Cheatham Elementary will ignite the spark for an empowered education through service, fun and engaging experiences that focus on the whole child. Introductions. 4 th Grade Team

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WELCOME TO Fourth Grade CURRICULUM NIGHT AT

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  1. WELCOME TO Fourth Grade CURRICULUM NIGHT AT

  2. Cheatham Elementary Mission Statement Cheatham Elementary will ignite the spark for an empowered education through service, fun and engaging experiences that focus on the whole child.

  3. Introductions 4th Grade Team Mrs. Jill Nortman- Team Leader Ms. Amanda Durie Mrs. Jessica Ambrose Mrs. Amy Barner Mrs. Megan Gibbon

  4. 4th Grade Curriculum

  5. Math • Standards for all Classrooms • UPS • Vocabulary • Math Journals • Important Concepts • Problem Solving • Multiplication • Division • Measurement • Geometry

  6. SCIENCE • Science Journals • Science Vocabulary • Laboratory Investigations Important Concepts • We are learning the scientific process and how to critique scientific explanations. • We cover topics in physical, life, and earth science.

  7. Reading • Build on their comprehension foundation by adding new comprehension skills and strategieswhile exploring a multitude of genres • Delve more deeply into textsby summarizing, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating pieces of writing • Exposed to new vocabularythrough literature read in class, independent reading, and school textbooks • Literature Circles to address individual needs • Book Challenge will be assigned. Please check with your child’s reading teacher with any questions

  8. Writing • Writing Process • Pre-writing • Drafting • Revising • Editing • Publishing • Writing Forms • Informal and formal letters • Narratives • Compare and contrast essays • Expository • Poetry • 6+1 Traits • Idea Development • Organization • Sentence Fluency • Word Choice • Voice • Conventions • Presentation

  9. Spelling • Spelling Strategy every 2 weeks • Word lists will relate to strategy • Dictation test that includes the strategy being used

  10. Social Studies • Texas History • Various projects to deepen our understanding • Explore through reading • Important Concepts • Early colonization • Native Americans • Texas Revolution • Texas in the US

  11. Family Access • https://skyward.allenisd.org • Brochure available

  12. Homework Policy • Our homework policy is 10 minutes per grade level. • Therefore, 4th Grade can have up to 40 minutes of homework each night. • Homework will be recorded in your students agenda. • Go over and initial this with your student each night. • Please remember that their homework is theirs, and its purpose is to reinforce skills and strategies.

  13. Late Policy • 10 points will be deducted daily for each late assignment. • Students will be required to attend study hall to complete late assignments and unfinished homework.

  14. Absence Make-up Work The student has one day to make up work for every day absent. Example: Absent on Monday, student receives assignments on Tuesday. The student’s missed work would be due on Thursday.

  15. Communication Calendar/Report • First- Your child will receive a verbal warning. • Second- Your child will receive a signature with explanation. • Each signature is -2 points from their conduct grade • O- 0-5 Signatures • S- 6-10 Signatures • N- 11-15 • U- 16+ • Please check Calendar and initial when they receive a signature.

  16. Communication • Communication Calendar/Report • Email • Agenda • Written Notes in Binders • Tuesday Folders • Telephone • Parent Teacher Conferences • If your child is getting home a different way, please send a paper note in to school. • There may be a substitute so the teacher will not be able to get the email.

  17. Important Times and Dates • Times • AM Snack • Recess 1:40 • Lunch 11:50, 11:55, 12:00 • Specials 9:45 • Dates • STAAR Writing Test –April 1st & 2nd • STAAR Math Test Tuesday, April 22 • STAAR Reading Test- Wednesday, April 23 • Austin Field Trip- May 16th

  18. Dress Code • Shorts and skirts must reach mid-thigh or longer. • Sleeveless shirts (three finger rule) should fit snuggly under the arms • Tube tops, halters, midriffs, spaghetti straps, and tank tops are prohibited. • Shirts should pass the arm raised test • No stomach showing when the arm is raised • P.E. days students must wear/bring tennis shoes/sneakers

  19. Volunteer Opportunities There are many ways for you to be involved in your child’s school experience: Classroom Helper(s) • Bulletin Boards • Tuesday Folders • Copies • Classroom Party

  20. Dismissal • Carpool/Walkers 3rd- 6th Side Door • Carpool/Walkers with siblings that are K-2nd meet at front door • Carpool signs are IMPORTANT to display

  21. Field Trips • George Bush Library-working on details • Austin Field Trip

  22. Fourth Grade Website • Available on our website: • The 4th handbook – please read and return signature page • This presentation • Our bi-weekly newsletters

  23. Thank you for coming to Curriculum Night at Cheatham Elementary School

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