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Objectives . Present overview of routines and expectations of fourth grade Present curriculum overview for each content area Answer questions. Introduction of Teachers. Mr. Bivens Mrs. Davis Mrs. Dozier Mrs. Estell Mrs. Fodness Mr. Jamison Mr. Pickett. Attendance.

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Objectives

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  1. Objectives • Present overview of routines and expectations of fourth grade • Present curriculum overview for each content area • Answer questions

  2. Introduction of Teachers • Mr. Bivens • Mrs. Davis • Mrs. Dozier • Mrs. Estell • Mrs. Fodness • Mr. Jamison • Mr. Pickett

  3. Attendance • Attendance-Instruction begins at 7:45. • Late after 7:45 • Parents must walk in for tardy slip. • Breakfast is free. Students should arrive by 7:35.

  4. Birthday Celebrations • Birthday treats should be pre-packaged and brought to the classroom. • Birthday treats should not be brought to the cafeteria. • Treats will be given out in the classroom during time chosen by teacher.

  5. Bond Issue • Please see a member of our staff at the front of the school for information.

  6. Class Schedule Times vary in the classrooms • Balanced Literacy • Math Investigations • Special Areas-art, music, media, physical education, and computers 10:30-11:15 • Science • Social Studies

  7. Common Core Standards • Adopted as the new North Carolina Standard Course of Study (2012-2013) • Requires teaching of higher-level thinking skills • Addresses the instructional needs of all students • Supports integrating the curriculum) • More in depth overview later

  8. Conferences & Dress Codes, and • Conferences: Held towards the end of first quarter and by request. • Dress Code:Set by the district and can be found in the student handbook. Applicable for parents and students.

  9. Dismissal • Dismissal Time is 2:45. • Students may not be released early after 2:15. • No dismissals directly from the learning cottages.

  10. Dismissal Changes • Dismissal changes MUST be in writing and submitted to the teacher first thing in the morning. • All other dismissal changes should be directed in writing via fax or emailed to the office to Mary McNeely or Sharon Bryson NOT the teacher. • No parent walk ups for car riders

  11. Grades • Grading Scale: The following is the 7 point grading scale used by CMS. • 93-100 A • 85-92 B • 77-84 C • 70-76 D • 0 – 69 F

  12. Grading Weights • Classroom Assignments 1 • Homework-1 • Quizzes-1 • Projects 2 • Assessments 2 Some assignments and/or projects may count across the subject areas because we integrate in our classrooms. Specific to grade levels.

  13. H.O.P.E Character Education • New trait each month • September’s trait is responsibility. • October’s trait is respect. • Weekly story with trait • Teacher and students model • Classroom recognition when traits demonstrated • Monthly pictures taken for display • We need your support at home.

  14. H.O.P.E for Problem Solving • H-What happened? • O-What other choices could have been made? • P-Pick the best choice. • E-Encouragement

  15. Medication • Form must be completed and submitted to health office. • Must be prescribed by physician. • All medications including cough drops and lozenges must be written on a prescription form.

  16. PBIS and Behavior • Provide school wide expectations so students know what to do in the hall, restrooms, classroom, playground, and cafeteria. (posted in each room) • Behavior plans and recognition may vary slightly in each classroom, but all include: 1. Redirecting students 2. Written reflections 3. Communication with parents when needed 4. Student behavior referral to Dean of Students

  17. PTA • PTA Dues & Fundraisers: Join the PTA for $5.00. We need your support. • PTA meetings are generally held on second Thursday of each month. • Fall festival October 25. We need you!

  18. School Events • Fieldtrips require parent security clearance. • Two fieldtrips planned; subject to approval and availability. • First one planned for November 8thto state zoo. • Awards programs take place at the end of 2nd and 4th quarter. • Other events will be announced on wiki pages.

  19. Supplies • Check with your child’s teacher. • Some students are missing items such as notebooks and folders that are used daily.

  20. Tuesday’s Folders • Contains graded work • Parent notices • Please review and sign appropriate forms. • Return the folder on Wednesday. • Graded work with scores of less than 80% should be reviewed, signed, and returned on Wednesday.

  21. Visitors and Volunteers • Visitor Policy: By appointment. Parents must sign in at the office and wear a visitor’s badge. Please adhere to school dress code policy. • Volunteers: Must be registered on CMS website for clearance to attend field trips and work with students.

  22. Social Studies • North Carolina Geography, History, and Culture • Settlements & Colonies • Government & Citizenship • Economy • Technology • North Carolina’s Three Major Regions • Mountains • Piedmont • Coastal Plain

  23. Math - Investigations The focus of instruction in fourth grade is on mathematical thinking and reasoning. Investigations students: • find more than one way of solving many of the problems they encounter. • reason mathematically and develop problem-solving strategies. • explain and examine their mathematical thinking and reasoning. • represent their thinking using models, diagrams, and graphs. • make connections between mathematical ideas. • prove their ideas to others.

  24. Math cont. • The Common Core concepts for 4th grade are: • Number Sense 0-999,999 • Multiplication & Division • Area and Perimeter • Coordinate Grids • Graphing • Fractions and Decimals • Algebra • Geometry

  25. 4th Grade WritingUnits • Personal Narrative Writing • Realistic Fiction • The Persuasive Essay • Informational Writing • Historical Fiction

  26. Writing Units Continued • Poetry • Literary Essays • Research Writing • Memoirs

  27. Writing Prompt Examples • Informative Writing: Write an essay about a game in which you are very knowledgeable. Include details that will explain the game to someone who has never played it. • Narrative Writing: Write a story about a time you learned how to do something. Include details that tell who else was with you, where you were, and how you felt. • Argumentative Writing: Write a piece that states where you think your class should go for a field trip. Include reasons to support your request. Your piece should include an introduction and concluding statement.

  28. Going Forward in Writing • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons. (argumentative) • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. • CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.4.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.

  29. Common Core Literacy • Consists of 3 strands: • Literacy-(reading various genres and applying comprehension skills) • Informational Text-(text features-graphs, maps, pictures with captions, key words) • Foundation Skills (phonics and fluency) Our Goal We want to immerse students in reading. We want to make it fun and give them a lot of choices. We want students to hear, see, and feel reading everyday.

  30. Example • Teacher may do a read aloud to model how to make predictions as he/she reads. • Class will discuss what they noticed so the teacher makes sure the students picked up on the strategies she just modeled. • Students may read a book of their choice that’s on their reading and interest level. While reading, students will make predictions. • In Guided Reading, the teacher will work with groups on making predictions or another skill that particular group needs help with.

  31. Science • The students will have science in the classroom. There is no Science Lab this year. • The Common Core concepts of 4th grade are: • Ecosystems • Force and Motion • Matter: Properties and Change • Energy: Conservation and Transfer • Earth and the Universe • Earth History • Molecular Biology

  32. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT • Thank you for coming tonight! If you have any more questions please feel free to contact your child’s teacher.

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