Back to School Night

1. Back to School Night Welcomeparents!

2. Meet Ms. Boreing • Graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2004 • Taught 4th grade abroad at Tien Shan International School in Kazakshtan • This is my 8th year teaching and my 5th at Bryker Woods! • I love to travel! I have been to over 13 countries and can’t wait to see more.

3. 4th Grade Goals • To give your child the academic and social skills needed to progress to fifth grade • Accept RESPONSIBILITY for one’s own actions • Become Life-Long Learners

4. Classroom Community • Each classroom is a community. In our community, we have rules to help us get along with each other. • Classroom Rules • Be Kind • Follow Directions • Listen Carefully • Change tasks quickly and quietly. • Take care of property. • The Fours B’s • Be Responsible • Be Respectful • Be Kind • Be Safe

5. Classroom Community • Positive Reinforcement • Verbal/Written Praise • Star Charts • Marble Jars • Cafeteria Coupons • Peace Bucks • Consequences • Verbal Reminders • Reflection Time • Loss of privileges • Mistakes happen, it’s how we grow and learn from them that help us “Fail Forward”.

6. Field Trips/Activities • Musical World Tour (December) • Austin Symphony (Spring) • Museum of Natural History (TBA) • San Antonio (Alamo/Mission San Jose) (May) • Writer’s Showcase (TBA) • Poetry Night (Spring) • Holiday Party • Valentine’s Party • End-of-Year Party

7. Homework • Students have homework every night of the week . . . • Check their planner! We write in it every day! • Math • Excel Sheets Mondays & Wednesdays only (Spring Semester- Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays) • Sunshine Math • Poetry • Recited Fridays • Math/Reading Log • Due Friday- Please sign both sides! • Discontinued in the Spring • Spelling • Monday- Super Speller Choices • Tuesday- Part of Speech/Definitions • Wednesday- Meaningful Sentences • Thursday- Study • Friday- Spelling Test

8. Grade Level Subjects • All curriculum instruction is guided by the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) • The subjects we cover during fourth grade are: • Reading • Writing • Math • Science • Health/WOW • Social Studies

9. Reading • Reading is Thinking • Reading Log • Novel Studies • Independent Reading with Book Projects • Short Selections • Prep for Reading STAAR • April 24, 2013

10. Writing • Writer’s Workshop • Personal Narratives • Expository Compositions • Realistic Fiction • Poetry • Spelling • Non-negotiable Word Lists • Spelling/Grammar Rules • Vocabulary • Prep for Writing STAAR • April 3-4, 2013

11. Social Studies • Texas History • Texas Economics • Texas Civics and Government • Texas Geography • Culture and Society • Social Studies Skills • Community

12. Math • Numeration • Place Value • Four Operations • Fractions and Decimals • Patterns and Expression • Geometry • Measurement • Time and Temperature • Probability and Statistics • Prep for Math STAAR • April 23, 2013 Problem-Solving Skills and Strategies are included in all topics.

13. Science • Inquiry and Scientific Processes • Physical Science • Earth Science • Life Science • Science Fair • January 31, 2013

14. Health • Safety • Nutrition • Body Systems • Social Emotional Learning • WOW- Working Out For Wellness • Marathon Kids Laps • Games

15. Report Cards • Separate Science and Health Grades • English/Language Arts now includes Listening/Speaking grade • Standard Size (81/2 x 11) • Personal Development now includes SEL and WOW, Goal Setting

16. Checklist for Success • Ask if nightly homework is completed and look at planner. • Send snack daily (and a sweater!)  • Quiz spelling words and math facts nightly • Visit my website- www.gboreing.weebly.com • Look over all returned materials in the Monday Folder. Sign and return the folder. • Read all classroom and school newsletters (also found online) • Contact me with any questions or concerns. • ginger.v.boreing@austinisd.org • 512-841-2308