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Mr. Brandstraders

4th Grade Class(Brand Stray DER)

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At your desk

You will find a folder with: a Welcome Letter with my contact information Fall Conference Sign Up Sheet Tips for 4th Grade Success IXL Math Support Username and Password

Open House Survey Note from your student

Please write back with any thoughts you have about theclassroom, 4th grade, or Indian Trail in general

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First, a word from our sponsors

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Contact Information

EMAIL:bbrandstrader@nssd112.org

WEBSITE: mrbrandstrader.com

224-765-3477

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About me

Graduate of: Red Oak/Edgewood/HPHS University of Illinois (undergrad) National Louis University (masters)

4th year in District 112

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Social Studies at Edgewood last year

Studied abroad in Seville, Spain and lived in Los Angeles for 8 years Currently training for my 4th marathon

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About 4th Grade

Promote higher level thinking through writing, discussion,and debate

Want to teach students how to learn, not how to memorize

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4B Expectations

Goal: self responsible, self-motivated, self-reliant learners PBIS Safe, Responsible, Respectful Strive toward building a collaborative, cohesive community

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Overview of Curriculum

Common Core Standards more rigor, problem-solving,development of critical thinking skills Big learning curve from 3rd grade, focus and development of

21st Century Skills

Thematic focus of Perspective

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Executive Functioning

Teaching time and planning Setting and prioritizing short and long term goals Planning and scheduling Preferring Organization Perceiving and gaining control over time

Common tables and limited supplies

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Homework

Very important that students get into the habit ofcompleting homework every night and taking responsibilityfor their assignments

If your student does not know how to do the homework, itis imperative that he/she gives their best attempt to

complete it. They will seldom be penalized for incorrectanswers. They will be held accountable for lack of effort.

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Math

Guided Math model Emphasis on problem-solving, explanation and reflection Box Cars and One eyed Jacks Nightly homework to reinforce skills Math fact practice (adding, subtracting, multiplying) is veryimportant. IXL for individual practice

ixl.com/signin/nssd112

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Language Arts

Balanced literary approach Shared experiences through picture books, skill/strategy based

instruction

Vocabulary taught within the context of literature Word work/Spelling, Words Their Way Writing Workshop Home Expectations: Independent Reading for 30 minutes, 5 days a

week. Reading

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Science

Focus on developing non-fiction reading skills/strategies

Scientific Method/ hands-on learning Units: Ecosystems, Electricity, Rocks and Minerals

High Tech/High Touch Program

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Social Studies

Learning divided by regions of US, including geographyand history

Develop map skills Building non-fiction reading skills by studying current

events

Presentations Skills

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Parties

Birthday Treats and Celebrations: NSSD 112 has supported efforts to encourage healthier snacks and

modify birthday celebrations. Parents are asked not to send any food or

other treat to celebrate their childs birthday. We are faced with manychildren within our schools that are highly allergic to peanuts, peanut oilproducts, and other food ingredients. We are sensitive to their healthissues. We are also concerned with the amount of interruptions to theinstructional day that the distribution and consumption of birthday treatscan bring. We believe that recognition of students is important and willcontinue to celebrate the birthdays of our students with specialrecognitions in the classroom. Parents may want to consider making adonation to the library to purchase a book for the library or read a book tothe class to honor their birthday at the younger grades.

Parties: We are going to have Halloween and Valentines Day parties this year.

This also aligns with other NSSD112 elementary schools. ** Noticesabout parent helpers will go out as these holidays draw near.

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Links

Math Practice ixl.com/signin/nssd112

Spelling Practice spellingcity.com/mrbrandstrader My Website mrbrandstrader.com

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Supporting your child at home

Check assignment notebook for homework and upcomingprojects/assessments

Have your child show you his/her B.E.E. folder Independent Reading Math facts practice

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Thank you for coming!

Have a great night, and feel free to explore the room!