4th Grade Curriculum Night

Wednesday, September 17th, 2014

Diane Christensen

Agenda

Classroom schedule (daily/weekly) Classroom Expectations

– Norms/Behavior– Consequences

Homework and Responsibility Curriculum (Math, Reading, S.S.,

Science…) Information and Home-School

Communication Your Questions

Weekly Classroom Schedule

Keyboarding: Monday 9:55 a.m. Music, Tuesday and Friday 11:40 am Library, Wednesday 11:30 am

– Return books by Wednesday. P.E., Monday, Thursday (Shoes!) 11:40

am

Classroom NormsGoal: We will create a living document for working together by discussing ideas and agreeing to abide by/follow them.

Be respectful to everyone, yourself and property

Do the right thing Try your best Set goals and work hard to

meet them: show grit

Room 703 Behavior Plan

The behavior plan for Cedar Way focuses on:

RespectResponsibilitySafetyservice

Specific Classroom Plan

First, have student “Go to the Dragon’s Den,” meaning take a break/get back self-control. Or, redirect student with a verbal reminder as to what behavior is expected.

Second, Verbal reminder: student will note what they should be doing in a private conversation with teacher.

Third incident, student will be sent to Dragon’s Den or another classroom for a break/reflection.

Next incident, student will be sent to solution room and when appropriate will meet with principal to determine a consequence or plan of action.

These steps are sequential and start fresh each day.

Student Responsibilities and Homework

Home/School Communication Folder– Assignment Sheet

Reading! (125 min. a week minimum)– Read 25-30 min. a night

Math Homework and Remembering tied to the lesson of the day.

Nightly practice of basic facts for mastery

Parent Responsibilities

Support your child’s learning– Check the communication folder daily. – Provide a time and a place for homework. The

more consistent you are the more successful your child will be.

– Read and Respond to classroom communications in a timely manner. Contact teacher with questions.

– Did you know that if you provided an email address to the school that the district expects you are checking it often and they do not send you paper copies of most communications? Be sure to give a current email address and be prepared to check it often.

– Attend school events and connect with our community!

Curriculum

Math (Common Core) English Language Arts (Common Core) Social Studies & Science (State

Standards) Health (State Standards) Technology Art http://www.achievethecore.org OSPI http://www.k12.wa.us

Mathematics: Expressions!

Number Sense

Number operations and computation

Decimals (Money) Fractions Multi-digit Addition and

Subtraction Multiplication and Division Apply strategies and tools Estimation strategies

Measurement

Attributes/Units/Systems Area Length units vs. Area units Time/Weight (U.S.) organized in

systems Understand and apply systematic

procedures The Metric System

Geometric Sense

Properties and Relationships Parallel and perpendicular Symmetry and congruence Locations and Transformations Single transformations using Flip, Slide and Turn

Probability and StatisticsProbability Understand when events are certain,

impossible, more likely, less likely, or equally likely

Statistics Data collection methods Describe a set of data using mean,

median, mode and range Interpret data form line plots and

pictographs

Algebraic Sense

Patterns and Functions Patterns using addition,

subtraction, multiplication and division.

Develop a rule describing a pattern

Symbols and Representations Apply understanding of the

concept of mathematical inequality

Reading Standards

Comprehension: Student knows and understands what they read.Accuracy: Independent 95-100% words correct Instructional 90-94% words correct Frustration 89% or below correctIndependent Reading Level (meeting standard) Fall P/Q Winter Q/R Spring R/SFluency Fall 110-120 words correct per minute Winter 113-123 words correct per minute Spring 115-125 words correct per minute

Writing

Narrative Informational Opinion

Standards can be viewed at– http://www.achievethecore.org– http://www.k12.wa.us

Social Studies

Washington– Living in Washington: Its Geography,

Resources, and the Economy Where do we live? Geographic Regions of Washington

– Exploring Washington Prior to Statehood Native Americans of our region Lewis and Clark

– Being Citizens in Washington

Science

Demonstrates an understanding of scientific concepts and principles– Snohomish PUD presentations (Energy)– Land and Water – Energy (Electric Circuits)

Investigates using the scientific process

Record investigations and observations.

Develops abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry.

HOMEWORK HELP Provide a consistent time and place for

homework. Refer to the Assignment Sheet

– This should ALWAYS be kept in the home school folder as we use it daily in class and it serves to inform families of

daily responsibilities. Collected every 2 weeks for reading minutes!!

Encourage your child, but let them use their own thinking strategies to solve problems.

If stuck, forgot, confused; come back with a written question!

Go online to http://www.thinkcentral.com

Reporting Progress To Parents

•Three Reporting Opportunities• October conferences (Oct. 27-31st)

• Forms due THIS Friday!!

• Two Report Cards• February, 2014• End of Year (June 2014)

• Opportunity for March Conference• Initiated by parent• Initiated by teacher

• Any time by appointment before or after school except Wednesdays.

What Will Be Communicated and How? Classroom Website

– Updated once a week– Summary of our focus for the week– Important announcements– Calendar of Events– Links to Resources– If you don’t have internet access let me know, I’ll make you a

paper copy of the announcements page. Reading and Math Unit Parent Letters when we begin new

units. Daily Assignment Sheet I’ll respond to parent emails as needed.

Teacher AvailabilityEmail me anytime: christensend@edmonds.wednet.eduBefore and After School• 7:40 to 8:30 AM by appointment

only• Mon., Tue., Thur., Fri.

• 3:10 to 3:25 PM for quick drop ins• Except Tue/Wed when I have bus

duty immediately after school through Oct.

Field Trips!

Brightwater School Program– Landform Investigations October 16th,

2014 Village Theatre Trickster Tales

– March 18th, 2015 Everett Council of the Arts at

Schack Art Center May 22nd 9:15 am

Fort Nisqually (End of May/June) If opportunities arise other trips

may be booked…

Guest Presenters

Snohomish County PUD Energy Lessons. – Sept. 18th Watt Do You Know 8:45 am– Sept. 25th Basic Circuits 9:25 am– October 2nd Advanced Circuits 9:25 am– October 9th Eletrical Safety 9:25 am– October 13th Circuit Systems

10:4016802 am– October 23rd The Journey of Hydropower 9:25 am

Pure Food Kids Nutrition Workshop (TBD)

Technology/Online Supports

Mobymax (Coming soon) http://www.thinkcentral.com Classroom Website Scholastic News (Reading)

Two-Way Communication Classroom Voicemail

– Voicemail 425-431-7313 X2262– Same Day Contact Needed call the main office at

425-431-7864 and they will relay the message to us.

Christensend@edmonds.wednet.edu Classroom Website: http://

teacher.edmonds.wednet.edu/cedarway/christensend/index.php

Send a note, call, or email if your child:– Will be absent, leaving early, or going home

another way than usual. Remind!

– Homework Assignment and tips for helping! – Upcoming news/announcements

Volunteer Opportunities PTO events as needed Walk-a-thon Oct. 17th AM

– We need 4-5 volunteers per grade. Chaperone a field trip! Help the Teacher

– Opportunities will be posted on the website as needed.

Questions?