welcome to 4 th grade curriculum night

WELCOME TO 4th Grade CURRICULUM NIGHT

Mrs. Biederbeck’s Class

As you come in, please read the “chalkboard” note your child left for you and then write a note back to them so they can

read it in the morning.

A Little Bit About Myself

9 years teachingK-8 Elementary CertificationB.A. in Business AdministrationMarried to my husband, Tom for 21 yearsThree children: Carlin (18)-University of Arizona, Riley (16)-Junior at Mt.

Pte., Brady (14)-Freshman at Mt. Pte.Live in Tempe. Two dogs: Kooper and KodiEnjoy exercising, reading, traveling, and being with family & friends.

First thing you need to know…

This class is great!!

Schedule• Math Block 8:00-9:30• Language Arts Block 12:30-1:20• Lunch Recess: 11:35-11:55• Lunch: 11:55-12:15

• Music: Mondays 9:30-10:15 • Computer Lab: Tuesdays 9:30-10:30• PE: Wednesdays 9:30-10:15• Library: Thursday 9:30-10:15• Art: Friday 9:30-10:15

Classroom

Procedures

Snacks

o Please send a daily snacko @ 9:15 amo Must be healthy ie: granola

bars, fruit, cheese & crackers, etc.

o No candy, sugary snacks

Lunch

• $2.50 per lunch• $.50 for drink only• You may send in cash or

checks daily.• Please put student’s

name on checks• Stamped hand means

you are running low on money.

Birthdays

I will recognize your child’s birthday in class.

Please do not send in birthday treats. No cakes, cupcakes, etc.

• Happy Birthday!!!!

Behavior

What’s my Classroom Management Plan???

Positive Environment

Focus on Lifeskill Traits

Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic

We all make mistakes. It’s how we pick ourselves up after we fall that helps define who we are .

Grades The grading system is based on written work (including

assignments, quizzes, and tests) teacher observations, informal assessments, projects, and class participation. Grades are given on a point system, and based on the following percentages:

90-100%A80-89% B70-79% C60-69% D0-59% F

I do not “give” students grades.

They “earn” them.

Curriculum

Reading-Harcourt Math-SFAW / Investigations Health / Social Studies- Harcourt Reading/math resources on the web Kyrene Curriculum http://www.kyrene.org/curriculum/

Projects/Assignments• Almost always give

a printed direction sheet. (Email attachment)

• Usually it includes how the project will be graded.

• Use the grading rubric/checklist to check the finished project.

• I often show/read examples in class.

At-Home Projects• Quarterly Book Reports and Literature

Celebrations (begins in 2nd Quarter)• Class work that does not get completed

at school.• Reading Log: 80 minutes per week due

at the end of each week signed by you. 20 minutes per night.

• Daily homework (spelling, math, grammar, etc.)

Arizona Weekly Studies • We use Arizona Weekly Studies magazine as a way to

teach Arizona culture, geography etc…• Every child should have their own copy.• If you are able to donate $7.00 for your child or if

you would like to make an extra donation for another student, I would be so appreciative. Please return the form on your desk.

Communications between Home and School

• Friday Folders• Agenda• The News (monthly)

• E-mail messages

QUESTIONS?Please write any questions or comments

you may still have on the post-it and leave it on the desk along with your name.

THANK YOU FOR COMING!Thank you for coming!!