Before we get started, please sign-in and sign up for fall conferences

at the back table.

Welcome!

My Philosophy

• I believe that every child can, will, and must achieve academic success.

• My job is to help develop independent, creative problem-solvers.

• Above all, I value honesty and perseverance.• Teamwork between parent, student, and

teacher is key to a successful year!

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School-Wide Expectations

Be Respectful!Be Responsible!Be Peaceful!Be Safe!

Greenlight Behavior Plan

Score Four and Personal Best

Score Four Cards• Follow school-wide

expectations• Earn Score Four Cards• Marking Period &

Monthly Celebrations

Personal Best• Show your personal best effort

academically and behaviorally• Earn Croc Cash • Rewards

Cool things 4th Graders Can Do

• Flag football and cheerleading• After-school clubs (coming soon)• Band and chorus• Croc Patrol (in training) in the spring• National Honor Society (invitations go out

after first marking period…students must have a at least a 3.0 GPA)

Our Schedule• 8:35 - 9:00 Arrival to school, breakfast, morning work

• 8:50 - 9:00 Morning meeting• 9:00 - 10:10 Whole group math• 10:15 - 11:00 Special• 11:00 - 11:50 Whole group reading/ELA • 11:50 - 12:25 Small group reading• 12:30 - 12:55 Recess• 12:55 - 1:25 Lunch• 1:25 - 2:00 Smart Reading• 2:00 - 2:40 Science/Social Studies• 2:40 - 3:15 Smart math• 3:20 Pack up and dismissal

Important “Things” Coming Home at Night

Homework• You can expect (short) math homework every might.• Spelling words will typically be sent home on Monday.

I will test them on words approximately 7 days later (not always on a Friday).

• Continue to check my website and your child’s planner for updates.

I will be sending you home with literature on activities you can do with your child at home.

Important “Things” Coming Home at Night

Friday Letter• Most Fridays, your child will be bringing home their

writing journal that will include a “Friday Letter” in which they will write to inform you of some of what they have learned and activities they were involved in throughout the week. Within the letter, they will ask you two questions that you will respond to in writing (in your own letter on the next page). Please print so that your child can read your writing more easily, and please help your child read your responses. The journal should be returned to school no later than Tuesday.

Student Planners/Agendas All homework assignments, as well as

other important information is recorded in their planner.

Parents, please make sure you are looking at the homework assignments and checking that your child has completed them. I want you to be “in the know.”

Math

This year we will be combining curriculums to meet the needs of students while also addressing the Common Core Standards. We will mainly be using:

• Singapore Math• Eureka Math

Math

What can you do to help your child in math?Practice multiplication and division facts with your child as much as possible!

Use flash cards Play a math game (available commercially or online).

Use the webCheck out www.lsalvatore.weebly.com for upcoming topics and math activities or simply Google your topic of choice.

Math Belts

• Math Belts are given every Tuesday• Math Fluency in multiplication and division• 93% Accuracy must be met before they are

able to move on• 0,1,2 – 3,4,5 – 6,7,8 – 9,10,11,12• Goal – Black Belt!

Reading• What is reading and reading comprehension?– The essence of reading is extracting meaning from

written print.–What can you do to help your child read?– Read with your child every day!– Talk about what you read; summarize, question,

debate, predict, compare, etc. – Make it fun! Find their interests and foster them. Text

is everywhere: magazines, comics, novels, etc.

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GradesThis is the first year your child gets traditional

letter grades (A, B, C, D, F). Grades are based on percentages. You can find the breakdown in your handbook or the back of the take-home folder.

REMEMBER – “C” is considered average. Do not punish your child for a “C” (unless they haven’t been trying). “B” and “A” are both above average. While everyone should be striving to be above average, the truth of it is that not everyone will be. That’s why it’s called “average.”

GradesA = 90 – 100%

B = 80-89%C = 70-79%D = 60-69%

F = 59% and belowYou can access grades through home

access Home Access: https://hac.doe.k12.de.us/homeaccess/

How do I get grades?I will use several different sources to formulate grades. This may include, but is not limited to:•Classwork•Homework•Formal assessments•Exit tickets

AR• Accelerated Reader is a supplemental tool

designed to encourage students to choose and read books independently at the appropriate level.– Students take a short, computerized

comprehension test after reading a book, which earns points toward their goal.

• AR levels and goals are based on the results of the STAR reading test as well as teacher and student input.

In Case you didn’t know…• I have a website!www.lsalvatore.weebly.com

• I am available before or after school most days, so please do not hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns.

Questions?

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