WELCOME TO PARENT NIGHT 2015Mrs. Riggins’ Class

4TH GRADE EXPECTATIONS

Encourage independence and responsibility at home

Encourage organizationEncourage good study habits

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

I am always available to discuss your child in person or via telephone.

E-mail is the best way to set up a time and day for the conference. You may also call the school and leave a message.

CURRICULUM

Math (number grade) Hands-on AMSTI Math

Science (number grade) Hands-on AMSTI Science

Reading ARI (vocabulary, strategy, skill, fluency, word work) Skill Marks (3= satisfactory, 2= progressing toward

standard, 1= not meeting standards) Alabama History (number grade) Writing/Language Arts

Writing is skill based Applying grammar skills in their writing and

conferencing with teacher

READING EXPECTATIONS FOR 4TH GRADE

Level Benchmark Level 3-4 required words

per minute

K 2nd grade- 1st 9 weeks 51-70 and above

L 2nd grade- 2nd 9 weeks

62-78 and above

M 2nd grade- 3rd 9 weeks

70-85 and above

N 2nd grade-4th 9 weeks 74-90 and above

O 3rd grade-1st 9 weeks 78-92 and above

P 3rd grade-2nd 9 weeks 83-94 and above

Q 3rd grade- 3rd 9 weeks 95-107 and above

R 3rd grade-4th 9 weeks 100-110 and above

S 4th grade- 1st 9 weeks 100-110 and above

T 4th grade- 2nd 9 weeks

110-115 and above

U 4th grade- 3rd 9 weeks 110-115 and above

V 4th grade- 4th 9 weeks 110-120 and above

TESTS Quick math quiz on Friday (10 problems weekly

similar to the quick math problems can be found on our blog!) http://podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/lhenderson/

Vocabulary quiz on Friday (5 words which can be found in your child’s weekly newsletter)Please use these words in context with your children at home so that they are more confident with using the words.

All other tests will have study guides that can be found in a plastic protector in your child’s red folder. Study guides will be handed out at least 3 days before the test, if not more.

HOMEWORK POLICY

Standard Homework(written in your child’s agenda): Weekly Quick Math Quiz (study each night) Weekly vocabulary tests Reading Log (due every Friday) Study multiplication facts every night

Other homework, such as math practice, special projects, or study guides will be sent home throughout the week. I will notify you of upcoming tests in the newsletter.

RED FOLDERS

Left at Home and Right Back to School pockets Please check these nightly and clean out

accordingly Reading Log – (Minimum 20 minutes a night

Mon – Thurs)• Complete the summary Study guides for all tests/quizzes can be

found behind the study guide divider Newsletter

BLUE FOLDERS

Come home with child each Wednesday/Thursday

Please sign the parent signature sheet Please return the folder the following day

WHAT TO DO NEXT

Forms on your child’s desk (turn in by the door)

Checklist of where to unpack items (pre-ordered boxes are by the door)

Car rider and bus numbers Fill out forms on the back kidney table Please visit the lunchroom to make

donations, pay for after school care, PTO dues, enrichment programs, lunch money, etc. if you haven’t done so already