Welcome to 4th Grade at Hooper

Mrs. Graf Mrs. Lovinger

Mrs. Isosaki Miss Wisniewski

BJ Hooper 2014-2015

Where we are piecing together the future.

Your Child’s Teachers

Mrs. Isosaki Ms. Wisniewski Mrs. Lovinger Mrs. Graf

Class Rules and Expectations

Each student has rights and responsibilities in a community of learners!

Rules (Respect self, others and property) Assignment notebook should be

reviewed nightly and initialed by a parent Consequence-behavior chart

Math EnVision Math

• On-line resources available-access code will be sent home for games and lessons

Accelerated math students will go to Mrs. Graf’s classroom.

Math homework will be sent home on a regular basis

EnVision Math has been updated to reflect the Illinois Common Core standards

ELA (English/Language Arts)Writing

District 41 ELA Curriculum is based on best practices and Illinois Common Core Standards.

Write Source and Explorations in Nonfiction Writing for writing and grammar

We will concentrate on informative/ explanatory, opinion (persuasive), narrative and descriptive writing. We will also work on research papers (animal and state reports) and persuasive speeches

Students will incorporate the 6-Traits of writing in their work

ELA (English/Language Arts)Reading The District 41 ELA Curriculum will be used. It is based

on best practices and Illinois Common Core Standards. The curriculum outlines essential components of reading

instruction applied through a gradual release method (direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice).

Students are encouraged to read for at least 20 minutes each night.

Word Study (ELA) Rebecca Sitton Word Study Program Students work with words so they can spell

correctly within their daily writing (proofreading is a must).

Students do not memorize for tests, but learn patterns that are helpful in spelling all words.• We do encourage you to keep a folder at home with

the priority & core words, along with any words that your child is having difficulty with

It is based off of the 1,200 most commonly used words.

Science

There are three science areas (Life, Earth, and Physical) in the 4th grade science program. The four specific units of study will be:• Electricity (Mrs. Lovinger)

• Force and Motion (Mrs. Isosaki)

• Rocks & Minerals (Mrs. Graf)

• Animals (Mrs. Wisniewski)

• We will be switching classrooms for each unit! We will also study the scientific process, simple machines, the solar system, and inventions.

Social Studies

We will study the land, people, and resources for each of the five regions of the United States and write a state report.

Fourth grade social studies includes an in-depth unit on Illinois.

Students will also work on Daily Geography and mapping activities.

Specials

Specials will be on a four day rotating schedule so each week will look a little different.

Monday-Thursday 1:25-2:05 pmFriday 10:20-11:00 am

Computers Art Music PE

It is recommended that the students keep a pair of gym shoes in their lockers.

Grading

Lake Villa District 41 will continue to use the standards-based grading system.

Grades will be input on PowerSchool every two weeks (Parent Portal).

Parent information is on the District 41 website: www.district41.org

Achievement grades are based on the following percentages:

• A 90% to 100%

• B 80% to 89%

• C 70% to 79%

• D 60% to 69%

• F Below 59%

Misc.

Scholastic book orders (monthly) Newsletters/Assignment Notebooks Parties (Halloween, Winter Party, Valentine’s Day) Snacks-keep it healthy, quick, and nut-free Volunteer procedures Student handbook is now on-line (hard copy

forms can be requested from the office)

Thank you all for coming! We look forward to a fantastic year with your children.

Please feel free to contact us anytime during the year.

Contact information: • jgraf@district41.org 847-245-8130

• lisosaki@district41.org 847-245-8132

• mwisniewski@district41.org 847-245-8131

• jlovinger@district41.org 847-245-8133

• If it is an emergency, please contact the office (847-356-2151) and they will contact us directly.

Camp Hooper

Thank you Hand outs:

• Detailed curriculum information• Internet permission form• Student Handbook Acknowledgement form• Classroom policies for fourth grade• PowerSchool information and codes• Word Study list (priority words and no excuse words)• Allergy Handout• “Getting to Know Your Child” Handout

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