welcome to 4 th grade! mrs. owen mrs. stephan ms santamaria
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Welcome to 4th Grade!
Mrs. OwenMrs. Stephan
Ms Santamaria
Teachers• Mrs. Owen
Social Studies Email – [email protected]
• Mrs. Stephan Science Email – [email protected]
• Ms Santamaria Health Email –@woodbridge.k12.nj.us
Math & Social Studies• Grading
Homework is out of 100 points per Unit 5 points taken off for each missing assignment
• Everyday Math Online – www.everydaymathonline.com Online For Each Lesson in Every Unit
• Family Letters – Includes Homework Answer Key• Study Links (Homework)• Student Reference Book• Key Vocabulary• List of Books• Extra Practice & Games
• Social Studies New Jersey• Grades based on homework and tests• Missing homework remains zero until handed in by the
student
Writing & Health
• Writing Includes Writing Instruction & Grammar Students are coming in as 3rd Grade Writers but are
graded as 4th Graders• Grades will be lower than what you may expect• You will see growth!• **Daily reading & writing homework even if
nothing it “assigned”
• Health Nutrition, Body Systems, Self-Esteem, Character
Education, Exercise & Staying Healthy
• Homework assigned late grade if not handed in on time. Missing Assignments are posted on Genesis – Will not ask
for assignment after the due date. Student is responsible.
Reading & Science• “Journeys” Curriculum
• Weekly lessons:
Literature and Informational Text Selections
Comprehension Skills & Strategies
Vocabulary Strategies
Fluency & Decoding Skills
Small Group Guided Reading
Weekly Tests/Unit Benchmark Evaluations
• Science – New Curriculum 4 Major Areas Covered: Earth Science, Life Science,
Physical Science, and Space & Technology
• Homework assigned one grade lower if one day late.
Technology
• District Website – www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us
• School Website - http://www.woodbridge.k12.nj.us/Domain/19 For Parents
• Genesis– Grades & Report Card
• Staff Email For Students
• Study Island• Everyday Math• Think Central• Brainpop
Grading
• Grades are entered as percentages
• Grades are based on: Completion of assignments
(homework and class work) Major projects, quizzes & tests
• Honor Roll – A’s & B’s
• Friday/Take-Home Folders Should be signed & returned Keep papers and go over
Our Grading Scale
• 90-100% = A
• 80-89% = B
• 70-79% = C
• 60-69% = D
• Below 60% = F
Grades are rounded up whenever possible.
Student Responsibilities
4th Graders are responsible for their own success
•Homework is placed on board dailyCopy homework in AgendaComplete and hand in on time
•Come to school prepared with supplies
•Make up all work Especially if class is missed for Band or G&T If a child is absent, teachers will give all
missed work. It is the student’s responsibility to complete the work at home and return.
If students are absent for a planned, extended period of time, homework will not be given ahead of time
Other
• PARCC
• Conferences – October 20th – 23th If needed in February
THANK YOU!