welcome to the sikes super stars! what makes 4 th grade great? new common core standards. more...
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Welcome to the Sikes
Super Stars!
What makes 4th grade great?
• New Common Core standards. More rigor.
• Grades (A, B, C, etc.)
• Big text books
• More responsibility-Parents have to let go!
Additional Support This Year!
• Two teachers in the room
• Provides for differentiated instruction
• Provides opportunities for small groups
• Provides opportunities for individualized instruction for ALL students
• Mrs. Julia Schoeb (co-teacher)
Our Daily Schedule• A copy is included in the parent packet• A calendar for specials is sent home monthly• Specials are 8:50 – 9:35 AM• Snack is 9:35 AM• Lunch is 11:54 – 12:24 PM• Recess is 12:30-1:00 PM• Media will be once a week scheduled
monthly.Guidance is every other Monday, 12:30-1:00 AM
• Book Buddies- TBS- Mrs. George’s 2nd grade
Homework• Red take-home folder goes home each day
• Agenda goes home daily and should be signed DAILY when homework is COMPLETE. (Rarely on a Friday.)
• Signed papers go home on Thursday with a weekly evaluation attached. Sign and send the ENTIRE packet back to school the next day. (Papers are returned at the half year and end year marks.)
• Students should work on IXL 20 minutes a week and record reading on the monthly Reading Log (RL). Reading log is due at the end of the month. IXL & AR participation are checked weekly.
• Homework completion is recorded and is reflected on the report card under work/study habits.
• Please don’t make excuses for your child’s homework.
Daily Agenda• Check and sign daily!
Parent Signature on bottom each day except Fridays.
Reading and Language Arts• Vocabulary Building: workbook. Units last for 1 to 2 weeks.
Tests generally on Wednesdays.• Spelling program: Words Their Way. Tests on Fridays.
Routine homework posted on BLOG.• Guided Reading: students are in groups of the same reading
level.• Shared Reading: 4th grade level with skill work.(Storyworks) • Writing: writer’s workshop. 6 + 1 Writing Traits. Cursive-
using the Zaner Blozer method.• Book studies (Read-a-louds)• AR goals- AR points checked every Wednesday afternoon.• Social studies and science topics incorporated.
Math• Problem solving is a key component.
•Students should be able to explain work orally and to write about the problem/solutions as well.
• IXL practice required weekly at home. •(20 min) Reflected on weekly evaluation. Student has until Saturday night to get their 20 minutes completed.
• Multiplication speed drill goal: Scoring 80/100 basic multiplication facts in 5 minutes by end of 4th grade
Social Studies
• Economics • Map and Globe skills• Native Cultures • Early Exploration• Colonization• American Revolution-poster contest -Bottle Buddies• Government• Westward Expansion• Reform Movements
Science
• Water-Ally Allatoona Contest• Weather• Force and Motion (simple machines)• Light• Sound• Space- Space hats project• Ecosystems• Protective Adaptations• Science Fair project required in fall.
A Big Thank You!
• Many starswere taken from the “Wish Upon a Star” board at Meet and Greet.
• The students and I appreciate how quickly the items have come in.
• Some of them are used around the classroom while others are actually for curriculum activities.
• What a gift for the class!
Communication
• The agenda
• Email: [email protected]
• Call Mount Bethel and leave a message at 770-578-7248
• My BLOG: – http://cobblearning.net/tsikes/– Will be up and running by Monday.
A Few Last Tidbits• Water bottles- yes, Yes, YES!• Birthdays: let me know if you want to send in a treat.
Treats are welcome! Napkins please. We have several children with serious NUT allergies.
• If there is a change in your child’s afternoon transportation, it must be done in writing or by phone call to the school. No emails anymore.
• Healthy snacks this year please. Please send a snack. They’re hungry! Remember nut allergy!
• Head lice: We have a cozy reading area. Please let me know. This is VERY important. I’ll respect privacy.• Sick policy: no fever for 24 hours before sending your child back!
“Every child is a star with the ability to shine!”
Organization
Responsibility
Self-discipline
Enrichment
These are my goals for your child.