While you are While you are waiting…waiting…

1.1. Read the letter in the envelope Read the letter in the envelope from your child and write them from your child and write them back.back.

2.2. Try to figure out the clues on Try to figure out the clues on their Math About Me Poster!their Math About Me Poster!

3.3. Look through the your folder Look through the your folder on the desk.on the desk.

4.4. Smile! You’re back in 4Smile! You’re back in 4th th grade!!grade!!

Welcome to Parent Welcome to Parent Night!Night!

**Please sign the sheets on the Please sign the sheets on the back counter if interested.back counter if interested.

Thanks!Thanks!

August 26, 2009August 26, 2009

Mrs. MyrickMrs. Myrick

Personal informationPersonal information EducationEducation Gifted Education SpecialistGifted Education Specialist

Learning GuidesLearning Guides

Be on the look out!Be on the look out! All subjects All subjects Grade Level ExpectationsGrade Level Expectations What the students will be tested What the students will be tested Sample test itemsSample test items Above level work Above level work

Learning UnitsLearning Units Analyze This! (graphing, data, weather)Analyze This! (graphing, data, weather) Kid Nation (history and government)Kid Nation (history and government) The Price is Right (economics)The Price is Right (economics) Amazing Race (US regions)Amazing Race (US regions) Decisions of Our Lives (author study, Decisions of Our Lives (author study,

citizenship)citizenship) Dancing Through the Decades Dancing Through the Decades

(traditions, customs)(traditions, customs)

CurriculumCurriculum

Based on the Grade Level Based on the Grade Level Expectations for 4Expectations for 4thth grade grade

Comprehensive Curriculum and Comprehensive Curriculum and textbookstextbooks

Flexible groups based on pre-testsFlexible groups based on pre-tests Individual and cooperative groupsIndividual and cooperative groups Everyone gets a doable challengeEveryone gets a doable challenge

More CurriculumMore Curriculum Reading: Pleasure reading bookReading: Pleasure reading book

Balanced approachBalanced approach Math: Basic Facts & Problem Solving Math: Basic Facts & Problem Solving

dailydaily Spelling: Weeks alternate with Writing Spelling: Weeks alternate with Writing

weeksweeks Writing: Using 6 Trait WritingWriting: Using 6 Trait Writing Science and Social Studies: 45 minutes Science and Social Studies: 45 minutes

dailydaily

Grading & ReportingGrading & Reporting 3 report cards3 report cards Parent/Teacher & Student-Led ConferencesParent/Teacher & Student-Led Conferences 10 Point Grading Scale10 Point Grading Scale Tests / Quizzes Tests / Quizzes Testing ScheduleTesting Schedule Tuesday-ReadingTuesday-Reading Thursday-Spelling (Every other week)Thursday-Spelling (Every other week) Friday- Grammar, Math and Timed Math Friday- Grammar, Math and Timed Math

TestTest*Science and Social Studies-Wednesday or *Science and Social Studies-Wednesday or

ThursdayThursday Test Envelopes (Every other Wednesday)Test Envelopes (Every other Wednesday) Rubrics and ChecklistsRubrics and Checklists

DisciplineDiscipline Positive environmentPositive environment Praise and encouragement APLENTYPraise and encouragement APLENTY Empower studentsEmpower students Rewards daily & treasure chest Rewards daily & treasure chest

opportunities weeklyopportunities weekly Conduct Cards-FridayConduct Cards-Friday Email or write in agendaEmail or write in agenda Code of Conduct in HandbookCode of Conduct in Handbook Major offensesMajor offenses

TechnologyTechnology

ActivBoardActivBoard IssuesIssues Fourth Grade WebsiteFourth Grade Website AssignmentsAssignments Word PackageWord Package Software-Kidspiration, Timeliner, Software-Kidspiration, Timeliner,

Graph ClubGraph Club Internet research and gamesInternet research and games

HomeworkHomework

Monday – ThursdayMonday – Thursday Reinforces what was taughtReinforces what was taught No longer than 1 hourNo longer than 1 hour ““Study” does not mean NO HomeworkStudy” does not mean NO Homework ConsequencesConsequences Email for frequently missed homeworkEmail for frequently missed homework Communicate homework difficultiesCommunicate homework difficulties

Pupil Pupil ProgressionProgressionFrom grade 4 to grade 5:From grade 4 to grade 5:

  •Each student shall successfully complete Each student shall successfully complete the LEAP test as defined in Section II, the LEAP test as defined in Section II, letter D of this Pupil Progression Plan.letter D of this Pupil Progression Plan.•Each student shall pass the core subjects Each student shall pass the core subjects (reading/ELA**, math, science and social (reading/ELA**, math, science and social studies) at least second and third trimester studies) at least second and third trimester grading periods.grading periods.•Each student must demonstrate mastery Each student must demonstrate mastery of the math Power GLE’s for the grade of the math Power GLE’s for the grade level by scoring at least 70% on the grade level by scoring at least 70% on the grade level post test and 85% on the grade level level post test and 85% on the grade level Basic Skills Proficiency Test. Basic Skills Proficiency Test. •Each student shall demonstrate the ability Each student shall demonstrate the ability to work independently, follow directions, to work independently, follow directions, and complete required tasks and complete required tasks

Family FunFamily Fun

Field trip for each learning unitField trip for each learning unit Symphony and OperaSymphony and Opera Party sign-up sheets Party sign-up sheets Maverick of the WeekMaverick of the Week Family resourcesFamily resources Volunteer sign up sheetVolunteer sign up sheet

Daily ScheduleDaily Schedule

*See back of pamphlet*See back of pamphlet

Please schedule doctor appointments Please schedule doctor appointments so that the least amount of so that the least amount of instruction is missed.instruction is missed.

Attendance / TardyAttendance / Tardy

ImportantImportant 7:457:45 Notify Notify Email for missed assignmentsEmail for missed assignments Check in and out-Main OfficeCheck in and out-Main Office Send notes to Main OfficeSend notes to Main Office

CarpoolCarpool

NO NOTE-NO GO!NO NOTE-NO GO! Written or faxed note by 2pm- no Written or faxed note by 2pm- no

emailsemails Carpool numbers available in the Carpool numbers available in the

officeoffice Mrs. Broussard 578-0414Mrs. Broussard 578-0414

Dress CodeDress Code

White, Black, or Gold Shirt (must White, Black, or Gold Shirt (must have U logo)have U logo)

Sweatshirts/jackets worn in class Sweatshirts/jackets worn in class must have the U must have the U

Shirts tucked pleaseShirts tucked please

Contact InformationContact Information

Email is the BEST!!Email is the BEST!! csmith4@lsu.educsmith4@lsu.edu My door is always open!My door is always open!