Welcome to Open House

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Welcome to Open House
Welcome to Fourth Grade

Mrs. Heistand Room 577
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O.C.P.S Goals  Intense Focus on Student
Achievement                                      
              High-Performing and Dedicated
Team                                             
        Safe Learning and Working
Environment                                      
               Efficient Operations              
                                       Sustained
Community Engagement
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Mission Statement

• To provide a safe, organized, fun-loving
  environment, where each student is valued,
  nurtured, motivated, and challenged to learn and
  achieve high expectations. I will provide
  opportunity for students to explore, discover,
  and apply the tools and skills necessary to be a
  confident, happy, respectful, successful,
  productive team player and life-long learner in
  our world.

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Communication

• Email heistam_at_ocps.net
• Website http//teacher.ocps.net/marta.heistand
• Planner
• Conferences

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Rules

• Be Punctual
• Be Prepared
• Be Positive
• Be Respectful
• Be Responsible

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Curriculum

• Language Arts/Technology
• Reading
• Math (includes Lab)
• Science (includes Lab)
• Social Studies
• Character Education
• Test Prep and Work Habits

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Language Arts

• Spelling/ Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Writing (Expository/Narrative/Poetry)
• Oral Presentations and Speeches
• Writing and Publishing Books

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Reading

• Main Idea/Details/Authors Purpose
• Reference/Research
• Vocabulary
• Plot
• Similarities/Differences
• Cause/Effect
• Making Inferences/Drawing Conclusions
• Test taking strategies (PERFECT/SLAMS)
• Genre Studies

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Math

• Number Sense Operations
• Geometry Measurement
• Algebraic Thinking
• Data Analysis Probability
• Hands- on Real World Relationships

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Science

• Scientific Method and Processing Skills.
• Life Science
• Earth Science
• Physical Science
• Space Technology
•  Science Fair Project
• Hands-On Experiments in Real World

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Social Studies

• Geography of Florida
• Florida History from pre-historic times to the
  present.
• Florida ABC Book
• Time for Kids (Current Events)
• Kids Voting

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Grades

• Grade Breakdown
• 10 Effort and Participation
• 10 Homework
• 20 Projects
• 30 Tests and Assessments
• 15 Quizzes
• 15 Class Assignments

The grading scale will be as follows 90 100
A 80 89 B 70 79 C 60 69
D Below 59 F
Progress Book http//parentaccess.ocps.net
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Homework

• Daily Reading Log
• Study Links
• Florida ABC Book
• Monthly Genre Book Reports
• Projects
• Computer Curriculum Support FCAT Explorer,
  Vmatlive, SpellingCity.com, and EMgames

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Discipline Plan

• Focus on positive behavior
• Tickets
• Lunch Bunch
• Perfect the Cat
• Treasure Box

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Funshine State Club

• September 11 Voting
• October 16 The Ghost Grave
• November 13 The Missing Manatee
• December 11 Roxie and the Hooligans
• January 15 Dexter the Tough
• March 12 Listen
• April 9 The Thing About Georgie

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St. Augustine Field Trip

• We will be touring the Old School House, the
  Spanish
• Quarter, the Fort and taking the train tour.
• www.nps.gov/casa
• www.oldcity.com
• Some reminders
• Students should dress comfortably and wear
  walking shoes. Shorts with pockets are
  recommended.
• Students should bring a lunch in a disposable
  gallon Ziploc bag.
• Souvenir money is the responsibility of the
  student and limited to 15.00.
• Students should be on their best behavior to
  represent Windy Ridge Elementary with pride.
• The chartered buses will leave school at 730am
  and will return to school at 600 pm.

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Reminders

• Teach- In 2008 November 19th
• Parent Writing Workshop
• Family Math Workshop
• Conferences in October and April
• Support PTA
• Monitor Childs Progress in Progress Book

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Thank You for Coming ?