Welcome to 4th Grade Curriculum Night

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Welcome to 4th Grade Curriculum Night

• Please notice the stars on the window. If you
  would like to donate something to the class,
  choose a star.

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Daily Schedule

• 850 900 Flow In (students begin to arrive
  at school)
• 905 920 Morning Jumpstart and Planner
• 920 1020 Literacy Block
• 1020-1035 Teacher Read Aloud
• 1040 1120 Specialist (M,T, Th, F)
• 1120 1200 Specialist (W)/ Morning Meeting
  (M,T, Th, F)
• 1200 1240 Lunch/Recess
• 1240 130 Content Block (Math)
• 130 155 Writing
• 200 220 Recess
• 220 245 Intervention
• 250 335 Science/Health/Washington State
  History
• 335 340 Clean Up / Dismissal
• Late start Wednesday the school day begins at
  945 AM

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Specialist Schedule

• Monday PE
• Tuesday Music
• Wednesday PE
• Thursday Music
• Friday Library
• Please have your child wear clothing and shoes
  that are appropriate for gym and sport
  activities.

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Communication Tools

• Planner
• Weekly Memo Live from the Red Carpet
• Parent Conferences
• Mid Term Report
• Report Card
• Phone [phone] (front office) or 443 3068
  (classroom)
• Email standrid_at_skitsap.wednet.edu

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Morning Meeting

• Promotes
• Social Skills
• Communication Skills
• Learned Concepts
• Community
• Mini Games
• Collaboration Problem Solving

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Daily Homework

• Homework is a vital part of school and fourth
  grade.
• Most importantly the purpose of homework is to
  reinforce skills learned in school.
• Homework shouldnt be a battle.
• It should be expected as a nightly reinforcement
  of learning.

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Daily Homework

• Monday Thursday for 40 60 minutes
• Sometimes long term projects may require students
  to do some work on weekends.

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How Much Help is Too Much?

• Children do not want parents to do their homework
  for them.
• Parents should not research or assemble projects.
  
• Doing your childs homework should not be an
  option.
• "The pupil who is never required to do what he
  cannot do, never does what he can do.
•      - John Stuart Mill, 1806 - 1873

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Dos from the Experts

• Do Connect School Subjects With Everyday Life
• Figure out a tip at a restaurant.
• Balance a check book.
• Estimate the total cost gas when filling up.
• Figure out the best deal between like items.
• Weigh fruits and vegetables at the grocery store.
  
• Do create an environment accommodating to
  homework.
• Designate a spot in the house.
• Well lit and quiet space
• Needed supplies readily available
• Choose a designated time for homework.

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Donts from the Experts

• Dont be negative about your own personal
  experiences in school.
• Instead of saying I hated math too, to
  empathize with your child, you may try, I had a
  difficult time with math too, and this is how I
  conquered it.
• Dont argue over homework. If you are unsure of
  what is expected please call me the next day and
  discuss it with me.

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Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS)

• Hidden Creeks approach to focus on the learning
  environment
• Guidelines for Success
• Voice Levels
• PBIS flow chart
• PBIS Bingo

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HIDDEN CREEK
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLResponsible learners,
contributing citizens

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• VOICE LEVELS
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• 0 Silent/voice off
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• 1 Whisper
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• 2 Natural Table Voice
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• 3 Presentation/Speaking to the class
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• 4 Outside or School Spirit

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Classroom Subjects

• Math
• Reading
• Writing / Language Arts
• Washington State History
• Science / Health
• Art

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Math Big Ideas (Everyday Math)

• Multiplication (basic facts and multi-digit)
• Division Concepts
• Fractions and Decimals
• Concepts of Area and Perimeter
• Data / Statistics / Probability
• Reasoning / Problem Solving / Communications
• Measurement

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Parent Help Page
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Mondo Goals

• Mondo is just 1 piece of our reading curriculum
  and assessment
• 4th Grade Levels
• P Beginning of Year
• R Mid Year
• T End of the Year
• Fluency Rate 125 CWPM

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ARAccelerated Reader

• STAR Test
• Goal Setting
• Just Right Books
• 5 Finger Test
• AR Bookfinder
• I Pick

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Writing

• Ralph Fletcher
• 61 Trait Writing
• Step Up to Writing
• Writing Process
• Expository Writing
• Narrative Writing

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Sitton Spelling

• Spelling rules
• Home Practice
• Clozed Tests

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Content Literacy

• Incorporating science and social studies into
  reading and writing.

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Science

• The Scientific Process
• Super Science Thank you!
• Science Fair

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Social Studies

• Washington State History
• Geographical Study to include region, locations
  landforms and bodies of water.
• Native American Cultures
• Exploration
• Read Alouds

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4th Grade Health

• The Great Body Shop Magazine
• Community
• Digestive System
• The Incredible Hearing Machine

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MSP

• Reading
• Math
• Writing
• Online Testing

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How You Can Help in the Classroom

• Read with children. Tutor a math concept.
• Classroom book order.
• Art docents.
• Classroom materials and organization.
• Bulletin Boards
• Volunteer to share your professional skills,
  hobbies, and cultural backgrounds with students.
  

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Character Counts (Traits)

• Trustworthiness
• Respect
• Responsibility
• Fairness
• Caring
• Citizenship

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Intervention

• Monday Thursday (220 245)
• Smaller Groups
• Basic Skill Intervention
• Enrichment