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Title: Ms. Gonzalez


1
Welcome!
  • Ms. Gonzalezs 4th Grade Open House
  • 2012-2013

2
Schedule
  • Math 815 925
  • Writing (snack) 930 1015
  • Reading/LA/SS 1015 1145
  • Special Activity 1150 1220
  • Science 1225 - 1255
  • Lunch 100 130
  • Fitness 130 - 200

3
Math
  • Go Math! Textbook is available online.
  • Students must be comfortable with manipulatives
    and diagrams.
  • Enrichment projects
  • 5th Grade Calendar Math
  • FCAT Explorer - begin in Dec.
  • First in Math

4
Writing
  • Learning from good writers
  • Everyday journal assignments
  • Plan, draft, revise, edit, publish
  • Narrative, Expository, Persuasive
  • Grammar and spelling count
  • 60 minutes this year!
  • Weekly homework assignments will begin soon.

5
Save the Date!4th Grade Parent Writing Workshops!
Narrative Workshop Oct. 12, 2012 Sit with your
child and learn the elements of good Narrative
writing!
Expository Workshop Dec. 14, 2012
Discover how to organize and write a fabulous
Expository piece!
6
Reading
  • Reading Cafe
  • Vocabulary - tested on Fridays
  • Social Studies Reading for information
  • Class Novels
  • Grammar Skills
  • Listening and Speaking Skills
  • AR (Accelerated Reader) individualized point
    system based on reading level and reading stamina

7
Language Arts
  • Students are expected to use proper
    capitalization and punctuation in all writing.
    Once a skill has been taught and tested, it will
    be expected to be used and can affect any grade
    when neglected. Please reinforce this
    expectation at home. Ineligible writing can also
    negatively affect grades.

8
Science and Social Studies
  • Florida History and Environment
  • Seminoles
  • Physical, Earth and Life Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Save the Date! Tanakeekee will take place during
    the week of Nov. 26 30th

9
Environmental Awareness
  • School wide focus is reduce.
  • Recycle paper, bottles, cans, bags
  • Reduce Landfill Waste
  • Increase awareness of energy, water and natural
    resource usage
  • Care for our butterfly habitat
  • How you can help green lunches, reusable water
    bottles, environmental T-shirt - Wednesdays.

10
Field Study Trips
  • Long Key Nature Center - September
  • Billy Swamp Safari November
  • Beuhler Planetarium March
  • Everglades Experience - May
  • Tree Tops Park / Bamford Park

11
Homework
  • 50 - 60 minutes, 4 nights weekly (math practice,
    writing prompt, vocab., science/social studies
    reading)
  • Occasional long-term projects
  • Math Superstars are assigned and due on Tuesdays
  • Personal Reading
  • 3 missed assignments will cause student to
    receive a disciplinary note and will be reflected
    on report card
  • Students never have no homework !!
  • First in Math, FCAT Explorer, Brainpop, etc.

12
FCAT Testing
  • District Benchmark 1 Sept 18 - 21
  • District Benchmark 2 Dec 3 - 6
  • Writing Feb 26
  • Math and Reading April 15 - 18

13
Classroom Snacks Celebrations
  • Daily - one serving of healthy snack and personal
    water bottle
  • Birthdays - small treat with notice
  • NO HOMEMADE items can be given out, per school
    board policy.
  • Please consider the health of our children and
    the planet when purchasing food or party goods
    for our class. (avoid Styrofoam and other
    non-recyclables, overly processed, etc.) Fresh
    fruit, vegies, and whole grains are always
    welcome.
  • Please save nuts and nut-butters for at home, as
    we have serious food allergies in our class.

14
Additional Information
  • Please refer to my website for more information
    and useful links.
  • http//teacherweb.com/FL/SilverRidgeElementary/MsG
    onzalez4thGrade/t.aspx
  • Or, access through SREsite.com

15
Thank you for coming!
  • Before you leave
  • take your test!
  • sign up for a conference
  • register as a volunteer, online
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