4 th Grade Academic Night

1. 4th Grade Academic Night Ms. Langford’s Class 2013-2014

2. 8:00-8:15 KPAW/Morning Meeting 8:20-9:20 Science/Social Studies 9:20-10:20 Math 10:25-11:25 Specials 11:25-12:35 Language Arts 12:35-1:05 Lunch 1:05-1:25 Recess 1:25-3:00 Language Arts 3:00-3:10 Pack UP/Clean UP! Daily Schedule

3. Monday: Art • Tuesday: LMC/PE • Wednesday: Music/PE • Thursday: LMC/PE • Friday: Music/PE • Science Lab: Tuesday (8:15-9:15) Specials Schedule

4. What to Teach? - 4th Grade Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) • How to Teach? - Differentiate curriculum to match individual learning styles and needs - Mini-lessons - Whole group instruction - Small group instruction - Conferring with individual students Curriculum Website: http://curriculum.hpisd.org Fourth Grade Curriculum

5. Mini-Lessons • Fluency Practice • Daily Read Aloud Time • Daily Read to Self Time • Reader’s Notebook (BLB: Book Lover’s Book) • Reading Logs • Book Clubs • First Grade Reading Buddies • Classroom Library Reading

6. Writer’s Notebook • The Writing Process and Status of the Class • Personal Narratives • Informational Writing • Poetry • Camp Write Along • Editing and Revising Skill Lessons • Response to Literature • Share Time Writing

7. Science Science Lab on Tuesday Follow District Timeline Nonfiction Unit of Study • Social Studies Texas History Current Events Nonfiction Unit of Study • Math Practice Multiplication Facts DAILY!!! Daily Multi-Step Problem Solving Practice Pretests Follow District Timeline Differentiated Instruction Science, Social Studies, & Math

8. Math 3-4 nights a week (assigned according to individual class needs) • Read for at least thirty minutes every night (record in reading log) • Prepare for weekly spelling assessments • Unfinished class work becomes homework Homework

9. If a student forgets their homework on a regular basis, I will call home, write a note in student’s planner, or e-mail to let you know. • Math- Show how problems were solved using UPS√ when appropriate. • Spelling- Students should complete homework and study the words at home as needed. • PLANNERS FILLED OUT DAILY!!! Homework Expectations

10. On time class attendance • Planners filled out daily • Complete class assignments and homework on time • Good behavior choices / follow classroom expectations • Projects and materials • Reading logs • UP library books & Classroom library books • Clean and organized desks and lockers • Responsible behavior in auditorium, hallway, cafeteria, specials, recess, science lab, and computer lab Student Responsibilities

11. Individualized Positive Reinforcement • Whole Class Positive Reinforcement • Planners signed by parent when necessary • Immediate Office Referral for fighting, inappropriate language, consistent class disruption Behavior System

12. We will use positive language • We will treat our peers, classroom and personal property with RESPECT • We will come to school prepared everyday • We will listen while someone is talking and raise our hand to speak • We will keep our classroom clean and organized • We will create a risk-free environment Classroom Norms

13. We will come to the carpet quietly • We will sit in a circle • We will pay attention (eyes on the speaker, not talking while someone is talking) • We will use only “Put-Ups” not “Put-Downs” • We will make wise decisions about where to sit • We will disagree respectfully ( I disagree because…) Morning Meeting Norms

14. Find a safe place for school items at home. • Decide on the best time and place to complete homework. • Arrive to school on time. • Contact Ms. Langford if you have ANY questions or concerns!!! • Check planner with child regularly. • Encourage your child to READ, READ, READ!!! • Encourage your child to practice multiplication facts regularly. • Send back Thursday folders on Friday. • Set academic goals with your child. How Parents Can Best Support Responsible Behavior

15. Parent/Teacher conferences are held as needed. • Thursday folder contains school information and graded work. • Planners should come home daily. • Email the office or me if your child is going to be absent. • Please send a written excuse for absences. • Students stay in the gym until the 7:50 morning bell. • Dismissal: Dismiss at 3:10. Students still waiting for their ride at 3:25 will go to the front office to wait and/or call home. You will have to go to the office to pick them up. Information you need to know…

16. School e-mail: langfor@hpisd.org • Cell phone: 817-253-0053 • Class website: http://up.hpisd.org/ • Conference period by appointment (10:25-11:25) ***I check my e-mail prior to the instructional day, during my planning time and at least one more time in the afternoon. If you need to get a message to your child or me late in the day, please contact the office and they will get in touch with me! How to Contact Ms. Langford and Our Class…

17. Thank you for being here tonight! Our partnership is crucial in the success of each and every student. Please don’t hesitate to call or email me about anything! I am looking forward to a wonderful year together! Please feel free to write a note to your student, paper is provided on my writing table. Thank You!