Welcome 4th Grade Families to JHES Back to School Night

1. Welcome 4th Grade Familiesto JHES Back to School Night The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of the government in the next. -Abraham Lincoln

2. Fourth Grade Team Mr. Anderson, Teacher Mrs. Norton, Teacher Ms. Lally, Paraeducator Mrs. Waldron, Special Educator Mrs. Frieman, Student Teacher

3. 8:45 Arrival & Announcements 9:05 Mathematics 10:20 Content (Sci., Soc. Stud., Health) 11:15 Related Arts 12:15 Book Talk or Read Aloud 12:30 Recess & Lunch 1:30 English Language Arts 3:20 Dismissal A Typical Day in 4th Grade

4. Homework Schedule • Monday – Reading Comprehension, Words Their Way activity #1, Mathematics • Tuesday – Words Their Way activity #2, Mathematics • Wednesday - Reading Comprehension #2, Words Their Way activity #3, Mathematics • Thursday – Words Their Way activity #4, Mathematics • Homework is expected to be completed and turned in on time.

5. Instructional Shifts Transitioning to the Common Core State Curriculum

6. Why the Common Core State Standards? • The standards are the result of a national movement to provide an equitable, coherent, focused, and rigorous curriculum. • The standards will enable our students to be college and career ready in order to compete globally

7. Timeline 2012-2013

8. What Will Our Students Learn in ELA in Grades 3-5? • Close Reading • Text Dependent Questions • Text Based Evidence

9. Close Reading

10. Text Dependent Questions • Text dependent questions are questions that can only be answered by referring back to the text in front of them.

11. Text-Based Evidence

12. For more information . . . • Common Core State Standards website: http://www.corestandards.org/the-standards • PARCC Model Content Frameworks http://parcconline.org/ • Links also on MDK.12 http://www.mdk12.org/ • Transition to Common Core https://transitiontocommoncore.wikispaces.hcpss.org

13. Whole Group Instruction • Comprehension skills, writing projects, vocabulary practice • Differentiated Reading Groups • Small Group Instruction • Reading Support Staff • Support classroom teachers and students • Independent Reading Time • Silent reading time provided to students English Language Arts

14. 1st Quarter • Algebra, Patterns, and Functions; Place Value, Multiplication; Statistics • 2nd Quarter • Division; Fractions; Probability • 3rd Quarter • Geometry; Decimals • 4th Quarter • Measurement; Ratio, Decimals, and Percents; Statistics • Parent Preview Sheets (available online) • Pre and Post Tests Mathematics

15. 1st Quarter • The First People • 2nd Quarter • From Settlement to State • 3rd Quarter • Growth and Change • 4th Quarter • Modern Maryland Social Studies: Maryland

16. 1st Quarter • Rocks, Minerals, Fossils and more. • 2nd Quarter • Plants, Animals, Habitats and more. • 3rd Quarter • Interactions, Weathering and more. • 4th Quarter • Electricity and Magnetism Science

17. Topic 1 • Nutrition and Fitness • Topic 2 • Safety and First Aid • Topic 3 • Child Abuse Unit • Topic 4 • Disease Prevention and Control Health

18. Enrichment Opportunities • MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement) • Annual Spelling Bee • Cyber Security • Chorus • Rube Goldberg Challenge • Band and Orchestra • Curriculum Extension Units (CEU’s) • Other opportunities will be available for ALL students

19. P.A.W.S. Pledge taken each morning: • Productive • Accountable • Willing to respect others • Safe

20. Promoting the PAWSitive If a mistake or error in judgment occurs, we make every effort to redirect with respect so that he/she can learn from the experience. The following process may occur, depending upon the level of infraction: 1. Reminder of Expectation 2. Describe Expected Behavior 3. Debrief/ReteachExpectation(s) 4. Problem-Solving Sheet or Home Contact, as appropriate 5. Referral to Office

21. Level One Behaviors * do not require administrative involvement * do not significantly violate therights of others * do not appear chronic in natureEx: calling out in class, running in the hallway, refusal to complete work, inappropriate language, etc.Level Two Behaviors* significantly violate the rights of others OR* put others at risk of harm OR* are chronic level one behaviorsEx: arguing with the teacher, talking back, excessive talking which disrupts learning, inappropriate physical contact, etc.Level Three Behaviors* violate HCPSS policies OR* violate MD state laws/policies OR* are chronic level two behaviors OR* require administrative involvementEx: Physical attack of student/staff, major destruction of property, inappropriate slurs regarding race/ethnicity/religion/gender, possessing a weapon or a look-a-like weapon, etc.

22. MONTHLY CELEBRATIONS PAWS PARTIES: • All students included • Includes a variety of activities • Celebration of individual/class successes • Reflect on positives • Explore strategies for future success PEP RALLIES: • Every third/fourth month • Details TBA

23. Home-School Communication • Email – ideal for general communication; if urgent please call (410) 313 - 6872 • Phone Calls – before 8:30 am OR after 3:45 pm • Team 4 Wikipage– visit the team 4 wikipage online for information relevant to what’s happening in 4th grade http://team4jhes.hcpss.wikispaces.net/

24. Contact Information Mr. Anderson derek_anderson@hcpss.org Mrs. Norton ann_norton@hcpss.org Ms. Lallyerin_lally@hcpss.org If urgent, please contact the school at (410) 313-6872

25. Questions