Welcome to 4 th Grade

1. Welcome to 4th Grade Back-to-School Night Mrs. Snider

2. Credentials • Bachelor Degree –Cal Poly University • California Standard K-12 Teaching Credential • Masters Degree - Cal Poly University • Technology • State Mentor Teacher - Teach the Teachers • Language Arts and Technology • Quail Summit Technology Coordinator • Shared with Mrs. Renner

3. Teaching Experience • Walnut Valley Unified 28 years • Grades 3 – 4 at Quail Summit • 3rd Grade at Quail Summit (10 Years) • 4th Grade at Quail Summit (2 Years)

4. Personal Information • Married • One married son • Pets • 1 miniature schnauzer • 1 cat • Koi fish and gold fish

5. Parent Communication • Daily Homework Book • parent signature each night(student’s responsibility) • Parent notes in Homework Book Please • Study Hall Letter – Friday • Papers sent home weekly • E-mail: dsnider@wvusd.k12.ca.us • Website: http://quailsummitschool.org *Please feel free to take one of my business cards

6. Weekly Schedule Friday mornings 8:20-9:20- P.E. with district teachers Wednesday 1:30-2:30 Library and Computer Lab Tuesday Musical Recorders with Mr. Thompsen Monthly S.T.A.R. with Deputy “Y” • 8:20-9:00 Morning Business/AR • 9:00-10:30 Math • 10:30-10:45 Recess • 10:45-12:25 English/Language Arts • 12:25-1:10 Lunch • 1:10-2:30 Science/Social Studies • 2:30-2:45 Homework Preparation • 2:45 Go Home

7. Curriculum • California Content Standards Website: www.cde.ca.gov/ci • Differentiation for ability levels • Tests, Quizzes, Homework, Class Participation, Projects • California Writing Test - March • CST - April

8. Grading • Letter grades for all tests • Grades given for homework and class assignments • Homework and class assignments are randomly graded • Daily work checked by student • Renaissance Awards • Gold - 3.8-4.0 • Silver - 3.5-3.79 • Bronze - 3.0-3.49 • Quincy - Raise GPA by .3

9. Balanced Literacy Program • Houghton-Mifflin Reading • Content Textbooks - Science and SS • Accelerated Reader (AR) • Core Trade Books • Island of the Blue Dolphins (CA Native American) • By the Great Horn Spoon (CA Gold Rush) • Esperanza Rising (CA farm workers)

10. Computer Programs Skills Tutor online Accelerated Reader (AR) online Spelling Tests online Math online and/or CD and Sumdog Science online and Zingy Social Studies online Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Prezi

11. Homework • Math • AR Reading (30 min. every night) • Language Arts • Reading Skills • Writing • Grammar • Spelling • Science or Social Studies *Most academic work is started at school and generally to be completed at home for homework. No credit is given for incomplete homework. Student will attend Study Hall on Friday.

12. Math About 1 Chapter per week 9:00-10:30 Correct last night’s homework - HW checked Whole class lesson and guided practice Homework pages assigned New math book and workbook-Houghton Mifflin Must show work on all math assignments Small group work and peer collaboration *Most academic work is started at school and generally to be completed at home for homework.

13. Language Arts 10:45-12:15 Language Arts Skills - Houghton Mifflin Reading Skills, Vocabulary, Grammar, Spelling Online Spelling City - spelling and vocabulary Online grading AR Reading 30 min. in class - 30 min. homework Renaissance STAR Test and Quizzes Read at ZPD level - goals given and checked AR Home Connection for students and parents Email notification (same user name and password as used at school)

14. Language Arts Cont. 10:45-12:15 Writing Narrative, Expository, Literature Response State Test Step Up to Writing Writing Book - Paragraphs and essays Content Reading Science and Social Studies Text *Most academic work is started at school and generally to be completed at home for homework.

15. Science 1:10-2:30 Science Earth Science - Rocks & Minerals/Earthquakes & Volcanoes Physical Science - Electricity/Magnets Life Science - Ecosystems State Science Test in 5th Grade All 4th grade science is included on 5th grade test Homework Reading, Activities, Workbooks and Website (Usernames and passwords will be given to students) *Most academic work is started at school and generally to be completed at home for homework.

16. Social Studies 1:10-2:30 History/Social Studies of California Native Americans, Explorers, Early Settlers, Statehood, Present Day Homework Content Reading, Activities, and Workbooks Novels - Read aloud in class Island of the Blue Dolphins-Native Americans By the Great Horn Spoon-Gold Rush Esperanza Rising-CA Farm Workers *Most academic work is started in class and generally to be completed at home for homework.

17. Student Responsibilities & Parent Support • Daily Homework Book • Homework • incomplete assignments not accepted • Study Skills-tests and projects • Accelerated Reading Program • Absent Work • Student’s responsibility to get work after being absent.

18. Field Trips • Sailor’s Life, Dana Point • March - not sure of date

19. Parent Help *Classroom *Mothers Workshop *Library *Room Parents *Young Author’s Day *Community Club *Auction Items *Classroom supply donations

20. Reminders • Lunch Policy – debit system; late lunch arrival time by 9:30 a.m. • Peanut Table in lunch area • Birthday’s- food not allowed (allergies) - supplies for students welcome • Student Pick-up – follow traffic pattern map; no cell phone use in parking lot; students must wait on the sidewalk; crossing guard • Students will be tardy after 8:20 a.m., if not in line • Quail Summit Elementary Website: • Go to “Teachers/Staff”. Snider http://www.quailsummitschool.org Please see Mrs. Snider’s Parent Information (Also online)

21. Kids First Every Student Every Day A Blueprint for Excellence Thank you for coming!