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Welcome to Curriculum Night!

Learn about Mr. Shields, his teaching experience, and his expectations for the 4th grade year. Discover the curriculum, class rules, and objectives in Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science. Stay informed through newsletters, the class website, and effective parent communication.

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Welcome to Curriculum Night!

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  1. Welcome to Curriculum Night! Mr. Shields’s 4th Grade Language Arts/Math Class

  2. A little about your child’s teacher… • Grades taught: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th (20 years in all) • Degrees/Certifications: MAT in Elem. Ed., National Board Certification • Children: Lucas (15 yrs. old), Cecilia (12 yrs. old) • Hobbies: fishing, hiking, corn hole, golfing and reading

  3. A little about 4th grade… • This is a maturing year. Students are expected to become very independent. • Personal responsibility is very important in the learning/growing process. • Good habits are hard to break too. • Consistent discipline works best. • Praiseworthy: Praise when it’s worthy. • High, but not unrealistic expectations.

  4. Class Rules 1. Talk at appropriate times. 2. Be prepared with your supplies and homework each day. 3. Keep your hands, feet, and all other objects to yourself at all times. 4. Raise your hand to speak, unless directed otherwise. 5. Be respectful to everyone at all times. This refers to your teachers and your friends. 6. Follow directions in specials and outside play. 7. Use good manners at lunch and in the restroom.

  5. 1st Quarter Math Objectives • Place value to 9,999,999 • Compare/order whole numbers • Estimation/rounding of whole numbers • Problem solving with addition and subtraction • Operations and problems involving time • Factors, prime and composite numbers • Measurement

  6. Language Arts Reading- 1st Quarter emphasis is on theme, main idea, details, inferences, summarizing, Writing- Focus is on 4 areas: • Narrative • Persuasive/Opinion • Informative/Explanatory • Conventions

  7. Social Studies • All about North Carolina with 1st quarter emphasis on Native Americans and European explorers • Social Studies Workbook • NC Social Studies Weekly • Heritage Day – 10/12/2016 • Field Trip to see Freedom Train On 02/16/17

  8. Science • Ecosystems and Molecular Biology (animals and nutrition) • Earth and Moon • Matter Properties (Rocks and Minerals) • Energy *Hiddenite- April 21 *Natural Science Center– Oct.14

  9. Absences • Please don’t send your child sick. • On the other hand, please encourage your child to develop good attendance habits. The office won’t send a child home unless they have a fever/ upset stomach. • DON’T FORGET AN ABSENTEE NOTE when you return. Please try to make all doctor appointments after school or during specials.

  10. Homework Homework will be assigned most school nights (Mon.-Thurs.). It will usually consist of math, reading, and spelling. Your child will be given the responsibility of recording homework assignments in his/her planner each day. Unless returning homework becomes a problem, you do not have to sign the planner. Students are expected to do their homework every night, and they do not get a homework grade. Completion of homework may help raise a grade. Grading is on a 10-point scale.

  11. Tuesday Packets • Most Tuesdays, I will send home graded papers. Every paper that your child does in class will not be in the folder. The folder is mainly for test papers. Please look over the papers, discuss with your child, and keep for your records. If it has been noted that the paper is to be redone, the child should do so and return the next day. This could improve a grade and reinforce a particular skill. • Papers from PTA, parents and the office will also be in the Tuesday packets. • Please sign and have your child return the next day.

  12. Parent Communication • I prefer to communicate through email. It is quick, efficient, convenient, and allows for us to keep a record of our communication. I try to check my email 2 or 3 times a day. But, understand that the school server can be down and I won’t be able to access my email (kshields@wsfcs.k12.nc.us). • Webpage: Go to wsfcs website. Click on schools, Sherwood then websites.

  13. Website • Newsletters sent home will be downloaded onto the website. • Field trip information will also be there for easy access. • Links to good websites • Various activities/ upcoming events/ important reminders

  14. Teaching Practices *Coach, Model, Facilitator, Guide *I will try to handle most situations in the classroom. *I like to provide choices. *I am not robotic. I try to be passionate.

  15. QUESTIONS?

  16. Thank you for attending 4th Grade Curriculum Night!

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