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WELCOME TO MRS. VILLALUNA’S4TH GRADE CLASS
Back to School NightPleasant Valley Elementary
Questions During The Presentation??? Please use the provided index card to
write your name, contact (e-mail or phone), along with questions or comments. Thank you!
A Little About Mrs. Villaluna*Grew up in Sonoma County*Inspired by first grade teacher*Sonoma State Graduate*Began teaching in 1997*Came to PV in 2008*National Board Certification*Mom*Teaching and learning must be enjoyable…FUN!
Communication… It’s key to this year’s
success!
E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 897-5105 Note Our class website:
http://mrsvpv.weebly.com Students are welcomed to email me too! Dispel rumors
http://mrsvpv.weebly.com
Please check often!
Fourth Grade: A Time of Responsibility and Ownership…
If your child has a need, please bring your child to our meeting.
Vital for your child to see his/her role as important and helps with ownership
Communication Binder, Reflections
Language Arts Pearson Reading Street Common Core standards based program
that integrates reading, writing, and listening
Six Traits are used to directly teach writing and grammar
Reading Street Spelling program –SpellingCity
Daily Five, Morning Work, grammar
Core Literature Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell Patty Reed’s Doll by Rachel Laurgaard By the Great Horn Spoon by Sid Fleischman
Please enforce the reading rule at home: 30 minutes daily. Students will take A.R. quizzes on books read at home and during free reading time.
Students will keep track of the number of words they read each trimester based on the books they take an AR quiz.
Writing Emphasis on details, specific nouns,
vibrant verbs, and figurative language Personal Narrative, Summary, Response to
Literature, and Expository Report Writing Focus on mastery of the 6 traits: ideas,
organization, sentence fluency, word choice, voice, and conventions
Encourage your child to add details and information to make a picture for the reader
Help your child by asking questions about his/her story
Paragraphs!!!
Mathematics Houghton-Mifflin Mathematics Number Sense, Algebra, Geometry,
Statistics & Probability, Graphing Equations, Negative Numbers, Mathematical Reasoning
Pre-tests, reteaching and review, and challenge work; differentiation for all
If your child has not completely mastered his/her addition, subtraction, and multiplication facts. Please make this a priority over the next few weeks.
Xtra Math
Science FOSS Science The Environment, Rocks and Minerals,
and Electricity and Magnetism Inquiry-based learning Encourage your child to visit FOSSweb to
support their learning: http://www.fossweb.com/
Social StudiesCalifornia Geography and History
Geographical regionsNative AmericansExplorersMissions and RanchosWestward movementThe Gold RushTranscontinental Railroad
Other Important Curricula
Physical Education Wednesdays (45 minutes), Thursdays (45 minutes)
Music Tuesdays – 60 min Music Exploration Recorder Period Music from California History
Cursive
Technology Internet research PowerPoint presentations Word processing and typing Independent Learning
Extended Learning Opportunities
Extended Learning is for students to explore a subject of choice.
For ALL levels of learners. One project expected per student;
Advanced learners will be expected to present three projects, one per trimester.
Projects can be worked on at home.
CA State TestingSTAR
March, Writing & Spring, STAR
Bill being proposed to take a year off from STAR. Use MAPS for
measurement of academic progress.
Homework…“Whoever Does The Work Gets Smarter.”
What is the purpose of homework? to reinforce and extend skills taught in class to promote personal responsibility and good work habits
in preparation for middle school and beyond Nightly and monthly assignments
1. Math and Language Arts2. Spelling City3. Xtra Math4. Math fact Review Due the next day… rewards 30 - 60 minutes… 20-30 minutes of reading = at least two hours a week.
Text complexity must increase.
Grading Policy…
100 – 94 = 4 Exceeds Grade Level Expectations
93 - 73 = 3 Meeting Grade Level Expectations
72 – 60 = 2 Working Towards Grade Level Expectations
59 – 0 = 1 Not Meeting Grade Level Expectations
Conferences…November 18 - 22
Please sign-up this evening! 20 minute meeting to discuss
your child’s goals and progress in fourth grade.
Volunteering Opportunities…
Thank you in advance to anyone who is able to volunteer to help in the classroom. Volunteering requires TB clearance!
Opportunities to work in small groups, with individuals, help with assisting the teacher, and/or home projects.
Not about working with just your child. Must be committed and arrive in a timely
manner. Please be private and be able to work in
confidence.
Volunteer Opportunities…
Writing Friday Folder Assistant Room Parent(s) Art Docent Library Helper Auction Project Coordinator Mission Field Trip December 5th
Class T-Shirts Needed!
An ongoing memory for the students. Class set of T-Shirts needed for wearing on field trips, special events at school, or off campus. Can you help?
Other Items at Your Child’s Desk…
Questionnaire – please return by Friday, September 13th
Permission form for Donor’s Choose: Where class wishes come true!
Your child’s Response Journal…
Response Journal Please kindly respond to your child’s letter in the Response Journal placed at your child’s desk.
Thank You For Being Here This
Evening!
[email protected] http://mrsvpv.weebly.com
Let’s Make It A GREAT Year!!