Open House 2015Grade 4

Mrs. BrunnerMrs. Flett

Mrs. MadisonMrs. Schaefer

Math Program

NYS Common Core Standards Based Curriculum Expressions Math Program

Supported with Technology-based Instruction Common Formative Assessments (CFAs)

modeled after the NYS test Part 1: Multiple Choice Part 2: Short Answer and Written Response

Components of Literacy

Guided Reading: Weekly comprehension skills Strategy instruction to implement skills Differentiated instructional levels Small group application

Shared Reading: Core novels, read-alouds

NYS ModulesIncorporates Science and Social Studies

curriculum

20 Minute Nightly Reading Requirement

Components of Writing

Modeled Instruction Use of picture books and various

writing genres.

Direct modeling

“Write Start”

Conferencing Peer conferencing

Teacher conferencing

Spelling Application of Word Study to our

writing

Additional Creative Writing Course

4th Grade Science Curriculum

Science Living Environment

• Life Cycle/Life Span of Plants/Animals• Water Cycle• Food/Energy Chain

Physical Setting• Energy• Matter/States of Matter• Magnetism

Health Nutrition/Diet

• Food Pyramid• Healthy Food Choices

Safety/Making Healthy Choices

4th GradeSocial Studies Curriculum

New York State New York State Geography History of New York State

Native Americans Explorers Colonial America Revolutionary War Erie Canal

State & Federal Government Lancaster History

4th Grade Social Studies

Students experience Social Studies through: Reading non-fiction and historical fiction, related to the 4th

grade curriculum Textbooks and interactive materials Field Trips related to curriculum

Consultant Teacher Services

Push –in Support

* Smaller teacher-student ratio

* Assist with organization

* “Teachable moments”

* Decrease confusion/frustration

Pull-out Support

* Certain students based on IEP/needs

* Smaller class sizes in Reading/Math

* Tests read in separate location

* Remediation

Mrs. Colleen SchaeferAide Support:

Mrs. Linda Witt

Mrs. Kristen Frandsen

Rm. D225

Code of Conduct

Weekly Summary/Reports

•Sent home on Friday

•Schedule and reminders for the following week

•Reflection/Behavior for the current week.

•To be signed and returned on the following school day.

Behavior

•Students are expected to follow the Code of Conduct as outlined in the WSS handbook.

•Please read, sign, and return to school by Friday.

Loose Ends Homework:

•Expected to be turned in on the day that they are due.

(Note in agenda for extenuating circumstances)

•Read 20

•Math fact tests taken daily.

•HW is factored into the grade for each subject area.

•Agendas to be signed nightly

Team Website:

• Study tools and review materials

• Link to Parent Portal

Birthdays and Classroom Celebrations

•No prior notice is necessary for birthday treats

•Sign-ups for parties on tables

Thank you for coming!