WE are a TEAM

in4th Grade!

Being a Title I school means receiving federal funding (Title I dollars) to supplement the school’s existing programs. These dollars are used for…

Identifying students experiencing academic difficulties and providing timely assistance to help these student’s meet the State’s challenging content standardsPurchasing supplemental staff/programs/materials/suppliesConducting parental Involvement meetings/trainings/activitiesRecruiting/Hiring/Retaining Highly Qualified Teachers

Being a Title I school also means parental involvement and parents’ rights.

What does it mean to be a Title I School?

Mrs. Edwards – LA/SSMs. Logue – LA/SS

Mrs. Thomas – Math/ScienceMs. Twist – Math/Science

Parent Communication• Debbie Edwards dedwards01@nisdtx.org• Traci Logue tlogue@nisdtx.org (817) 215-0842• Cathy Thomas cthomas@nisdtx.org (817) 215-

0832• Christy Twist ctwist@nisdtx.org (817) 215-

0836

Conference Period:

Daily 10:05 – 11:00 am

4th Grade Schedule

7:45 – 10:05 Block 1

10:05 – 11:00 Specials

11:00 – 11:30 Recess

11:30 – 12:00 Lunch

12:00 – 2:10 Block 2

2:10 – 2:40 SPOT Time

2:45 Dismissal

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 817-215-0802

FOR THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILD IT IS IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES:

1. Students will wear tennis shoes during P.E. (no flip-flop, backless, high platform or slip-on style shoes, boots or crocs will be allowed).

2. Shoes must be tied; tucking in loose laces may cause injury to your child or others.

3. Shorts must be worn under dresses and skirts.

Students who do not comply with the dress code will be doing an alternate P.E. activity for that day.**Gym shoes may be stored in back packs or lockers for a quick change.

If your child is injured or ill, he/she must have a note (from home) to be excused from P.E. activities. After five days, a doctor's note will be required specifying the length of time he/she will be excused.

CITIZENSHIP GRADE EACH SIX WEEKS

0 -1 TIMES SIGNING DISCIPLINE BOOK GRADE E2 – 3 TIMES SIGNING DISCIPLINE BOOK GRADE S - PARENT NOTIFIED4 TIMES SIGNING DISCIPLINE BOOK GRADE N – PARENT NOTIFIED5 TIMES SIGNING DISCIPLINE BOOK GRADE U - PARENT NOTIFIED

TEACHER – MS. DANA AIDE – COACH K

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Independent Reading: Speeding to Readwith Texas Motor Speedway

Justin Elementary

“Time spent reading books was the best predictor of a child’s growth as a reader from the second to the fifth grade.”

Anderson, Wilson, and Fielding (1988)

Speeding to Read Campaign

• To help students develop the habits of good readers

• To create excitement about reading every day

• To support students in becoming more proficient readers

How Can I Help?

• Encourage your child to read 25 chapter books during the school year.

• Help your child keep track of the books you read at home on his/her log.

• Volunteer to help your child’s grade level keep track of their progress.

CUB Binder & Planner

The CUB is designed to assist children with their organizational skills as well as aide in the communication between school and home. There is a Planner to communicate important school events and behavior notes. We ask parents or guardians look at the Planner each night and discuss with their children events that occurred during the day as well as what homework needs to be completed. This is also an area where communication between you and your child’s teacher can occur. Each child is expected to update daily and keep the CUB with Planner throughout the school year.

Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop

• Reading & Writing Happen Daily

• Guided Reading Groups

• Goal Setting

• Variety of Genres

• Use of strategies

M a t h Workshop

Focus on Problem Solving

Double Digit Multiplication

Division

Decimals & Fractions

Hands on lessons

At home practice

Fun math games

Math

• Variety of Strategies!

• Math Workshop– We want students to “see” the numbers.– “Visualize and memorize”– Students need to know their facts! Please

help us at home by practicing daily!

Multiply 2 digit by 1 digit

• If I purchased 18 boxes of snacks, and each box had 6 snacks in it, how many snacks do I have in all? Equation: 18 x 6=?

10

8

18

6

10 x 6 = 60

8 x 6 = 48

Step 1: Break apart 18

Step 3: Add: 60 + 48 = 108

Step 2:

Multiply

6 by

each

piece of

18

18x6 = 108

18 x 6 =

(10 x 6) + (8 x 6) =

60 + 48 = 108

Another Strategy

Inquiry and Process

Lab Tools and Safety

Data Collection and Observations

Physical Science

Earth Systems

Life Systems

HOMEWORK

• All fourth graders will be assigned homework on Monday.  We believe this helps develop good study habits and responsibility.  Homework will be a review or a reinforcement of skills learned in class.  It may also serve as enrichment to a daily lesson, or may promote a particular thinking skill.

• YEAR LONG – Reading Log – Located in CUB– A minimum of 20 minutes a night and a minimum 3 complete sentence

response– Must be signed weekly

• YEAR LONG – Spelling – Menu is located in CUB– Students choose different pieces to accumulate a total of 101 points.

• YEAR LONG – Math – Given weekly on Monday– Spiral Review of items that may not be revisited in class

• As needed – additional may come home• All homework is to be turned in on Friday.• If your child is missing the homework assignment, check out

teacher’s website!

4 STAR Rating

CafeteriaStay seated, knees under the table

“No Talking Zone” on the brown tiles Use your inside voice

Clean up your area

Restroom Quiet, “No Talking Zone”Clean up after yourself

Wash your handsBe timely, return to class

HallwayHands down, showing self-

controlQuiet, others are learning

Walking feet Facing forward

4th Grade Expectations• Follow directions quickly and quietly the first time

given.• Raise your hand and wait for permission to

speak during instruction time.• Keep comments and actions positive, kind, and

encouraging. (This includes keeping hands, feet, and other objects to yourself.)

• Have all necessary materials ready, including homework and supplies.

• Walk in a single file line and wait quietly in the halls.

Incentives

• Classroom Tickets – weekly drawing

• Kick It Up Tickets – weekly drawing at Justin Jaguar Jamboree

• Fun Friday – extra recess for complete work and meeting behavior expectations

GRADES

Formative – 40% of grade

• (Spelling is weighted .20, with 5 grades per six weeks, making it count for 1 LA

grade.

Summative – 60% of grade

ATTENDANCE• Your child’s education is our top priority. His/her

punctual, daily attendance is of the utmost importance to their academic success. Our school day begins promptly at 7:45 a.m. Any students arriving after 7:45 a.m. must be checked in at our office and will be considered tardy.

• We understand that sometimes illnesses prevent children from attending school. In this case, please contact our office at (817) 215-0800 or (940) 648-2255 to report the illness prior to 9:00 a.m. Students arriving at school after 9:30 a.m. will be considered absent for the day. In the case of illness, your child will be responsible for all lessons taught during the time missed. Please make arrangements with his/her teacher to make up missed work.

• Please try to schedule all appointments after school, or either early am or late pm. Maximize instruction time.

Birthdays and Class Parties!!Birthdays and Class Parties!!

• Birthday snacks are welcome in the Birthday snacks are welcome in the classroom.classroom.– Celebrated at 2:30Celebrated at 2:30– Can be homemade or store-bought goodiesCan be homemade or store-bought goodies

• There are 3 class parties this year.There are 3 class parties this year.– WinterWinter– Valentine’sValentine’s– End of YearEnd of Year

Don’t Forget!

• Sign the Sign-In Sheet– Add email address

• Sign Up for Parent/Teacher Conference