Welcome!Thank you for taking part in your

child’s educational journey.

4th Grade TeachersJackie Van Epps (Room 20)Tammy Zappin (Room 21)Kylie Benedetti (Room 22)

CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE If children live with criticism,

They learn to condemn. 

If children live with hostility,They learn to fight.

 If children live with ridicule,

They learn to be shy. 

If children live with shame,They learn to feel guilty.

 If children live with tolerance,

They learn to be patient. 

If children live with encouragement,They learn confidence.

 If children live with praise,They learn to appreciate.

 If children live with fairness,

They learn justice. 

If children live with security,They learn to have faith.

 If children live with approval,They learn to like themselves.

 If children live with acceptance and friendship,

They learn to find love in the world.

Curriculum• Connected to Arizona Academic

Standards Learning objectives are posted daily for

students to viewFour quarters of learning are taught in only

three quarters.Fourth graders take AIMS.

Throughout the day we will include: Whole group instruction, small group instruction, activities and games, hands on lessons, independent practice and assessment.

Math• Multiplication • Division• Problem solving• Geometry and

Measurement• Fractions, decimals,

and percents• Graphing• Probability• Estimation• Algebraic Concepts

Writing

Prewriting

Publishing

Reflecting

Drafting

EditingRevising

We will utilize the writing process which includes the following stages:

Writing will be incorporated

throughout all academic

areas as well as focused on

separately.

6+1 Writing Traits

The co nte nto f a p ie ce

Ide as

Sho ws f ee linga nd so ul

V o ice

U se of g rammarspe lling

C o nve ntio ns

The structurea nd p a tte rn

O rga niz a tion

L a ngua ge fl ow

Se nte nce F lue ncy

P rec isela nug ua ge

W o rd C ho ice

The Tra its

Writing will be scored using a 6+1 Traits rubric.

+1 = Presenting

Students will also continue to improve or learn cursive!

ReadingReadingEVERY STUDENT IS REQUIRED TO READ AT LEAST 20

MINUTES A NIGHT! New story every two

weeks from the Harcourt Trophies series or Core Knowledge

Weekly assessments Monthly reading log

with parent initials each week required

Small group instruction

ScienceHere are a few of the topics we will be

covering this year:

Human Body Systems

Understanding Resources

Electricity

Energy and Magnetism

Changes to Earth’s Surface

The Water Cycle

Science Fair

Technology, Innovations,

and Scientists

Scientific Method

Social StudiesHere are the topics we will be learning

this year:

Mapping and World History

Arizona History

EconomicsCurrent Events and Timelines

GovernmentReal World

Connections

Homework

• Homework packets and additional homework may be added daily to reinforce a concept.

• Monthly reading log to be signed and turned in at the end of each month.

• Reflections are done every other Friday. Newsletters sent home every Friday.

Homework reinforces what we

are currently learning in class.

Grading GuidelinesStudents receive letter grades in

reading, writing, science, social studies and math.

Progress reports sent home every 4 ½ weeks.

Report cards issued every 9 weeks.

We also assess using student created rubrics

Responsive Classroom

Builds vocabulary and communication skills

Daily Morning Meeting builds community

Logical ConsequencesApology of ActionTime Away/Buddy Room/Break-

Out Room

Specials

Please have students wear sneakers on P.E. days.

Specials are listed on the weekly newletters and the website.

Thank you for coming to our Open House!